2nd October 1971

H.P. Bulmer Ltd
Return to Steam Stage 1

Loco Used steam: 6000 'King George V'
Stock Used Pullman, including 36, 64, 76 & 83

Route :

Loco Route
6000 Hereford - Severn Tunnel Junction - Swindon - Oxford - Solihull - Tyseley

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. The 4 "Return to Steam" tours run in this week were the first steam specials following the end of regular steam on BR and the “steam ban”, this being the first of them. Amazingly, the fare was only £5.

Source : Greg Beecroft

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Greg Beecroft)

Location Booked
Hereford 10.20d
Severn Tunnel Junction 11.30a ~ 12.25d
Swindon 13.25a ~ 13.28d
Oxford 14.28a ~ 15.30d
Tyseley 16.59a


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