9th October 1971

H.P. Bulmer Ltd
Return to Steam Stage 4

Loco Used steam: 6000 'King George V'
Stock Used load 9 (5x Pullmans & 4x mark 1's) formed;
83+36+.... (Pullmans 64 & 76 were also in the consist)

Route :

Loco Route
6000 Swindon - Severn Tunnel Junction - Pontypool Road - Hereford

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required - Eric Ring believes the train may have reversed at Newport. 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'. Amazingly, the fare was only £5.

Sources : Greg Beecroft & Eric Ring

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Greg Beecroft)

Location Booked
Swindon 11.25d
Severn Tunnel Junction 12.58a ~ 13.40d
Pontypool Road 14.15a ~ 14.25d
Hereford 15.20a


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