28th July 1981

British Rail (Eastern Region)
Scarborough Spa Express

Loco(s) Used at least steam: 4472 'Flying Scotsman'

Route :

Loco(s) Route
4472 York - Malton - Scarborough
4472 Scarborough - Malton - York
???? York - Malton - Scarborough
???? Scarborough - Malton - York

Notes :
(1) 1981 was the first season of the Scarborough Spa Express which ran on various dates between 14th July and 31st August.

Sources : Roger Geach (saw first round trip returning at York) & Chris Cole

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Chris Cole)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)   Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
York 09.50d 13.18a   16.35d 20.45a
Scarborough 10.48a 12.22d   17.32a 19.48d


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