A SHORT REVIEW OF THE SLS / MLS RAILTOURS
8. The West Cumberland Railtour Sunday 5th September 1954.
The following is replicated as accurately as possible from the original paperwork.
THE STEPHENSON LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (N.W. AREA) & MANCHESTER LOCOMOTIVE SOC.
WEST CUMBERLAND RAILTOUR SUNDAY, 5th. SEPTEMBER, 1954
Final arrangements have been completed, and your ticket(s) and itinerary
specially written by Mr. W. McGowan Gradon, to whom we owe our thanks,
are enclosed herewith.
DEPARTURE TIMES.
Manchester (Vic) 9-25 am. Bolton 9-49 am. Preston 10-30 am.
Lancaster (Castle) 10-58 am. Carnforth 11-9 am. Grange 11-25 am.
Ulverston 11-40 am. Dalton 11-58 am. Millom 12-20 pm.
Seascale 12-50 pm. Workington (Main) 12-0 noon. Dransty 12-18pm.
TOUR TRAIN leaves Sellafield 1-20 pm.
LIABILITY Neither the Promoting Societies nor the British Transport
Commission can accept liability for personal injury, damage to property,
etc; and your acceptance of a ticket takes cognizance of this fact.
REFRESHMENTS are available on the Excursion Train only. The usual type
of refreshments, drinks, ice cream etc will be available on demand.
In addition, three set menus are available as f o l l o w s : -
MENU "A" Cold Chicken & Salad, Roll & butter, Cold Sweet. @ 5/6d.
"B" Cold Ham & salad, Roll & butter. @ 2/9d.
"C" Ham & Tongue & salad, Roll & butter. @ 3/-s
Tomato Juice, Cheese & biscuits, tea etc. are extra.
To enable the Catering Staff to make adequate arrangements, anyone requiring
meals must let me know immediately of their requirements, stating
which menu required. Meals will be served outward and return.
A SPECIAL MAP has been prepared through the kindness of Mr. A. Chambers,
to whom we are greatly indebted. This map measures 25" x 15" and is to
1" scale and is reproduced by photographic blue - print method. The map
has been prepared from 1915 R.C.H. Junction Diagrams and 1" & 2" Ordnance
Maps. This will be available on the day at a cost of 2/0s. approx but
will only be prepared to special order. The map is detailed and shows
mineral lines etc. If you require a copy, please order immediately from:-
Mr. G. Harrop, 29, Ludlow Road, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire,
THE WORKINGTON IRON & STEEL CO. has kindly agreed to a visit to the
railway & traffic installations at their works on Monday, 6th, September,
Anyone wishing to participate is to write to:- Mr. H.D.Bowtell,
29, Langdale Road, Victoria Park, Manchester, 14. for further details.
Meal requirements to Mr. G. Harrop, address above.
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR 358/5
LONDON MIDLAND OPERATING AREA
(Western Division)
SPECIAL NOTICE No. 692.G
This Notice must be kept strictly private, and must not be given to the public.
SUNDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER.
B - SPECIAL - REPORTING NO. W699.
| Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Workington Main |
12/00 |
|
| Moss Bay Iron Works |
12/03 pass |
|
| Whitehaven B |
12/15 |
12/18 |
| Whitehaven Corkickle |
12/23 pass |
|
| St. Bees |
12/32 pass |
|
| Nethertown |
12/37 pass |
|
| Sellafield |
12/45 |
2xBTO's and 3xTO's = 150 tons.
B - SPECIAL - REPORTING NO. W699.
| Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Sellafield |
1/20 |
|
| Beckermet Mines Jct |
1/27 pass |
|
| Florence Pit Siding |
1/30 pass |
|
| Egremont |
1/34 pass |
|
| Woodend |
1/37 pass |
|
| Moor Row |
1/42 |
2/00 |
| Moor Row No.1 |
2/03 pass |
|
| Rowrah |
2/25 |
2/26 |
| Ullock |
2/45 |
2/55 |
| Marron Jct |
3/23 |
3/25 |
| Derwent Jct |
3/37 pass |
|
| Workington M |
3/40 |
4/25 |
| Siddick Jct |
4/30 |
4/32 |
| Calva Jct |
4/37 |
4/40 |
| Buckhill Colliery |
5/05 |
5/15 |
| Calva Jct |
5/40 |
5/42 |
| Workington Central |
5/49 |
5/55 |
| Harrington Jct |
6/00 pass |
|
| Distington |
6/05 |
6/15 |
| Cleator Moor Jct |
6/30 pass |
|
| Moor Row |
6/35 pass |
|
| Whitehaven Corkickle |
6/45 |
Worked with engine in front and in rear from Workington M.
Depart 4/25 to Workington Central - arrive 5/49.
2xBTO's and 3TO's = 150 tons.
The following speed restrictions to be observed in addition to those normally in operation.
| M.P.H. |
|
| Moor Row to Cleator
Moor Jct |
15 |
| At Distington
(between 6¼ and 6¾) |
15 |
| Between Calva Jct and
Buckhill Colliery |
15 |
SUNDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER.
B - SPECIAL - REPORTING No. W699 (Contd)
(The Stephenson Locomotive Society and the Manchester
Locomotive Society) West Cumberland Tour (contd)
D.0.S. BARROW to provide an Inspector to travel with the train and be
responsible for seeing that all points not fitted with a facing point lock which
require to be passed over in the facing direction are securely clipped.
Special authority is given for the above train to work from Workington Main to
Buckhill and from Buckhill to Workington Central with an engine coupled at either end.
Special authority is also given for Class 3F (0-6-0) Furness locomotives to work
over the following sections of line for the occasion of working the above
special train :-
Marion Junction - Camerton (William Pit).
Calva Junction - Buckhill.
B - SPECIAL REPORTING No. W.699
| Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Whitehaven Corkickle |
7/28 |
|
| Whitehaven B |
7/33 |
7/34 |
| Moss Bay Ironworks |
7/47 pass |
|
| Workington M |
7/50 |
G - LIGHT ENGINE
| Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Workington Central |
6/00 |
|
| Siddick Jct |
6/05 |
6/06 |
| Workington Shed |
6/10 |
2xBTO's and 3xTO's = 150 tons.
WORKINGTON P Class 3F (Furness 0-6-0) No. 52501 throughout.
Class 3F (Furness 0-6-0) No. 52494 attached at Workington Main at 4.25pm to
Workington Central arr. 5 49 pm then L.E. to shed.
WORKINGTON G throughout.
IMPORTANT - The following to acknowledge receipt of this Notice
IMMEDIATELY BY WIRE TO "TRAINS CREWE" using the code:- "ARNO 692.G"
D.O.S - Workington, Barrow.
M.P. DEPOT. - Workington.
S.M. - Workington Main, Sellafield, Whitehaven Bransty, Whitehaven Corkickle, Egremont, Woodend,
Moor Row, Rowrah, Frizington, Brigham, Flimby, Distington.
GOODS AGENT. - Seaton (Cumberland).
L.M. SAYERS,
Divisional Operating Superintendant
CREWE
31st August 1954.
The Special Map included with the Itinerary for the Tour.
The Tour in Photographs
Furness Class 3F No. 52501 looking resplendant at Workington on the day of the railtour.
Workington.
Sellafield.
Moor Row.
Rowrah Station.
Buckhill Ground Frame near to the Admiralty Dump. The line once continued to Linefoot Junction.
Workington Central.
Distington.
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