5th October 1974

B.R.
(Day Excursion)

Locos Used 08757, 25066, 25067 & 47195
Stock Used 11 coaches

Route :

Loco(s) Route
25066 + 25067 London Marylebone - near Wolverhampton (1)
08757 + 25066 + 25067 near Wolverhampton - Wolverhampton
47195 Wolverhampton - Ruabon (2)
47195 Ruabon - London Marylebone

Notes :
(1) 25067 failed.
(2) For a horse-drawn narrow-boat trip over the Pontcysyllte aqueduct.

Sources : Gary Thornton (from contemporary reports) & Kevin Driscoll

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