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    In the late 1950s how long did the fastest trains take on the London-Edinburgh run?

    Question #56983. Asked by bloomsby. (Apr 30 05 4:01 PM)


    satguru

    		Not sure, though it took about 7 hours when I went in 1970, but I think the nub of the answer is it was likely to be quicker than now (and not the only example).

    May 01 05, 5:05 PM
    bloomsby

    		Thanks, Satguru. From memory (which is often unreliable) I think that in the late 1950s the "Elizabethan" did the 394 mile run non-stop in something like 7hrs 15mins.

    May 02 05, 6:16 AM

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