2nd May 2020

Statesman Rail
The Northumbrian Statesman

Tour cancelled, due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Route :

Advertised Loco(s) Advertised Route
T&T Class 47s Ely - March - Peterborough - Stamford - Oakham - Melton Mowbray - Syston East Jn - Syston North Jn - Loughborough - East Midlands Parkway - Ilkeston - Alfreton - Chesterfield - ??? - York - (via ECML) - Newcastle - Alnmouth for Alnwick - Berwick-upon-Tweed
T&T Class 47s Berwick-upon-Tweed - (reverse of outward route?) - Ely

Notes:
(1) Off tour option: visit to Alnwick Castle and Gardens.

Source : Nick Bartlett

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Statesman Rail brochure)

Location Advertised (out)   Advertised (rtn)
Ely 05.10d   22.45a
March 05.30d   22.20a
Peterborough 06.00d   21.55a
Stamford 06.20d   21.35a
Oakham 06.40d   21.20a
Melton Mowbray 06.50d   21.05a
Loughborough 07.25d   20.35a
East Midlands Parkway 07.35d   20.25a
Ilkeston 08.05d   20.10a
Alfreton 08.20d   19.55a
Chesterfield 08.35d   19.40a
Alnmouth for Alnwick ?a   ?d
Berwick-upon-Tweed ?a   ?d


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