7th August 1999
Railtours North West
The Heart of Wales Scenic Rambler
| Locos Used | 37043 & 37055 |
| Stock Used | WCRC rake |
Route :
| Locos | Route |
| 37043 + 37055 | Lancaster - Preston - Wigan North Western - Golborne Jn - Newton-le-Willows - Winwick Jn - Warrington Bank Quay - Crewe - Nantwich - Shrewsbury - Craven Arms - Llandrindod - Hendy Jn - Morlais East Jn - Flying Loop Jn - Bridgend - Cardiff Central |
| 37043 + 37055 | Cardiff Central - Newport - Maindee North Jn - Abergavenny - Hereford - Craven Arms - (reverse of outward route) - Lancaster |
Source : David Russell (joined/left the train at Warrington
Bank Quay)
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Timings (Booked Only)
(from David Russell)
| Location | Booked (out) | Booked (rtn) |
| Lancaster | 06.33d | 23.13a |
| Preston | 07.00d | 22.26a |
| Leyland | 07.09d | 22.18a |
| Wigan North Western | 07.27d | 22.01a |
| Newton-le-Willows | 07.45d | 21.47a |
| Warrington Bank Quay | 08.00d | 21.35a |
| Crewe | 08.47d | 21.05a |
| Nantwich | 09.03d | 20.54a |
| Whitchurch | 09.13d | 20.34a |
| Shrewsbury | 09.35d | 20.06a |
| Llandrindod | 11.00a ~ 12.00d | - |
| Cardiff Central | 15.10a | 18.16d |