11th August 1999

Past Time Rail
???

Locos Used 66004 & 66096
Stock Used 3132+1671+3119+21269+3120+1698+3121+3147+3146+3141+1680+3097

Route :
1Z43 : London Paddington to Penzance
1Z40 : Penzance to London Paddington

Loco Route
66004 London Paddington - Slough - Reading - Southcote Jn - Newbury - Bedwyn - (via Westbury avoiding line) - Castle Cary - Cogload Jn - Taunton - Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot - Totnes - Plymouth - Par - Penzance
66096 Penzance - (reverse of outward route) - London Paddington

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 & Dave Lodwick

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

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Paddington 03.14d ?
Plymouth 07.48a ~ 07.55d 16.00a ~ 16.03d
Penzance 10.05a 14.10d


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