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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - TERRIER WEEKEND

TERRIER WEEKEND 19 June 2021 ? 20 June 2021 A rare opportunity to see two 'Terrier' locomotives running together on the line. These diminutive and popular engines date from the 1870s. A number ran on the Isle of Wight until the 1940s, with several surviving in service into the 1960s operating lines such as the Hayling Island branch. Our resident 'Terrier' W11 Newport will be joined by Knowle/Bembridge which will be visiting from the Kent and East Sussex Railway.

Railway Touring Company - The Edinburgh Flyer

The Edinburgh Flyer Saturday 19th June 2021 A rare opportunity is on offer with this special steam hauled train using an A1 Class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado running at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. There will be time in Edinbugh to visit the sights before we return south. Our steam hauled journey will commence at the historic city of York, with its long association with railways, including the location of the National Railway Museum. Heading north away from York, we will travel down the East Coast main line through to Northallerton, where 60163 Tornado will build up speed to its maximum on the straight alignment of the tracks. We will pause at Durham momentarily to pick up further passengers, before heading towards Tyneside and over the river Tyne to Newcastle, our final pick up point. Leaving Newcastle, we head northwards and pass through Morpeth, with our speed running at the maximum along this former LNER racetrack, the preserve of the A1 & A4 Pacifics up to their withdrawal in the mid 1960s. With coastal views and quaint villages along the way, we make our way through Northumberland, with views of Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Island shimmering in the distance. Continuing towards Berwick on Tweed, we cross the spectacular 28-arch Royal Border Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson. Just after Berwick, we cross the border and enter Scotland. Tornado will now be getting steam up ready for the long climb up to Grantshouse, a stiff climb at gradients of 1 in 190/200 and a test of the stamina of locomotives heading towards Edinburgh. We pass through the Scottish Borders, with more costal views along the way before we reach Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland. Time will be available here for passengers to visit the city and its many attractions, located near Princes Street Gardens, whilst Tornado is serviced for the return journey back to York. Apart from its many shops and restaurants along Princes Street, there are many sights to see and visit, including the Palace of Holyrood, the Castle on the Royal Mile, Galleries and Museums and Princes Street Gardens. We will return south with Tornado and follow our outward route. Highlight of the jorney back to Newcastle will be the southbound climb to Grantshouse, graded at 1 in 96 for over four miles. In no time at all, we will be back at Newcastle to set down passengers, followed by Durham and finally York.

Railway Touring Company - The White Rose

The White Rose Saturday 19th June 2021 Join us for an exhilarating main line steam run from London's King's Cross to the historic city of York. York is world famous for its variety of visitor attractions and home to the National Railway Museum. Our train will be hauled from London to York by steam locomotive No.60103 Flying Scotsman and will be diesel hauled for the return journey back to London. ??? We leave London King's Cross in the morning behind Flying Scotsman and follow the East Coast Main Line route of famous express trains of the past. We storm up the gradient through Gasworks Tunnel and Finsbury Park, and northwards, calling at Stevenage, Huntingdon and Peterborough to pick up more passengers. Our steam locomotive then tackles the 15-mile climb up the famous Stoke Bank. Here on 3rd July 1938, ?Mallard?, an A4 class ?Pacific', achieved a world record speed of 126 mph when travelling in the opposite direction. Once over the summit we should have a good, fast run down the 20 mile descent to the Trent Valley and on through Grantham, Newark and Retford. We steam through Doncaster and continue northwards to our mid-day stop in York. There will be plenty of time for passengers to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. York has some major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, the largest museum of its type in Britain; the Castle; the Shambles; the splendid Gothic York Minster, one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe; and the city walls. There are a number of other interesting museums, quaint alleyways, and a good variety of shops. Our train leaves York late afternoon, and we will retrace our outward steps along the East Coast Main Line hauled by a diesel locomotive. We stop to set down passengers at the same stations as on the northbound journey, arriving at King's Cross in the evening.

InterCity - THE GLASGOW & EDINBURGH DISCOVERY

THE GLASGOW & EDINBURGH DISCOVERY Sat 19 June 2021 Departing From Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour to visit two of Scotland's major cities with a break of around 2 hours in each. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 86, 87 or 90 electric locomotive. The journey is along the West Coast Main Line over Shap and Beattock Summits with wonderful views of the Lakeland Fells and we arrive firstly into Glasgow, one of the most exciting cities you will ever come across full of character, where you are bound to get a warm welcome. This is a city with striking architecture, contemporary spaces and over 20 museums and art galleries, including the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and the Riverside Museum on the banks of the River Clyde that reveals the history of transport. We then continue to Edinburgh with the opportunity to discover this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? perhaps visit the Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - TERRIER WEEKEND

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - London to Portsmouth & The Isle Of Wight

London to Portsmouth & The Isle Of Wight Sunday 20th June 2021 Departs: Sunday 20th June 2021 From: London Paddington , Reading

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Hampshire Countryside Tour - Father's Day Special

Hampshire Countryside Tour - Father's Day Special Sunday 20th June 2021 Departs: Sunday 20th June 2021 From: Portsmouth & S'thsea

Saphos Trains - ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS

ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS Sun 20 June 2021 Departing From Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, Frome, Taunton* We recreate one of the great steam hauled holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ?English Riviera' resort of Dartmouth. The train departs from Bristol hauled by one of our famous steam locomotives for the journey across the lush Somerset levels, then through the remote Blackdown hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with its pretty fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic coast. Continuing past Powderham Castle and along the famous sea wall line we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping company with the train. At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line and travel through the woodland estate once owned by Agatha Christie, then alongside the beautiful River Dart with views of HMS Britannia ? not a ship but the college that has trained generations of naval officers. We soon arrive into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price included) to the historic and romantic port of Dartmouth ? there are antique shops, galleries and cafes to explore ? why not take a leisurely cruise on the River Dart or explore Dartmouth Castle before perhaps indulging in a delicious Devon cream tea. There should be around four hours at leisure before we return in the late afternoon. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

The Sunset Steam Express From: London Victoria Join us for a round trip through the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The grandeur and beauty of these hills embrace an amazing variety of countryside from rolling chalk downs and flower rich grasslands, to acid heaths and woodlands.

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

The Dalesman STEAM ON THE SETTLE TO CARLISLE LINE Running from 20th May to the 23rd September 2021 Choice of two journeys To Carlisle from York, via the Settle to Carlisle line (steam from Hellifield): Running Thursdays on 20th May, 3rd and 17th June, 1st and 22nd July, 12th August, 2nd and 23rd September 2021. Departing from York, Normanton, Wakefield Kirkgate, Leeds (Central Station) and Skipton To Carlisle from Chester. Outbound journey via the Settle to Carlisle line, (with steam from Hellifield). The return journey is via the West Coast Mainline, (with steam to Carnforth): Running Tuesdays on 1st and 22nd June, 13th July, 3rd and 24th August and 14th September 2021. Departing from Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Leyland and Preston From the comfort of your seat in some of the oldest working carriages in operation today, your adventure begins! Some of these carriages served throughout the golden age of rail, some featured in the Harry Potter movies and have all been lovingly restored. These traditional carriages will be hauled by diesel for the first part of the journey, then from Hellifield the steam engine pulls the train to Carlisle. The train stops in historic border city of Carlisle in Cumbria for a break of around 2 hours. Stroll between the Castle and Cathedral or perhaps visit the famous Tullie House Museum - you will be surrounded by great places to shop, eat or be entertained, the perfect way to spend an afternoon. STEAM On the trip departing from Chester: Outbound Journey: From Hellifield one of the oldest steam engines in service today will take over, for the stunning journey to Carlisle. This alone is a sight to behold as the engine builds up sufficient steam for the highlight of your journey on the famous Settle to Carlisle line. Return Journey: It is steam all the way to Carnforth along the West Coast Mainline. Passing the Lake District via Shap. On the trip departing from York: From Hellifield one of the oldest steam engines in service today will take over, this alone is a sight to behold as the engine builds up sufficient steam for the highlight of your journey on the famous Settle to Carlisle line.

Saphos Trains - TORBAY RIVIERA EXPLORER

TORBAY RIVIERA EXPLORER Wed 23 June 2021 Departing From Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Severn Tunnel Junction, Bristol Temple Meads We recreate one of the great steam hauled holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ?English Riviera' resort of Dartmouth. The train departs from Shrewsbury diesel hauled to Bristol where one of our famous steam locomotives takes over for the journey across the lush Somerset levels, then through the remote Blackdown hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with its pretty fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic coast. Continuing past Powderham Castle and along the famous sea wall line we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping company with the train. At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line and travel through the woodland estate once owned by Agatha Christie, then alongside the beautiful River Dart with views of HMS Britannia ? not a ship but the college that has trained generations of naval officers. We soon arrive into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price included) to the historic and romantic port of Dartmouth ? there are antique shops, galleries and cafes to explore ? why not take a leisurely cruise on the River Dart or explore Dartmouth Castle before perhaps indulging in a delicious Devon cream tea. There should be around three hours at leisure before we return in the late afternoon +D550 The train is steam hauled from Bristol by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh 2021

Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh 2021 Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 June 2021 This incredible weekend tour retraces the historic route synonymous with the iconic engine, along the East Coast Main Line on the outward journey, and returning via the world famous Settle & Carlisle Railway.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

The Scarborough Spa Express Travel coast to coast across spectacular Lancashire and Yorkshire landscapes from Carnforth, to York or Scarborough. Choice of two journeys To York or Scarborough Via Skipton and Leeds: Running Thursdays on 27th May, 24th June, 15th July, 5th and 26th August and 16th September 2021. Departing from Carnforth, Hellifield, Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Woodlesford (Leeds) and York. To York or Scarborough Via Preston and Wakefield: Running Thursdays on 10th June, 8th and 29th July, 19th August and 9th September 2021. Departing from Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Hebden Bridge, Brighouse, Wakefield KG and York. Join us for a scenic tour which combines a truly wonderful journey in traditional carriages across Lancashire and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy the evocative smells and sounds of steam haulage from York and the beautiful scenery of North Yorkshire to the East Coast. From the comfort of your seat in some of the oldest working carriages in operation today, your adventure begins! Some of these carriages served throughout the golden age of rail and some even featured in the Harry Potter movies and have all been lovingly restored. These traditional carriages will be hauled by diesel from Carnforth for the first part of the journey, then from York we pick up a steam engine taking us to Scarborough on a memorable journey.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Fife Morning Tour with Flying Scotsman

Fife Morning Tour with Flying Scotsman Friday 25th June 2021 Departs: Friday 25th June 2021 From: Edinburgh Waverley

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Fife Afternoon Tour with Flying Scotsman

Fife Afternoon Tour with Flying Scotsman Friday 25th June 2021 Departs: Friday 25th June 2021 From: Edinburgh Waverley

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Fife Evening Tour with Flying Scotsman

Fife Evening Tour with Flying Scotsman Friday 25th June 2021 Departs: Friday 25th June 2021 From: Edinburgh Waverley

Pathfinder Tours - The Mazey Day Cornishman 2021

The Mazey Day Cornishman 2021 Saturday 26 June 2021 NEW DATE - Pathfinder's annual outing to Penzance with a class 66 & a pair of class 50s. Joining Stations: Birmingham New Street, Northfield, Bromsgrove, Worcester Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, Cam & Dursley, Bristol Parkway & Bristol Temple Meads. Event Details RE-DATED ? NOW SATURDAY, 26 JUNE 2021 (MAZEY DAY in PENZANCE) Join our classic mark I excursion for the Pathfinder Railtour's annual visit to Penzance, but with other off-train options to choose from as well. We head off to Penzance on an absorbing journey. Fast running west of Bristol, through the counties of Somerset and Devon, takes us to Plymouth and the crossing of the River Tamar into Cornwall across Brunel's iconic bridge. Choose from: Option A ? TRURO (1225/1645): Cornwall's only Cathedral city with a branchline to Falmouth^D932 Option B ? ST ERTH (1255/1615): for the scenic branchline to picturesque St Ives^ Option C ? PENZANCE (1305/1605): to enjoy all the Mazey Day celebrations. You could instead explore the town and its beach, or perhaps a visit to nearby Marazion (for St Michael's Mount), Mousehole, Newlyn or Land's End on the local buses. Option D ? Visit THE EDEN PROJECT ? Alight at Par for road coach transfer (Supplementary Fare ? Adult ?20 ? Junior ?14). Option E ? Visit THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN ? Alight at Par for road coach transfer (Supplementary Fare ? Adult ?20 ? Junior ?14). ^ Pay local rail fare on the day. Motive power is expected to be a GBRF class 66 Birmingham to Gloucester and return, and a pair of class 50s onto Penzance and back, courtesy of the Class Fifty Alliance

Railway Touring Company - The Cumbrian Mountain Express

The Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 26th June 2021 The Cumbrian Mountain Express provides a wonderful opportunity to get out and about during the spring, summer and autumn months, with the added bonus of steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway. We have a high speed journey down the West Coast Main Line to Carnforth, hauled by a blue class 86 electric locomotive. We then enjoy a circular steam tour outwards via Shap to Carlisle and back via the Settle and Carlisle line.? We return from Preston to London behind our blue electric locomotive.?? We leave London Euston at around 07:10 with electric traction, and speed north along the West Coast Main Line (WCML). We stop to pick up passengers at Milton Keynes (where passengers from Watford Junction join by service train), Rugby (where passengers from Northampton join by service train), Nuneaton and Crewe. We continue north along the WCML to Preston, our final stop to pick up passengers.?? We pass through Lancaster and along the edge of Morecambe Bay before we arrive at Carnforth. Here, we will change over our electric locomotive for today's steam locomotive, taken from the Carnforth pool. Leaving Carnforth, we pass the Brief Encounter caf? and commence the climb of our first severe gradient up to Grayrigg. We then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, gaining speed for the ascent to Shap. This well-known section of the WCML has a gradient of 1 in 75 and in the former days of steam locomotives banking engines from Tebay were often used to assist trains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells we descend to Penrith, and then head for Carlisle. There will be time available in Carlisle to explore this ancient city with its cathedral and castle, plus an assortment of shops and cafes.?? ?? We leave Carlisle and join the Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of the most well known and best loved stretches of railway line in Britain. We soon begin climbing, and then at Appleby, we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. The climbing continues through scenic Kirkby Stephen towards the highest railway summit in England at Ais Gill, 1169 feet above sea level. We pass over high viaducts, including the famous one at Ribblehead, and through many tunnels. There are magnificent views across the Fells and to the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We should have a fast run out of the hills, through Settle, until we stop again for our locomotive to take on water.?? ?? Our journey continues through Hellifield, Clitheroe to Preston where we say goodbye to our steam locomotive. We pass though Wigan and Warrington en route to Crewe hauled by our blue class 86 electric locomotive with a fast run following to London. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers. ?? * Passengers from Watford Junction will travel to Milton Keynes by service train to join our train.?? **Passengers from Northampton will travel to and from Rugby by service train to join our train.

