23rd February 1991

Flying Scotsman Services
The Welsh Marches Express

Locos Used 86249, 86426 & steam: 34027 'Taw Valley' & 35028 'Clan Line'

Route :

Loco Route
86249 London Euston - (via WCML, Northampton & Trent Valley) - Crewe
34027 (1) Crewe - Chester - Wrexham General - Shrewsbury - Craven Arms - Hereford
35028 Hereford - Craven Arms - Shrewsbury - Whitchurch - Crewe
86426 Crewe - (reverse of outward route) - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Pre-tour advertising suggested this train was booked to be hauled by 34027 'Taw Valley' from Crewe to Hereford and 35028 'Clan Line' back. David Morgan questioned if 35028 was actually used both ways however Dave Lodwick quotes 34027 out for 35028 back per advertising.

Sources : Graham Callaway, David Morgan & Dave Lodwick

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