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)

Source : Paul Green

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