Midland Pullman - SETTLE TO CARLISLE & JORVIK PULLMAN

SETTLE TO CARLISLE & JORVIK PULLMAN Sat 26 June 2021 Departing From Ayr, Troon, Kilmarnock, New Cumnock, Kirkconnel, Dumfries, Annan, Gretna Green This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines and the sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the Aire Valley and past the market town of Skipton, then on to the historic city of York for a sightseeing break of around three hours. York, a city of extraordinary historical wealth with a magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls enclosing a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city ? with its myriad museums including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.

Tornado Railtours - The Fen and Fells Flyer

The Fen and Fells Flyer Re-dated due to the lockdown, this train will now run on Saturday 26th June 2021. Especially for our East Anglian customers, the train departs from Cambridge, Ely, March and Peterborough with a diesel locomotive at the head. We also call at Newark before reaching York, where Tornado will be waiting to take over at the front of the train. From York we take a fast run along the East Coast Main Line passing Darlington and Durham, with glorious views over the Norman Castle and the Cathedral. We then head west through Hexham as we follow the route of Hadrian's Wall to arrive in the Border City of Carlisle. Here we have around two hours to explore the City with its fine museum and Castle, cosy public houses and various shops of interest. Our return journey takes us south via the iconic Settle and Carlisle Railway. Famed for its beauty within the rolling landscape of the Dales and North Pennines, the Settle and Carlisle Railway demonstrates the skill and determination of Victorian civil engineering prowess in challenging and inhospitable terrain. Highlights of the journey include Tornado hard at work to complete the climb to Ais Gill summit, the highest point of the line at 1,169ft, and our train also passes through the superbly restored Dent Station, the highest in England at 1150ft. To accommodate for the rolling landscape, the railway was built along many viaducts and cuts through long tunnels, the longest tunnel at Blea Moor is over two miles long! One of the most iconic sights on the route is the Ribblehead Viaduct; the 24 arches stretch a quarter of a mile over 100ft above the ground and offer spectacular uninterrupted views of the landscape. Much is said of the beauty and scale of this railway, but to fully appreciate it, it must be experienced first-hand. Once we have passed Settle Junction and its historic signalbox we head south through Skipton to skirt Leeds and Wakefield as we continue south to Doncaster where Tornado is detached. Our diesel locomotive will have made its way from York ready for the homeward run along the East Coast Main Line and across the Fens.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh 2021

Saphos Trains - ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS

ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS Sun 27 June 2021 Departing From Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, Frome, Taunton* We recreate one of the great steam hauled holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ?English Riviera' resort of Dartmouth. The train departs from Bristol hauled by one of our famous steam locomotives for the journey across the lush Somerset levels, then through the remote Blackdown hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with its pretty fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic coast. Continuing past Powderham Castle and along the famous sea wall line we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping company with the train. At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line and travel through the woodland estate once owned by Agatha Christie, then alongside the beautiful River Dart with views of HMS Britannia ? not a ship but the college that has trained generations of naval officers. We soon arrive into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price included) to the historic and romantic port of Dartmouth ? there are antique shops, galleries and cafes to explore ? why not take a leisurely cruise on the River Dart or explore Dartmouth Castle before perhaps indulging in a delicious Devon cream tea. There should be around four hours at leisure before we return in the late afternoon. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Pendle Dalesman Trips Running 18th May - 21st September 2021 Lancaster to Carlisle Departing: Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Long Preston The Pendle Dalesman - Steam along the S&C - Running Tuesdays (Steam both outbound and return) Running on 18th and 25th May, 8th, 15th and 29th June, 6th, 20th and 27th July, 10th, 17th and 31st August, 7th and 21st September 2021 Join us for a great day out to remember aboard our heritage steam hauled train which will take you on a scenic journey along the Settle and Carlisle line. From the comfort of your seat in some of the oldest working carriages in operation today, your adventure begins! Some of these carriages served throughout the golden age of rail, some featured in the Harry Potter movies and have all been lovingly restored. These traditional carriages will be hauled by a beautifully restored steam locomotive from your departure points. At Hellifield the line traverses North Yorkshire for an ever-favourite journey on the Settle and Carlisle Railway. Enjoy the stunning Dales scenery as we make our way through Settle and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Continuing north from Ribblehead we plunge into Blea Moor tunnel, the longest on the line. We then enjoy sweeping views along Dentdale as we pass through the highest station on the line, Dent. The stunning scenery continues as we head north to the more gentle landscape of the Eden Valley, the Eden Gorge and our destination - the border city of Carlisle. See www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. CARLISLE: We anticipate an afternoon arrival time offering a couple of hours or so break. This great border city dominates the borderlands between England and Scotland, sitting within the vale between the Cumbrian Mountains and Scottish Southern Uplands. In Carlisle you'll find yourself at the centre of a stirring past and a vibrant present. Many of the city's eateries and licensed premises are just a few minutes' walk from the station entrance and if you visit www.historic-carlisle.org.uk you will find information to help you plan ahead. And for those who would prefer to use their short break to wander around in the beautiful and historic heart of the city you may choose to visit the castle, cathedral or indeed the Tullie House Museum. After a break of around two hours in Carlisle, we return along the Settle to Carlisle line behind our vintage steam engine for the final part of our journey to your home stations. In the event of fire risk, FBU action or the unlikely failure of steam traction we reserve the right to substitute all or part of the journey with a heritage diesel without any liability being incurred and any reimbursement or vouchers issued.

Statesman Rail - ENGLISH RIVIERA STATESMAN

ENGLISH RIVIERA STATESMAN Wed 30 June 2021 Departing From Wolverhampton, Tame Bridge Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Oxford Join us for a wonderful day out with a journey through beautiful Somerset with its apple orchards and around the beautiful Devon coast. Time is available to discover the many charms of the ?English Riviera' for an afternoon sightseeing break of around three hours in the seaside resorts of either Torquay or Paignton ? Passing Powderham Castle and travelling alongside the stunning Exe Estuary with its pretty fishing boats and views across to the Jurassic coast our train takes the exciting sea wall line as we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and along beaches and coves at Dawlish with the sea keeping company all the way to Newton Abbot. There is a choice of two destinations in which to relax before ?The Statesman' returns homeward in the late afternoon. Torquay ? One of Britain's top tourist resorts and a jewel in the English Rivera's crown made popular by the Victorians with sparkling white Villas perched on verdant hilltops overlooking pure sandy beaches and an azure sea it matches anything you'll find on the French Riviera. There are beautiful gardens and a palm tree lined promenade leading to a lively harbour and international marina with an abundance of pavement cafes, pubs, shops, and quality restaurants. Paignton ? There is no shortage of things to do with gorgeous long sandy blue flag beaches, paddler friendly waters, a traditional pier and seafront alive with holiday fun, alternatively take a steam train ride (payable locally) along one of the most idyllic stretches of coastline in the country and through the woodland estate once owned by Agatha Christie to the riverside station at Kingswear.

East Lancashire Railway - Summer Diesel Spectacular

Summer Diesel Spectacular

Saphos Trains - THE BRISTOL FORTY

THE BRISTOL FORTY Thu 1 July 2021 Departing From Bangor, Llandudno Junction, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Chester, Crewe, Stafford Travel in style to enjoy a wonderful day out to maritime Bristol, one of England's most vibrant and exciting towns for a three-hour afternoon break. We travel along the West Coast main line through Stafford and at Walsall we take the leisurely secondary route through the beautiful countryside and around the Birmingham suburbs. Thence passing Bromsgrove and Cheltenham to arrive in Bristol the famous seafaring town with its ancient Dockyard including the S.S Great Britain launched by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and now restored as a proud memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a walk over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander through the antique shops on the quaintly named Christmas steps. Our train is diesel hauled from Bangor to Bristol by a preserved Class 40 diesel locomotive and following an afternoon break two of our immaculately restored steam engines take over to double head the train through Cheltenham and up the 1 in 37 climb of the Lickey incline, around the Birmingham suburbs and through Walsall to Crewe where a Class 40 diesel takes charge for the return to Bangor.

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

East Lancashire Railway - Summer Diesel Spectacular

Summer Diesel Spectacular

Branch Line Society - The Summer Syphons

The Summer Syphons Friday 2nd July 2021 to Monday 5th July 2021 The Branch Line Society is delighted to announce The Summer Syphons, a four day event raising funds for Martin House Hospice. Operated by DB Cargo using SRPS Mark One coaching stock, our special train will feature across the weekend Class 66s provided by DB Cargo and Class 37s provided by Direct Rail Services. Martin House Hospice provides family led care for children with life shortening conditions. It is a place where children, young people and their families can come to stay from time to time along their journey and find support, rest and practical help. You can find out more about the hospice by visiting https://www.martinhouse.org.uk

Pathfinder Tours - The Man of Kent

The Man of Kent Saturday 03 July 2021 A first visit to Margate for us with no. 35028 'Clan Line'. Joining Stations: Newport, Chepstow, Lydney, Gloucester, Stonehouse, Stroud, Kemble, Swindon, Didcot Parkway , Reading & Kensington Olympia Event Details We are very excited as this is a first for us ? an excursion to Margate, so let's go and have a fabulous day out at the seaside! Featuring steam locomotive No. 35028 ?Clan Line' from the London area to Margate and back, (subject , of course, to last minute availability) and with a diesel locomotive leading to and from London. The outward part of our circular routing behind ?Clan Line' is via the Medway Towns and Faversham to Margate,, Kent's most famous seaside town, around 1230, giving about three hours to explore this traditional seaside town which has become ?cool'. Have a paddle on the sandy beaches and enjoy the many traditional attractions, or spend time visiting the acclaimed Turner Contemporary international art gallery which opened 10 years ago. You could visit Dreamland ? an iconic amusement park delivering vintage rides including the UK's oldest wooden roller coaster, plus all the fun of the fair. 2020 marked the 100th anniversary since Dreamland opened with the Scenic Railway. There is also a shell grotto, adventure golf, plus the Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre and the reopened Margate Caves. Our return journey takes us through Sandwich, Dover, Folkestone and Tonbridge and suburbs of London before ?Clan Line' leaves us in west London and a diesel will take us back home, following the same route as earlier in the day. Motive power is expected to be a steam locomotive No. 35028 ?Clan Line' (subject to last minute availability) from London to Margate and back, with a DB diesel hauling our Mark I carriages west of London.

East Lancashire Railway - Summer Diesel Spectacular

Summer Diesel Spectacular

Statesman Rail - CORNISH RIVIERA STATESMAN

CORNISH RIVIERA STATESMAN Sat 3 July 2021 Departing From Derby, Burton on Trent, Tamworth, Water Orton, Barnt Green, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Bristol Parkway We pleased to present a unique day tour to Cornwall the land of myths and legends on board ?The Statesman? land cruise train ? with its rugged coastlines and quaint fishing villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain warmed by the Gulf Stream, there is the opportunity to visit either the bustling county town of Truro, maritime Falmouth, pretty St Ives or historic Penzance?? ?The Statesman' travels south on a totally unique journey with highlights that include the twisting scenic line around the breathtaking sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth ? views of the Dartmoor National Park ? and the crossing of the iconic Royal Albert Bridge spanning the River Tamar designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We travel through the heart of Cornwall to the county town of Truro with its magnificent Cathedral and bustling shopping centre, or perhaps take the local branch line service for a visit to maritime Falmouth (payable locally) with its deep water harbour, curio shops, castles and a memorable boat trip on the beautiful River Fal. Our next stop is St Erth where you may join the regular local service train (payable locally) on the beautiful journey around the Hayle Estuary and Carbis Bay with its magnificent views of Godrevy Lighthouse and 3 miles of golden sands to visit the ancient fishing town of St Ives ? considered to be the prettiest holiday resort in Britain with its beaches, quaint cobbled streets, Tate Gallery, sub-tropical gardens and historic harbour. The final stop for ?The Statesman' is Penzance with spectacular views of St Michaels Mount as we arrive at the most westerly station in England. With around two hours at your leisure there is time to discover the charms of this famous Cornish port and perhaps enjoy a cream tea by the harbour or freshly made Pasty followed by a stroll along the promenade or coastal path towards Marazion.

