6th October 1984

B.R.
(Day Excursion)

Locos Used 45062, 45125, 47508 & 47592

Route :

Loco Route
47508 Alfreton - Nottingham
47508 Nottingham - Loughborough - Leicester (1)
45062 Leicester - Narborough - Hinckley - Midland Jn - Abbey Jn - Water Orton - Saltley
47592 Saltley - Bordesley Jn - Cheltenham Spa - Bristol Temple Meads - Exeter St Davids - Plymouth
45125 Plymouth - (reverse of outward route) - Loughborough - ??? - Alfreton

Notes :
(1) 47508 suffered a traction motor fire and was replaced at Leicester.
(2) Train did not serve Nottingham on the return leg due to engineering work.

Sources : Andy Yates & Mike Parkes (joined Nottingham on outward, left Loughborough on return)

Timings (Actual Only)
(from Mike Parkes)

Location Booked Actual
Alfreton ? ?
Nottingham ??.?? ~ 07.37 -
Loughborough ? 23.11 ~ ??.??
Plymouth 13.30a 18.04d


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