7th April 1979

S.L.O.A.
Northumbrian

Locos Used 55003 'Meld' & steam: 4771 'Green Arrow'
Stock Used [1]: ???
[2]: 1x mark 2 & 10x mark 1's

Route :

Loco Stock Used Route
55003 [1] London Kings Cross - York
4771 [2] York - ??? - York
55003 [1]? York - London Kings Cross

Notes :
(1) Roger Geach comments: Due to the Penmanshiel tunnel collapse this tour did not go to the advertised destination of Carlisle (presumably due to lack of paths as a result of service train diversions) and was changed to be a 'mystery trip' from York.
(2) Route & loco confirmation required - the steam section was a circular tour which included Knaresborough & Sheffield, with 4771 being photographed at York then Brightside.

Sources : Gary Thornton (from contemporary sources), Roger Geach & John Titlow

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