15th January 1972

B.R.
(Football Special)

Vehicles Used Blue Pullman set W60093, 60738/748/749/739, 60648/649, 60099

Route :

Traction Route
Blue Pullman Bristol - Birmingham - Leeds
Blue Pullman Leeds - Bristol

Notes :
A Bristol crew manned this special throughout, using a Saltley conductor for the lines north of Birmingham.

Source : David Hills (compiled from contemporary reports)

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