Railway Touring Company - The Bournemouth Express

The Bournemouth Express Saturday 3rd July 2021 This not to be missed tour commences at London's Waterloo terminus from where we will be steam hauled throughout down to Bournemouth, following the route of the old Bournemouth Belle. Our locomotive will be Ex Southern Region ?Merchant Navy' Class Pacific locomotive No. 35018 British India Line, for our journey to the popular seaside resort. Our journey to Bournemouth commences from the former London & South Western Railway's terminus at London Waterloo. We thread our way through Clapham Junction and head along the L&SWR main line towards Weybridge and Woking. We will pause for water at Winchfield before heading through Basingstoke to Worting Junction, were we will take the main line to Southampton and Bournemouth. The long straight sections of line will allow our locomotive to run at its maximum speed through Winchester and Eastleigh, recreating the days of the fast expresses to the south coast resorts. We pass through Southampton and run through the New Forest at Brokenhurst and reach the south coast at Christchurch. Our arrival in Bournemouth will now provide passengers with an afternoon break in this popular Dorset seaside resort, made fasionable by the Victorians and the arrival of the railway in 1870. The town has a number of attractions to entertain visitors, including its extensive seafront with its Chimes, pier, parks and the pavillion, oceanarium, museums and galleries, plus many shops and restuarants to cater for all tastes. Our steam locomotive will be serviced whilst we have free time in Bournemouth before we return to London Waterloo by way of our outward route. We can expect some fast running as we head towards the Capital with the Bournemouth Express, thus ending a memorable day out from a former era with our special train over classic Southern Railway routes.

Branch Line Society - The Summer Syphons

Tornado Railtours - The Cumbrian Explorer

The Cumbrian Explorer We are delighted to offer a wonderful journey from the home of Tornado in Darlington crossing some of the most scenic railway in England. The train takes us across the dramatic landscape of the Settle and Carlisle Railway, before returning along the stunning Cumbrian Coast. Saturday 3rd July. Join us from: Darlington, Thirsk, York, Leeds and Skipton. Book online below, or call our booking office on 01325 488215 This journey has been fondly nicknamed ?The S & Sea' as it crosses the often abbreviated Settle and Carlisle Railway, as well as taking in the beautiful scenery of the Cumbrian coast. Image: David Lund We depart from historic Darlington North Road station as well as Darlington's main Bank Top station, before continuing south to Thirsk, York and Leeds. Here we turn north and head via Shipley and Skipton before traversing the ?Roof of England' and the world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. With its long climb to the stunning Ribblehead Viaduct, it's many tunnels and views across the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley the Settle and Carlisle is rightly one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. After a break of around two hours in Carlisle we depart south and this time take the Cumbrian Coast route. We exchange the mountainous scenery of the S&C for the longest coastal route in the UK. The railway line twists and turns as it follows the Irish Sea before turning more inland as we pass Barrow and head for Carnforth. Tornado leaves us here and we are diesel hauled for the return to Darlington setting down at outward stations. Not to be missed, early booking is recommended for this incredible tour.

Branch Line Society - The Summer Syphons

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Statesman Rail - CORNISH RIVIERA STATESMAN

CORNISH RIVIERA STATESMAN Wed 7 July 2021 Departing From Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Pontypool & New Inn, Cwmbran, Severn Tunnel Junction We pleased to present a unique day tour to Cornwall the land of myths and legends on board ?The Statesman? land cruise train ? with its rugged coastlines and quaint fishing villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain warmed by the Gulf Stream, there is the opportunity to visit either the bustling county town of Truro, maritime Falmouth, pretty St Ives or historic Penzance?? ?The Statesman' travels south on a totally unique journey with highlights that include the twisting scenic line around the breathtaking sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth ? views of the Dartmoor National Park ? and the crossing of the iconic Royal Albert Bridge spanning the River Tamar designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We travel through the heart of Cornwall to the county town of Truro with its magnificent Cathedral and bustling shopping centre, or perhaps take the local branch line service for a visit to maritime Falmouth (payable locally) with its deep water harbour, curio shops, castles and a memorable boat trip on the beautiful River Fal. Our next stop is St Erth where you may join the regular local service train (payable locally) on the beautiful journey around the Hayle Estuary and Carbis Bay with its magnificent views of Godrevy Lighthouse and 3 miles of golden sands to visit the ancient fishing town of St Ives ? considered to be the prettiest holiday resort in Britain with its beaches, quaint cobbled streets, Tate Gallery, sub-tropical gardens and historic harbour. The final stop for ?The Statesman' is Penzance with spectacular views of St Michaels Mount as we arrive at the most westerly station in England. With around two hours at your leisure there is time to discover the charms of this famous Cornish port and perhaps enjoy a cream tea by the harbour or freshly made Pasty followed by a stroll along the promenade or coastal path towards Marazion.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Railway Touring Company - The End of Southern Steam

The End of Southern Steam Friday 9th July 2021 This day trip by steam train provides a unique opportunity to visit the Yeovil Railway Centre and the popular seaside resort of Weymouth for the afternoon. This special train to mark the anniversary of the end of Southern steam will be hauled by a powerful ex-Southern Railway Pacific type steam locomotive from Waterloo to Yeovil. We continue to Weymouth diesel hauled before our steam locomotive hauls us back to London via Bournemouth. Our train leaves London Waterloo station at around 08:45 behind our splendid steam locomotive, 6201 Princess Elizabeth. We pass through Clapham Junction, and continue along the South Western Main Line (SWML) with fast running expected from our steam locomotive, and then stop for further passengers at Woking and Basingstoke. At Worting Junction we take the West of England Main Line to Andover and Salisbury. At Wilton Junction the line becomes single track. We cross the edge of Salisbury Plain and pass through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Tisbury and Gillingham in Dorset. We cross Gillingham Viaduct and pass through Buckhorn Weston Tunnel before Templecombe, where once the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway passed beneath our line. Travelling westwards through north west Dorset we pass through Sherborne, one of the most beautiful towns in England, before continuing with the train to Yeovil Junction where the steam locomotive will be serviced at Yeovil Railway Centre. Our train leaves Yeovil Junction, hauled by a diesel locomotive, and runs southwards through Maiden Newton towards Dorchester and the large seaside resort of Weymouth. There will be a break here to visit the town, with its many attractions and restaurants, before we return to London Waterloo steam hauled. Our return route will be via Bournemouth, Southampton and Eastleigh back to Basingstoke and Woking to set down passengers, followed by journey's end at London Waterloo.

Pathfinder Tours - The Blue Boys Merrymixer

The Blue Boys Merrymixer Saturday 10 July 2021 NEW DATE - Join Pathfinder for this train excursion featuring a variety of DRS locos. Joining Stations: Eastleigh, Basingstoke, Reading West, Didcot Parkway, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Birmingham International & Birmingham New Street Event Details NOW RE-DATED ? to SATURDAY, 10 JULY 2021 The previous two DRS loco railtours proved popular and requests for another are regularly received. Therefore, for 2020, we present ?The Blue Boys Merrymixer'. The day starts with a powerful class 68 working the mark I carriaged train north from Hampshire to the Birmingham area via the pick-up stations below. Then a brace of class 37s start a ramble of midlands lines ending at Crewe (not Stoke-on-Trent) for an afternoon break. Expect to travel the Burton ? Leicester freight route via Coalville and over the North Chord at Nuneaton, (via Lichfield City not available). On leaving Crewe a class 66 heads south through the west midlands to Rugby (not Daventry) via Shrewsbury, Walsall and Nuneaton, with a number of freight loops traversed (Gresty Green Up Loop, Shrewsbury Crewe Bank, Cosford Up Goods Loop, Oxley Up Goods Loop). The next loco will be a class 88 electro-diesel, ?sparking' the train to Birmingham International before class 57s take back over for the homeward set down run to Eastleigh. Motive power is expected to be as set out in the text above. Onboard catering will include a full buffet service with the Gricers Grill hot food menu, plus a selection of real ales & cider. A sales stand will also be open, and a charity raffle will be organised.

SRPS Railtours - YORK & SCARBOROUGH

YORK & SCARBOROUGH Saturday 10 July 2021 From DUNFERMLINE Town, Glenrothes with Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Dalgety Bay, Dalmeny, Edinburgh Waverley, Drem, Berwick-upon-Tweed Via the East Coast Main Line along the Northumbrian Coast for a visit to the historic city of York, or remain on board to the elegant seaside resort of Scarborough.

Statesman Rail - YORKSHIRE COAST STATESMAN

YORKSHIRE COAST STATESMAN Sat 10 July 2021 Departing From St Albans City, Luton, Bedford, Market Harborough, Kettering, Wellingborough, Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Ilkeston, Alfreton This incredibly special tour offers a delightful journey through the heart of England and into Yorkshire to visit the quintessential seaside resort of Scarborough. Passing through historic York we cross the River Ouse with magnificent views of the Minster towering over the city, then cross the Vale of York and follow the River Derwent past Kirkham Abbey with views of the North Yorkshire Moors and through the historic market town of Malton to delightful Scarborough for an afternoon break of around three hours. Scarborough was Britain's first resort and has been welcoming visitors for 360 years with its two long curved sandy bays, ancient Castle, beautiful gardens, Victorian Cliff Railway and historic harbour surrounded with numerous fresh seafood stalls there is plenty to see and do ? don't forget to sample the legendary Yorkshire fish n chips rightly regarded as the best in Britain.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Southend East to Eastbourne & Hastings

Southend East to Eastbourne & Hastings Saturday 10th July 2021 Departs: Saturday 10th July 2021 From: Southend East , Upminster , Barking , Stratford (London)

InterCity - THE CAPITAL EXPLORER

THE CAPITAL EXPLORER Sat 10 July 2021 Departing From Liverpool Lime Street, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Crewe We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a destination of London for a 6-hour afternoon sightseeing break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 90 electric locomotive. The journey is along the West Coast Main Line to Euston station where there is the opportunity to discover our amazing capital city with so much to see and do. From the shoppers paradise of Oxford Street ? see an amazing show in the West End, experience historic attractions including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. London has over 170 museums awaiting a visit or perhaps take a spin on the London Eye.

UK Railtours - THE DORSET MAIDEN

THE DORSET MAIDEN Saturday 10 July 2021 We are very proud to launch what will be our first outing since February 2020, and very much hope you can join us on our return to the rails! Our maiden voyage runs directly from local stations in Hertfordshire, all with plentiful car parking, or you can board at Finsbury Park which offers good connections via the Picadilly and Victoria Lines. Our outward journey takes us around London by way of Camden, Willesden Junction and Kew, and on via Virginia Water, Basingstoke and Winchester. On reaching Southampton there are views of the Docks, after which we roll through the tranquil New Forest to reach our destinations, with around four hours to spend at your choice. Bournemouth Our special train will arrive at Bournemouth station around lunchtime. The seafront is about fifteen minutes walk from the station and offers seven miles of beautiful sandy beach, along with a varied range of places to visit whatever the weather. Museums, galleries, amusement arcades, mini golf, play parks, beach huts and an oceanarium, they are all here for you to enjoy. Poole Minutes after leaving Bournemouth our train will arrive at Poole station which is close to the town centre. There is an easy fifteen minute stroll to Poole Quay. Delve deep into the heart of the Old Town and explore the treasures of the historic quayside, where sea captains and pirates once stood. Look out for tall ships, fishing vessels and luxury Sunseeker powerboats which are manufactured just across the water. Or just enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in one of the many waterfront cafes, bars and restaurants. Our return journey follows that of our outward. A trolley service offering refreshments will be available for those not travelling in dining accommodation. First Class Dining includes The Great British Breakfast and a four course dinner. Please be aware that for your safety and that of all staff and crew, this railtour will operate in line with government guidelines as they stand at the time of running. This could include, among other measures, the wearing of face coverings at all times (while not eating or drinking) when on board the train, at stations, on road coaches and at off train locations where applicable. Full details of required covid-safe measures will be provided with your tickets approximately two weeks before the trip runs.

Railway Touring Company - The Royal Duchy

The Royal Duchy Sunday 11th July 2021 ?The ?Royal Duchy' provides an opportunity to visit the famed Royal Duchy of Cornwall by steam train. Highlights of the day will be the steam hauled journey from Taunton along the famous Dawlish sea wall and over the south Devon banks to Plymouth. We cross the Tamar and enter Cornwall and continue to Par, where there will be a number of off-train options for you to join. We return to Taunton steam hauled and then return to Slough by diesel. We leave Slough in the morning, diesel hauled, and stop at Reading to pick up more passengers. After Reading, we join the Berks and Hants line which runs through picturesque rural countryside. We pass the celebrated Newbury Racecourse before making a stop for passengers at Newbury station. We continue westwards, travelling beside the tranquil Kennet & Avon Canal, and climbing steadily to Savernake Summit. We pass through the Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of the famous Wiltshire White Horses as we approach Westbury, where we pause to pick up further passengers. We now continue through undulating agricultural countryside to Taunton, where our steam locomotive for the day will be attached. Soon after leaving Taunton, we commence the steep climb of Wellington bank as we leave Somerset behind and head for Devon. After Exeter, we will follow the Exe estuary through Starcross and meet up with the ocean at Dawlish Warren for the run along the spectacular Dawlish sea wall. The railway continues along the shoreline through Dawlish and several tunnels before we head inland at Teignmouth. After Newton Abbot, there is a very steep climb to Dainton tunnel that will require some hard work from our steam locomotive. Another severe gradient follows Totnes before we skirt the edge of Dartmoor and descend to Plymouth. From Plymouth, we will continue westwards and cross the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by Brunel and opened in 1859, and enter Cornwall. We now make our way towards Par, where there will be included transfers to either Fowey or Charlestown, both set in idyllic settings. The latter is a working port and home to the Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre. Time will be available to explore these interesting and typical Cornish villages, complete with their pretty houses and fishing harbours. Our return journey retraces the outward route, with our steam locomotive returning to Taunton. After a locomotive change over, we continue diesel hauled back to Slough, setting down at our earlier pick up stations, and ending a wonderfully varied day out by steam train.

