1st July 1969

British Rail
(Investiture of H.R.H. Prince Charles)

Did this tour run? (details taken from handbill)

Loco(s) Used ?????

Route :

Loco(s) Route
????? 07.05d London Euston - Carnarvon 11.10a
????? 18.45d Carnarvon - London Euston 23.00a

Notes :
(1) Route & loco confirmation required. A restaurant car special, £9.90 all inclusive fare. Brian Halford adds: For Prince Charles Investiture a special passenger train service operated over the Bangor-Caernarfon branch (just prior to its closure). My memory remembers a temporary halt about one mile outside Caernarfon but cannot anyone confirm?

Source : Chris Harley

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