8th October 1966

R.C.T.S. (Merseyside Branch)
W.M. & C.Q.R. Centenary Rail Tour

Did this train run? Details taken from pre-tour advertising.

Route :

Advertised Loco(s) Advertised Route
class 9F Crewe - Sandbach - Middlewich - (via Northwich Chord line) - Mouldsworth Jn - Helsby West Cheshire Jn - Hooton
ex-LMS 2-6-4T Hooton - (via Chester avoiding curve) - Mold Jn - Rhydymywn
ex-LMS 2-6-4T Rhydymywn - Hoep Jn - Wrexham Central
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT Wrexham Central - Marchwiel - Pickhill Sidings
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT Pickhill Sidings - Wrexham North Jn
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT Wrexham North Jn - Croes Newydd North Fork - Brymbo G.C. (Fishponds)
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT Brymbo G.C. (Fishponds) - Wrexham General
ex-LMS 2-6-4T Wrexham General - Neston North - Bidston - New Brighton
ex-LMS 2-6-4T New Brighton - Dee Marsh Jn - Chester Liverpool Road
class 9F Chester Liverpool Road - Northwich - Sandbach - Crewe

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation is required - above is as advertised.

Source : John Debens

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from John Debens)

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Crewe (09.15d) (20.15a)


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