Railway Touring Company - The Waverley

The Waverley Sunday 11th July 2021?? This steam hauled train provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. There is also the option of visiting the Cumbrian market town of Appleby or the border city of Carlisle. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. ?? Our steam hauled train leaves York hauled by No. 60103 Flying Scotsman at 09:30 and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Shipley, Keighley and Skipton. There will be a stop for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through the highest station open in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous viaducts. There are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our locomotive takes on water. Passengers who choose to alight at Appleby will have around four hours to visit this historic market town that lies in a loop of the picturesque river Eden. Passengers choosing to continue to Carlisle will have over one and a half hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey at around 16:15 and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We stop, en route, at Appleby for our steam locomotive to take on water and to pick up those passengers who spent the afternoon there. We continue our journey back to York, stopping at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Saphos Trains - THE FELLSMAN

THE FELLSMAN Wed 14 July 2021 Departing From Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Leyland, Blackburn, Clitheroe*, Hellifield* The popular ?Fellsman' runs again in summer 2021 for its 13th season offering a 300-mile return steam hauled journey from Crewe on the spectacular ?Settle to Carlisle Railway' as we travel through the Yorkshire Dales and climb high towards the roof of England. With its great limestone peaks and deep valleys, the legendary ?Settle to Carlisle' line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the magnificent 24 arch viaduct at Ribblehead. Time will be available for sightseeing in the historic border city of Carlisle. The Settle & Carlisle line is known for its magnificent scenery and steep gradient, so our engine will be working hard as we climb to the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views of the three peaks. Passengers get a marvellous view down Dent Dale as the train emerges from Blea Moor tunnel and approaching Garsdale you will see sweeping views of Wensleydale ? with our engine in full flight we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit of the line at Ais Gill. Travelling on through the lush Eden Valley to the historic border city of Carlisle where we arrive about 13.10. You may choose to stroll between the castle and cathedral or perhaps visit the famous Tullie House Museum ? all surrounded by great places to shop, eat or be entertained so creating the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Returning from Carlisle about 15.45 and following a stop for water at Appleby we travel over the same spectacular route giving another opportunity to experience the beauty of the high Pennines and pretty Ribble Valley as our locomotive works hard up the steep and taxing climb of Wilpshire Bank being a fitting end to a perfect day. +D662 The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Pathfinder Tours - The Cumbrian Freighter

The Cumbrian Freighter Saturday 17 July 2021 NEW RE-DATE - Visiting the Cumbrian Fells and Settle & Carlisle Line, with the added interest of some rather unusual routing along the way. Joining Stations: Banbury, Leamington Spa, Dorridge, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay & Wigan North Western Event Details NOW RE-DATED to SATURDAY, 17 JULY 2021 We hope to announce a further three sections of track that will add nicely to this interesting itinerary and negotiations with the private owners are underway. Passengers booked on the train have been contacted about the revised date and we would again like to thank them for their patience and understanding. During regular journeys over these popular routes our trains cruise along at a steady pace whilst passengers appreciate the beautiful scenery, but this time we include traversal of some of the loops and spurs along these routes that do not usually see regular visits from passenger trains. From Wigan we take a northbound route over the Settle & Carlisle Line, with a two hour early afternoon break in Appleby. Then onto the Carlisle area to join the west coast main-line for the run through the Cumbrian Fells and homeward. Routing Highlights: Blackburn King St. Thro' Siding; Up & Down Goods; Hellifield Down Goods; Blea Moor Up Goods Loop; Appleby Down & Thro' Siding; Carlisle Goods Lines London Road Jn to Currock Jn (rev) to Upperby Bridge Jn; Several Up loops out of Plumpton, Eden Valley, Shap, Tebay, Grayrigg, Oxenholme, Ouebeck and Oxheys; Shap Hardendale Rounding Loop (rev) then Harrison's Down Goods Loop. Several other non-passenger lines may be added to this list. Motive power is expected to be a pair of DB Cargo Class 66s in Top'n'Tail mode throughout.

Statesman Rail - YORKSHIRE COAST STATESMAN

YORKSHIRE COAST STATESMAN Sat 17 July 2021 Departing From Potters Bar, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Letchworth, Royston, Cambridge, Ely, March, Peterborough This incredibly special tour offers a delightful journey through the heart of England and into Yorkshire to visit the quintessential seaside resort of Scarborough. Passing through historic York we cross the River Ouse with magnificent views of the Minster towering over the city, then cross the Vale of York and follow the River Derwent past Kirkham Abbey with views of the North Yorkshire Moors and through the historic market town of Malton to delightful Scarborough for an afternoon break of around three hours. Scarborough was Britain's first resort and has been welcoming visitors for 360 years with its two long curved sandy bays, ancient Castle, beautiful gardens, Victorian Cliff Railway and historic harbour surrounded with numerous fresh seafood stalls there is plenty to see and do ? don't forget to sample the legendary Yorkshire fish n chips rightly regarded as the best in Britain.

Railway Touring Company - The Cheshireman

The Cheshireman Saturday 17th July 2021 This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to travel by a special charter train to the historic city of Chester. The train will be steam-hauled throughout from London Euston to Chester by A1 Class locomotive no. 60163 Tornado. We will follow the route of the famous express such as the Royal Scot along the West Coast Main Line (WCML) to Crewe and then onwards to Chester. We can expect some spirited running down the WCML to Crewe. Be sure to book early to join us on this historic occasion. ?The Cheshireman' will leave London Euston at around 07:00 steam hauled behind Tornado. Initially on departure we shall hear our locomotive working hard on the climb up Camden Bank. We continue through Watford Tunnel into rural Hertfordshire. We stop to pick up further passengers at the 1960s ?new town' of Milton Keynes, where passengers from Watford Junction will join by service train. At Hanslope Junction, we leave the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and take the Northampton loop line where we stop again for passengers. We continue northwards and pass the Daventry Railfreight Terminal (DIRFT) before rejoining the WCML at Rugby, a further pick up stop, and the birthplace of rugby football and the jet engine. We then follow the Trent Valley Line to Nuneaton, our final stop to pick up passengers. We pass through Lichfield, notable for its three-spired medieval cathedral, and soon after Rugeley is Shugborough Tunnel. This has ornamental grand entrances, the result of conditions required by the Earl of Lichfield for building the line across his estate. We continue northwards through Stafford to the famous railway junction town of Crewe where we take the North Wales Coast Line to Chester. There will be around four hours to explore the Roman city of Chester, one of the most visited places in the UK. Chester lies on the river Dee, close to the border with Wales, and is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. The city contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century ?Rows', the first floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, which is located between the city walls and the river Dee. Our special train, hauled on the return journey by our steam locomotive Tornado, leaves Chester late afternoon for the return journey to London Euston. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers, and this tour promises to be one of excitement as Tornado is allowed to reach its maximum permitted speed along the WCML. *Passengers from Watford Jct will travel by service train to Milton Keynes on the outward journey.

Railway Touring Company - The Cumbrian Mountain Express

The Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 17th July 2021 This is a wonderful opportunity for passengers from Merseyside and Lancashire to travel by steam train over two of England's most scenic railway routes. Our train travels north to Carlisle by the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway line and returns via the West Coast Main Line over Shap. We have a magnificent steam locomotive to haul these trains, which recall the glorious days of steam train travel. It promises to provide a memorable day out.?? Our train will be diesel hauled from Crewe to Liverpool via Runcorn, where we stop to pick up further passengers. We leave Liverpool Lime Street, steam hauled by a locomotive from the Carnforth pool, just after 07:00 and stop to pick up passengers at Broad Green and St. Helens Central. We join the West Coast Main Line (WCML) before stopping for more passengers at Wigan. We head north, leaving the WCML at Farington Junction, and call at Blackburn, where passengers who have travelled by service train from Preston join our train.? ? We continue to Clitheroe and then stop at Hellifield for our steam locomotive to take on water. We join the Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction and then begin one of Britain's most arduous climbs, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. This will be a tough test for our locomotive, which we shall see ? and hear ? working very hard!? ? There are magnificent views of the Pennine ?Three Peaks' of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the spectacular Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass the highest railway station in England at Dent, crossing over viaducts and passing through tunnels amongst the Yorkshire Dales as we make the final climb to Ais Gill Summit, 1169 feet above sea level. We travel above the valley at Mallerstang and descend to Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, where we stop for our locomotive to take on water. We pass through the Eden Valley and arrive in the Border City of Carlisle shortly before 13:00. There will be more than three hours in Carlisle, providing ample time to explore this ancient city. ? ? Our train returns to Liverpool, steam hauled, via the steeply graded route over Shap summit on the WCML. We stop to set down passengers at Preston, Wigan, St. Helens Central, Broad Green and Liverpool Lime Street where we arrive around 20:00. Our train continues to Runcorn and Crewe diesel hauled. *Passengers from Preston travel by service train to Blackburn on the outward journey. **Passengers for Blackburn travel by service train from Preston on the return journey.

Midland Pullman - HEART OF WALES PULLMAN

HEART OF WALES PULLMAN Sat 17 July 2021 Departing From Preston, Leyland, Chorley, Bolton, Manchester Victoria, Stockport, Wilmslow, Crewe This stunning journey takes us over two quite different and spectacular routes through the very heart of Wales. The ?Midland Pullman' travels through mile after mile of glorious rolling hills and rugged mountains with the beautiful Brecon Beacons towering above. We pass the elegant Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells following which our train continues over the rarely used scenic and unexplored heart of Wales line to Cardiff where there will be a sightseeing break of around three hours. Our train tackles the taxing climb into the mountains and over Sugar Loaf summit, then through the picturesque South Wales valleys towards Swansea and onward to the Welsh Capital of Cardiff where there will be time for sightseeing or a little retail therapy before we return over the beautiful Welsh Marches route, renowned for its breathtaking scenery we pass through historic Hereford, Leominster and Shrewsbury.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Shakespeare Express The Shakespeare Express heralds the start of the 2021 steam season for Vintage Trains. It runs on four summer Saturdays and nine summer Sundays presenting its well-proven formula of blossoming Warwickshire scenery through the window and great value Saturday evening dinner, Sunday lunch and afternoon tea options on your table. On Saturdays, the journey in both directions will be over the Shakespeare Line, but on Sundays, the train will run from Stratford to Birmingham at express speeds up to 75mph via Solihull non-stop to Tyseley (so not stopping at Henley in Arden, although a return trip from Henley may still be made). Two return journeys will operate each day: Saturdays afternoon and evening with round trips only from Birmingham Snow Hill or Tyseley Sundays: morning and afternoon. Travel options: (a) outward from Birmingham or Tyseley in the morning for sightseeing in the Stratford area, returning in the late afternoon; or (b) on a round trip from Stratford to Birmingham and return in the afternoon. Operating Dates Saturday 17th July Sunday 18th July Saturday 24th July Sunday 25th July Sunday 1st August Sunday 8th August Saturday 14th August Sunday 15th August Saturday 21st August Sunday 22nd August Sunday 29th August Sunday 5th September Sunday 12th September Free car parking is available at Tyseley Locomotive Works avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge (limited availability and must be booked with your train tickets). Steam locomotives will be drawn from a pool of Clun Castle and Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (subject to availability). In the event of hot weather, Network Rail may require a diesel locomotive additionally to be added to the train to mitigate fire risk.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - London Victoria to Salisbury

London Victoria to Salisbury Sunday 18th July 2021 Departs: Sunday 18th July 2021 From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Hampshire Afternoon Tour from Salisbury

Hampshire Afternoon Tour from Salisbury Sunday 18th July 2021 Departs: Sunday 18th July 2021 From: Salisbury

Railway Touring Company - The North Wales Coast Express

The North Wales Coast Express Sunday 18th July 2021 The North Wales Coast Express is a special steam hauled summer train that runs from Liverpool and Chester to Holyhead. It provides an excellent opportunity for passengers from Merseyside and Cheshire to experience the excitement of travelling by steam train along the picturesque North Wales Coast railway line. Passengers have a choice of three destinations: the seaside town of Llandudno, the historic city of Bangor, or the port of Holyhead. Our train leaves Liverpool Lime Street Sunday morning, hauled by a magnificent steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool, and then makes its way through Edge Hill cutting to Broad Green, where we will make a stop to pick up. Next we pick up at Warrington Bank Quay. Running via Frodsham, we reach Chester, where we pick up further passengers. On leaving Chester, we pass through the ancient city walls and cross the River Dee into Wales. We steam alongside the Dee Estuary, with views across to the Wirral Peninsula. We pass through the coastal resorts of Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Colwyn Bay along the delightful Irish Sea coastline, which is well known for its fine beaches. We stop at Llandudno Junction where passengers for Llandudno can take the service train to spend time at this popular seaside resort. From Llandudno Junction, we continue westwards along the North Wales Coast Line, crossing the Conwy estuary on Robert Stephenson's Tubular railway bridge, with Edward 1's castle overlooking the town and bridge. The railway line runs very close to the Irish Sea as we pass through Penmaenmawr and Llanfairfechan, with magnificent sea views across to the Island of Anglesey. We stop at Bangor station to set down those passengers who may wish to spend time visiting this historic city, with its cathedral and restored pier. Our train crosses the Menai Strait on the Britannia Bridge and enters the Isle of Anglesey. We now run across the Island through Valley to enter the sea port of Holyhead, where there will be time to visit the town or marina whilst our steam locomotive is turned and serviced for the return journey. Our train leaves Holyhead, steam hauled late afternoon, and stops at Bangor and then Llandudno Junction, to pick up passengers who opted for a visit to Llandudno. It continues via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay to Liverpool Lime Street, stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers. *By service train from Llandudno Junction.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

