Scarborough Spa Express (Carnforth - Scarborough via Preston)

One of many West Coast Railways tours running in 2021, passengers can choose between visiting York or Scarborough for an enjoyable afternoon.

This tour boards at Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Hebden Bridge, Brighouse, and Wakefield KG on its way to a York or Scarborough.

Tour Promoter – West Coast Railways Company Ltd

Operator –  West Coast Railways Company Ltd

Locomotive –

• WCRC Diesel (Carnforth – York and return)
• LMS Jubilee No. 45562 Alberta (York – Scarborough and return)
• SR Merchant Navy No. 35018 British India Line (York – Scarborough and return)
  • Takes over from 45562 starting from the 29th July

Timings –

Thursday 10th June 2021

• 1Z24 0600 Carnforth to Scarborough
• 1Z27 1641 Scarborough to Carnforth

Thursday 8th July 2021 – 45699 (45562) debut as 45627 Sierra Leone (45562 still on cabside)

• 5Z24 0352 Carnforth Steamtown to Carnforth
• 1Z24 0600 Carnforth to Scarborough
• 1Z27 1641 Scarborough to Carnforth
• 5Z27 2316 Carnforth to Carnforth Steamtown

Thursday 29th July 2021 – 35018 British India Line debut

• 5Z24 0352 Carnforth Steamtown to Carnforth
• 1Z24 0600 Carnforth to Scarborough
• 1Z27 1641 Scarborough to Carnforth
• 5Z27 2316 Carnforth to Carnforth Steamtown

Thursday 19th August 2021

• 5Z24 0352 Carnforth Steamtown to Carnforth
• 1Z24 0600 Carnforth to Scarborough
• 1Z27 1641 Scarborough to Carnforth
• 5Z27 2316 Carnforth to Carnforth Steamtown

Thursday 9th September 2021

• 5Z24 0352 Carnforth Steamtown to Carnforth
• 1Z24 0600 Carnforth to Scarborough
• 1Z27 1641 Scarborough to Carnforth
• 5Z27 2316 Carnforth to Carnforth Steamtown

Fares – From £65
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Other Information

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