29th April 1989
Hertfordshire Rail Tours
The Edinburgh & Bridges
(125 Special)
125 Special No.23
HST Used | 43053 + 43113 |
Route :
HST | Route |
as listed | London Kings Cross - Stevenage - Grantham - York - Durham - Newcastle - Edinburgh Waverley - Dalmeny - Dunfermline - Markinch - Perth - Dundee |
as listed | Dundee - Leuchars - Markinch - Aberdour - Dalmeny - Edinburgh Waverley |
as listed | Edinburgh Waverley (1) - Lockerbie - Carlisle - Oxenholme - Preston - Crewe - Tamworth - Rugby - Milton Keynes - London Euston |
Notes :
(1) Late leaving Edinburgh for homeward run due to failed unit on service in
front. Only 6 minutes late at Euston.
Sources : Dave Burbridge (on the train...all the way!)
& Martin Pettit
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