2nd April 1977

L.V.R.C.
The Red Dragon

This tour was cancelled due to late notification of engineering works.

Planned route & traction:

Traction Route
2 x 33/1 (top-and-tail) on 2x4TC London Waterloo - Salisbury - Warminster - Westbury - Bath Spa - Stapleton Road - Severn Tunnel Junction - Newport Cardiff - Barry - Bridgend - Maesteg
2 x 33/1 (top-and-tail) on 2x4TC Maesteg - Tondu
2 x 33/1 (top-and-tail) on 2x4TC Tondu - Nantymoel
2 x 33/1 (top-and-tail) on 2x4TC Nantymoel - Tondu - Cefn Jn - Margam Yard - Port Talbot - Court Sart Jn - Dynevor Jn - (via Swansea District line) - ?Llanelli?
2 x 33/1 (top-and-tail) on 2x4TC ?Llanelli? - (via South Wales Main Line) - Cardiff Central - (reverse of outward route) - London Waterloo

Source : David Sheppard

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