16th February 1985
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Thames-Avon Express
Locos Used | 31459, 47481, 86249 & steam: 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' |
Route : 1T08 throughout
Loco(s) | Route |
4498 | London Marylebone - High Wycombe - Princes Risborough - Aynho Jn - Banbury - Leamington Spa - Hatton - Bearley - Stratford-upon-Avon |
4498 (1) | Stratford-upon-Avon - Henley-in-Arden - Tyseley Yard |
47481 | Tyseley Yard - Birmingham New Street |
86259 | Birmingham New Street - Proof House Jn - Stechford - Birmingham International - Coventry - Rugby - London Euston |
Notes :
(1) Banked out of Stratford-upon-Avon by 31459.
In wintery conditions, 4498 pauses at Banbury (photo: Gary Thornton)