23rd - 24th July 1999

Mercia Charters
The Tiberius Kirk

Loco Used 37013, 37023, 37114, 37116 & 37165

Route :

Loco(s) Route
37013 + 37165 Northampton - Birmingham - Shrewsbury - Crewe - (via WCML) - Lanark Jn - Law Jn - Holytown - Mossend Yard
37023 + 37114 Mossend Yard - Coatbridge Central - Gartcosh Jn - Springburn - Cowlairs North Jn - Dalmuir - Dumbarton Central - Helensburgh Upper - Crianlarich - Fort William
37023 + 37114 Fort William - Tulloch (1)
37114 Tulloch - Crianlarich
37114 Crianlarich - Oban
37114 Oban - Crianlarich
37114 + 37116 Crianlarich - Helensburgh Upper - Dumbarton Central - Westerton - Partick - Glasgow Central (LL) - Rutherglen - Newton - Uddingston - (2) - Motherwell - (via WCML) - Stafford - Birmingham - Coventry - Rugby

Notes :
(1) 37023 failed near Tulloch (traction motor problems).
(2) Booked route was via Mossend Yard but went direct due to late running.

Sources : Denzil Morgan & Alan Baylis

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