In the pre-internet years getting gen on moves and workings

was a lot more hit and miss! Therefore, how we knew about 850 'Lord Nelson' working from Skipton to Manchester Liverpool Road remains a mystery? It is seen here passing Nappa just south of Hellifield leading two Gresley Teak coaches; a relatively easy load. Earlier in the day, 850 had worked the outward leg of The Cumbrian Mountain Express from Carlisle to Skipton so finished its day operating this train that we had seen a number of times as it traversed the S & C.