First confirmed Mayflower tours for February and March

摘要

Steam Dreams is the first tour promoter to announce dates with'new'main line railtour locomotive B1 4-6-0 No. 61306 Mayflower. the apple green machine will haul its first charters in decades early next year, and although its anticipated debut trip on the former Great Eastern Main Line between Norwich and a destination in or around London has yet to be firmed up, passengers can now book to ride behind it on February 14 and March 1. Valentine's Day sees David Buck's newly bought Mayflower run on Southern region metals on an out-and-back trip to Brighton and a Surrey Hills circular. Then, on St David's Day, No. 61306 will haul the traditional 'Cathedrals Express' between Paddington and Cardiff. Mr Buck confirmed to The RM that the Mk 1 BSK support coach will be paired with the engine, which was the vehicle previously paired with 'West Country' No. 34027 Taw Valley.