6th August 1989

???
Lochaber Envoy

Locos Used at least 47121 & steam: 3442
Stock Used SLOA Pullman set

Route :

Loco Route
AC Electric London Euston - ??? (2) - Stockport
3442 Stockport - Edgeley Jn - Northenden Jn - Skelton East Jn - Deansgate Jn - Northwich - Chester - Wrexham - Ruabon (1)  - Shrewsbury - Craven Arms - Hereford
47121 Hereford - ?Worcester? - Birmingham New Street
AC Electric Birmingham New Street - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Train performed a runpast at Ruabon.
(2) Unsure if ran via Trent Valley or was dragged by a diesel via Birmingham area?
(3) Is this the same tour as that also listed on this day which was dragged between Nuneaton and Birmingham New Street by 47121?

Source : Ian Bowskill

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