Condor (Steam)

Condor (Steam)

'The Condor' was an overnight container service between London and Glasgow introduced in the late 1950s guaranteeing an early next day delivery. It was diesel hauled from the outset and ran at the fastest speeds allowed at the time for fitted brake goods stock. The up service from Scotland passed through Carlisle just before 10 pm.

This service was normally powered by a pair of Type 2 MetroVick Co-Bo locomotives. Tonight a BR 9F 2-10-0 is substituting because of failure of one of the diesels. You will start on the goods lines which by passed Carlisle Citadel Station, and then you will travel the full length of the line through Skipton.

By the 1960s The Settle and Carlisle line was fairly quiet during the day, but it came alive at night with a series of long distance goods trains climbing to Ais Gill summit. This session will last two hours.

Condor (Steam)
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