Back to "The Railtour Files - 1959"10th October 1959
B.R.
(Football Special)
| Loco Used | 45605 "Cyprus" |
| Stock Used | 10 coaches outward, strengthened to 12 on the return |
Route :
| Loco | Route |
| 45605 | Northfield - Kings Norton - Birmingham New Street - Tamworth - Burton-on-Trent - Derby Midland - Ambergate Jn - Chesterfield - Sheffield Midland |
| 45605 | Sheffield Midland - (reverse of outward route) - Northfield |
Notes :
Brian Basterfield comments: the train left Northfield at 10.52am, called at
Kings Norton, Selly Oak, Birmingham New Street, Saltley, Tamworth High
Level, Derby Midland, then Sheffield Midland, arriving at 1.33pm, 2 mins early.
The return had 2 extra coaches to avoid the overcrowding that occurred on the
outward journey. Sheffield departure was at 6.15pm, on time. With stops at Derby
Midland, Tamworth High Level, and Saltley, we were into Birmingham New Street at
8.25pm, 5 minutes late. The football match was Sheffield United v Aston Villa.
Source : Brian Basterfield (Locomotive
Performance)
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