AN historic steam train with a royal connection is coming to Somerset in early December for a Christmas event.
Steam locomotive Clan Line will be bringing passengers to Yeovil Junction station on December 4, 2024. The train was built in Hampshire and started its railway journey back in 1948.
Since then, the distinctive Brunwick Green engine has fulfilled a variety of purposes – such as the transportation of royalty, including Princess Anne and more recently, the Prince of Wales, now King Charles.
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Clan Line, which is a Merchant Navy class steam locomotive No. 35028, will depart from London Victoria station at around 8.45am, before arriving at Yeovil Junction for 1.25pm. The train will then be turned and will make the return journey back to London.
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Along with a trip to Yeovil Junction’s Railway Centre, passengers can also opt to stop off at Sherborne in Dorset, where a Christmas market will be underway. Standard, First Class and Premier Dining classes are available for passengers.
The event is organised by The Railway Touring Company which operates day trips throughout the UK. It also provides steam train holidays in the UK and abroad.
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