23rd August 1951

British Rail
(Conducted Tour of Crewe Works)

Loco(s) Used at least 70016 'Ariel'

Route : W681 (throughout?)

Loco(s) Route
70016 London Euston - Crewe - Crewe (Stone Yard Bank)
70016? Crewe (Stone Yard Bank) - Crewe - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Route & loco confirmation required.

Sources : Andrew Fairholm & John Debens

Photo Review

   
From John Debens' ticket collection - a tour ticket and corresponding works permit ticket.


70016 being readied to leave Euston (photo: The John Debens Collection)


Originally uploaded as '70016 at Crewe' a closer inspection reveals it appears
not to be the same Britannia (note missing shed plate and position of the
smokebox handles) thus confirmation is required as to the loco identity and
in fact if this was the same trip/date? (photo: The Mike Morant Collection)


Timings (Advertised Only)
(from John Debens)

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Euston 10.48d 20.35a
Crewe Works 14.15a 16.52d


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