27th September 1935

London & North Eastern Railway
(The Silver Jubilee Train)

Loco Used 2509 'Silver Link'
Stock Used Silver Jubilee stock

Route :

Loco(s) Route
????? London Kings Cross - ???
????? ??? - London Kings Cross

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. The service was officially launched on 30th September 1935. The service was usually hauled by an A4 Class locomotive. John Debens adds: A4 class 2509 'Silver Link', brand new in silver, and built to haul the silver coached train, broke the world record for speed of a steam engine, at 112 mph, on this run.


From The John Debens Ticket Collection.

Source : John Debens

Timings (Booked Only)

Location Booked (out) Booked
Kings Cross 14.25d ??.??a
??? ??.??a ??.??d


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