4th October 1980

British Rail
(Merrymaker Excursion)

Locos Used 33035 & 47165

Route :

Loco Route
47165 ??? - Sheffield - Chesterfield - Toton Yard - Brent Jn - Acton Main Line - Greenford South Jn - Greenford East Jn - Old Oak Common - North Pole Jn - Kensington Olympia - Bromley South - Tonbridge - Ashford (1)
33035 Ashford - Dover Priory - Ramsgate
47165 Ramsgate - Dover Priory - (reverse of outward route) - Sheffield - ???

Notes :
(1) The 47 developed a fault and was replaced at Ashford by the Crompton. 47165 worked the train back from at least Dover Priory, but it is believed it actually worked back from Ramsgate, however confirmation of this would be appreciated.

  Source : Kevin Law (joined/left the train at Chesterfield)

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