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The distinctive Class 124 Trans-Pennine units were
transferred to the Leeds - Lancaster route in the early 80s in
order to provide an 'improved' service for Leeds to
Glasgow passengers, following the withdrawal of through Leeds to
Glasgow trains via Settle. The 17.12 Leeds to Morecambe train
stands at Lancaster on 11 June 1982. |
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After May 1982, services on the Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
route were at a low point, with just two trains each way per day
running between Leeds and Carlisle. The trains were usually
worked by Class 31 locomotives, but on 14 August 1982 Class
25 no. 25244 headed the 08.57 to Carlisle, seen here at
Leeds. |
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By 1982, Class 40 locomotives were in decline, and becoming
rarer on passenger services. On 29 May, 40126 arrived at
Preston on the 13.05 Barrow - Crewe service, before handing over
to an electric locomotive. |
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45118 "The Royal Artilleryman" arriving at Thirsk
on 28 October, with the 11.20 Newcastle to Liverpool. The
Class 45 and 46 locomotives were associated with this route for
many years. |
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Class 504 d.c. electric multiple unit M65450 at Bury
Interchange, with the 15.00 to Manchester Victoria, on 30 January
1982. The Interchange station opened in 1980 to replace Bolton
Street station, and the line was converted to Metrolink operation
in 1991-92. The Class 504 units were then withdrawn. |