11th & 12th August 1999

Pathfinder Tours
The Eclipse Express

Loco Used 66037
Stock Used 3122+3112+3098+3140+21272+1863+4927+5009+4963+4902+5040+5002+4998

Route :
1Z95 : Crewe to Plymouth
1Z45 : Plymouth to Crewe

Date(s) Loco Route
11/08 66037 Crewe - Stafford - Bescot - Aston - Birmingham New Street - Bromsgrove - Bristol Temple Meads - Plymouth
11/08-12/08 66037 Plymouth - Bristol Temple Meads - Kidderminster - Birmingham New Street - (reverse of outward route) - Crewe

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

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

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Crewe 01.29d ?
Plymouth 07.25a 18.09d


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