8th October 1966
British Rail (Scottish
Region)
Blue Peter Excursion
| Loco Used | 60532 'Blue Peter' |
Route :
| Loco | Route |
| 60532 | Edinburgh Waverley - (via Waverley route) - Carlisle |
| 60532 | Carlisle - (via Beattock) - Edinburgh Waverley |
Notes :
(1) John Robson comments: I was on this tour, and can confirm the route (as
above). I no longer have my timings, but it was a very impressive fast climb of
Beattock bank
Sources : Eric Oates & John Robson
60532 pauses at Hawick.
(Photo by G N Turnbull İTOPticl Digital Memories - see
www.TOPticl.com for further details and a chance to buy a full size copy)
This photo above was supplied with a suggested date of 6th October 1966 however John Robson confirms it is definitely of this tour.
From The John Debens Ticket Collection.
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