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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