8th July 1984

British Rail
(Mystery Excursion)

Loco Used 37189

Route : 1Z26 throughout

Loco Route
37189 Swansea - Bridgend - Cardiff - Severn Tunnel Junction - Patchway - Dr Days Junction - North Somerset Jn - Bath Spa - Trowbridge - Hawkeridge Junction - Pewsey - Reading - Acton Main Line - Acton Wells Jn - Acton Canal Wharf Jn - Cricklewood Curve Jn - Carlton Road Jn - Junction Road Jn - South Tottenham - Temple Mills - Stratford - Colchester - Clacton
37189 Clacton - Colchester - Stratford - Lea Jn - Hackney Central - Camden Rd - Gospel Oak - Kensal Rise - Willesden Junction High Level - Acton Wells Jn - Ealing Broadway - Reading - Swindon - Hullavington - Bristol Parkway - Patchway - (reverse of outward route) - Swansea

Notes :
(1) 37189 suffered at Swindon on the return with high water temperature however was able to continue the journey unaided.

Sources : Mark Harrington (from contemporary sources)
& Simon Pilkington (joined/left the train at Clacton)

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