Railway Touring Company - The Welsh Mountaineer

The Welsh Mountaineer Tuesday 20th July 2021 This day trip provides a rare opportunity for passengers from Lancashire and Cheshire to travel by steam train to Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the heart of the spectacular Snowdonia National Park. The route is via Chester, providing connections from other parts of the country, and along the scenic North Wales Coast Line. From Llandudno Junction, our steam train heads up the beautiful Conwy Valley to the mountains at Blaenau Ffestiniog. This is a journey that you will remember for a long time! Our train is steam hauled by a locomotive from the Carnforth pool and leaves Preston at around 06:50 and heads up the West Coast Main Line to Warrington Bank Quay, where we stop to pick up more passengers. We continue to Frodsham, where further passengers may join the train and our steam locomotive takes on water. Chester is our final pick up point for passengers and, as we leave, we pass through the ancient city walls and cross the river Dee into Wales. We continue westwards beside the Dee Estuary and then travel along the delightful Irish Sea coastline, which is well known for its beaches. We pass through the coastal resorts of Prestatyn and Rhyl. Approaching Colwyn Bay, we enjoy wonderful views of the Little Great Orme. At Llandudno Junction station, we change direction of travel as our steam locomotive needs to ?run round' our train for the run up the Conwy Valley. We set off for Blaenau Ffestiniog behind our steam locomotive, following the pretty Conwy Valley through to Llanrwst. We enter the Snowdonia National Park before Betws-y-Coed. The next part of our journey is extra special; we enter the very heart of the Welsh mountains as our train climbs up the very steep gradients to Blaenau Ffestiniog Tunnel. At over two miles long, this impressive piece of engineering is the longest single-track tunnel in the country. We pass through the substantial waste heaps of an old slate quarry before arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog. Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway station is the terminus of the Conwy Valley Line and also the adjacent narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway. We stay for almost three hours in Blaenau Ffestiniog, a town known as the Victorian slate capital of the world. The industry declined so that only the Llechwedd Slate Caverns, a former slate mine, remain today as a popular tourist attraction open to visitors. Our train leaves Blaenau Ffestiniog, steam hauled, at around 16:00 and returns to Llandudno Junction. After changing direction of travel we continue eastwards, still steam hauled, stopping at Chester, Frodsham, and Warrington Bank Quay to set down passengers. Our final calling point is Preston and so ends a memorable day out to Snowdonia.

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Tornado Railtours - The Viking Venturer

The Viking Venturer Tuesday 20 July 2021 Step aboard ?The Viking Venturer' as we head south taking in the spectacular North Sea views of the East Coast Mainline as we cross the border, and on to the historic city of York. The return journey promises to be a real rail adventure as we take the scenic route over the Settle and Carlisle Railway and Beattock Bank with world famous steam locomotive Tornado at the head of the train. Join us from: Linlithgow*, Haymarket and Edinburgh Book online below, or call our booking office on 01325 488215 Route and Destination Summary Passengers are invited to take their seats aboard the historic 1950s carriages, as a diesel locomotive hastens the journey out of the capital and south towards the Scotland-England Border. This stretch of railway is renowned for its panoramic views as the track runs along the coast affording wonderful views over the North Sea. Just over the border, the train will cross over the River Tweed via the 28 arch span of the Royal Border Bridge as we pass through Berwick-upon-Tweed where the raised railway offers views across the town and out to sea. A little south of Berwick there are wonderful views of the small town of Alnmouth, whilst further on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne is visible from the train as we continue our journey along the Northumbrian coast. The train will pass through Newcastle, crossing King Edward Bridge over the Tyne, and thunder its way on via Durham where the Norman Cathedral can be seen towering above the city. Onward up the ECML, we pass Darlington, where just north of the station we cross the Stockton and Darlington Railway, renowned as the birthplace of the railways. Darlington is also special as our return motive power, the new build steam locomotive Tornado was built and completed there in 2008. After Darlington, at Croft, we cross the River Tees and enter North Yorkshire with the expanses of lush green farm land all around. To the east we see the rising edifice of Sutton Bank, famous for its white horse, before we are soon slowing for the city of York, our destination. Passengers will have around 3 and a half hours to explore the city which proudly presents its Viking and Roman histories, when it was known as Jorvik and Eboracum respectively. Most of York City Centre is accessible by foot from the station, and there are sight seeing buses near by (and even boat rides on the Ouse) for those preferring a guided tour. The beautifully ornate Minster dominates the skyline and the craftsmanship displayed in its stonework, carpentry and stunning stained glass makes the cathedral a must see. A visit to Jorvik Viking Centre brings York's past to life, while its more recent history as a Victorian railway hub can be explored at The National Railway Museum, where you will also find famous locomotives such as the steam speed record holder, Mallard. York boasts many museums, galleries, shops, pubs and restaurants making this the perfect destination to explore! We may be slightly biased, but we believe that the best way to travel is by steam train and that is what we promise for our return journey! From York and all the way to Edinburgh, the train will be hauled by Tornado. Crossing through Leeds and on to Skipton, the train will then traverse the ?Roof of England' and the world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. With its long climb to the stunning Ribblehead Viaduct, it's many tunnels and views across the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley, the Settle and Carlisle is rightly said to be one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. From Carlisle we strike out and are soon passing Gretna Junction and entering Scotland. We dwell for a short while at Lockerbie to take on water before setting off for the run to Edinburgh. In our way is the 10 mile long climb of Beattock Bank, steep and winding and made famous by W.H. Auden in his poem ?Night Mail'. It is one of the sternest tests anywhere in the UK for an express steam locomotive. Once over the top, and hopefully ?running on time' we rush down towards Carstairs and on towards the Scottish Capital. *For passengers for Linlithgow, return is via service train from Haymarket or Waverley, and the ticket price for this is included.

Saphos Trains - SEVERN VALLEY ENTERPRISE

SEVERN VALLEY ENTERPRISE Wed 21 July 2021 Departing From Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Hartford, Crewe, Shrewsbury This is an amazing and unique mid-summer tour offering a very unusual journey from Lancaster and through the Midlands to Kidderminster for a trip over the full length of the preserved Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth for a three-hour afternoon break. Upon departure from our last passenger stop at Shrewsbury we travel through the heart of England via Telford and Wolverhampton to Stourbridge Junction and onward to Kidderminster where we leave the main line and join the preserved Severn Valley Railway for a stunning 16 mile journey through the Wyre Forest as the line accompanies the pretty River Severn passing numerous beautifully restored stations to Bridgnorth. Bridgnorth ? Comprising of two towns: The high town and the low town are connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain. The low town was once a thriving port along the banks of the River Severn, while the high town held the castle, the churches, and many fine 16th and 17th century mansions. The more energetic may amble up one of the seven sets of steps, or the steep old Cartway, where goods were once hauled to the market above. The carts are gone, but the markets remain. Antiques and local produce are specialities. What is left of the castle leans at an alarming angle. There is an iron footbridge connecting to the Severn Valley Railway Station. We return in the late afternoon and re-trace the outward journey but this time with the taxing and impressive 1 in 45 climb of Old Hill Bank as the locomotive works hard to haul our heavy train to the summit at Rowley Regis. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Railway Touring Company - The Kentish Belle

The Kentish Belle Thursday 22nd July 2021 This day trip by steam train provides an interesting day out to the historic city of Canterbury and the popular north Kent coast resorts. We follow a rambling route across Kent to Canterbury West, where you can opt to visit this famous cathedral city. The Kentish Belle then continues to Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Margare and terminates at Faversham. You have the option to detain at any of these attractive destinations. We then return to Canterbury from Faversham, continuing forward from Ashford via Tonbridge and Sevenoaks back to London Victoria. The Kentish Belle will leave London Victoria station steam hauled in the morning and thread its way across the south London suburban lines through Bromley South, where we will join the Maidstone East line. Cutting across central Kent, we will reach Ashford where we take the line to Canterbury West. Canterbury is a world famous cathedral city. It was a pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the Church of England. We continue across Thanet to the coastal resort of Ramsgate, a popular seaside resort and a busy ferry terminal for ferries to Ostende and Boulogne. Alternatively, stay aboard and alight a Broadstairs, with its magnificent horse shoe shaped bay which is the main attraction. Margate is a busy seaside resort that has all the trappings to provide entertainment in all weathers, and a wide beach with a sweeping promenade. You have the option to continue to our destination at Faversham, a town famous for its maritime history. It is the oldest market town in the county and recorded in the Domesday Book, and is located on a winding creek. By 1900, and after 400 years of manufacturing gunpowder for famous battles such as Trafalgar and Waterloo, Faversham had grown to be the centre of the nation's explosives industry. With an amazing array of independent shops, regular markets, walking and a reputation for fine foods, Faversham is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a short break. We retrace our earlier route back to Canterbury, picking up at each set down station, before continuing back to Ashford. We join the main line to Tonbridge this time, where you will see the orchards and characteristic Oast house of Kent. We return to London Victiria by way of Severnoaks and Bromley South to conclude a variable-option day in the delightful Kent countryside.

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Tornado Railtours - The Aberdonian

The Aberdonian Let the ?The Aberdonian' whisk you away as we take in some of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train and off. Crossing the Forth Bridge, the train runs along the coast for much of its route making it an unrivalled way to experience Scotland. In Aberdeen there is a chance to explore this historic city, or take one of our off train excursions that include a castle or distillery visit. On board the train you can sit back in comfortable seats and large windows through which to admire the scenery. Our friendly team will look after you, and if you choose to dine with us you will be treated to fine Scottish fare. Come and travel with us as Tornado runs regularly over this historic route. Dates available in 2021: Thursday 22nd July 2021 Saturday 31st July 2021 Thursday 12th August 2021 Thursday 2nd September 2021 Saturday 11th September 2021

Railway Touring Company - The West Somerset Steam Express

The West Somerset Steam Express Saturday 24th July 2021 This series of trains from London Paddington to Minehead features haulage by two steam locomotives in one day. An express steam locomotive will haul our train from London Paddington to the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard. The Heritage Railway will then provide a steam locomotive to haul our train to Minehead and back. This provides a truly fascinating day out travelling through beautiful scenery to the Bristol Channel coast. We leave London Paddington at around 08:05, steam hauled by Princess Coronation class steam locomotive No.46233 Duchess of Sutherland and stop at Slough and Reading to pick up more passengers. At Reading we join the Berks and Hants line which runs through picturesque rural countryside. We pass the celebrated Newbury Racecourse before making our final stop for passengers at Newbury station. We continue westwards, travelling beside the tranquil Kennet & Avon Canal, and climbing steadily to Savernake Summit. We pass through the Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of the famous Wiltshire White Horses as we approach Westbury and continue through undulating agricultural countryside to Taunton. Soon after leaving Taunton, we arrive at Norton Fitzwarren, where we transfer to the West Somerset Railway (WSR), the longest Heritage Railway in the country. We continue to Bishops Lydeard, where a WSR steam locomotive will take over our train for the remainder of the journey to Minehead. The WSR runs along the edge of the Quantock Hills between Bishops Lydeard and Watchet where it meets the coast. The line then turns inland to Washford and returns to the coast at Blue Anchor, passing near to Dunster with its magnificent castle, and terminating at Minehead. On arrival at Minehead, there will be more than two hours to explore this delightful Bristol Channel seaside resort, where the railway station is close to the beach. A WSR steam locomotive will haul our train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, where our main line steam locomotive will take over for the return journey to London Paddington. The train will stop at Newbury, Reading and Slough to set down passengers.

Railway Touring Company - The Hadrian

The Hadrian Saturday 24th July 2021? Breathtaking landscape and nostalgic steam locomotive haulage combine in one of our most exciting and varied tours by special train. Our train will be hauled from Doncaster to Carlisle and from Carlisle to Darlington by steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman. Passengers will experience the magnificent and world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway, travel on the 183-year old Tyne Valley Line, and speed along the East Coast Main Line. ??? Our train leaves Derby, diesel hauled, early in the morning and stops to pick up more passengers at Long Eaton, Beeston, Ilkeston, Alfreton and Chesterfield. We continue through to Doncaster, where we change locomotives, with steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman replacing the diesel locomotive on our train for the onward journey, via Leeds, over the spectacular Settle to Carlisle Railway. ?? ?? Between Hellifield and Carlisle there is scarcely a level mile but our powerful steam locomotive will negotiate the 78 miles of rising and falling gradients in truly classic style. Settle Junction marks the beginning of one of Britain's most arduous climbs, a total of 15 miles, mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. This will be a tough test for our locomotive, which we will see ? and hear ? working very hard! We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel.?? The route runs high above valleys, and over numerous viaducts to Dent, the highest main line station open in England. We make the final climb to Ais Gill Summit, all 1,169 feet of it, the dramatic peak of our journey! We descend through the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our steam locomotive pauses to take on water. ?? ?? We can expect a fast run downhill from Appleby along the Eden Valley to Carlisle, where we arrive at around 14:00. There will be time to explore the ?Border' city with its many attractions that include the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum, the pedestrianised English Street and the Lanes Shopping Centre. ?? ? We leave Carlisle at around 16:00 and take the scenic Tyne Valley Line towards Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The Newcastle & Carlisle Railway opened this line in June 1838 and it runs eastwards, following the river Tyne just a few miles south of Hadrian's Wall. We pass through Wylam, the birthplace of railway engineer George Stephenson, before we join the East Coast Main Line at Low Fell. We can expect some fast running as we head south through Durham to Darlington, where reluctantly, we shall have to say farewell to Flying Scotsman. Our diesel locomotive will now continue to York, home to the National Railway Museum, and back to our outward stations before arriving in Derby late evening. ??

