FEBURARY 11th Steam Shrewsbury - Paddington

[salopiangrowler]

Hi just like you all to know King Edward is doing Shrewsbury to Paddington via the midlands in an as near to original old route as possible run.

LONDON


Saturday 11th February, 2006


ENJOY MEMORIES OF THE OLD 'CAMBRIAN COAST EXPRESS' AS WE STEAM FROM SHREWSBURY TO LONDON PADDINGTON BEHIND ex-GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 'KING EDWARD I'


With nostalgia high on the agenda the 'Cambrian Coast Express' with ex- Great Western 'King Edward I' in charge, recreates as far as possible its original run between Shrewsbury and Paddington. Travelling in Style with chocolate and cream liveried carriages, our journey takes us across the West Midlands, down the Cherwell Valley and through the lovely Chilterns. Water stops will be taken at Birmingham International and Banbury Yard, before grandly steaming into Brunels Paddington Station.


There will be three hours available for exploration of the Capital at your own pace or perhaps enjoy our special coach tour (see below).


The return journey will be made with a veteran Class 47 express diesel, which also used to work the 'Cambrain Coast Express' after the steam haulage finished in the early 1960's.


An original 'Cambrian Cost Express' headboard will be proudly carried by 6024 on this day.


OPTIONAL COACH TOUR OF THE LONDON SIGHTS


Soon after arrival, comfortable road coaches will set out on a tour that will take in many famous sights including Buckingham Place, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the South Bank, House of Parliament and more. To add to your enjoyment 'Blue Badge' guides provide a commentary and will be happy to answer any questions. The tour should take a little over two hours before returning to Paddington Station.

Fares Adult Junior
Standard Class £68-00 £34-00
First Class £98-00 £78-00
Premier Class
£159-00
£139-00



Guaranteed Table for Two Supplement in First and Premier Dining £15:00 per person


Projected Times Pick up points


Depart Return
Shrewsbury 07:00 21:30
Telford Central 07:30 21:00
Codsall 07:50 20:40
Wolverhampton 08:05 20:25
Birmingham International 09:30 19:40

[arabiandisco]

and you get to go back behind a rancid duff...

[salopiangrowler]

i know not exactly nostalgic, it'd been better with a western. lets hope the duff fails and the westerns only available, i am on this tour as its my first mainline kettle

[arabiandisco]

it'll probably be fragonwagon, so if the 47 goes pop expect a ped with no diesel in the tank

[MrHillingdon]

I'm going the other way on that day with Lizzie from Birmingham International to Liverpool. Both steamers start their respective workings from International I was led to believe. What price both there at the same time?


Paul

[allypally]

Ohhh ahhh, a King calling at Codsall? I bet the station master would have gone red in the face at the thought of that 'back in the day'!

[Thrashin]

and you get to go back behind a rancid duff...

There's nothing wrong with 47s! They're the best trains around (after 37s & 40s)!

[salopiangrowler]

I'm going the other way on that day with Lizzie from Birmingham International to Liverpool. Both steamers start their respective workings from International I was led to believe. What price both there at the same time?


Paul

Might give ya a wave were both going via bescot, 09:30 from B'int what times lizzie off B'int

Kings LE to shrewsbury friday night our *cough* rancid spoon fetches to stock down from crewe aparently, and is our train heat unless theres a hot guv (ETH van) on the train

[salopiangrowler]

ooooh oh oh sorry lizzies 4th of march if its the pathfinder tour.

Oppps sorry duchess on 4th of march. B'ints got a busy year with kettles this year