Steam special to pass through Oakham this weekend

By James Smith 28th Mar 2023

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Local News by James Smith 28th Mar 2023

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The excursion will be hauled by Black Five class No. 44932

Residents will be able to see steam power in action on the mainline this weekend as The Stratford Flyer comes through Oakham.

The steam special will pass through the town twice on Saturday, April 1 as it makes the return trip from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon.

According to Realtime Trains, the express will pass through Oakham at 8.46am on the southbound journey.

It will then return from Stratford at 4.13pm and reach Oakham again at 7.30pm - full timings can be found here.

Promoted by Railway Touring Company, the excursion will be hauled by Black Five class No. 44932.

Tickets for the express start at £129.

(Header image by Brian Robert Marshall via geograph.org.uk)

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