Saphos Trains - THE ELIZABETHAN

THE ELIZABETHAN Sat 24 - Mon 26 July 2021 Departing From London Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage, Huntingdon, Peterborough ?The Elizabethan' was the premier train on the East Coast Main Line in the post-war period named to honour the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and ran from 1953. We are proud to present this recreation of a very historic train with a matching rake of beautifully restored carmine and cream carriages for an incredibly unique journey between London and Edinburgh, offering a two-night break in Scotland's historic capital. Our train is diesel hauled to York by Deltic 55022 ?Royal Scots Grey' and following a change of locomotive we continue steam hauled to the beautiful Scottish Capital with a fast run through Darlington and at Newcastle the crossing of the River Tyne bridges. Then continuing along the Northumberland coast with stunning views across to Lindisfarne and at Berwick on Tweed we pass over the Royal Border Bridge and enter Scotland to continue through the lowlands to Edinburgh with an arrival around 19.00. Following a two night break our train returns from Edinburgh at 09.00 and we return along the East Coast Main Line, initially steam hauled to York where Deltic 55022 ?Royal Scots Grey' again takes over for the remainder of the journey to London. There is something for everyone in the truly enchanting city of Edinburgh with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? perhaps visit the mediaeval Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Queens Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. For the more adventurous take a short tram ride to the former Royal Yacht Britannia, or jump on an open top bus, departing every few minutes from Waverley Bridge offering a tour of all the major historic sites and attractions. If a day in Edinburgh does not appeal, then perhaps consider joining ?The Aberdonian' steam hauled train for a fabulous journey to Aberdeen including the crossing of the iconic Forth Bridge and travel through wonderful Scottish scenery. Our train is due to be diesel hauled from London by 55022 ?Royal Scots Grey' (subject to availability) and steam hauled from York to Edinburgh and return by one of our immaculately restored pool of engines including: the world famous LMS Royal Scot Class 46100 ?Royal Scot' or LNER A4 Pacific 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley' or LMS 46233 ?Duchess of Sutherland' Hotels ? No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Edinburgh. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

Saphos Trains - THE ABERDONIAN

THE ABERDONIAN Sun 25 July 2021 Departing From Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket Step on board for a recreation of the famous steam hauled ?Aberdonian' train with travel in our painstakingly restored carmine and cream carriages departing from Scotland's capital Edinburgh and over the iconic Forth Bridge and through the Kingdom of Fife to Aberdeen for a three hour afternoon break. Our gleaming locomotive will be waiting with a full head of steam in Waverley station to take us on a memorable journey as we pass below the famous castle. Steaming through Princes Street Gardens we pause to pick up further passengers at Haymarket station in the west of the city and from there we leave the city as open countryside beckons. Running beside the airport landing aircraft almost touch the roof of our train as we pass Dalmeny for the crossing of the Forth Bridge, truly one of the wonders of the modern world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing over 350ft above the water and stretching over one and a half miles in length. Opened in 1890, our engine will lead the train across this magnificent structure giving amazing views of the Firth of Forth and we cross into the Kingdom of Fife. The railway follows the coast through Inverkeithing and Burntisland where the city of Edinburgh can be seen across the Forth. Approaching Kirkcaldy, the route turns north whilst remaining alongside the coast, but once we leave the town behind, we move into the rich countryside of Fife with its farming communities. The route is then through Perth and follows the River Tay to Dundee departing through tunnels under the city, and we head alongside the River Tay as far as the world-famous Carnoustie golf course. Continuing alongside the river we make our way eastwards passing the coastal town of Arbroath, famous for its Smokie's which are still produced in the town. Our route passes Montrose through the stunning Scottish countryside as we leave the coast behind for a while there is a chance to see the lush and unspoiled countryside for which Scotland is rightly proud. Passing Stonehaven and along the cliffs above the North Sea we continue to Aberdeen the iconic granite city on what is a wonderful finish to a unique journey. We arrive at Aberdeen's station situated right in the city centre close to all the attractions for a three-hour sightseeing break as our engine is turned and serviced for the return journey back to Edinburgh. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our immaculately restored pool of engines including: the world famous LMS Royal Scot Class 46100 ?Royal Scot' or LNER A4 Pacific 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley' or LMS 46233 ?Duchess of Sutherland'

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Statesman Rail - CUMBRIAN COAST STATESMAN

CUMBRIAN COAST STATESMAN Wed 28 July 2021 Book Departing From Hereford, Ledbury, Great Malvern, Worcester Foregate, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction, Rowley Regis, Tame Bridge Parkway Enjoy a memorable day on board ?The Statesman' as we travel around the Cumbrian Coast, probably the most stunningly beautiful scenic coastal line in England through an area steeped in maritime history with spectacular views of the Lake District Mountains and the wide panoramic expanse of Morecambe Bay as we journey to Ravenglass, where there is the opportunity to ride the legendary Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway into the Fells. Leaving the main line at Carnforth we depart past the ?Brief Encounter' Refreshment Room made famous in the classic 1945 movie, after picking up speed we pass Silverdale and cross the first of the two spectacular viaducts over the River Kent at Arnside, with stunning views across Morecambe Bay. Continuing through the Victorian resort of Grange-over-Sands and Ulverston we continue across the Furness peninsula where the views of the Irish Sea and Lakeland Mountains are truly spectacular before arriving at the ancient hamlet of Ravenglass, being the only coastal town within the Lake District National Park around four hours will be available to soak up the atmosphere of this pretty village with perhaps a visit to Muncaster Castle Gardens or walks around the estuary.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Pathfinder Tours - The Here, There and Everywhere Trains - Yet Again!

The Here, There and Everywhere Trains - Yet Again! Friday 30 July and Saturday 31 July 2021 Three mini rail tours of Wiltshire, South Wales and the Cotswolds. With Class 37 Locomotive haulage EVENT DETAILS These three limited capacity individual railtours are bookable separately or all together as a combined Rover ticket. Mark 1 carriages are being used and Colas Class 37s provide the upfront power (running as a pair on Friday evening and thereafter in top'n'tail mode). The on-board catering will be a full buffet service, The Gricers Grill and a real ale/cider bar. The ?Kennet Navigator' includes a complimentary meat or veggie cottage pie. The Kennet Navigator ? Friday Evening A circular routing from Bristol Parkway via Swindon, Didcot, Reading West, Newbury and Pewsey, featuring several goods loops along the way (which ones are still to be confirmed ). ~ Fare includes a meat or veggie cottage pie served at your seat ~ Joining Stations Depart Return Trowbridge 1550 2055 Bath Spa 1615 2115 Bristol Parkway 1650 2150 Search Search Fares Adult Junior Party of 4 Availability Standard Class ?59 ?35 ?216 Book Now First Class ?79 ?49 ?296 Book Now First Class tables for two are available at a supplement of ?10 per person The requested routing from Bristol Parkway is: ~ Chipping Sodbury, Hullavington and Wotton Bassett Goods Loop (if possible) ~ Swindon Up Main ~ Didcot ~ Reading West Curve ~ Theale Up & Down Goods ~ Ufton Down Goods Loop ~ Newbury Racecourse ~ Woodborough Down Goods Loop ~ Westbury East Chord ~ Trowbridge ~ Bath Spa ~ Rhubarb Curve ~ Bristol Parkway. The Taffy Buffer Puffer ? Friday Night Passenger branch lines are traversed that are difficult to feature in the daytime loco hauled ? Maesteg, Coryton, Cardiff Bay, Ebbw Vale Town and Severn Beach. A few ?non passenger' loops will be included (exact details will be confirmed in due course). Joining Stations Depart Return Bristol Parkway 2215 Friday 0830 Saturday Search Search Fares Adult Junior Party of 4 Availability Standard Class ?79 ?49 ?296 Book Now First Class ?99 ?69 ?376 Book Now First Class tables for two are available at a supplement of ?15 per person The requested routing from Bristol Parkway is: ~ Down Pilning Loop ~ Severn Tunnel Junction ~ Newport Down Relief ~ Cardiff Central ~ Ninian Park ~ Leckwith North Junction ~ Miskin and Tremains Down Loops ~ Bridgend ~ Tondu ~ Maesteg (reverse). ~ Maesteg ~ Tondu ~ Bridgend ~ Pencoed and Miskin Up Loops ~ Cardiff Central~ Cardiff Queen Street ~ Heath Junction ~ Coryton (reverse). ~ Coryton ~ Heath Junction ~ Queen Street ~ Cardiff Bay (reverse). ~ Cardiff Bay ~ Queen Street ~ Llandaff ~ Radyr (reverse). ~ Radyr ~ Fairwater ~ Cardiff Central ~ Ebbw Junction ~ Crosskeys ? Ebbw Vale Town (reverse). ~ Ebbw Vale Town ~ Crosskeys ~ Gaer Junction ~ Newport Up Relief ~ Severn Tunnel Junction ~ Up Tunnel Loop ~ Up Pilning Loop ~ Filton West Junction ~ Hallen Marsh Junction (reverse). ~ Hallen Marsh Junction ~ Severn Beach (reverse). ~ Severn Beach ~ Avonmouth ~ Clifton Down ~ Rhubarb Curve ~ Bristol East (reverse). ~ Bristol East ~ Rhubarb Curve ~ Filton Bank ~ Bristol Parkway. The Cotswold Canter ? Saturday Daytime This is a day's ramble around the Cotswold Hills, journeying over both the Golden Valley and North Cotswold routes. Anticipated highlights: Alstone Carriage Siding, Cheltenham; the Kineton branchline to M.O.D. boundary; Henwick turnback siding, Worcester? and of course a number of goods loops (details of which will be confirmed in due course). Joining Stations Depart Return Bristol Parkway 0940 2045 Cheltenham Spa 1030 1955 Search Search Fares Adult Junior Party of 4 Availability Standard Class ?95 ?59 ?360 Book Now First Class ?119 ?89 ?456 Book Now First Class tables for two are available at a supplement of ?25 per person. The requested routing from Cheltenham Spa is: ~ into Alstone Carriage Sidings (reverse), then Lansdown Down Goods Loop ~ Gloucester Avoider ~ Standish Junction ~ Kemble ~ Up Swindon Passenger Loop ~ Foxhall Junction ~ Down Kennington Goods Loop ~ Oxford Down Through and Relief ~ Aynho Junction ~ Banbury Down Goods Loop ~ Fenny Compton Goods Loop ~ Kineton branch to M.O.D. Gate (reverse). ~ Kineton Gate _ Fenny Compton South Junction ~ Up Banbury Loop ~ Aynho Up Goods Loop ~ Oxford North Junction (reverse). ~ Oxford North ~ Kingham ~ Moreton-in Marsh ~ Norton Junction ~ Worcester Shrub Hill ~ Foregate Street ~ Henwick Turnback Sidsing (reverse). ~ Henwick ~ Foregate Street ~ Shrub Hill ~ Abbotswood Junction ~ Ashchurch Down Goods Loop ~ Cheltenham Spa and return mail line to Bristol Parkway. Rover Ticket ? All Three Trips combined together Search Search Fares Adult Junior Party of 4 Availability Standard Class ?199 ?129 ?776 Book Now First Class ?265 ?199 ?1040 Book Now First Class tables for two are available at a supplement of ?40 per person NOTE FOR ROVER TICKET HOLDERS ? Friday Afternoon ? there will be additional pick-up opportunities at Eastleigh (1400) and Salisbury (1450). Saturday Evening ? there will be additional set down opportunities at Bath Spa (2120), Trowbridge (2145), Salisbury (2225) and Eastleigh (2315).

Pathfinder Tours - The Here, There and Everywhere Trains - Yet Again!

Statesman Rail - DORSET COAST STATESMAN

DORSET COAST STATESMAN Sat 31 July 2021 Departing From Chester, Crewe, Stafford, Penkridge, Wolverhampton, Tame Bridge Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa The celebrated ?Statesman' land cruise train travels south for a memorable mid-summer journey through the beautiful New Forest to our first optional stop at Bournemouth where around four hours will be available to enjoy the elegant seaside resort with its seven miles of golden sands, a vast variety of shops and beautiful award-winning gardens where you can perhaps enjoy a traditional afternoon tea whilst listening to a brass band?.. Alternatively: remain on board our train to Poole where we offer a break of around three hours ? with its bustling Quay and stunning natural harbour there are beautiful views across to the Isle of Purbeck. Perhaps take a boat trip to Brownsea Island, rich in wildlife and history this is the home of Scouting or take a Jurassic coastal cruise. There are a multitude of eateries along the harbour with outdoor seating where the local seafood is a speciality. Our final destination for a break of around two hours is the ancient seaside town of Weymouth ? set in Thomas Hardy's beloved countryside that featured as the background to his Wessex novels and was a favourite haunt of King George III with its historical buildings and Georgian seafront, a modern town centre complemented by quaint side streets, all of which is connected by over three miles of level promenade. The picturesque leisure harbour boasts fishing boats, yachts, and catamarans.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - London to Weymouth

London to Weymouth Saturday 31st July 2021 Departs: Saturday 31st July 2021 From: London Paddington , Reading , Basingstoke , Southampton Central , Bournemouth

