The Branch Line Society, in conjunction with the Locomotive & Carriage Institution, is delighted to announce that the Great Western Tracker III is now open for bookings. Using 2 x FGW Class 150/2 as rolling stock, the charter this time will head to Cornwall, and will operate on Saturday 29th March 2014, picking up and setting down at Exeter St Davids ONLY. The fare is £77 for BLS / L&CI members, £89 non-members (no junior discounts available) and is expected to be a hugely popular event.
The major highlights include: Exeter TMD, Laira TMD Embankment Sidings, Long Rock Depot, unusual lines at Penzance station, Truro Yard and the highly sought after exchange siding at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway in addition to many items of rare track along the way – and back again! In addition, a number of other choice enhancements to the itinerary remain under negotiation and any updates will be provided in due course.
A 45 minute leg stretch and comfort break has been provided for at Penzance which will see the delivery of hot Cornish pasties, included within the fare shown. Onboard, a range of soft drinks and light refreshments will be available. You will also receive a souvenir brochure, souvenir ticket and detailed track maps to aid your enjoyment of the day. A charity raffle will be held, helping raise funds for The Railway Children charity.
The route in detail is shown below:
Exeter SD (07:00, p6) - Exeter TMD - Dawlish Warren (Reversible via Up Main to Teignmouth requested) - Newton Abbot (p1) - Laira Depot (Embankment Sidings) - Plymouth Friary - Lipson Jct - Plymouth - Lostwithiel (DGL) - Par (DGL) - St. Austell (Up Siding) - Truro - St. Erth - Long Rock Depot - Penzance Motorail Dock - Penzance (leg stretch break) - St. Erth - Truro Yard - Par (p3) - St. Blazey Signal Box - Par Avoiding Line - Lostwithiel (UGL) - Bodmin Parkway - Bodmin and Wenford Railway Exchange Siding - Plymouth Dock No 4 - Plymouth - Newton Abbot (p2) - Exeter SD (19:30, p6)
To book your place please forward a cheque (made payable to “Branch Line Society”) or a fully completed card payment authority (which can be downloaded from www.branchline.org.uk ) to Kev Adlam, Branch Line Society, 53 Kemble Close, Wistaston, Crewe CW2 6XN providing an email address for confirmation / issuance of e-ticket OR a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Any queries should be directed to the BLS General Secretary, preferably by email [email protected] or by telephone M-F 20:00 – 21:00 on 01270 662396.
The major highlights include: Exeter TMD, Laira TMD Embankment Sidings, Long Rock Depot, unusual lines at Penzance station, Truro Yard and the highly sought after exchange siding at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway in addition to many items of rare track along the way – and back again! In addition, a number of other choice enhancements to the itinerary remain under negotiation and any updates will be provided in due course.
A 45 minute leg stretch and comfort break has been provided for at Penzance which will see the delivery of hot Cornish pasties, included within the fare shown. Onboard, a range of soft drinks and light refreshments will be available. You will also receive a souvenir brochure, souvenir ticket and detailed track maps to aid your enjoyment of the day. A charity raffle will be held, helping raise funds for The Railway Children charity.
The route in detail is shown below:
Exeter SD (07:00, p6) - Exeter TMD - Dawlish Warren (Reversible via Up Main to Teignmouth requested) - Newton Abbot (p1) - Laira Depot (Embankment Sidings) - Plymouth Friary - Lipson Jct - Plymouth - Lostwithiel (DGL) - Par (DGL) - St. Austell (Up Siding) - Truro - St. Erth - Long Rock Depot - Penzance Motorail Dock - Penzance (leg stretch break) - St. Erth - Truro Yard - Par (p3) - St. Blazey Signal Box - Par Avoiding Line - Lostwithiel (UGL) - Bodmin Parkway - Bodmin and Wenford Railway Exchange Siding - Plymouth Dock No 4 - Plymouth - Newton Abbot (p2) - Exeter SD (19:30, p6)
To book your place please forward a cheque (made payable to “Branch Line Society”) or a fully completed card payment authority (which can be downloaded from www.branchline.org.uk ) to Kev Adlam, Branch Line Society, 53 Kemble Close, Wistaston, Crewe CW2 6XN providing an email address for confirmation / issuance of e-ticket OR a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Any queries should be directed to the BLS General Secretary, preferably by email [email protected] or by telephone M-F 20:00 – 21:00 on 01270 662396.