Special Steam Trains (1968 - 2005)
A special Settle to Carlisle Royal Train hauled by ex-L.M.S. 'Princess Coronation' pacific No. 6233, 'Duchess of Sutherland, seen soon after departure
from Settle, at Sheriff’s Brow approaching Helwith Bridge. (22nd March 2005 - Photo by Laurie Golden)
On Tuesday 22nd March, Prince Charles travelled by Royal Train from Settle to Carlisle to mark the 25th anniversary of the formation of the ‘Friends of the Settle and Carlisle’,
who ultimately saved the line from closure by British Rail. The train was hauled by ex-L.M.S. 4-6-2 No. 6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland’, only the second time in the last 40 years
that the Royal Train has been hauled by a steam locomotive. Between Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, the Prince rode on the footplate.
