Steam train fans have some exciting news this week as they can expect the rare outing of the classic locomotive, the 34046 Braunton in London. 

Visiting London's Victoria Station on Thursday, July 28 the journey see the train travel from the capital to the sunny town of Bath. 

It will take passengers through the beautiful scenery of urban London and towards the green green grass of the Kennet Valley past Newbury Racecourse and Pewsey White Horse. 

This is before it heads towards the rolling hills of southern England towards Bath where visitors will be able to explore the city at their leisure and take in all the historical and exciting features the area has to offer. 

What time does the 34046 Braunton leave London?

The locomotive will visit six stations but will only stop at four, with the journey starting at London Victoria and making its way through Staines, Ascot, Slough, Reading and Bath. 

However, it will only stop at London Victoria, Slough, Reading and Bath and will visit the stations at the following times:

  • London Victoria: 8.48am outward- 9.46pm return
  • Slough: 9.58am outward- 8.39pm return
  • Reading: 10.20am outward- 20.02 return
  • Bath: 13.19am outward- 16.52 return

The 34046 Braunton Steam Train: 

The Bulleid Light Pacific was designed by Oliver Bulleid and was named after towns near the Southern Railway system in west England from the town Braunton in Devon.

The locomotive was used heavily for decades and saw it reach over 700,000 thousand miles by 1965 when it was retired and sold to Barry Scrapyard. 

But in 1988 the steam train was moved from Barry but needed serious restoration that didn't start until 1996 and was completed in 2008. 

Now, after being fitted with more modern equipment in 2011 it is allowed to be used on mainline railway network with speeds reaching 75mph. 

How to get tickets for the 34046 Braunton London to Bath journey: 

Tickets for the journey start at £109 for premium standard and reach highs of £274 for Pullman style dining for a taste of luxury. 

Or there is the option for premier dining that costs £219 which gives you a taste of both worlds. 

You can book tickets now via Steam Dreams.