31st August 2013

Locomotive Services Ltd
The Capital Streak

Tour postponed from 27/07/13 to 31/08/13, then again to 07/12/13, due to the risk of lineside fires in hot weather.

Route :

Advertised Loco Advertised Route
Class 90? London Kings Cross - (via ECML) - York
steam: 4464 'Bittern' York - (via ECML) - London Kings Cross

Notes : 
(1) This was the third of three special trains to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of 4468 'Mallard' breaking the World Steam Speed Record. Special dispensation was given for 4464 'Bittern' to exceed the normal 75 mph speed restriction.

Source : Nick Bartlett

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Nick Bartlett)

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
London Kings Cross 08.15d 20.30a
Potters Bar 08.35d 20.10a
York ?a ?d


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