Back to "The Railtour Files"8th October 1979
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(Conservative Party Conference Special)
| Locos Used | at least 47555 & 86232 'Harold Macmillan' |
| Stock Used | Mark 2e/f stock plus kitchen car |
Route :
| Loco | Route |
| 86232 | London Euston (12.27d) - Preston |
| 47555 | Preston - Blackpool North |
Notes :
(1) 86232 named at Euston prior to departure - named by the Rt. Hon. Harold
Macmillan himself (former Conservative leader).
(2) Route confirmation required. Did the train return to London on this or a
subsequent day?
Sources :
Kevin Driscoll & Gary Thornton (both from contemporary sources)
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