Flying Scotsman visits Devon

In early October Flying Scotsman arrives in Devon on her maiden journey into Cornwall. Stream Dreams has announced that the iconic steam locomotive – the first to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour – will be double-headed with the iconic steam engine which can regularly be seen  traversing the famous 'Harry Potter' viaduct, Stanier Black Five 44871.
 
Throughout Flying Scotsman’s historic tour of Devon and Cornwall between 4-8 October the engine will be making a number of trips

4 October 2018, departing from Taunton to Plymouth at 16.30, taking in the dramatic water-front stretch along the Exe Estuary, past Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and the shores of the Teign Estuary, before passing through Newton Abbot, skirting the Southern edge of Dartmoor, and heading to Plymouth.  Tickets are available for the journey in one of four classes, returning diesel-hauled to Taunton.
 
Monday 8 October Flying Scotsman and Stanier Black Five 44871 will journey north from Plymouth to Exeter (departing at 0900), taking in the dramatic estuary and coastline leg, before boarding new passengers at Exeter (1530) on the final phase of the West Country tour, taking passengers from Exeter to Bristol, who return diesel hauled.
 
Passengers interested in buying tickets on Flying Scotsman for themselves, friends or family, can travel in one of four classes.  Prices start from £89 per person in Premium Standard, where passengers are seated at tables of four, with crisp white tablecloths and complimentary tea and coffee at their seats.
 
For passengers looking to travel without compromise, Pullman Style Dining in original Metcam Pullman carriages or refurbished First Class carriages with wood panelling, comfortable seats, table lamps and curtains at the window, can be booked from £225.  Here passengers can enjoy glasses of champagne and canapes before being served a two or three-course meal with a complimentary half bottle of wine per person.  Champagne brunches and cream teas are served on morning or afternoon journeys.
 
Tickets are available in most classes for the Taunton to Plymouth trip on 4 October and the Plymouth to Exeter, and Exeter to Bristol legs of the tour on 8 October.
 
Anyone interested in travelling with Steam Dreams should call the Booking Office on 01483 209888 or visit www.SteamDreams.co.uk.