11th October 2003
Pathfinder Tours (in
association with the R.C.T.S.)
The Alton Observer
Train postponed to 13/03/04 for reason(s) unknown.
Planned route & locos:
Booked Locos | Booked Route |
2 x class 50 | Sheffield - Dore Station Jn - Chesterfield - Derby - Long Eaton - Loughborough - Leicester - Kettering - Bedford - Ridgmont - Bletchley - Watford Junction - Willesden West London Jn - Kensington Olympia - Battersea Park - London Victoria |
class 60 | London Victoria - Stewarts Lane Jn - Clapham Junction - Wimbledon - Surbiton - Weybridge - Woking - Ash Vale - Alton |
class 60 | Alton - Ash Vale - Woking - Chertsey - Staines - Hounslow - Old Kew Jn - South Acton - Acton Wells Jn - Acton Reception Lines |
2 x class 50 | Acton Reception Lines - Dudding Hill Jn - Brent Curve Jn - St Albans - Bedford - (reverse of outward route) - Sheffield |
Source : Pathfinder
Tours Website
Timings (Advertised Only)
Location | Advertised (out) | Advertised (rtn) |
Sheffield | 06.10d | 23.15a |
Chesterfield | 06.25d | 23.00a |
Derby | 06.55d | 22.30a |
Loughborough | 07.20d | 22.05a |
Leicester | 07.35d | 21.50a |
Kettering | 08.05d | 21.20a |
Bedford | 08.35d | 20.50a |
Alton | (13.00a) | (16.45d) |