8th December 1973

Wirral Railway Circle
Cambrian Coast Express

Locos Used 5054 & 5076
Stock Used 11 coaches including RBK

Route : 1L03 throughout

Locos Route
5054 + 5076 Crewe - Chester - Ruabon - Shrewsbury - Welshpool - Newtown - Machynlleth - Dovey Junction - Tywyn - Barmouth - Harlech - Minffordd - Pwllheli
5054 + 5076 Pwllheli - (reverse of outward route) - Crewe

Notes :
(1) Confirmation is required that 5054 & 5076 were used throughout.

Sources : Steve Haynes & Tim Watkinson

Photo Review


5054 is seen leading 5076 on the tour (photo: Tim Watkinson)


A nice shot of the pair at Pwllheli (photo: Tim Watkinson)


Tim Watkinson's ticket.


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