Timings (Booked Only)
(from Dave Higson)
7th May 1977
B.R.
(Jubilee Special Excursion)
| HST Used | set 253019 |
Route :
| HST Set | Route |
| 253019 | Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington |
| 253019 | London Paddington - Didcot - Swindon - Bristol Temple Meads |
Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. A record breaking run, the outward journey
being made at an average speed of 103.3mph and the return at 104.4mph average
(journey times of 68m 20s & 67m 35s respectively). The fastest point-to-point average was 127.3mph,
between Didcot & Challow on the return journey.
Fares: standard class: £7.50 & first class: £10
Sources : Gary Thornton (from contemporary sources) &
Dave Higson
Timings (Booked Only)
(from Dave Higson)
| Location | Booked (out) | Booked (rtn) |
| Bristol Temple Meads | 09.46d | 20.55a |
| Paddington | 10.56½ | 19.45d |
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