Back to "The Railtour Files"14th June 1997
Cheshire Railtours
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| Locos Used | 47218, 47229, 47741 & 47771 |
Route : 1Z54 throughout
| Loco(s) | Route |
| 47741 | 07.23 London Euston - Northampton - Rugby - Coventry - Stetchford - Aston - Bescot - Wolverhampton - Shrewsbury Avoiding Curve - Central Wales Line - Swansea & District Line - South Wales Main Line - Cardiff Central |
| 47741 | 17.50 Cardiff Central - Severn Tunnel Junction - Chepstow - Gloucester - Eckington Loop (1) |
| 47218 + 47229 | Eckington Loop - Birmingham New Street |
| 47771 | Birmingham New Street - Rugby - Northampton - Euston (arr 0145!) |
Notes :
(1) 47741 failed. 47218 & 47229 were sent from Daventry resulting in a delay
of almost three hours!
(2) Tour name and operator required - believed it was called "Central Wales
Explorer" or similar?
Source : David Moorcraft
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