5th August 1981

British Rail (Eastern Region)
Scarborough Spa Express

Loco Used steam: 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley'

Route :

Loco Route
4498 York - Malton - Scarborough
4498 Scarborough - Malton - York
4498 York - Malton - Scarborough
4498 Scarborough - Malton - York

Notes :
(1) 1981 was the first season of the Scarborough Spa Express which ran on various dates between 14th July and 31st August.


4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' at Scarborough (photo: Chris Cole)

Source : Chris Cole (travelled on the morning round trip)

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Chris Cole)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)   Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
York 09.50d 13.18a   16.35d 20.45a
Scarborough 10.48a 12.22d   17.32a 19.48d


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