LSL operated LMS Black 5 No. 45231 The Sherwood Forester will haul Steam Dreams‘ Santa Steam Express this Thursday (21st December 2023).

The Santa Steam Express runs 4 times on Friday, with part of the trip being operated by a diesel locomotive.

The first trip will depart London Victoria at 09:26 and will pass through West Brompton (09:51), Kensington Olympia (09:54), Shepherds Bush (09:57) before reversal at Willesden No7. From here (expected to be diesel hauled with 45231 on the rear of the train), the train will pass through South Acton (10:37), Barnes (10:46), Clapham Junction (10:54) and London Victoria at 11:08.

The second trip will depart London Victoria at 11:44 and will pass through West Brompton (12:00), Kensington Olympia (12:03), Shepherds Bush (12:06) before reversal at Willesden No7. From here (expected to be diesel hauled with 45231 on the rear of the train), the train will pass through South Acton (12:26), Barnes (12:53), Clapham Junction (13:01) and London Victoria at 13:20.

The third trip will depart London Victoria at 15:31 and will pass through West Brompton (16:00), Kensington Olympia (16:03), Shepherds Bush (16:06) before reversal at Willesden No7. From here (expected to be diesel hauled with 45231 on the rear of the train), the train will pass through South Acton (16:36), Barnes (16:46), Clapham Junction (16:54) and London Victoria at 17:04.

The final trip will depart London Victoria at 18:20 and will pass through West Brompton (18:37), Kensington Olympia (18:40), Shepherds Bush (18:42) before reversal at Willesden No7. From here (expected to be diesel hauled with 45231 on the rear of the train), the train will pass through South Acton (19:12), Barnes (19:29), Clapham Junction (19:38) and London Victoria at 19:51.

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

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