Back to "The Railtour Files"24th & 28th December 1971
British Rail
Holiday Inn Express
| Locos Used | 1010 'Western Campaigner' & 1655 |
| DEMU Used | Blue Pullman set 60092, 60732/742/743/733/740/741, 60093 |
Route :
| Date | DEMU | Route |
| 24/12 | as listed | London Paddington - ??? - Plymouth |
| 28/12 | as listed | Plymouth - ??? - London Paddington |
Notes :
(1) On the westbound run 1655 assisted the Pullman over the Devon banks. On the return
1010 assisted. The Pullman set returned ECS to Bristol for the Christmas break before taking up the return working.
Sources : David Hills (compiled from contemporary
reports) & Charles Harman
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