30th March 1980

Thompson B1 Locomotive Society
The Yard Master

Loco Used 47120

Route :

Loco Route (1)
47120 London Kings Cross - (via ECML) - Peterborough - Werrington Jn - Spalding - Sleaford - Lincoln Central - Gainsborough Lea Road - Doncaster - Joan Croft Jn - Temple Hirst Jn - Selby Canal Jn - Selby - Gilberdyke - Hessle - Hull
47120 Hull - Hessle - Gilberdyke - Goole - Hatfield & Stainforth - Kirk Sandall Jn - Doncaster (2) - Hexthorpe Jn - Mexborough - Swinton - ??? - Darnall - Woodhouse - Kiveton Park - Shireoaks - Whsiker Hill Jn - Retford - (via ECML) - London Kings Cross

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required - above is per the tour itinerary. Not clear if train went through the stations at Sleaford and Lincoln, or took the avoiding lines. The itinerary states that the route between Tinsley and Darnall was not confirmed at the time of printing.
(2) For Doncaster Works visit.

Sources : Robin Edwards & David Malt

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