17th December 2022

Saphos Trains
The Christmas White Rose

Tour cancelled, due to R.M.T. industrial action.

Route :

Advertised Loco(s) Advertised Route
2 x LSL Class 47s Wolverhampton - Cosford - Telford Central - Wellington - Shrewsbury - Whitchurch - Nantwich - Crewe
steam: 34046 'Braunton' or 46100 'Royal Scot' or 70000 'Britannia' Crewe - Hartford - Warrington Bank Quay - Winwick Jn - Earlestown - Newton-le-Willows - Eccles - Ordsall Lane Jn - Manchester Victoria - Miles Platting - Philips Park West Jn - Philips Park South Jn - Ashburys - Guide Bridge - Hyde Jn - Woodley - Romiley - Marple Wharf Jn - New Mills South Jn - Chinley - Edale - Hope - Bamford - Grindleford - Dore Station Jn - Sheffield - Nunnery Main Line Jn - Wincobank Jn - Holmes Jn - Masborough Jn - Aldwarke Jn - Swinton - Moorthorpe - Pontefract Baghill - Ferrybridge North Jn - Milford Jn - Church Fenton - Colton Jn - York
steam: 34046 'Braunton' or 46100 'Royal Scot' or 70000 'Britannia' York - Colton Jn - Church Fenton - Milford Jn - Castleford - Altofts Jn - Normanton - Wakefield Kirkgate - Horbury Jn - Mirfield East Jn - Heaton Lodge Jn - Bradley Wood Jn - Brighouse - Greetland Jn - Milner Royd Jn - Hebden Bridge - Hall Royd Jn - Todmorden - Littleborough - Rochdale - Castleton - Thorpes Bridge Jn - Miles Platting - Manchester Victoria - (reverse of outward route) - Crewe
2 x LSL Class 47s Crewe - (reverse of outward route) - Wolverhampton

Source : Nick Bartlett

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Saphos Trains' website)

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Wolverhampton 06.20d 23.15a
Telford Central 06.40d 23.00a
Wellington 06.50d 22.50a
Shrewsbury 07.10d 22.40a
Crewe 08.15d 21.30a
Hartford 08.30d 21.00a
Warrington Bank Quay 08.50d 20.50a
Newton-le-Willows 09.20d 20.35a
Manchester Victoria 09.50d 20.05a
York ?a ?d


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