20th January 1976

B.R.
(Football Special)

Locos Used 47002, 47425

Route :

Loco Route
47002 Kings Cross, Doncaster, Newcastle, Manors.
47425 Manors, Newcastle, Doncaster, Kings Cross.

Notes :
Bescot's 47002 must have been a solid machine as it was noted at Berwick the next day working the 22.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross, whilst on 24th it arrived at Southend Victoria with a football special from Cardiff!

Source : David Hills (compiled from contemporary reports)

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