BLS "Gourock Growler", 27th April 2019

As part of a marathon weekend of events, the Branch Line Society ran a tour on Saturday 27th April 2019, the "Gourock Growler", starting and finishing in Crewe. This was sandwiched between a trip from Bo'ness to Crewe on the Friday and a return from Crewe to Bo'ness on the Sunday, neither of which I was able to join. The trips were run in conjunction with DRS, the Scottish Railway Preservation Society and Network Rail, raising money for the chosen charity the Railway Benefit Fund. It was another glorious weekend despite "Storm Hannah" and was enjoyed by all concerned. As usual, a few shots to start things off, more to add as time permits (and it never seems to...).

BLS "Gourock Growler", PoV 68018, Carlisle Brewery, 27th April 2019

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BLS "Gourock Growler", PoV 68018, Carlisle Brewery, 27th April 2019

After departing from Platform 4 at Carlisle station, the BLS "Gourock Growler" tour train crossed to the Down Main Line at Carlisle North Junction and is now approaching Caldew Junction to cross to the Down Goods Line, as seen from the rear cab of 68018 at 09:02½ on Saturday 27th April 2019. Too the right, on thefar side of the River Caldew is the Carlisle Old Brewery established originally in 1756, these buildings dating from the 19th Century. It was nationalised in 1916 and came under state management until sold to Theakston's in 1974. Brewing ceased there from 1987 and parts of the building were converted into student accommodation, now further conversions have taken place for private dwellings. Digital Image No. IGMP47099.

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