18th August 1986

British Rail
(Merrymaker Excursion)

Locos Used 37412, 81003 & 81006
Stock Used ????

Route : 1Z26 throughout

Loco Route
81006 Lancaster - (via WCML) - Carstairs - Wishaw - Holytown - Mossend Yard
37412 Mossend Yard - Springburn - Dalmuir - Oban
37412 Oban - (reverse of outward route) - Mossend Yard
81003 Mossend Yard - (reverse of outward route) - Lancaster

Notes :
(1) Carried a headboard: "The Lancastrian".

Source : Derek Thompson

Photo Review
(all photos: Derek Thompson)


81006 ready to depart Lancaster on the outward journey.


37412 at Ardlui on the outward journey.


Timings (Booked Only)
(from Derek Thompson)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Lancaster 06.08d ??.??a
Oban ??.??a 17.30d


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