Back to "The Railtour Files"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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