Chance for RM readers to ride the railmotor on a GWR branchline

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GW Railmotor to mark 60th anniversary of last Chinnor passenger service

THE Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway (C&PRR) and Mortons Media have teamed up for a special offer for readers of The Railway Magazine and its sister titles, Heritage Railway and Rail Express.

The Great Western Society’s GWR rail motor No. 93 on the Didcot demonstration line. It is due to appear on the Chinnor branch. CLIFF THOMAS

The Didcot-based, 1907-built Great Western Railway Steam Railmotor No. 93 and Trailer car No. 92 will be operating on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway between June 25 and July 16 (inclusive) to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the line losing its passenger services.

A special ceremonial operating day will be held on June 29, the actual anniversary.

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To mark this rare outing on an ex-GWR branchline for the Railmotor, where such trains once operated, Mortons and the C&PRR are offering readers the chance of a seat in the compartment behind the engine on every train.

These tickets are available for the eight-mile round trip from Chinnor to Princes Risborough, which includes a two-mile climb of 1-in-68.

Read more in the April 2017 issue of The RM – on sale now!

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