29th May 1971

B.R.
(Mystery Excursion)

Locos Used 1954, 6573, 809 'Champion'

Route :

Loco Route
1954 Bristol, Badminton, Reading, Kensington.
6573 Kensington, Clapham, East Croydon, Lewes, Eastbourne, Lewes, East Croydon, Clapham, Kensington.
809 Kensington, Reading, Badminton, Bristol.

Notes :
Warship 809 would be back on rail tour duty the next day handling the return leg of an excursion from Margate between Salisbury & Feniton.

Source : David Hills (compiled from contemporary reports)

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