156449 leaves one of Carlisle's south-facing bay platforms with the

17.07 to Barrow-in-Furness. This unit will take the superb Cumbrian Coast route, one of the most underrated lines in the country. When people are asked to consider classic railway routes the Settle and Carlisle, the south Devon coast and Scottish Highland routes come to mind but the line via Workington to Barrow and onwards to Lancaster is often overlooked. Securing a west-facing window seat with a snack and a flask along with some agreeable company is something that should be tried!