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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. |