SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2025

You asked and we listened, so we are proud to present a day venturing through the Home Counties behind a pair of Crompton Class 33 locomotives. Traversing the only recently completed East West Rail link between Bletchley and Bicester, we travel through the site of Verney Junction, one time terminus of a London Transport Pullman service from Baker Street! Thereafter we cover lines much requested by Crompton followers – and by others! – the Chiltern Line and, following a reversal in the London area, the Midland Main Line. During the day we have also requested to navigate a number of loops and other sections of rare track!

The requested route (subject to confirmation) after Nuneaton is: Rugby – Northampton – Denbigh Hall Jn – Bletchley – Winslow – (Verney Junction!) – Bicester Village (break / rev) – High Wycombe – Neasden Chord – Acton Wells Jn – Hanwell Bridge Loop (rev) – Acton Wells Jn – Brent Curve Jn – Bedford Up and Dn Passenger Loop – Wellingborough Dn Goods Loop – Corby – Oakham Dn Goods – Melton Mowbray Dn Goods Loop – Leicester Up and Dn Slow – Knighton Up and Dn Goods – Nuneaton and as set-downs back to Bristol.

On board catering will include a buffet service, the Gricers Grill and a real ale and cider offering.

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ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
– Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows
– A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone
– The Gricers Grill will be served on this train
– A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks 
– Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!

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