28th July 1974

British Rail (E.R.)
(Day Excursion)

Loco(s) Used at least 25253 & 25272

Route :

Loco(s) Route
????? Barnsley - Sheffield - Chesterfield - ?Birmingham or Crewe? - Shrewsbury - Welshpool - Aberystwyth
????? Aberystwyth - (?reverse of outward route?) - Barnsley

Notes :
(1) The excursion included the option of a trip along the Vale of Rheidol line.

Sources : John A. Thickitt (travelled on the train, plus VoR option) & Freddie Lowe

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