Either 70000 Britannia or 34046 Braunton is set to haul part of The English Riviera Express this Saturday, 9th July 2022.
The tour starts from High Wycombe with a diesel locomotive. Departing High Wycombe at 06:40 and will pass through Princes Risborough (06:53), Haddenham and Thame Parkway (07:03), Bicester Village (07:20), Oxford Parkway (07:32), Oxford (07:41), Swindon (08:41), Chippenham (09:00), Melksham (09:19), Westbury (09:34), Taunton (10:24), and Norton Fitzwarren at 10:31.
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), Melksham (20:22), Chippenham (20:37), Swindon (21:04), Oxford (21:56), Bicester Village (22:15), Haddenham and Thame Parkway (22:32), Princes Risborough (22:43) and High Wycombe at 23:00.
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.
