12th January 1985
Pullman Rail
The Thames-Avon Express
Loco Used | steam: 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' |
Route :
Loco | Route |
4498 | London Marylebone - Banbury - Hatton - Stratford-upon-Avon |
4498 | Stratford-upon-Avon - (reverse of outward route) (2) - London Marylebone |
Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. Viewed at Hatton on the outward and at Cropredy
and Banbury on the return. Headboard carried was 'Thames-Avon Pullman'.
(2) At Banbury on the return leg the train passed through the station then
set-back to the platforms to take water.
4498 about to reverse at Banbury on the return leg (photo: Gary Thornton)
Sources : Chris Cole & Gary Thornton
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