15th April 1972

British Rail
(Football Specials) - 6 trains

Locos Used at least E3111 & E3193
Stock Used 1L05 = 11 coaches
1L06 = 12 coaches
DMU's Used four 2x 4-car sets

Route : 1L05 throughout

Loco(s) Route
E3193 Congleton - Aston
?E3193? Aston - Congleton

Route : 1L06 throughout

Loco(s) Route
E3111 London Euston - Aston
?E3111? Aston - London Euston

Route : (four trains)

DMU Route
as listed Stoke-on-Trent - Aston
??? Aston - Stoke-on-Trent

Notes :
(1) For FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park (Stoke City v. Arsenal).
(2) Route & loco confirmation required - locos listed may not have worked throughout.

Source : Steve Haynes

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