9th January 1965

British Rail
(Football Specials)

Locos Used

70004 & 70030

Route: (2 trains)

Loco(s) Route

?????

Birmingham area - (via Midland route) - Sheffield

?????

Sheffield - (?reverse of outward route?) - Birmingham area

Notes :
(1) Route & loco confirmation required - 2 trains reported, hauled by the locos as noted above. For the 3rd round FA Cup tie between Sheffield United & Aston Villa (final score - Sheffield United 0:2 Aston Villa).

Sources : Gary Thornton & Andrew Fairholm (from contemporary sources)

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