A Very Special Excursion Opportunity
60163 TORNADO
Returns to
The West Somerset Railway
A1 Pacific Steam Locomotive 60163 "Tornado" is the most modern mainline steam train in Britain. Built from scratch to the original plans, she first steamed in 2008 and has become one of the most popular and best known steam engines in the country. It has headed the Royal Train, worked mainline excursions, and even rescued commuters from the snow & ice during the past winter. The locomotive will be heading trains on the West Somerset Railway for a limited period, and we have been fortunate to obtain a group allocation of "Rover Tickets" for the railway. These tickets will be valid for all train departures on the West Somerset Railway for the whole day – two round trips will be operated by "Tornado" and many others by their resident locomotives.
Tuesday 14th September 2010
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Picking up : Chickerell 07:25 – Portland 07:45 – Weymouth 08:15 – Dorchester 08:40
Arrive Bishops Lydeard, WSR by 10:30. First "Tornado" hauled train departs 11:05.
Trains operating all day between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead – the UK’s longest
preserved railway – 20 miles in length, 10 restored stations, on-board buffet refreshments.
Hop on and off at any station along the line to switch between different trains.
A full schedule of train operating times will be provided on the day.
Last train returns to Bishops Lydeard at 18:40. Coach will depart at 19:00
Home by : Dorchester 20:20 – Weymouth 20:45 – Portland 21:10 – Chickerell 21:30
INCLUSIVE
Coach & Train Fares£33.00 Adult, £30.00 Senior, £22 Child
BOOKING DEADLINE : 20th August -
bookings may close earlier if tickets sold out!