The End of Southern Steam Special

The End of Southern Steam Special

Thursday 9 July
 

Mike Kay from our tours associate ATTC writes:

We are always on the look-out for new and interesting tours for our Friends.  With that aim in mind, we can offer you the chance to travel First Class on "The End of Southern Steam Special” operated by the Railway Touring Company.

This day trip provides an opportunity to visit the Yeovil Railway Centre and the popular seaside resort of Weymouth. The special train marks the anniversary of the end of Southern steam. It will be hauled by Merchant Navy class locomotive 35028 “Clan Line” from Victoria to Yeovil via Basingstoke, Salisbury and Sherborne. After time to visit the Railway Centre, the train continues to Weymouth under diesel power. After another break to visit some of the town’s attractions, the steam loco will haul the train back to London via Bournemouth and Southampton.

An added attraction is a relatively late start from Victoria, which should avoid the need for overnight hotel accommodation before the tour.

 

Here are the details:

• Date: Thursday 9 July.
• Depart from Victoria at 08.45
• Return from Weymouth at 17.25
• Arrive at Waterloo at 22.10

 

Catering:

• Outbound: Light Breakfast with Hot Bacon Cob and Chocolate Muffin.
• Inbound: Cream Tea and Savouries.
• There is a fully licensed cash bar on board.

 

Accommodation is in a First Class coach reserved for Friends. There is a choice of seats:
at a table of four, or a table for two at a supplement.

 

Costs:

• £225 per person at a table for four
• £275 per person at a table for two

 

This trip is open to friends and family members; but please note that it is not suitable for those unable to board heritage carriages unaided.

 

This trip will be very popular, so please get your booking in as soon as possible by Clicking Here.

 

Any questions?

• Concerning the tour: to Mike Kay at  mike.kay41@outlook.com
• Concerning your booking: to Julian Slawson at  reservations.attc@gmail.com

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