24th February 1979

British Rail
(Football Excursions)

Locos Used 37068, 37212 & 40073

Route (train 1) :

Loco Route
40073 Sunderland - Newcastle
37068 16.55 Newcastle - King Edward Bridge - Gateshead East - Sunderland

Route (train 2) :

Loco Route
????? Hartlepool - Sunderland - Newcastle
37212 17.25 Newcastle - King Edward Bridge - Gateshead East - Sunderland - Hartlepool

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required (route via Sunderland presumed for train 2).

Sources : Andy Pullar & Harry Harper

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