6th July 1974

British Rail
(Lovers Walk Depot Open Day Shuttles)

Loco Used 09017
DEMU Used "3H" 1114

Shuttle :

DEMU Route (1)
1114 Brighton - Lovers Walk Depot
1114 Lovers Walk Depot - Brighton

Additional Shuttle :

Loco Route (2)
09017 (3) Brighton - Brighton Upper Goods
09017 Brighton Upper Goods - Brighton Lower Yard
09017 (3) Brighton Lower Yard - Brighton Upper Goods
09017 Brighton Upper Goods - Brighton

Notes :
(1) Advertising leaflet stated that the shuttles were due to operate between Brighton platform 7 and Lovers Walk Inspection Depot.
(2) Advertising leaflet stated that the shuttles would operate between platform 8 at Brighton and the yards, formed of one coach and being hauled by a class 08. The shuttle was due to run hourly, starting at 10.45 and finishing at 16.45 - confirmation is required if this is what happened on the day.
(3) Loco propelling.


From Brian Halford's ticket collection.

Sources : John Clifford, Kevin Driscoll & Brian Halford

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