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
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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 |