6000 passes North Pole Jn in London (photo: Mike Morant collection)
4th October 1971
H.P. Bulmer Ltd
Return to Steam Stage 2
| Loco Used | steam: 6000 'King George V' |
| Stock Used | Pullman, including 36, 64, 76 & 83 |
Route :
| Loco | Route |
| 6000 | Birmingham Moor Street - Banbury - High Wycombe - Old Oak Common East - Kensington Olympia |
Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. The four "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”. Amazingly,
the fare was only £5.
6000 passes North Pole Jn in London (photo: Mike Morant collection)
Source : Greg Beecroft
Timings (Booked Only)
(from Greg Beecroft)
| Location | Booked |
| Birmingham Moor Street | 11.55d |
| Banbury | 12.55a ~ 13.00d |
| High Wycombe | 13.55a ~ 14.50d |
| Old Oak Common East | 15.22a ~ 15.24d |
| Kensington Olympia | 15.36a |
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