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)


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