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The Plymouth Flyer
Sunday 18th September 2022
Join us on this special steam hauled train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth. We pick up at Bath, Bradford-upon-Avon, Westbury and Taunton and our route includes travelling along the internationally famous sea wall at Dawlish and along the edge of Dartmoor to Plymouth.
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Our train leaves Bristol Temple Meads steam hauled by Princess Coronation Class locomotive No.46233 Duchess of Sutherland in the morning and stops to pick up further passengers at Bath Spa, Bradford on Avon, Westbury and Taunton. Almost immediately on departure from Taunton, our steam locomotive will be working hard as it tackles the climb to Whiteball Summit. We stop at Tiverton Parkway for our locomotive to take on water and then travel on to Exeter. We leave Exeter and follow the attractive Exe Estuary through Starcross towards Dawlish. We then travel along the famous sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth, an experience not to be missed. After following the scenic river Teign estuary inland towards Newton Abbot, our steam locomotive will demonstrate her real strength as she powers up some of the steepest main line gradients in the country. First there is the difficult climb to the summit at Dainton Tunnel, followed by a dramatic drop down to Totnes, where the steam operated Dart Valley Railway connects with the main line. After hurrying through the station, we then commence an equally difficult climb up Rattery Bank before descending along the edge of the Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth, our destination for the afternoon. There will be ample time free time to explore the historic maritime city of Plymouth, which includes the Hoe, the ancient Barbican and seafront areas, and the National Marine Aquarium. There are also many shops and restaurants that cater for all needs. We leave Plymouth late afternoon and return to Bristol steam hauled over the Devon banks via our outward route, setting down at our earlier pick up stations. Approximate Timings Outward Return Bristol Temple Meads 08:15 21:32 Bath 08:37 21:08 Bradford-upon-Avon 09:00 20:49 Westbury 09:20 20:30 Taunton 11:09 18:40 Plymouth 13:35 16:51
There are three classes available:
Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and four course dinner served at your seat. First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by a scone with butter and jam. Standard Class includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four.
Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £30 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.
