To see 60007, I would have a 'super' early start to the day at 4am! That was just to get out of bed! To get to Blackburn in time, I needed to get the 05:58hrs, Class 331 to Leeds and then jump on the 06:58hrs, Class 195 from York, via Leeds to Blackburn. Well thankfully I made it and pulled into Blackburn at 08:19hrs. With time to wake-up, grab a coffee and take a few photos of Blackburn around the station, I was ready.
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley enters Blackburn.
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley approaches Blackburn Rail Station with service 1Z07 from Crewe to Carlise.
60007 approached Blackburn and presented a magnificent view against the blue sky and bridge to the west. The video goes a little to convey the scene.
Though, what struck me was the very few 'enthusiasts' on the platforms to welcome 'Sir Nigel Gresley'.
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley departs Blackburn Rail Station with service 1Z07, for Carlise.
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley prepares to depart Blackburn Station.
I had a look around the surrounding area and Blackburn struck me as a small satalitte town of the Greater Manchester area. Very neat and clean in the vicinity of the station. The cathedral was very pleasant to see.
Wainwright Bridge at SW Blackburn Rail Station.
Signals PN441 & PN439 Blackburn.
Royal Maundy Service, Blackburn April 2017.
Queen Victoria statue outside Blackburn Cathedral.
Blackburn Cathedral sign.
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Blackburn Cathedral.
Statue Equal Rights for men & women inscription
Statue of Mother & Child.
RJC
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