4th July 1989

InterCity Charter Train Unit
North Wales Coast Express

Locos Used 47323 & steam : 34027 'Taw Valley'

Route :

Loco(s) Route
34027 Crewe - Chester - Rhyl - Llandudno Junction - Llandudno
47323 (1) Llandudno - Llandudno Junction
34027 Llandudno Junction - Bangor - Holyhead
34027 Holyhead - Bangor - Llandudno Junction
47323 (1) Llandudno Junction - Llandudno
34027 Llandudno - Llandudno Junction - Rhyl - Chester - Crewe

Notes :
(1) 34027 on rear.
(2) Believe the tour started & finished at Crewe but confirmation of this is required.

Source : Pete Drury (joined/left the train at Crewe)

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Pete Drury)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Crewe 10.13d 19.51a
Holyhead 14.00a 15.05d


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