The Great Britain XV - Day 1 (London Paddington - Plymouth - Bristol Temple Meads)

The Railway Touring Company’s tour of Britain by steam returns for 2023

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Operator –  West Coast Railway Company Ltd

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Locomotive –

Details below along with links to timings.

Timings –

Last updated 14th April 2023

Loco: 35018 British India Line LMS Black 5 No. 44932 (London Paddington – Bristol Temple Meads)

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• 5Z10 0547 Southall Wcr to London Paddington
• 1Z10 0711 London Paddington to Plymouth
• WCRC Diesel Light Engine: 0Z13 1708 Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
• 1Z13 1734 Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads

Move now taking place Friday 14th April 2023: 45596 Bahamas will also travel down from Keighley to Bristol ahead of day. Click here for more information.

Rest of the Week

Click below for links to timings for the other days.

• Saturday 15th April 2023
• Sunday 16th April 2023
• Monday 17th April 2023 – Free day, no tour running
• Tuesday 18th April 2023
• Wednesday 19th April 2023
• Thursday 20th April 2023
• Friday 21st April 2023
• Saturday 22nd April 2023
• Sunday 23rd April 2023

Fares – From £2765.

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Other Information

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