JL - 13.9.23 37418 + Caroline 2Z02 Carlisle - Newcastle, Throp

Some rare 37 action in Cumbria today was this trip out for observation saloon 'Caroline' and 37418 'An Comunn Gaidhealach' along the Tyne Valley route from Newcastle to Carlisle and return. Having led on the outward leg I was expecting this stunning loco to be pushing on the return. However, they must've used Bog Junctions to turn and happily she appeared heading east leading again. Seen dropping down towards Gilsland at Throp the pair were hosting quite the civilised party on board. Tablecloths and sandwiches all round!
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