5th March 1977

B.R.
(Merrymaker Excursion)

Locos Used 47138 & 45016

Route :

Loco Route
47138 Cleethorpes - Lincoln - Newark Castle - Nottingham - Trent Jn - Sheet Stores Jn - Castle Donnington - Stenson Jn - Tamworth - Birmingham New Street - Soho South Jn - Soho East Jn - Perry Bar West Jn - Perry Bar South Jn - Aston - Stechford - Birmingham International
45016 Birmingham International - (reverse of outward route) - Cleethorpes

Notes :
47138 failed on arrival at
Birmingham International, the return being made behind 45016. The appearance of 45016 was a real surprise as the class was rare at Cleethorpes at this time and virtually unheard of on the Lincoln to Cleethorpes line.

Source : Steve Clark (on the train Cleethorpes to New St & return)

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