(17 Dec 2014, 6:19 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I know it's hardly bus-related, but one day I would love to do this - possibly in a year or so;Sounds good!
East Coast - DHM to EDB
(09:25 --- 11:10) - pathed as a Class 91
ScotRail - EDB to GQS
(11:30 --- 12:34) - pathed as a Sprinter
#398 - GQS to GLC
(13:00 --- 13:15) - First Solo
Virgin - GLC to CAR
(13:40 --- 14:47) - pathed as a Pendolino
ScotRail - CAR to NCL
(15:36 --- 17:00) - pathed as a Sprinter
East Coast - NCL to DHM
(17:25 --- 17:42) - pathed as a Class 91
More of a summer time thing, without a doubt. I checked out some prices and the day itself would come to £40.00ish - not bad for such a huge day. The 398 is free, I gather, providing you have a valid train ticket. It just transfers you between Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in 15 mins.
Maybe you could have a little ride on some local buses in Carlisle too.