Setting out from Tame Bridge Parkway behind heritage diesel traction, this train offers joining points through Birmingham, the West Midlands and the Cherwell Valley to a last pick-up
at Swindon.

From there we make our way from Wiltshire into Somerset, crossed from east to west, down onto the Levels through Taunton, over the Blackdown Hills into Devon and so to Exeter.

Down the Exe Estuary then and out onto the sea-wall through Dawlish to Teignmouth, and soon to our destinations at TORQUAY and PAIGNTON.

Stunning Torbay provides a superb amphitheatre for the free to watch air displays at the English Riviera Airshow due to take place during our visit, the skies filled with aircraft old and new.

Or you can explore the superb beaches, visit Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, sample world-class food, or from Paignton take the steam and diesel operated railway to Kingswear for Dartmouth (fare payable locally).

The return journey is as outward back to Taunton, then across the Somerset Levels heading for Bristol, from where we make our way east back to Swindon and our morning joining points.

This train is expected to be hauled by D1015 ‘Western Champion’ throughout, courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group, providing the locomotive passes its test run on the 14 April.

Please note there is an option for customers travelling on this charter to travel on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway, payable locally. There is a Class 37 diesel option for passengers wishing to travel to Kingswear for Dartmouth, in addition to their usual steam service. Please see below the Timetable for Saturday 1st June.

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ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
– Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows
– A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone
– A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks 
– The Premier Dining service includes The Great British Breakfast, Elevenses and four course Evening Dinner
– Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!

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