12th September 1972
Stephenson Locomotive
Society / Manchester Locomotive Society
Port of Manchester Rail Tour
Did this tour run? Details taken from pre-tour advertising
Traction Used | ????? |
Stock Used | Booked for open wagons or brake vans |
Route :
Traction | Advertised Route |
???? | Trafford Wharf - Junction B - Junction A - (cross canal by swing bridge, along the north side of no.8 dock, south side of no.9 dock) - Container Berth on north side of no.9 dock |
???? | Container Berth on north side of no.9 dock - Mode Wheel |
???? | Mode Wheel - Trafford Wharf |
Notes :
(1) Planned in anticipation of the impending closure of most of the Manchester
Ship Canal Dock lines which was scheduled for September 29th. There may have
been other reversal points which are not detailed. Pre-tour advertising
regarding the routing also stated 'Possibly other refinements may be possible'
(!).
(2) Whilst the traction was not specified, the pre-tour advertising did state
'If the luxury of a steam locomotive is achieved, there will be a minimal
surcharge payable on the trip'.
Source : Ian Clark (SLS)
Timings (Booked Only)
Location | Booked (out) | Booked (rtn) |
Trafford Wharf | 18.00d | (20.15a) |