6th April 1980

B.R.
(Day Excursion)

Locos Used 47013 & 47202

Route :

Loco Route (2)
47013 Alfreton - (?via Toton?) - Leicester - Cricklewood
47202 Cricklewood - Margate
47202 Margate - St Albans (1) - Leicester - Alfreton

Notes :
(1) 45147 on a preceding train failed just outside St Albans. 47202 pushed the failed train into St Albans whilst still coupled to the excursion train.
(2) Route confirmation required.

Whilst at Ashford 47076 was seen on what may have been another excursion - details anyone please?

Source : G. Kerry (joined/left the train at Leicester)

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