10th June 1973

L.C.G.B.
(in association with the S.G.S.T.)
Steam Train to Stratford

Loco Used Steam : 4771 'Green Arrow'

Route :

Loco Route (1)
4771 Birmingham Moor Street - Tyseley - Stratford on Avon
4771 Stratford on Avon - Tyseley - Birmingham Moor Street

Notes :
(1) Three round trips made - confirmation of traction & route for second & third is required. A published photo shows one of the southbound runs heading through Earlswood Lakes.

The same itinerary was planned for 13th May 1973 - can anyone provide details?

Sources : Terry Jackson (passenger on first round trip only) & Gary Thornton

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Terry Jackson)

First Round Trip:

Location Booked (out)   Booked (rtn)
Birmingham Moor Street 11.00d   13.29a
Tyseley ?   13.20a ~ 13.22d
Henley in Arden 11.26a ~ 11.36d   ?
Stratford on Avon 11.50a   12.45d

Second Round Trip:

Location Booked (out)   Booked (rtn)
Birmingham Moor Street 14.15d   16.44a
Tyseley ?   16.35a ~ 16.37d
Henley in Arden 14.41a ~ 14.51d   ?
Stratford on Avon 15.05a   16.00d

Third Round Trip:

Location Booked (out)   Booked (rtn)
Birmingham Moor Street 17.00d   19.58a
Tyseley ?   19.50a ~ 19.52d
Henley in Arden 17.26a ~ 17.36d   ?
Stratford on Avon 17.50a   19.15d


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