8th October 1966
R.C.T.S. (Merseyside
Branch)
W.M. & C.Q.R. Centenary Rail
Tour
Did this train run? Details taken from pre-tour advertising.
Route :
Advertised Loco(s) | Advertised Route |
class 9F | Crewe - Sandbach - Middlewich - (via Northwich Chord line) - Mouldsworth Jn - Helsby West Cheshire Jn - Hooton |
ex-LMS 2-6-4T | Hooton - (via Chester avoiding curve) - Mold Jn - Rhydymywn |
ex-LMS 2-6-4T | Rhydymywn - Hoep Jn - Wrexham Central |
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT | Wrexham Central - Marchwiel - Pickhill Sidings |
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT | Pickhill Sidings - Wrexham North Jn |
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT | Wrexham North Jn - Croes Newydd North Fork - Brymbo G.C. (Fishponds) |
2x ex-GWR 0-6-0PT | Brymbo G.C. (Fishponds) - Wrexham General |
ex-LMS 2-6-4T | Wrexham General - Neston North - Bidston - New Brighton |
ex-LMS 2-6-4T | New Brighton - Dee Marsh Jn - Chester Liverpool Road |
class 9F | Chester Liverpool Road - Northwich - Sandbach - Crewe |
Notes :
(1) Route confirmation is required - above is as advertised.
Source : John Debens
Timings (Advertised Only)
(from John Debens)
Location | Advertised (out) | Advertised (rtn) |
Crewe | (09.15d) | (20.15a) |