The ex-LMS Black 5 No. 44871, named the Bath and Bristol Christmas Express service, ran from London Victoria to Bristol.

Read more: Steam train 44871 to pass through Laverstock, Salisbury and Wilton tomorrow

One resident filmed the train as it passed through Winterbourne before stopping in Salisbury.

Winterbourne Earls resident Richard Jones caught the train at the Lower Winterbourne (Summerling) Overline Bridge, between Grateley and Laverstock North Jn.

Here is his video:

He said: "Hello from Richard in Lower Winterbourne, the bridge on Summerling.

"Saw the train. Fabulous.

"I waited over 30 minutes in the cold and rain in case it went past early.

"But it was worth it and I was simply thrilled and amazed at how fast it was travelling."

If you were out trying to spot the No. 44871, the train was a bit late on the day.

It was due to pass through Laverstock North Jn at 11.30, but actually passed through at 11.49, and then Tunnel Jn. at 11.51, rather than its expected 11.31.

It was due to stop at Salisbury train station, on platform 4, between 11.35 and 11.52, but actually stopped between 12.03 and 12.58.

This was followed by Wilton Jn at 13.04 instead of the expected 11.56.

For the timings on the day, click here.

The steam train continued along the ‘South West’ main line to Wilton, passing through Bath at around 2pm and arriving into Bristol at 14.25.

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