4th October 1981

National Railway Enthusiasts Association
The Doncaster Double

Locos Used 20148, 20178 (4) & 85016

Route : 1Z71 throughout

Loco(s) Route
85016 London Euston - Coventry - Birmingham New Street
20148 + 20178 (4) Birmingham New Street - Bescot - Anglesea Sidings - Toton - Chesterfield - Sheffield - Tinsley - Mexborough - Doncaster (1)
20148 + 20178 (4) Doncaster - Mexborough - Rotherham - Tinsley - (via Old Road) -  Chesterfield (2) - Toton - Trent - Loughborough - Leicester - Hinckley - Water Orton - Birmingham New Street
85016 Birmingham New Street - Coventry - London Euston

Notes :
(1) for visit to Doncaster Works.
(2) for visit to Barrow Hill Open Day.
(3) Route confirmation required.
(4) One railway magazine listed the identity of the 20's as 20148+20176 however Allan Jenkins (on the tour) confirms the use of 20148+20178.

Sources : Kevin Prince, Gordon Lacy, Nige Paine & Allan Jenkins

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