A historic steam train will pass through Stockport station this month, as part of a rail tour to Wales.

On 28 September, just after 10.30am, 'The Mancunian' will call at Stockport on its way from Manchester Piccadilly to Llandudno in Wales. It will be pulled by the Jubilee Class steam locomotive No.45596 Bahamas.

Steam fans will be able to catch sight of The Mancunian on its way from Piccadilly to Stockport, where it will pass through Heaton Chapel and over the viaduct. The train leaves Piccadilly at 10.30am, so plan to be in situ accordingly!

The train will travel through Stockport, the ancient city of Chester, cross the gentle River Dee, past Wales' famous seaside towns, ultimately arriving at Llandudno and, later, Holyhead.

Passengers can expect fantastic views of the Irish Sea and its picturesque coastline, as well as landmarks such as Conwy Castle, the classic round-towered fortress built in the late 13th century on the orders of Edward I.

The Mancunian's trip will encompass Conwy Castle, built in the 13th century (Image - Nilfanion / Wikimedia Commons)

The trip is being organised by The Railway Touring Company.

A spokesperson for the company said: "The Mancunian is a special train running from Manchester and Stockport to Holyhead.

"It provides an excellent opportunity for passengers from Manchester and Cheshire to experience the excitement of travelling by steam train along the picturesque North Wales Coast railway line.

"This train is to celebrate and commemorate the life of Steve Peach, a long serving and much loved member of the Bahamas Loco Society."

Find more information, and tickets for the journey on September 28, HERE.

(45596 Bahamas image by Andrew, licensed under CC Attribution 2.0 Generic / Conwy Castle image by Nilfanion, licensed under CC Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International)

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