Date: 20/12/2021

This week saw the 175th anniversary of the rail line that connects Lancaster to Carlisle, which has become a key part of the West Coast Mainline.

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A full house at Oxenholme on 2 February 2013 with (from right to left) in platform 1 a Pendolino for Euston, in platform 2 a double Super Voyager for Glasgow and hiding under the roof in platform 3 is a TPE Class 185 on the Windermere branch service.
Location: Oxenholme
Company: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
02/02/2013 John McIntyre

Shortly after dawn on 1st July 1967, Crewe North Black 5 44761 was in full cry as it made brisk progress towards Shap summit with a southbound van train. In the still air, the sound of the locomotive could be heard from a long distance away.
Location: Shap Summit
Company: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
01/07/1967 Robin McGregor

A Glasgow - Euston Pendolino tilts through Penrith as it heads south on 10 September 2011.
Location: Penrith
Company: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
10/09/2011 John McIntyre

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