3rd June 1978

B.R.
(Merrymaker Excursion)

Locos Used 25062, 25230, 25232, 25246, 27029, 27043 & 47xxx & 47218

Route :

Loco(s) Route
47xxx Spalding - Motherwell
25062 + 25230 Motherwell - Bowling (1) - Dumbarton Central
25246 + 27029 Dumbarton Central - Crianlarich (2)
25232 + 27029 Crianlarich - Fort William
25232 + 27029 Fort William - Currour (3)
27029 Currour - Bridge of Orchy
27043 + 27029 Bridge of Orchy - Eastfield
47218 Eastfield - Spalding

Notes :
(1) 25230 failed at Bowling. Train was delayed one hour waiting a replacement locos at Dumbarton Central.
(2) 24246 failed at Crianlarich!
(3) 25232 failed at Currour (overheating)!! Despite the delays the train regained lost time by Spalding.

Source : Alan Baylis (from contemporary sources)

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