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The current Train Operator on the S&C is Northern Rail. They operate diesel Sprinters and from 2007 these 158 units have all been refurbished. A series of 156 and 158 units have been especially liveried up, one of them all in S&C pictures. The S&C liveried train mainly operates on the North West area and as it is a 156 it does not run now over the S&C.  For further info check the Northern web site on www.northernrail.org. 

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Below is a Northern Rail liveried two-car 158 just coming off Ribblehead Viaduct.

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Two main operators run freight trains regularly on the line – DB Schenker (formerly EWS) and Freightliner. The main freight being carried is coal and gypsum. Cement trains have started running on an occasional basis.  Also you can spot the odd DRS train and the ‘yellow peril’ route survey train run by Network Rail.

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Below is a long-distance shot of an EWS coal train.

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Special charter trains.

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Of great interest to many people are the occasions where steam trains run on the line.  These steam and also diesel  trains are operated by Charter companies and information on the running of these trains can be found out from the individual operator. For further information click here.

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Tornado ran on the S&C the weekend of 3rd and 4th October 2009.  Here it is heading south through Armathwaite.

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Last updated by Richard, FoSCL Webmaster, 23rd October 2009