29th May 2004

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(Private Charter)

Locos Used 37197 (2) & steam: 5972 'Olton Hall'

Route: 1Z44 throughout

Loco Route
5972 Doncaster - Adwick - South Kirkby Jn - Hare Park Jn - Turners Lane Jn - Altofts Jn - Castleford - Milford SB - Church Fenton - York

Notes :
(1) Tour was to have brought 4472 'Flying Scotsman' and dignitaries to Railfest at York but as 4472 was failed the previous day 5972 substituted.
(2) 37197 brought the stock into the station and is also reported to have assisted in moving the train in the platform. It however did not stay on the rear, 5972 working the train alone to York.

Sources : various including Simon Tacey

Photo Review


5972 (with 37197 still on the rear) at Doncaster (photo: Simon Tacey)


A closer view of 5972 in its 'Hogwarts Express' livery (photo: Simon Tacey)


Timings (Booked & Actual)

Location Booked Actual
Doncaster 12.10d 12.17
Adwick 12/15 12/24
Adwick Jn 12/16 ?
South Kirkby Jn 12/21 12/31
Hare Park Jn 12/31 12/40
Crofton West Jn 12/34 ?
Calder Bridge Jn 12/36 ?
Turners Lane Jn 12/38 ?
Altofts Jn 12/42 12/56
Castleford 12/45 13/01
Milford SB 13/00 13/09
Church Fenton 13/05 13/18
Colton Jn 13/10 13/26
York 13.15a 13.33


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