15th September 1979

B.R.
(Merrymaker Excursion)

Loco Used 47163
Stock Used 14107+4708+13260 plus others... (1)

Route :

Loco Route
47163 Norwich - Stratford - (2) - Willesden Junction - Acton Wells Jn - Slough - Reading - Taunton - Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot - Plymouth
47163 Plymouth - (reverse of outward route) (2) - Norwich

Notes :
(1) One BFK removed at Plymouth due to axle problems.
(2) Route confirmation required through London i.e. was it via Dalston Jn or Tottenham & Hampstead route?

Source : Alan Chilestone

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