3rd March 1984

F & W Railtours
The Welsh Central Liner

Locos Used 37266, 37300, 40035, 45064 & 50001
Stock Used load 10

Route : 1Z16 throughout

Loco(s) Route
50001? 04.40d Plymouth - Taunton
50001 Taunton - (via St Philips Marsh) - Bristol Temple Meads
40035 Bristol Temple Meads - Avonmouth - 08.40d Bristol Parkway - Westerleigh Jn - Standish Jn - Gloucester
45064 + 40035 (1) 09.30d Gloucester - Port Talbot
40035 Port Talbot - Llanwrtyd Wells - Craven Arms
40035 15.00d Craven Arms - Severn Tunnel Junction
37266 (2) 16.55d Severn Tunnel Junction - Sudbrook
37300 (3) Sudbrook - Severn Tunnel Junction
37266 + 40035 (1) 18.05d Severn Tunnel Junction - Gloucester - Bristol Parkway - Bristol Temple Meads
50001 Bristol Temple Meads - Weston-Super-Mare - Taunton
50001? Taunton - Plymouth

Notes :
(1) 45064 & 37266 supported 40035 to provide steam heat.
(2) 37300 on rear.
(3) 37266 on rear.


40035 during a photo-stop at Llanwrtyd Wells (photo: Ian Jordan)

Sources : Richard Szwejkowski (joined/left train at Taunton), Mike Tetlow & Harry Harper

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