23rd July 1978

B.R.
(Merrymaker Excursion)

Locos Used 55003 'Meld' & 84003

Route :

Loco Route
55003 Chesterfield - Sheffield - Barnsley - Engine Shed Jn - Skipton - Carnforth
84003 Carnforth - Carlisle
55003 Carlisle - (via S&C) - Engine Shed Jn - Barnsley - Sheffield - Chesterfield

Notes :
(1) 55003 worked "light engine" from Carnforth to Carlisle. The train waited for about two hours at Carnforth to allow a visit to Steamtown.


55003 at Chesterfield (photo: Kevin Law)

Sources : David Garnett & Kevin Law

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