D2281 in Ipswich Docks (photo: The Mike Morant Collection)
24th August 1968
Ipswich Land Transport
Society
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| Locos Used | D2281 & D2282 |
| Stock Used | 5 brake vans & a converted Conflat L wagon |
Route :
| Loco | Route |
| D2282 (1) | Ipswich MPD - Halifax Jn - Griffin Wharf |
| D2282 (1) | Griffin Wharf - Halifax Jn - Ipswich Goods Jn |
| D2282 (1) | Ipswich Goods Jn - Ipswich Upper Yard - Ipswich Lower Yard |
| D2281 | Ipswich Lower Yard - Ipswich Docks (2) - Cliffe Quay |
| D2281 | Cliffe Quay - Ipswich Docks - Ipswich Lower Yard |
| D2282 | Ipswich Lower Yard - Ipswich Upper Yard - Ipswich Goods Jn - Ipswich Station (centre road) - Halifax Jn - Ipswich MPD |
Notes :
(1) Loco propelling.
(2) Part way through the docks the way was found to be blocked by a road
diversion. After some negotiation the blockage was removed to allow the train to
pass.
D2281 in Ipswich Docks (photo: The Mike Morant Collection)
Source : Chris Harley
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