Back to "The Railtour Files"30th December 1983
Ffestiniog Railway
Ffestiniog Christmas Special
| Locos Used | at least 25257, 40122, 81005, 86233 'Laurence Olivier', 86314 & steam: FR 10 'Merddin Emrys' |
| Stock Used | BR: 13417+3097+3095+3033+1665+3114+357+3106+3045+358+355 FR: 101+119+14+106+117+118+121 |
Route : 1T05 throughout
| Loco(s) | Route |
| 81005 | London Euston - (via WCML, ???) - Rugby - Coventry (1) |
| 86314 | Coventry - Birmingham New Street - ??? - Crewe |
| 40122 | Crewe - Chester - Llandudno Junction |
| 25257 + 40122 | Llandudno Junction - Bleanau Ffestiniog |
| FR 10 | Bleanau Ffestiniog - Porthmadog |
| FR 10 | Porthmadog - Bleanau Ffestiniog |
| 25257 + 40122 | Bleanau Ffestiniog - Llandudno Junction |
| 40122 | Llandudno Junction - Chester - Crewe |
| 86233 | Crewe - ??? - London Euston |
Notes :
(1) 81005 failed at Coventry.
(2) William Shelford reports the train was due to leave Watford Junction at
08:05 but departed 6mins late.
(2) Route confirmation required.
Sources : William Shelford (joined/left the train at
Watford Junction) & Harry Harper
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