Balshaw Lane Junction

A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado charges north at Balshaw Lane Jct on 5 July 2014 as it meets a Glasgow to London Virgin Pendolino at a closing speed of almost 200 mph whilst working the UK Railtours Border Raider. The tour had started in London and the A1 took over from a Class 90 for the run north over Shap to Carlisle.

Location: Balshaw Lane Junction

Original line: North Union Railway

Photographer: John McIntyre

Contact photographer: John McIntyre

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Date: 05/07/2014

Image number: 47894

Tags: Virgin Trains
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