The SoulTrain made a rare return over the festive period with 2 special runs…
The Christmas Special and 7 days later, The New Year Special. We had also prepared special festive menus for the buffet car.
It was full throttle and full steam ahead as we left the platform with music from Earl Van Dyke, Wilson Pickett, Tommy Navaro, Donnie Elbert, Jackie Wilson, Mary Wells, Frances Nero, Kim Weston, a few surprises and many old favourites.
The Christmas Special and 7 days later, The New Year Special. We had also prepared special festive menus for the buffet car.
It was full throttle and full steam ahead as we left the platform with music from Earl Van Dyke, Wilson Pickett, Tommy Navaro, Donnie Elbert, Jackie Wilson, Mary Wells, Frances Nero, Kim Weston, a few surprises and many old favourites.
Special thanks to Martin Weatherill (Morecambe), Mark L (Longton, S-O-T), Mick Oakden (SRFC Soul Club) and DJ Dave Evison for specially selecting their ‘Soulful 3s’.
The New Year Special starts on track with The Soul Twins, Sidney Barnes, Tommy Hunt, Laura Lee & Frankie Carl and the Chevrons.....
Thanks for joining on board if you listened live, if you fancy listening again, or if you missed the train together and was was left standing on the platform - there's a chance to listen back below. Click the link and jump on board for a soulful trip through time and the quickest 2 hours of the week!
1. SoulTrain Christmas Special (outbound)
2. SoulTrain Christmas Special (inbound)
3. SoulTrain New Year Special (outbound)
4. SoulTrain New Year Special (inbound)
Both programmes were broadcast on our sister station www.thehitmix.co.uk and here on Vibe 1 over the festive season 2025.
Special thanks to The Soul Twins Shaun & Paul, without them shunting the carriages and stocking the buffet car this trip would not have been possible.
