14th April 1964

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(Shakespeare 400th Anniversary Special)

Loco(s) Used at least 6926 & 70030

Route :

Loco(s) Route
70030 Manchester - Crewe
6926 + 70030 Crewe - Market Drayton - Birmingham Snow Hill
70030 Birmingham Snow Hill - Stratford-upon-Avon
6926 + 70030 Stratford-upon-Avon - ???
?70030? ??? - Manchester

Note :
(1) Route & loco confirmation required - Numerous excursions, from all over the country, were run in connection with the Shakespeare 400th anniversary. 6926 & 70030 seen double-heading up the bank out of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Sources : Terry Dorrity & David Whittaker (from contemporary sources)

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