16th September 1972

British Rail
(Mystery Excursions) - 2 trains

Locos Used at least 220 'Franconia', 1691 & 1841
Stock Used [1] - 11 coaches including RB
[2] - 12 coaches including RB (booked for load 11)

Route : 1Z23 throughout

Loco(s) Stock Route
1691 [1] Daisy Hill - ???
220 [1] ??? - Swansea
??? [1] ?Swansea - Manchester?

Route : 1Z24 throughout

Loco(s) Stock Route
1841 [2] Manchester - Swansea
?1841?

[2]

 ?Swansea - Manchester?

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. Reported leaving the Manchester area behind 1691 & 1841 respectively, then seen in the Shrewsbury area hauled by 220 & 1841 respectively.

Sources : Paul Green & Steve Haynes

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