16th August 1975

M. & G.N.J.R.S.
The Fells Rambler
(Day Out With a Difference No.37)

Loco(s) Used ????? (2)
Stock Used included a Dining Car (and possibly Buffet Car also)

Route :

Loco(s) Route
????? London St Pancras - (via MML) - Leicester - ??? - Sheffield - ??? - (via S&C) - Carlisle
????? Carlisle - (via S&C) - Settle Jn - (?reverse of outward route?) - Leicester - (via MML) - London St Pancras

Notes :
(1) At Carlisle there was a choice of bus tours: to the Solway Firth or the Lake District.
(2) May have been hauled by a Peak diesel?

Source : John A. Thickitt (joined/left the train at Sheffield)

Timings (Booked Only)
(from John A. Thickitt)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
St Pancras 07.05d 22.58a
St Albans 07.30d 22.33a
Luton 07.44d 22.20a
Bedford 08.08d 21.56a
Wellingborough 08.27d 21.37a
Kettering 08.37d 21.26a
Leicester 09.12d 20.50a
Sheffield ? ?
Carlisle 13.56a 16.04d



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