A STEAM train is coming down the coast of Cumbria this weekend.

On Saturday, August 31 visitors will be able to spot a steam train coming through various towns in Cumbria.

As part of Saphos Trains, The Lakelander will offer those aboard a journey hailed by steam train along the fells and the coast.

The train is steam hauled from Preston by one of their 'immaculately' restored pool of engines including the world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 ‘Royal Scot’ – West Country Class, No. 34046 ‘Braunton’ – Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 ‘Britannia’.

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The train will leave Carlisle at 3.34pm and will arrive at Millom at 5.32pm where it has a 30-minute stop before carrying on.

The train is set to pass through Barrow at 6.38pm, Dalton at 6.46pm and Ulverston at 6.55pm.

The steam train is scheduled to arrive at Carnforth at 7.25pm where the steamer will be taken off the line and an electric locomotive will take over for the return to Hereford.

Saphos Trains' website stated: "Travelling through the county town of Lancaster our steam locomotive works hard to climb up the severe gradients of Grayrigg and Shap with splendid views over the Cumbrian Fells before we descend to Penrith, and head for Carlisle. There will be around two hours available to explore this ancient border city with its castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum, and shopping centre.

"Our return journey takes the scenic coastal route around the Cumbrian Coast running along the shoreline through Workington with spectacular cliff edge views as we journey south and the Isle of Man visible across the Irish Sea.

"We run close to the shoreline passing Sellafield, and Ravenglass. After Ulverston, we curve along the edge of Morecambe Bay through Grange-over-Sands. There are views across the bay as we cross the lengthy Kent Viaduct at Arnside and approach Carnforth and a fast run homeward along the west coast main line."