The new timings for steam locomotive 70000 Britannia’s first mainline run since overhaul work have been confirmed.
It was due to be run today (18th October) but was, unfortunately, it was cancelled.
70000 Britannia has been running in after repair work at the Severn Valley Railway, but now it is time for its light engine mainline test run.
Britannia will be on a light engine run from Kidderminster to Crewe on Thursday 18th October 2018.
Departing Kidderminster at 10:26, the Britannia locomotive will head via Stourbridge Junction (10:43), Perry Bar North Junction (11:45) and Bescot Up and Down Goods Loop (11:54).
From Bescot U & D G, the locomotive will head via Bushbury Junction D G L (12:32), Stafford (12:58), Madeley (13:15) and finally arriving into Crewe H.S. at 13:32.
The above timings are approximate only. A link to RealTimeTrains timings are available below:
Please note: this is a light engine test run. This is subject to change or cancellation. Please use the links provided for up to date delays and timings.
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