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 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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