11th November 1976

M. & G.N.J.R.S.
The Fells Rambler
(Day Out With A Difference No.59)

Locos Used Class 47/4 & class 86(s)
Stock Used LM mark 3 set

Route :

Loco Route
class 86 London Euston - (via WCML, Northampton) - ??? - ?Crewe? - ?Sandbach - Wilmslow - Cheadle Hulme? - Stockport
class 47 Stockport - ??? - Woodlesford - Engine Shed Jn - Whitehall Jn - Shipley - Keighley - Hellifield - Settle Jn - (via S&C) - Petteril Bridge Jn - Carlisle
class 86 Carlisle - (via WCML, ?Trent Valley? & Northampton) - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. A choice of tour options were available;
Tour A: Keighley for a visit to the K&WVR, then a coach across to Preston,
Tour B: Northumberland Moors & Roman Wall coach tour from Carlisle,
Tour C: Silloth & The Solway Firth coach tour from Carlisle,
Tour D: Carlisle only


From Andrew Fairholms ticket collection.

Sources : N. Roberts & Alan Vacani (joined/left the train at Watford Junction)

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Alan Vacani)

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Euston 07.30d 23.10a
Harrow & Wealdstone 07.44d 22.56a
Watford Junction 07.52d 22.49a
Bletchley 08.25d 22.16a
Northampton 08.45d 21.56a
Rugby 09.05d 21.38a
Stockport ??L?? ~ ??L?? -
Keighley 12.50a -
Preston - 19.35d
Carlisle 14.35a 18.30d


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