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Steam and diesel shuttle weekends

17 – 18 and 24 – 25 September

A unique opportunity to travel between the National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, via atmospheric steam and diesel shuttles linking both sites.
The shuttles will run over two weekends, and be pulled by a selection of locomotives: Royal Class 47 Prince William, No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell and either No. 30777 Sir Lamiel, No.5972 Olton Hall or No. 4472 Flying Scotsman.
Take in the sights, sounds and smells of operating steam and diesel engines, and sit back and relax as we transport you along the North East line to your destination. Stops along the way include Northallerton, and Darlington North Road – where you can enjoy free admission to the Head of Steam Museum on both weekends.

For further details including times, prices and ticket details, visit
www.nrm.org.uk/shuttle


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17 – 18 and 24 – 25 September

A unique opportunity to travel between the National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, via atmospheric steam and diesel shuttles linking both sites.
The shuttles will run over two weekends, and be pulled by a selection of locomotives: Royal Class 47 Prince William, No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell and either No. 30777 Sir Lamiel, No.5972 Olton Hall or No. 4472 Flying Scotsman.
Take in the sights, sounds and smells of operating steam and diesel engines, and sit back and relax as we transport you along the North East line to your destination. Stops along the way include Northallerton, and Darlington North Road – where you can enjoy free admission to the Head of Steam Museum on both weekends.

For further details including times, prices and ticket details, visit
www.nrm.org.uk/shuttle
Thanks for posting. How long is the travel time between the two sites.
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About 90 minutes.

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I see 4472 is mentioned.
Anyone know if this is 'a cert' [based on recent problems]?
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One thing I can't seem to find is a price

anyone know?
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York -Shilden- York. £30. Child Under 16 £10
or Shilden - York - Shilden.

York - Darlington - York. £25. Child £7:50
or Darlington - York - Darlington

Northallerton - Shilden - Northallerton £20. Child £6
or Northallerton - York - Northallerton.

Darlington - Shildon - Darlington £15. Child £5.
or Shilden - Darlington - Shildon.
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"I see 4472 is mentioned.
Anyone know if this is 'a cert' [based on recent problems]?"

There ain't no such thing as a "cert" with main line steam nowadays, every operator has a get out clause in the small print. Even if 4472 is ready in time it can still fail on the day.

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I think most people will get my drift.
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I got your "Drift" ok D.O.G.F.A.N.

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Well even if they got the great green wonder fully operational I just couldn't afford to ride behind her
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