3.7.10 - 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' Carlisle - Crewe, Birkett Common

Saturday 3rd July 2010 saw BR 4-6-2 No.71000 'Duke of Gloucester' haul the Cumbrian Coast Explorer south over the S&C. The unique pacific is seen making easy work of the climb through Birkett Common with 1Z27 Carlisle - Crewe leg.
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