28th May 1977

Festiniog Railway Society (Gloucestershire Group)
Festiniog '77

Did this train run? Details taken from pre-tour advertising

Traction Used ?????
Stock Used ?????

Route :

Traction Advertised Route
????? Gloucester - Cheltenham Spa - Worcester Shrub Hill - Birmingham - Tywyn - Fairbourne - Barmouth - Minffordd
????? (2) Minffordd - Llyn Ystradau
????? (2) Llyn Ystradau - Minffordd
????? Minffordd - (?reverse of outward route?) - Gloucester

Notes :
(1) For visits to Talyllyn, Fairbourne or Festiniog Railways (at additional cost to the tour price).
(2) Advertised as Special train with the following comment: 'your first opportunity to see the Festiniog's new line through the Moelwyn Tunnel to Llyn Ystradau'.

Source : Andrew Lance

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