86259, outward leg of The Cumbrian Mountain Express, 07.10 London Euston-Carlisle (1Z86), Milton crossing
Rather than opt for the normal three-quarter view of 86259
'Les Ross/Peter Pan' I opted for a pan shot that caught the early morning sun more effectively. It is seen leading the outward leg of the usual Cumbrian Mountain Express 1Z86 working from Euston to Carnforth for steam haulage from there to Carlisle. The train is seen just north of Roade cutting on the Weedon loop line at Milton crossing.