4th October 2003

Pathfinder Tours
(York or Castle Howard)

Did this train run? Details taken from advertising leaflet.

Route :

Booked Loco(s) Booked Route
class 56 Newtown - Welshpool - Shrewsbury - Gobowen - Wrexham General - Chester - Northwich - Stockport - Stalybridge - Diggle - Huddersfield - York
class 56 York - (?reverse of outward route?) - Newtown

Notes :
(1) A road coach connection from Ludlow, Craven Arms and Church Stretton was also available.

Source : Gary Thornton

Timings (Advertised Only)

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Newtown 07.00d 21.40a
Welshpool 07.15d 21.25a
Shrewsbury 07.45d 20.55a
Gobowen 08.10d 20.30a
Wrexham General 08.25d 20.15a
Chester 08.50d 19.50a

Road Connection :

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Ludlow 06.30d 22.15a
Craven Arms 06.45d 22.00a
Church Stretton 07.00d 21.45a


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