6th - 7th April 1963

B.R.
(Football Special)

Loco(s) Used ?????

Route :

Date Loco(s) Route
06/04 ????? Derby Friargate - Ilkeston North - Kimberley - Basford North - Nottingham Midland - Louchborough Central - Leicester Central - Rugby Central - London Marylebone
07/04 ????? (23.50d on 06/04) London Marylebone - (?reverse of outward route?) - Derby Friargate

Notes:
(1) Route & loco confirmation required. For an England v. Scotland international match at Wembley Stadium. Tickets were valid on the frequent train services between Marylebone and Wembley Stadium.

Source : Clive Hanley (from contemporary sources)

Timings (Booked Only)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Derby Friargate 07.30d 03.40a
Ilkestone North 07.48d 03.22a
Kimberley 07.56d 03.14a
Basford North 08.04d 03.0?a
Nottingham Victoria 08.20d 02.50a
Loughborough Central 08.45d 02.24a
Leicester Central 09.05d 02.03a
Rugby Central 09.34d 01.38a
London Marylebone 11.35a 23.50d


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