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1976"15th May 1976
Goldenlay Eggs / Dart
Valley Railway Association
Goldenlay Special
| Locos Used | 45050, 85023, 85039 & steam: 4588 & 7827 |
Route :
| Loco(s) | Route |
| 85039 | Manchester Piccadilly - ??? - Birmingham |
| 45050 | Birmingham - ??? - Paignton |
| 4588 + 7827 | on DVR |
| 45050 | Paignton - ??? - Birmingham |
| 85023 | Birmingham - ??? - Manchester Piccadilly |
Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. Was supposed to be class 52 Western-hauled from Bristol but
ex-works 45050 worked throughout to Paignton & back (reason given - no
Western driver available).