7th November 1998

Past Time Rail
The Staffordshire Terrier

Locos Used 86419 & steam: 45110

Route :

Loco Route
86419 London Euston - (via WCML, Northampton) - Rugby - Coventry - Birmingham International
45110 Birmingham International - Stechford - Aston - Perry Barr North Jn - Bescot Stadium - Walsall - Ryecroft Jn - Cannock - Rugeley - Colwich Jn - Stafford - Norton Bridge - Madeley Jn - Crewe - Chester
45110 Chester - (reverse of outward route) - Stafford - Penkridge - Wolverhampton
86419 Wolverhampton - Portobello Jn - Darlaston Jn - Bescot Stadium - (reverse of outward route) - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Confirmation is required that the train was routed on the return via Northampton.


45110 passes Slindon on the outward leg to Chester (photo: John Cowlishaw)

Sources : various including Kevin Prince (joined at Watford Junction), John Cowlishaw & Dave Lodwick

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