Branch Line Society - The Thanet Thunderer - Saturday 31st July 2021

The Thanet Thunderer - Saturday 31st July 2021 A rather special Summer outing to the Kent seaside town of Margate with 50008 Thunderer and friend. With the Society once again acting as booking agent for Hanson & Hall Rail Services Solutions, this charter will feature a mix of top 'n tail and double-headed English Electric Class 50's. An extended lunch break of around two hours has been requested at Margate. A raffle will raise funds for Clapham Preschool (Bedford), whilst a Buffet Car will serve a wide range of drinks, snacks and light refreshments, with all profits donated to Railway Children. A number of hand-pulled real ales will be available to enjoy. There is an option to alight at Canterbury (with a break of over three hours expected) and an option to alight at Broadstairs (with a break of over two hours expected). For the track enthusiast, the highlight is use of Bramdean Sidings at Grove Park on the return journey (with thanks to DB Cargo), the Up Lee Spur at Hither Green and the slow lines through Wymington. A photo stop is expected at Dumpton Park on the return journey, and double-heading will occur between Bramdean and Leicester. Please note that all times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket. As part of our Travel Safe procedures, part fares and pay on the day fares will NOT be available. For those that enjoy Class 66 haulage, a DB Cargo Class 66 is requested to feature between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway in the evening. East Midlands Parkway (PU 06.30) - Leicester (PU 06.50) - Kettering (PU 07.15) - Bedford (PU 07.35) - Bletchley - Kensington Olympia - Herne Hill - Sevenoaks - Canterbury West (SD 11.30) - Broadstairs (SD 11.55) - Margate (Break 12.00 - 14.00) - Broadstairs (PU 14.05) - Minster (RM) - Deal - Dover Priory (RM) - Canterbury East (PU 15.30) - Rochester - Dartford - Bramdean Sidings (Grove Park) (RM/RR) - Hither Green - Clapham Junction - Kew East Jn - Dudding Hill Jn - Brent Curve Jn - Bedford (SD 20.30) - Kettering (SD 21.00) - Manton Jn - Syston South Jn - Leicester (SD / RM 22.00) - East Midlands Parkway (SD 22.40)

Tornado Railtours - The Aberdonian

Railway Touring Company - The Royal Duchy

The Royal Duchy Sunday 1st August 2021 ?The ?Royal Duchy' provides an opportunity to visit the famed Royal Duchy of Cornwall by steam train. Highlights of the day will be the steam hauled journey from Taunton along the famous Dawlish sea wall and over the south Devon banks to Plymouth. We cross the Tamar and enter Cornwall and continue to Par, where there will be a number of off-train options for you to join. We return to Taunton steam hauled and then return to Slough by diesel. We leave Slough in the morning, diesel hauled, and stop at Reading to pick up more passengers. After Reading, we join the Berks and Hants line which runs through picturesque rural countryside. We pass the celebrated Newbury Racecourse before making a stop for passengers at Newbury station. We continue westwards, travelling beside the tranquil Kennet & Avon Canal, and climbing steadily to Savernake Summit. We pass through the Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of the famous Wiltshire White Horses as we approach Westbury, where we pause to pick up further passengers. We now continue through undulating agricultural countryside to Taunton, where our steam locomotive for the day will be attached. Soon after leaving Taunton, we commence the steep climb of Wellington bank as we leave Somerset behind and head for Devon. After Exeter, we will follow the Exe estuary through Starcross and meet up with the ocean at Dawlish Warren for the run along the spectacular Dawlish sea wall. The railway continues along the shoreline through Dawlish and several tunnels before we head inland at Teignmouth. After Newton Abbot, there is a very steep climb to Dainton tunnel that will require some hard work from our steam locomotive. Another severe gradient follows Totnes before we skirt the edge of Dartmoor and descend to Plymouth. From Plymouth, we will continue westwards and cross the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by Brunel and opened in 1859, and enter Cornwall. We now make our way towards Par, where there will be included transfers to either Fowey or Charlestown, both set in idyllic settings. The latter is a working port and home to the Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre. Time will be available to explore these interesting and typical Cornish villages, complete with their pretty houses and fishing harbours. Our return journey retraces the outward route, with our steam locomotive returning to Taunton. After a locomotive change over, we continue diesel hauled back to Slough, setting down at our earlier pick up stations, and ending a wonderfully varied day out by steam train.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Saphos Trains - THE FELLSMAN

THE FELLSMAN Wed 4 August 2021 Departing From Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Leyland, Blackburn, Clitheroe*, Hellifield* The popular ?Fellsman' runs again in summer 2021 for its 13th season offering a 300-mile return steam hauled journey from Crewe on the spectacular ?Settle to Carlisle Railway' as we travel through the Yorkshire Dales and climb high towards the roof of England. With its great limestone peaks and deep valleys, the legendary ?Settle to Carlisle' line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the magnificent 24 arch viaduct at Ribblehead. Time will be available for sightseeing in the historic border city of Carlisle. The Settle & Carlisle line is known for its magnificent scenery and steep gradient, so our engine will be working hard as we climb to the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views of the three peaks. Passengers get a marvellous view down Dent Dale as the train emerges from Blea Moor tunnel and approaching Garsdale you will see sweeping views of Wensleydale ? with our engine in full flight we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit of the line at Ais Gill. Travelling on through the lush Eden Valley to the historic border city of Carlisle where we arrive about 13.10. You may choose to stroll between the castle and cathedral or perhaps visit the famous Tullie House Museum ? all surrounded by great places to shop, eat or be entertained so creating the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Returning from Carlisle about 15.45 and following a stop for water at Appleby we travel over the same spectacular route giving another opportunity to experience the beauty of the high Pennines and pretty Ribble Valley as our locomotive works hard up the steep and taxing climb of Wilpshire Bank being a fitting end to a perfect day. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Vintage Trains - The Jolly Fisherman

The Jolly Fisherman Double-headed Class 20 Diesels Wednesday 4th August 2021 We revive the traditional summer seaside outing, departing with double-headed ?Chopper' Class 20s from Tyseley Locomotive Works, picking up at East Midlands stations. We then head through Leicester, Nottingham, Sleaford and onwards to the East Coast. We plan to offer up to 5 hours at this former fishing town, now a traditional Lincolnshire seaside destination. Skeggy, also known as the Blackpool of the East Coast, is famous for its fish and chips, clock tower and the ?Jolly Fisherman' mascot from which our train takes its name. The statue of the Jolly Fisherman is located in the Compass Gardens and is well worth a visit. Joining arrangements Board at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), Coleshill Parkway, Nuneaton, Leicester and East Midlands Parkway. You may leave the train on the return at any of these stations. Dining is not available from East Midlands Parkway. Seating Arrangements Seating is available in ?Bubbles? of two or four Pullman Cars and Open Coaches. Private Compartments for six people are also available. You will be seated at tables of two or four or in a Private Compartment in your selected Coach according to your booking. You will not be allocated specific seats. Limited Family tickets are available in Tourist Class for a family of four including two adults and two children under 16 years old. Boarding Card A boarding card confirming your booking details and allocated coach will be emailed to you upon completion of your booking. Please print this boarding card to access the train. Separate tickets are not issued. Final Details and Timings Final details and timings will be published on this web page 7 ? 10 days prior to the date of the train.

Railway Touring Company - The Dorset Coast Express

The Dorset Coast Express Thursday 5th August 2021 We are offering a number of attractive summer day trips from London to Weymouth by steam train. These trains provide plenty of opportunity to visit the beautiful Dorset coast and relive the 'golden age' of steam. Passengers have the option of spending time at the celebrated seaside resorts of either Bournemouth or Weymouth, where both have fine sandy beaches. Each train will be hauled by a steam locomotive that was built for express passenger train work. Our train leaves London Victoria station at around 08:45 steam hauled by either steam locomotive No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, or a Black V, and travels westwards, crossing the river Thames at Barnes Bridge, through Kew and Feltham. We stop at Staines and Woking to pick up further passengers. At Winchfield, we pause for our steam locomotive to take on water before continuing to our final pick up point at Basingstoke. We leave the South Western Main Line at Worting Junction and take the Bournemouth Line, heading south through Winchester and Southampton. We stop at Bournemouth to set down those passengers wishing to visit this coastal resort, a spa town famous for its parks and pine trees. After leaving Bournemouth, there are spectacular views of Poole Harbour. We continue to Wareham and Dorchester travelling through classic Dorset countryside and delightful scenery. We arrive at Weymouth around 13:45 and have almost three hours there to discover much of what this seaside town has to offer. The railway station is close to the beach and shops. We return from Weymouth hauled by U Class steam locomotive No. 31806 at around 16:35 as far as Southampton* with our main steam locomotive banking on the rear, from here the main steam locomotive will take over for the remainder of the return journey. We continue through Andover to Basingstoke, where we stop to set down passengers and for our steam locomotive to take on water. We then continue to Woking and Staines, where we stop to set down passengers, and on to our final destination at London Victoria. *In the event of a high fire risk the section from Weymouth to Southampton on the return leg would be diesel hauled.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Statesman Rail - DORSET COAST STATESMAN

DORSET COAST STATESMAN Sat 7 August 2021 Departing From Ely, March, Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford The celebrated ?Statesman' land cruise train travels south for a memorable mid-summer journey through the beautiful New Forest to our first optional stop at Bournemouth where around four hours will be available to enjoy the elegant seaside resort with its seven miles of golden sands, a vast variety of shops and beautiful award-winning gardens where you can perhaps enjoy a traditional afternoon tea whilst listening to a brass band?.. Alternatively: remain on board our train to Poole where we offer a break of around three hours ? with its bustling Quay and stunning natural harbour there are beautiful views across to the Isle of Purbeck. Perhaps take a boat trip to Brownsea Island, rich in wildlife and history this is the home of Scouting or take a Jurassic coastal cruise. There are a multitude of eateries along the harbour with outdoor seating where the local seafood is a speciality. Our final destination for a break of around two hours is the ancient seaside town of Weymouth ? set in Thomas Hardy's beloved countryside that featured as the background to his Wessex novels and was a favourite haunt of King George III with its historical buildings and Georgian seafront, a modern town centre complemented by quaint side streets, all of which is connected by over three miles of level promenade. The picturesque leisure harbour boasts fishing boats, yachts, and catamarans.

Railway Touring Company - The Pennine Limited

The Pennine Limited Saturday 7th August 2021 Join us on this varied and interesting tour from East Anglia to the border town of Carlisle. We shall feature steam haulage by a Carnforth pool locomotive from Hellifield to Carlisle and return. This will include the world famous Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of the great railway journeys in Britain. There will be time in Carlisle before returning to Hellifield, steam hauled, with diesel haulage back to Norwich. We leave Norwich early in the morning and make our way across rural Norfolk to York diesel-hauled, calling at Wymondham, Attleborough, Thetford, March and Peterborough to pick up passengers. We shall then make our way northwards towards the Leeds area where we pick up the Aire Valley line through Skipton to Hellifield. Here we will attach our Carnforth pool steam locomotive for the run to Carlisle over the famous 72-mile long Settle to Carlisle line. Passing over Settle Junction, we begin one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. Once through Settle station, there are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through Dent Dale and the highest station in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on lofty viaducts. There are as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our locomotive takes on water. Appleby is a historic market town, which lies in a loop of the picturesque river Eden. Continuing through the meandering Eden Valley to Carlisle will have around two hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey at around 16:15 and climbs almost continually for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We stop, en route, at Appleby for our steam locomotive to take on water ready for the arduous climb to Ais Gill Summit. Once through Garsdale and spectacular Dent Dale, we pass through Blea Moor tunnel and cross Ribblehead Viaduct once again. We shall now retrace our earlier route back to Hellifield, where we shall reluctantly have to say goodbye to our steam locomotive. We now continue our journey back to Norwich with a diesel locomotive, setting down at our earlier calling points.

InterCity - THE BLACKPOOL FLYER

THE BLACKPOOL FLYER Sat 7 August 2021 Departing From Birmingham International, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Kidsgrove, Crewe We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a destination of Blackpool for a 7-hour afternoon sightseeing break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 90 electric locomotive. Our train terminates at Blackpool North where its only a short walk to the promenade to visit the spectacle of the annual airshow with the beach and iconic Blackpool Tower making a unique backdrop to one of the North Wests finest aerobatic experiences with the primary action taking place between the North and Central Piers. For centuries Blackpool has been Britain's most popular seaside resort with a multitude of attractions to enjoy including the Tower Ballroom, Pleasure Beach or Sandcastle Water Park.

UK Railtours - The Aln Valley Venturer

The Aln Valley Venturer Saturday 7 August 2021 We journey today to the Ancient Kingdom of Northumbria. On our way from London we glimpse such landmarks as York Minster, Durham Castle and Cathedral and Sir Antony Gormley's striking ?Angel of the North' sculpture. Crossing the Tyne at Newcastle we soon arrive at Morpeth and then, after a few more minutes, Alnmouth. Cragside Set amidst a truly beautiful Northumbria landscape, enter the extraordinary world of Lord Armstrong, a Victorian inventor and innovator but also something of a landscaping genius. Discover the very first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity, still full of ingenious gadgets. The gardens are incredible too. One of the largest rock gardens in the world leads down to the Iron Bridge and this in turn leads to a formal garden. Quite a lot of walking is involved here, not all of it level. Coaches will meet the train at Morpeth for the 25-minute journey to Cragside where you will have around three hours to look around this most unusual property which includes a refreshment room and gift shop. There is a discount for National Trust members. The Aln Valley Railway The Aln Valley Railway Trust and its supporting Society were established to re-open the branch line from Alnmouth to Alnwick, primarily as a heritage railway tourist attraction. Situated around a mile from the centre of Alnwick, the railway in its current state runs from there to Greenrigg Halt (about half way to Alnmouth), and work on its extension is ongoing. Coaches will meet our train at Alnmouth for the transfer to Alnwick. From here a vintage bus will provide a shuttle service to and from the Aln Valley Railway's Lionheart Station. You will also have time to explore Alnwick should you wish. Alnwick at Leisure According to Country Life ?Alnwick is the most picturesque market town in Northumberland, and the best place to live in Britain'. The town dates back to about AD 600 and retains much of its original character. Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England, after Windsor. It is popular with film-makers; Blackadder, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Harry Potter are among films shot here. The Alnwick Garden is a complex of formal gardens adjacent to the castle. They have a long history under the Dukes of Northumberland but fell into disrepair until revived at the turn of the 21st century. The Garden now features various themed plantings designed around a central water cascade. It is the most ambitious new garden created in the UK post-war. The former railway station is now home to Barter Books, one of England's largest and most famous second hand bookshops. Some visitors spend all day here! There will be a transfer coach from Alnmouth station to Alnwick town centre. You will have around four hours to explore. Free time in Alnmouth or Newcastle If you decide not to go for one of the aforementioned options then you could choose to spend the day in either picturesque Alnmouth or vibrant Newcastle. First Class Dining includes the Great British Breakfast and a Four Course Dinner. A buffet car is also available.

