Back to "The Railtour Files"2nd May 2015
Railway Touring Company
The Great Britain VIII (Day 5 of 9)
Train did not run; see explanation notes.
Route :
| Advertised Loco | Advertised Route |
| steam: 60009 'Union of South Africa' or 46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' |
Edinburgh Waverley - Inverkeithing - Ladybank - Cupar - Dundee - Montrose - Stonehaven - Aberdeen - Huntley - Keith - Elgin - Nairn - Inverness |
Notes:
(1) As originally planned this nine day tour was to have been operated
for RTC by West Coast Railway Company however suspension of their Track
Operating Contracts on April 3rd resulted in DBSR taking over the operation of the
whole trip. Days 5, 6 and 7 were however suspended and
passengers were conveyed by service train. Confirmation of the trains
and traction used is required.
Source : Nick Bartlett
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