Embark on an enchanting journey with Santa and his helpers as they merrily make their way through festively adorned vintage carriages during this 1 hour, 30 minute magical adventure from London Victoria.
Families will receive a warm welcome, with a sweet treat, drink and a gift for children and a hot drink and a mince pie for adults, before creating new traditions and everlasting memories aboard this special steam train.
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Sit back and relax in a lovingly-decorated 1950s or 1960s carriage, with rudolph-red seating around tables for four and large picture windows. Gather around as Santa and his helpers bring unique gifts to all the children.
FULLY BOOKED
Sink into cushioned seating around spacious tables for four or two and admire your festively adorned 1950s or 1960s carriage, with finishing touches including vintage table lamps and curtains.
Limited availability – best suited to parties of 2.
Book a private compartment exclusively for your party. For up to six people, these beautifully appointed compartments are reminiscent of the 1950s with wood-panelled walls and charming period features. Adults will be treated to a selection of sweet and savoury seasonal snacks.
FULLY BOOKED
The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| London Victoria | 15.15 | 16.50 |
34046 Braunton is a West Country Class express passenger engine designed by Oliver Bulleid which alongside the Battle of Britain Class locomotives, that shared the same design, were collectively known as ‘Bulleid Light Pacifics’.
The locomotives of the West Country Class were so named after towns on or near the Southern Railway system in the west of England, with the town of Braunton situated in North Devon.
In the post war years of skills shortages and declining maintenance standards, British Railways embarked on a rebuilding programme of the ‘Light Pacifics’ in an attempt to improve reliability. In 1959 the air-smoothed casing and the internal chain drive were removed. By 1965 after accumulating 779,210 miles in service, Braunton was retired from service and sold to Barry Scrapyard. By 1988 the locomotive had moved from Barry but serious restoration did not begin until 1996 and was completed by 2008.
Over the winter of 2011 the locomotive was fitted with all the modern equipment to allow it to be used on the mainline railway network. Although restricted to 75mph, Braunton is capable of speeds in excess of 100mph.
Whilst this locomotive is rostered for the steam hauled sections of the trip listed, it cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine.
