3rd January 1987

British Rail
(Christmas Steam Specials)

Locos Used steam: 777 'Sir Lamiel' & 4472 'Flying Scotsman'

Route :

Loco Route
777 11.00d London Marylebone - Neasden South Jn - Northolt Jn - Gerrards Cross - High Wycombe
4472 12.15d High Wycombe - (reverse of outward route) - London Marylebone
777 13.55d London Marylebone - Neasden Jn - Northolt Jn - Gerrards Cross - High Wycombe
4472 15.15d High Wycombe - (reverse of outward route) - London Marylebone

Notes :
(1) 777 returned light-engine to London at 12.00 ahead of the train hauled by 4472 'Flying Scotsman'.

Source : Dick Franklin

Timings (Booked & Actual)
(from Dick Franklin)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)   Booked Actual   Booked Actual
Marylebone 11.00d ??.??a   13.55d 14.10   ??.??a 16.17
Neasden South Jn ? ?   ? 14/26½   ? 16/07½
Northolt Jn ? ?   ? 14/40   ? 15/56½
West Ruislip ? ?   ? 14/44   ? 15/53½
Gerrards Cross ? ?   ? 14/53½   ? 15/48
Beaconsfield ? ?   ? 15/01½   ? 15/42
High Wycombe ??.??a 12.15d   ??.??a 15.09   15.15d 15.34½


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