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.


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