Date: 26/01/2011

A direct train service linking Wrexham with London via Shropshire is to finish this week, less than three years after it was reinstated. [From Colin Martin] [SEE STORY BELOW]

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Wrexham-London rail link to end

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A direct train service linking Wrexham with London via Shropshire is to finish this week, less than three years after it was reinstated.

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67012 A Shropshire Lad propels the Wrexham & Shropshire liveried 11.25 service to London over the points leading from Platform 3 at Wrexham General, running along the bi-directional section of the down line, with DVT 82301 taking the up line at the south end of platform 1 before traversing Watery Road level crossing. The set is working in reverse formation, as the loco is normally propelling on northbound services.
Location: Wrexham General
Company: North Wales Mineral Railway
20/04/2010 David Pesterfield

Wrexham & Shropshire Railways on time 06.45 service from London Marylebone runs by former Brymbo branch South Junction on final approach to Wrexham General Station.
Location: Croes Newydd South Junction
Company: North Wales Mineral Railway
01/09/2009 David Pesterfield

The former Great Central terminus at London Marylebone in January 1973.
Location: Marylebone
Company: Marylebone Station (Great Central Railway)
29/01/1973 John Furnevel