20th April 1974

L.C.G.B.
The Red Dragon

Locos Used 1028 'Western Hussar', 6888, 37192, 47029 & steam : 6000 'King George V'

Route :

Loco(s) Route
47029 Liverpool Lime Street - Allerton - Warrington Central - Irlam - Manchester Piccadilly - Cheadle Hulme - Alderley Edge - Crewe - Wem - Shrewsbury
6888 + 37192 Shrewsbury - Craven Arms - Llandrindod Wells - Pantyfynnon - Hendy Jn - Morlais Jn East - Felin Fran - Jersey Marine North Jn - Court Sart Jn - Port Talbot - Margam OVE
1028 Margam OVE - Bridgend - Aberthaw - Barry - Cardiff Central - Newport
60000 Newport - Maindee North Jn - Abergavenny - Hereford - Craven Arms - Shrewsbury
47029 Shrewsbury - (reverse of outward route) - Liverpool Lime Street

Notes :
(1) One of two LCGB tours run on this date, both using 6000 'King George V'.

Source : Alan Donaldson

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