15th April 1956
Railway Enthusiasts Club
The Severn Venturer
| Locos Used | at least 1625 & 75000 |
| Stock Used | 3x GWR Collett corridor coaches |
Route :
| Loco(s) | Route |
| ????? |
London Paddington - Swindon |
| 75000? |
Swindon - ?Yate? |
| 1625? |
?Yate? - Thornbury - Berkeley Road South Jn - Serridge Junction |
|
1625? |
Serridge Junction - Parkend - Berkeley Road - Dursley - Stroud (Wallbridge) - Nailsworth - Standish Jn - Kemble - Swindon |
| ????? | Swindon - London Paddington |
Notes :
(1) Originally uploaded as hauled by 1625 throughout however Peter Darke has
photos in his collection showing 75000 at Swindon and 1625 at Iron Acton,
Thornbury, Sharpness and Serridge Junction. He suspects that 75000 may have
handed over to 1625 at Yate, but this requires confirmation.
Sources : John Clifford (from contemporary
sources), John Stretton, Peter Darke & John Debens
From Andrew Fairholms ticket collection.
From The John Debens
Ticket Collection.
