7th April 1979

R.C.T.S.
The Fensman No.4

DMU Used 51265+56189

Route :

DMU Route
as listed Cambridge - Chesterton Jn - Fen Drayton
as listed Fen Drayton - Chesterton Jn - Cambridge

Notes :
(1) Originally uploaded as using DMU's 51265+56189 & 51269+56134 but two contributors have confirmed only the above listed 2-car rake was used and this is now backed up with photographic evidence.
(2) Tour letter carried a comment that photo-stops would be arranged 'on the day'.

Sources : Andy Pullar (on the train from Cambridge to Peterborough), Greg Beecroft
Ian Umpleby & 'MrC'

Photo Review


The tour is seen east of Swavesey station, heading back to Cambridge.
(photo: Tommy Tomalin/William Marriott Museum/00048)


The tour at Swavesey station. The DMU is heading towards St Ives.
(photo: Tommy Tomalin/William Marriott Museum/00050)


Timings (Booked & Actual)
(from Ian Umpleby)

Location Booked Actual   Booked Actual
Cambridge 10.00d 10.00   12.50a 12.41
Chesterton Jn 10/04 10/05   12/46 12/35
Histon ? 10p16a ~ 10p21d   ? ?
Oakington ? 10p31a ~ 10p35d   ? ?
Long Stanton ? 10p40a ~ 10p43d   ? ?
Swavesey ? 10p49a ~ 10p55d   ? ?
Fen Drayton 11.05a 11.02   11.45d 11.45


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