15th May 1976

Goldenlay Eggs / Dart Valley Railway Association
Goldenlay Special

Locos Used 45050, 85023, 85039 & steam: 4588 & 7827

Route :

Loco(s) Route
85039 Manchester Piccadilly - ??? - Birmingham
45050 Birmingham - ??? - Paignton
4588 + 7827 on DVR
45050 Paignton - ??? - Birmingham
85023 Birmingham - ??? - Manchester Piccadilly

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. Was supposed to be class 52 Western-hauled from Bristol but ex-works 45050 worked throughout to Paignton & back (reason given - no Western driver available).

Source : Andy Yates

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