In November 1965, Clun Castle hauled the Farewell to Steam special out of London Paddington, marking the end of Western Region steam under British Railways.

60 years on, and as our final special train to celebrate Railway 200, we will recreate this train, following the route from Paddington that the original special took all those years ago.

The train will be diesel hauled in to London Paddington, where Clun Castle will then haul the train out of the station over the Great Western Mainline to Bristol and from there returning to Birmingham and Widney Manor.

Joining arrangements

Join our train at Birmingham New Street or Widney Manor

Approximate departure and arrival times: Birmingham New Street at 08:05 and returning at 21:34 Widney Manor at 08:25 and returning at 22:04

Arriving in Paddington at 13:24 and departing at 14:04 Arriving at Bristol Temple Meads at 17:24 and departing at 18:24

Pullman Table for 2 £835

Pullman Adult Seat - £385 per person

Pullman Child Seat £349 per person

Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £30 per person, subject to availability.

First Class Compartment £1,640

Private first-class compartment for up to six people with Bacon Rolls and pastries for Breakfast and Afternoon Tea on the return journey included.

First Class Table of 2 £510

First Class Seat £235 per person

Seating at a table for 4 in an original First Class Open Car. Bacon Rolls and pastries for Breakfast and Afternoon Tea on the return journey included. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £20 per person, subject to availability.

Tourist Adult Seat - £165 per person

Tourist Child Seat - £135 per person

Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of our Tourist coaches. A buffet is available for the purchase of hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks.