The Severn Valley Venturer 8th Sept 2016 with 'Tornado'

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[Rob on the hill]

This looks to be a varied and interesting trip which I've just booked. Includes a Reading pick-up which may be convenient for some on here.
http://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-severn-valley-venturer/

Here’s something a little different! Enjoy a special midweek tour, taking 60163 ‘Tornado’ all the way from London to the Severn Valley Railway.

‘Tornado’ storms out of London Victoria, taking us via Kensington Olympia, Willesden, Acton, Slough and Reading. We continue past Oxford’s ‘dreaming spires’ to Banbury where we pause for water.
After passing through Leamington Spa, Solihull and Tyseley our journey takes us through the revived Birmingham Snow Hill, then on via Smethwick, Old Hill and Stourbridge Junction to Kidderminster where we take the link that connects the national rail network to the Severn Valley Railway.

With 60163 still at the head, the train calls at Bewdley before travelling the length of this superbly preserved railway, passing through idyllic countryside before reaching Bridgnorth. Here you have a break of around three hours. The pleasant town is just a short walk from the station, linked by an authentic cliff lift – an unusual feature for an inland location.

For the return journey from Bridgnorth to Bewdley we have requested the use of Bulleid ‘West Country’ Pacific 34027. At Bewdley a DB^» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) Class 66 takes over for the return journey which re-traces our outward route to London Victoria.

Your tour ticket will also be valid for travel on scheduled Severn Valley Railway trains, giving a variety of alternative itinerary opportunities.

[Chris from Nailsea]

With thanks for posting this item, Rob on the hill, I've now taken the opportunity to also add it to our Coffee Shop forum calendar.