10th July 1977

B.R.
(Mystery Excursion)

Loco Used 47163 (1)

Route :

Loco Route
47163 Peterborough - Grantham - Bingham - Nottingham - Trent - Spondon - Derby - Ambergate Jn - Clay Cross South Jn - Chesterfield - Dore South Jn - Edale - Chinley North Jn - Romiley - Ashburys - Philips Park No.2 - Miles Platting - Manchester Victoria Farnworth - Bolton - Lostock Jn - Chorley - Preston - Kirkham & Wesham - Blackpool ?North?
47163 Blackpool ?North? - (reverse of outward route) - Peterborough

Notes :
(1) Loco was carrying the "large logo" Union Jack livery, one of two Stratford-allocated 47's so adorned to celebrate the Queens Silver Jubilee year.

Source : Robert Thorpe (passenger on the train)

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