The Welsh Marches Express

UPDATE: 61306 will join the train at Shrewsbury for the return journey.
NOTE: This tour is now diesel hauled throughout on the outbound journey due to an incident at Taunton preventing 61306 from leaving the West Somerset Railway.

This tour boards at Bournemouth, Brockenhurst, Southampton, Eastleigh, Romsey, Salisbury, Warminster, Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads on its way to Shrewsbury.

Tour Promoter – Saphos Trains

Operator – Locomotive Services Group

Locomotive –

• Class 47
  • Bournemouth – Bristol
• 61306 Mayflower
  • Bristol – Shrewsbury
• 61306 Mayflower
  • Shrewsbury – Bristol
• Class 47
  • Bristol – Bournemouth

Route and Times –
Added 23rd August 2024

• 1Z50 0533 Bournemouth to Shrewsbury
• 1Z52 1550 Shrewsbury to Bournemouth

Fares – From £165, visit the tour operator’s website for more information.

Other Information

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