17th September 1978

Oxford Publishing Co.
Thw Welsh Valley Rambler

Locos Used 31209 & 31286

Route :

Locos Route
31209 + 31286 Oxford - Didcot North Jn - Foxlow Jn - Swindon - Stroud - Standish Jn - Gloucester - Chepstow - Severn Tunnel Junction - Newport - Cardiff Central - Radyr - Taffs Well - Pontypridd - Abercynon - Mountain Ash (1) - Aberdare HL
31286 + 31209 Aberdare HL - (reverse of outward route) - Cardiff Central - Ebbw Jn - Park Jn - Risca - Lime Kiln Jn - Penar Jn - Oakdale
31209 + 31286 Oakdale - (reverse of outward route) - Park Jn - Gaer Jn - Newport
31286 + 31209 Newport - Gaer Jn - Park Jn - Machen - Trethomas
31209 + 31286 Trethomas - (reverse of outward route) - Newport - (reverse of outward route) - Oxford

Notes :
(1) Charles Harman comments: For 1 hour stay - engines in steam were Peckett 0-6-0ST 'Sir Gomer' and RSH 0-6-0ST No. 8 heading a demonstration train, and ex-GWR 0-6-0PT 7754. At this time, the steam locos only worked during the week, and the footplate staff came in specially to prepare the locos for the Sunday visit.

Source : Charles Harman

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