14th May 1955

Railway Enthusiasts Club
To Bulford Behind a Beattie Well-tank 0298 Locomotive

Loco Used 30587

Route :

Loco Route
30587 Andover Junction - Grateley - Bulford Camp
30587 Bulford Camp  - (reverse of outward route) - Andover Junction

Notes :
(1) Upon return to Andover Junction a visit was arranged to the sub-shed located there (although this option was noted as not being available to those passengers returning to Waterloo at the party rate).
(2) Route confirmation required. 30587 was photographed passing Newton Tony at 3pm.

Sources : John Clifford (compiled from contemporary sources) & Bob Mitchell

Photo Review


30587 and train waits to leave Andover (photo: The John Debens Collection)


30587 on arrival at Bulford Camp (photo: The John Debens Collection)


From Andrew Fairholms ticket collection.


Timings (Booked Only)
(from Brian Read)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Andover junction 14.28d 16.52a
Grateley 14.37a ~ 14.39d 16.41a ~ 16.42d
Amesbury 15.04a ~ 15.20d 16.15a ~ 16.16d
Bulford 15.25a ~ 15.30d 16.09a ~ 16.10d
Bulford Camp Sidings 15.35a 16.05d


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