18th November 1989

Hertfordshire Rail Tours
Hills of the North (125 Special)

125 Special No.31

HST Used 43051 + 43??? (1)

Route :

HST Route
as listed London St Pancras - Bedford (2) - Leicester - Derby - Chesterfield - Dore South Jn - Edale - New Mills Central - Ashburys - Philips Park No 1 - Manchester Victoria - Bolton - Blackburn - Hellifield - Settle Jn - Carlisle
as listed Carlisle - Hexham - Low Fell Jn - Durham - York - Doncaster - Aldwarke South Jn - Sheffield - Derby - Leicester - Bedford - London St Pancras

Notes :
(1) Confirmation of identity of second power car is required.
(2) Waited 40 minutes at Bedford on outward route while a possible power car fire was investigated.

Source : Dave Burbridge

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