10th & 11th August 1999

Hastings Diesels Limited
The Eclipse DEMU

DEMU Used 60000+70262+60118+60529+60501

Route :
1Z90 : Hastings to Buckfastleigh
1Z98 : Buckfastleigh to Hastings

Date(s) DEMU Route
10/08-11/08 as listed (60000 leading) Hastings - Buckfastleigh
11/08 as listed (60501 leading) Buckfastleigh - Hastings

Notes :
(1) One of many railtours run to allow people a chance to see the full solar eclipse that took place on this day (best viewed in Cornwall). Route confirmation required.

Sources : Peter Hall, Andy Barclay & Henry Allum

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Mike Hunt/Rob Barnes)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Hastings 22.30d ?
Buckfastleigh 09.00a 13.30d


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