10th - 12th August 1999

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Locos Used 47766, 47772 & 66002
Stock Used 3124+3127+3123+3114+1696+17023+4925+5023+4986+5027+5007+5037

Route :
1Z36 : Preston to Penzance
1Z39 : Penzance to Preston

Date(s) Loco Route
10/08-?11/08? 47772 Preston - Crewe - Stafford - Wolverhampton - Bescot - Soho South Jn - Birmingham New Street - Rugby - Northampton - Acton Wells Jn - Reading - Swindon - Bristol Temple Meads
?10/08?-11/08 66002 Bristol Temple Meads - Penzance
11/08 66002 Penzance - Bristol Temple Meads
11/08-12/08 47766 Bristol Temple Meads - (reverse of outward route) - Soho South Jn - Dudley Port - Wolverhampton - (reverse of outward route) - Preston

Notes :
(1) One of many railtours run to allow people a chance to see the full solar eclipse that took place on this day (best viewed in Cornwall). Route confirmation required.


66002 on the return leg to Bristol, at Lostwithiel (photo: Roger Geach)

Sources : Peter Hall & Andy Barclay

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Mike Hunt/Rob Barnes)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Preston 17.37d ?
Plymouth 04.49a ~ 05.04d 17.01a ~ 17.42d
Penzance 07.03a 15.00d


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