29th June 1968

L.C.G.B. (Bath Branch)
The North Somerset Farewell Rail Tour

Did this train run? Details taken from an advertising leaflet.

DMU Used booked for a WR 3-car cross-country set

Route :

DMU Route
as listed ?Bristol Temple Meads? - ??? - Yate
as listed Yate - Henbury - Avonmouth - Clifton Down - Bristol Temple Meads (avoiding line) - Portishead - Ashton Jn - Parson Street - Bristol Temple Meads (13.15a ~ 13.45d) - North Somerset Jn - Marsh Jn - Pensford - (via new spur) - Writhlington Colliery Sidings
as listed Writhlington Colliery Sidings - Radstock West - Mells Road - (via Frome curve) - Westbury - Holt Jn - Thingley Jn
as listed Thingley Jn - Box - Bath Spa (18.25a ~ ??.??d) - Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 18.45a)

Notes :
(1) Route details taken from an incomplete booking form!

Source : John Debens

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