6th - 7th February 1965

B.R.
(Rugby Specials)

Locos Used

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Route:

Date Loco(s) Route

06/02

Brush type 4

South Wales - Crewe Gresty Lane

06/02

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Crewe Gresty Lane - Edinburgh
07/02 ????? Edinburgh - Crewe Gresty Lane
07/02 Brush type 4 Crewe Gresty Lane - South Wales

Notes :
(1) Route & loco confirmation required. For Scotland v. Wales rugby international. 8 specials were reported on the outward journey, 5 on the return, all boked to use class 47's from South Wales to Crewe Gresty Lane & back. All 5 were confirmed thus on 7th February.

Sources : various

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