1st June 2013

P.L.E.G.
The North Tynesider

Locos Used D2078 & 08915
Stock Used 43172+43010+48015

Route :

Loco(s) Route
D2078 + 08915 Middle Engine Lane - Percy Main
08915 + D2078 Percy Main - Middle Engine Lane
08915 + D2078 Middle Engine Lane - Percy Main
D2078 + 08915 Percy Main - Middle Engine Lane
D2078 (1) Middle Engine Lane - Percy Main
08915 (2) Percy Main - Middle Engine Lane
D2078 (1) Middle Engine Lane - Percy Main
08915 (2) Percy Main - Middle Engine Lane

Notes : 
(1) 08915 dead on rear.
(2) D2078 dead on rear.
(3) Chris Bracey comments: The 13.45 Percy Main - Middle Engine Lane after a short pause ran forward to the buffers tops being brought back to the platform by D2078.
The xx.45 times from Percy Main were the times on the Guards operating notice. With the slower speeds of the train and photo opportunities the trains all returned later than booked.
 The station at Percy Main close to the Metro station had been opened specially for the charter. Passengers can normally only join trains at the Stephenson Museum station Middle Engine Lane. A headboard was carried 'The North Tynesider'.

Source : Chris Bracey

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Chris Bracey)

Location Booked
Middle Engine Lane 11.30d
Percy Main ????a ~ 11.45d
Middle Engine Lane ????a ~ 12.30d
Percy Main ????a ~ 12.45d
Middle Engine Lane ????a ~ 13.30d
Percy Main ????a ~ 13.45d
Middle Engine Lane ????a ~ 14.30d
Percy Main ????a ~ 14.45d
Middle Engine Lane ????a


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