As part of the Steam Dreams excursion, 61306 Mayflower will pass through Dawlish this Saturday (15th June 2024).

Departing London Paddington at 07:01 with diesel traction, the tour will pass through Slough (07:26), Reading (07:58), Newbury (08:34), Castle Cary (09:44) and Taunton at 10:07.

Here, Mayflower is added to the train and will depart at 10:57. From Taunton, the train will pass through Exeter St Davids (11:39), Dawlish Warren (11:54), Teignmouth (12:09), Paignton (12:35) and Kingswear at 13:14.

After time at Kingswear, Mayflower will depart at 16:35 and will pass through Newton Abbot (17:42), Dawlish (17:54), Exeter St Davids (18:19), Tiverton Parkway (18:51), Taunton (19:48 – Diesel hauled from here), Bedwyn (20:59), Newbury (21:15), Reading (21:44), Slough (21:58) and London Paddington at 22:15.

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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.