28th March 1971

P.R.C./G.W.S. (South West Group)
Severn Valley Rail Tour

Locos Used 1027 'Western Lancer' & 1912
Stock Used load 8

Route : 1Z15 throughout

Loco Route
1027 Plymouth - Exeter St Davids - Bristol Temple Meads - Cheltenham Spa - Winchcombe - Honeybourne East Jn - Long Marston - Stratford-upon-Avon - ??? - Kidderminster
1027 Kidderminster - ??? - Gloucester (?Eastgate?) - Bristol Temple Meads (1)
1912 Bristol Temple Meads - (?reverse of outward route?) -  Plymouth

Notes :
(1)
1027 was replaced at Bristol after becoming a failure (on one engine).
(2) Route confirmation required where marked ???


From Andrew Fairholm's ticket collection.

Sources : David Hills (compiled from contemporary reports), Roger Geach & Bernard Mills

Timings (Booked & Actual)
(from
Roger Geach & Bernard Mills)

Location Booked Actual   Booked Actual
Plymouth ? 07.10   22.45a 23.02
Bristol Temple Meads ? ?   ??.??a ~ 19.40d ??.?? ~ 20.19
Kidderminster 13.01a 12.42   ? 18.05


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