7th August 1999

Railtours North West
The Heart of Wales Scenic Rambler

Locos Used 37043 & 37055
Stock Used WCRC rake

Route :

Locos Route
37043 + 37055 Lancaster - Preston - Wigan North Western - Golborne Jn - Newton-le-Willows - Winwick Jn - Warrington Bank Quay - Crewe - Nantwich - Shrewsbury - Craven Arms - Llandrindod - Hendy Jn - Morlais East Jn - Flying Loop Jn - Bridgend - Cardiff Central
37043 + 37055 Cardiff Central - Newport - Maindee North Jn - Abergavenny - Hereford - Craven Arms - (reverse of outward route) - Lancaster

Source : David Russell (joined/left the train at Warrington Bank Quay)

Timings (Booked Only)
(from David Russell)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Lancaster 06.33d 23.13a
Preston 07.00d 22.26a
Leyland 07.09d 22.18a
Wigan North Western 07.27d 22.01a
Newton-le-Willows 07.45d 21.47a
Warrington Bank Quay 08.00d 21.35a
Crewe 08.47d 21.05a
Nantwich 09.03d 20.54a
Whitchurch 09.13d 20.34a
Shrewsbury 09.35d 20.06a
Llandrindod 11.00a ~ 12.00d -
Cardiff Central 15.10a 18.16d


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