23rd September 1972

British Rail
(Day Excursion)

Locos Used 218 'Carmania' & E3109
Stock Used 11 coaches including RB

Route : 1L06 throughout

Loco Route
E3109 London Euston - (via WCML, Weedon) - Rugby - Coventry - Stehford - Aston - Bescot - Wolverhampton
218 Wolverhampton - Wellington - Abbey Foregate Street Jn - English Bridge Jn - Sutton Bridge Jn - Newtown - Machynlleth - Dovey Junction - Borth - Aberystwyth
218 Aberystwyth - (reverse of outward route) - Wolverhampton
E3109 Wolverhampton - (reverse of outward route) - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Details above are confirmed from/to Watford Junction.
(2) Graham Hodgson adds: I had a trip from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge and back behind VofR no.8 - I do not know whether this was a special run in conjunction with the main train, or simply the normal service.

Sources : Graham Hodgson (joined/left the train at Watford Junction) & Steve Haynes

Timings (Booked & Actual)
(from Graham Hodgson)

Location Booked Actual   Booked Actual
Euston ??.??d ?   ??.??a ?
Watford Junction ??.??a ~ 08.05d ??.?? ~ 08.14   22.18a ~ ??.??d 22.32 ~ ??.??
Aberystwyth ??.??a 12.49   17.20d 17.20


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