24th & 28th December 1971

B.R.
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Traction Used Diesel : 10xx & 1655
Blue Pullman set W60092, 60732/742/743/733/740/741, 60093

Route :

Traction Route
Blue Pullman Paddington, Plymouth (24th December)
Blue Pullman Plymouth, Paddington (28th December)

Notes :
On the westbound run 1655 assisted the Pullman over the Devon banks. On the return an unidentified Class 52 assisted. The Pullman returned ECS to Bristol for the Christmas break before taking up the return working.

Source : David Hills (compiled from contemporary reports)

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