Steam locomotive to pass through Exeter this Saturday

Either 70000 Britannia or 34046 Braunton is set to haul part of The English Riviera Express this Saturday, 2nd July 2022.

The tour starts from Poole with a diesel locomotive. Departing Poole at 06:35, the train will pass through Bournemouth (06:46), Brockenhurst (07:15), Southampton Central (07:37), Eastleigh (07:53), Romsey (08:32), Salisbury (08:59), Warminster (09:22), Westbury (09:33), Taunton (10:25) and Norton Fitzwarren at 10:33.

Here, the steam locomotive takes over the train. Departing Norton Fitzwarren at 10:59, the train will continue via Tiverton Parkway (11:15), Exeter St Davids (11:35), Dawlish Warren (11:52), Paignton (12:32) and Kingswear at 13:15.

After time in Kingswear, the train will depart at 16:35 and will pass through Paignton (17:21), Newton Abbot (17:41), Dawlish (17:51), Exeter St Davids (18:17), Taunton (19:18 – diesel hauled from here), Castle Cary (19:43), Westbury (20:03), Warminster (20:26), Salisbury (20:50), Romsey (21:23), Eastleigh (21:42), Southampton Central (22:00), Brockenhurst (22:18), Bournemouth (22:39) and Poole at 22:57.

For up to date timings, please find the tracking links by clicking here.

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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.