86259 will be busy in 2025 with 14 trips planned so far. To celebrate the contined interest in the loco, Les Ross (the loco, not the owner) will be rubbed down, any inperfections repaired and repainted in the same colour scheme before the 2025 season starts, so do make a point of joining these railtours to travel behind a resplendent 86259.
The tour program includes the ever-popular Cumbrian Montain Express and Cumbrians Coast Expreess and some new addtions this year. The Cumbrian Mountain Express is hauled by 86259 from London Euston to Carnforth then steam hauled from Carnforth to Carlisle then to Preston via the Settle-Carlisle line, then by 86259 for the return run from Preston to London Euston. The Cumbrian Coast Express is hauled by 86259 from London Euston to Carlisle then steam hauled from Carlisle to Carnforth via the Cumbrian coast then by 86259 for the return run from Carnforth to London Euston
The 2025 program, with links to more information, is currently:
We would like to thank all who have supported the restoration and continuing upkeep of locomotive 86259 by joining our past trips, and hope to welcome you on one of our 2025 excursions.
Les
Last Updated: 29 November 2024