28th July 2007

Pathfinder Tours
(in association with the D.T.G.)

The Western Fellsman

Train cancelled due to flooding on the line between Oxford and Leamington Spa.

Route:

Advertised Traction Advertised Route
EWS Class 67 Reading - Didcot Parkway - Oxford - Banbury - Leamington Spa - Dorridge - Birmingham New Street - Stafford - Crewe - (via WCML) - Preston
D1015 'Western Champion' Preston - Oxenholme - Penrith - Upperby Bridge Jn - London Road Jn - Petteril Bridge Jn - (via S&C) - Settle Jn - Hellifield - Clitheroe - Blackburn - Bamber Bridge - Lostock Hall Jn - Farington Jn - (reverse of outward route) - Reading

Notes :
(1) Also marketed as 'The Settle & Carlisle Railway'.

Sources : Matthew Cole & Gary Thornton

Advertised Times

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Reading 06.00d 22.55a
Didcot Parkway 06.20d 22.35a
Oxford 06.40d 22.15a
Banbury 07.05d 21.50a
Leamington Spa 07.25d 21.30a
Dorridge 07.45d 21.10a
Birmingham New Street 08.15d 20.40a
Stafford 09.05d 19.50a


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