Bristol to Chester tour to be operated by steam locomotive 60163 Tornado this Saturday

This Saturday, 13th November 2021, LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado be heading from Bristol to Chester as part of The Railway Touring Company’s ‘The Cheshireman’ tour.

Departing the Bristol Temple Meads at 07:11, the tour will pass through Filton Abbey Wood (07:21), Severn Tunnel Junction (07:44), Cwmbran (08:36), Abergavenny (08:55), Hereford (09:23), Leominster (10:53), Craven Arms (11:13), Shrewsbury (11:39), Chirk (12:07), Wrexham General (12:41) and Chester at 12:58.

After time in Chester, Tornado will depart at 16:25 and will pass through Wrexham General (16:44), Gobowen (17:17), Shrewsbury (17:50), Craven Arms (18:38), Hereford (20:04), Abergavenny (20:33), Cwmbran (20:52), Pilning (21:55), Filton Abbey Wood (22:04) and Bristol Temple Meads at 22:19.

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Timings

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As always, please respect the dangers of the railway. Please do not trespass on the railway to see this iconic locomotive – stay to public access spots!