The Shap, Settle & Carlisle

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'The Shap, Settle & Carlisle' was a tour run on 10th March between Tyseley Warwick Road and Carlisle returning via the Settle line. It was steam hauled by 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and 46201 Princess Elizabeth from Carnforth, however, upon arrival at Carlisle 'Lizzie' was failed with a hot box leaving the 'Castle' to continue alone.

GWR Collett 4-6-0 'Castle' no 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' leads LMS Stanier 8P 4-6-2 'Princess Royal' no 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'

LMS Stanier 8P 4-6-2 'Princess Royal' no 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'

GWR Collett 4-6-0 'Castle' no 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe'

GWR Collett 4-6-0 'Castle' no 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' leading LMS Stanier 4-6-2 'Princess Royal' no 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'

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Category:Transportation

Subcategory:Railway

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Keywords:10/3/12, 46201, 5043, Birkett, Carlisle, Common, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Greengates, Preservation, Princess Elizabeth, Railway, Steam, The Shap, Settle & Carlisle, loco