Railway Touring Company - The Waverley

The Waverley Sunday 8th August 2021??? This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. There is also the option of visiting the Cumbrian market town of Appleby or the border city of Carlisle. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. ??? Our steam hauled train leaves York, hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool, at 09:30 and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Shipley, Keighley, and Skipton. There will be a stop at Hellifield for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. Once through Settle station, there are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through Dent Dale and the highest open station in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous lofty viaducts, as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our locomotive takes on water. Passengers who choose to alight at Appleby will have around four hours to visit this historic market town, which lies in a loop of the picturesque river Eden. Passengers choosing to continue to Carlisle will have over one and a half hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey at around 16:15 and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We stop, en route, at Appleby for our steam locomotive to take on water and to pick up those passengers who spent the afternoon there. We continue to stops at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Saphos Trains - WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS

WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS Wed 11 August 2021 Departing From Wigan North Western, St Helens Central, Huyton, Broad Green, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool South Parkway, Runcorn, Hartford, Crewe, Shrewsbury Traversing the breath-taking beauty of the Welsh Marches route our steam hauled train offers a totally unique day out as we travel through the rolling hills of the pretty Shropshire countryside dividing England and Wales. Passing through Church Stretton with outstanding views of the Long Mynd it was known in Victorian times as ?Little Switzerland' ? continuing along the Marches we pass magnificent Stokesay Castle and the historic towns of Ludlow and Hereford. Entering South Wales and the county of Monmouthshire there are superb views of the Brecon Beacons as the black mountains tower above the train. At Newport we cross the River Usk, joining the Great Western main line to Cardiff for an afternoon break. Cardiff Wales' capital city offers spectacular shopping, museums, dining, and entertainment. Easy to explore on foot and close to the station you can visit the free Welsh National Museum and spectacular Cardiff Castle all within the city centre. Top class entertainment is on offer at Cardiff Bay with its restaurants, waterside views and Wales Millenium Centre and there is plenty to see and do in the three hours whilst our train is serviced and locomotive turned for the return journey. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Vintage Trains - Saint Tudno Express to Llandudno

Saint Tudno Express to Llandudno Double-headed Class 20 Diesels Wednesday 11th August 2021 The ever popular North Wales destination of Llandudno is today's destination, another traditional seaside outing with the Class 20s at the helm. With over four hours in Llandudno, its Victorian atmosphere offers a fun packed time for all the family. Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in Wales, and as early as 1861 was being called ?the Queen of the Welsh Watering Places'. Discover the sites inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with the Alice Town Trails. Along the trail, you'll encounter the longest pier in Wales, where you can admire the majestic line of hotels that have not changed since Victorian times. Look out for the St Georges Hotel. It is thought that Lewis Carroll wrote part of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland here. You can also see St Tudno's Hotel, where Alice first stayed back in 1861. Joining arrangements Board at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), Walsall or Wolverhampton stations. You may leave the train on the return at any of these stations. If you wish to explore the North Wales coast, it will also be possible to leave and rejoin the train at Llandudno Junction. Seating Arrangements Seating is available in ?Bubbles? of two or four Pullman Cars and Open Coaches. Private Compartments for six people are also available. You will be seated at tables of two or four or in a Private Compartment in your selected Coach according to your booking. You will not be allocated specific seats. Limited Family tickets are available in Tourist Class for a family of four including two adults and two children under 16 years old. Boarding Card A boarding card confirming your booking details and allocated coach will be emailed to you upon completion of your booking. Please print this boarding card to access the train. Separate tickets are not issued. Final Details and Timings Final details and timings will be published on this web page 7 ? 10 days prior to the date of the train.

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Tornado Railtours - The Aberdonian

Pathfinder Tours - The Cambridge & Norfolk Explorer

The Cambridge & Norfolk Explorer Saturday 14 August 2021 NEW DATE - A day out to East Anglia with a pair of class 37s and a choice of off-train options. Joining Stations: Eastleigh, Romsey, Salisbury, Warminster, Westbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Swindon & Didcot Parkway. Event Details NEW DATE ? SATURDAY, 14 AUGUST 2021 This excursion has been re-dated as engineering works that were due to take place this year (2020) have been rescheduled for 01-05-21 when we were planning to run. This is a lovely day excursion to the delights of East Anglia, offering both organised off-train options or time to explore your choice of cathedral city. With everyone aboard our excursion train, formed of classic mark I carriages, we take a rail routing along the Thames Valley, then across London and through Hertfordshire before arrival into Cambridge, followed by Ely then Norwich. The return journey will retrace the outward. Option A ? CAMBRIDGE (1120/1740): Explore this renowned university city with its colleges, museums and castle. Perhaps try punting or take a stroll along the River Cam. Option B ? SANDRINGHAM HOUSE (Supplementary fare ? Adult ?29/Junior ?20): From Ely by coach, with a local guide, transfer to the Sandringham Estate for a three hour visit to this famous royal residence and gardens. Option C ? ELY (1140/1720): Visit this cathedral city, the second smallest in England. Known as the ?Ship of the Fens' and home of Oliver Cromwell. Explore this beautiful city with its museums, art galleries and waterside area. Option D ? NORFOLK BROADS CRUISE (Supplementary fare ? Adult ?20/Junior ?15): Transfer from Norwich by road coach direct to Wroxham for a cruise along the River Bure, with commentary. Option E ? BURE VALLEY RAILWAY (Supplementary fare ? Adult ?17/Junior ?12): Enjoy a ride from Wroxham to Aylsham along this narrow gauge line. Road coach transfer from, and back to, Norwich is included. Option F ? NORWICH (1250/1620): Get to know this historic city on the River Wensum; a modern cultural hub with a variety of museums, art galleries, a castle, cathedral and hidden green space. Motive power is expected to be a pair of DRS class 37 locomotives throughout

Statesman Rail - SUSSEX COAST STATESMAN

SUSSEX COAST STATESMAN Sat 14 August 2021 Departing From Chesterfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford This is a day out not to be missed as we travel through the heart of England to Eastbourne on the sunny Sussex coast where the biggest annual ?free' airshow in Britain is staged on the promenade and seashore. Aerial displays could include the ?Red Arrows', ?Battle of Britain Memorial flight', the ?Falcon freefall parachute team' and many, many more international aircraft offering acrobatic and land displays. Our train takes the North London line to Clapham Junction where we join the Brighton line for a fast run past Gatwick Airport and towards the lovely Sussex Downs National Park and through the pretty town of Lewes prior to our arrival in the elegant resort of Eastbourne about lunch time. Around four hours will be available at your leisure to view the spectacle of ?Airbourne 2021'. Held to be one of the sunniest resorts in England award winning Eastbourne, which nestles at the foot of the south downs next to the national beauty spot Beachy Head, owes much to the Victorians and the 7th Duke of Devonshire who laid out many beautiful parks and gardens and built the pier. If the airshow does not appeal this elegant town has many charms awaiting discovery including an excellent shopping centre and traditional seaside bandstands. Our train returns in the late afternoon as we retrace our outward journey.

Railway Touring Company - The West Somerset Steam Express

The West Somerset Steam Express Saturday 14th August 2021 This series of trains from London Paddington to Minehead features haulage by two steam locomotives in one day. An express steam locomotive will haul our train from London Paddington to the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard. The Heritage Railway will then provide a steam locomotive to haul our train to Minehead and back. This provides a truly fascinating day out travelling through beautiful scenery to the Bristol Channel coast. We leave London Paddington at around 08:05, steam hauled by Princess Coronation class steam locomotive No.46233 Duchess of Sutherland and stop at Slough and Reading to pick up more passengers. At Reading we join the Berks and Hants line which runs through picturesque rural countryside. We pass the celebrated Newbury Racecourse before making our final stop for passengers at Newbury station. We continue westwards, travelling beside the tranquil Kennet & Avon Canal, and climbing steadily to Savernake Summit. We pass through the Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of the famous Wiltshire White Horses as we approach Westbury and continue through undulating agricultural countryside to Taunton. Soon after leaving Taunton, we arrive at Norton Fitzwarren, where we transfer to the West Somerset Railway (WSR), the longest Heritage Railway in the country. We continue to Bishops Lydeard, where a WSR steam locomotive will take over our train for the remainder of the journey to Minehead. The WSR runs along the edge of the Quantock Hills between Bishops Lydeard and Watchet where it meets the coast. The line then turns inland to Washford and returns to the coast at Blue Anchor, passing near to Dunster with its magnificent castle, and terminating at Minehead. On arrival at Minehead, there will be more than two hours to explore this delightful Bristol Channel seaside resort, where the railway station is close to the beach. A WSR steam locomotive will haul our train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, where our main line steam locomotive will take over for the return journey to London Paddington. The train will stop at Newbury, Reading and Slough to set down passengers.

Midland Pullman - SETTLE TO CARLISLE & JORVIK PULLMAN

SETTLE TO CARLISLE & JORVIK PULLMAN Sat 14 August 2021 Departing From Perth, Gleneagles, Dunblane, Stirling, Larbert, Cumbernauld, Coatbridge Central, Motherwell, Carluke, Carstairs This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines and the sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the Aire Valley and past the market town of Skipton, then on to the historic city of York for a sightseeing break of around three hours. York, a city of extraordinary historical wealth with a magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls enclosing a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city ? with its myriad museums including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.

UK Railtours - THE TINSLEY TUGGER

THE TINSLEY TUGGER Saturday 14 August 2021 We are delighted to offer our customers this classic Forgotten Tracks trip to industrial South Yorkshire. With the long daylight hours afforded by early summer, we have taken the opportunity to cover a myriad of non-passenger lines in the area. We start the day by racing along the East Coast Main Line behind a diesel locomotive designed for 125mph running. In the sizeable marshalling yards south of Doncaster our exploration of the non-passenger network begins in earnest but first we must swap our traction and so powerful freight locomotives, designed for strength rather than speed, will take over the reins. Avoiding Doncaster station by using the freight only curve we will then head towards Sheffield and the once extremely impressive Tinsley Yard. We will cover both the North and South access curves here and we hope to run over one piece of very rare track if time and the operational conditions on the day allow it. After Tinsley we make our way over the border into Derbyshire and on to Chesterfield, of twisted spire fame, for a late lunch time leg-stretch break of around an hour. Once back on-board we return to South Yorkshire and complete what we believe is the first passenger train visit to Rotherham Steel Terminal. Following a very detailed and sure to be fascinating exploration of numerous non-passenger lines, we head south passing through the huge Toton Yard complex before commencing a lovely early summer's evening run through rural Lincolnshire before arriving back in the Doncaster area. Here our freight locomotives will hand the reins back to an express passenger example, ready to return us home at high speed under fading light. Our route is expected to be: Finsbury Park p/u ? Stevenage p/u ? Peterborough p/u ? Newark North Gate p/u ? Doncaster Decoy Down side ? Bridge Street Curve ? Hexthorpe Goods ? Mexborough ? Roundwood Chord ? Rotherham Central ? Tinsley Yard (rev) ? Woodburn Junction (rev) ? Beighton Junction ? Chesterfield (break) ? Beighton Junction ? Rotherham Steel Terminal (rev) ? Beighton Junction ? Chesterfield ? Toton Yard ? Nottingham ? Newark Castle ? Lincoln ? Doncaster Decoy Up side (rev) ? Newark North Gate s/d ? Peterborough s/d ? Stevenage s/d ? Finsbury Park s/d A number of Goods Loops are expected to be covered during the day. The traction for this special charter train is also of interest because we expect to use all three of the different classes of diesel locomotive in the DB Cargo fleet: A Class 67 on the high speed ECML sections, a Class 60 as the main tour locomotive and a Class 66 to aid with the reversals.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

SRPS Railtours - THE FORTH CIRCLE - Forth Bridge, Fife, Clackmannan & Stirling

THE FORTH CIRCLE - Forth Bridge, Fife, Clackmannan & Stirling Sunday 15 August Steam-hauled by A1 Class 60163 Tornado From LINLITHGOW (morning train) / DALMENY & INVERKEITHING (afternoon train) Morning and afternoon steam specials round the 'Forth Circle'; over the Forth Bridge, along the Fife Coast and round the Fife Circle then along the railway through Culross, Kincardine and Alloa to Stirling, returning through Falkirk

Railway Touring Company - The Waverley

The Waverley Sunday 15th August 2021?? This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. There is also the option of visiting the Cumbrian market town of Appleby or the border city of Carlisle. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. ??? Our steam hauled train leaves York, hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool, at 09:30 and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Shipley, Keighley, and Skipton. There will be a stop at Hellifield for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. Once through Settle station, there are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through Dent Dale and the highest open station in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous lofty viaducts, as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our locomotive takes on water. Passengers who choose to alight at Appleby will have around four hours to visit this historic market town, which lies in a loop of the picturesque river Eden. Passengers choosing to continue to Carlisle will have over one and a half hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey at around 16:15 and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We stop, en route, at Appleby for our steam locomotive to take on water and to pick up those passengers who spent the afternoon there. We continue to stops at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Saphos Trains - WHITE ROSE

WHITE ROSE Wed 18 August 2021 Departing From Wolverhampton, Codsall, Telford Central, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Hartford, Warrington Bank Quay, Newton le Willows, Manchester Victoria Enjoy a fabulous day tour travelling through the impressive Pennines over two very different routes with the outward journey taking the spectacular Vale of Edale through the Peak District National Park with stunning views of Mam Tor and Kinder Scout and through Sheffield to historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break. We return through Wakefield and true Pennine scenery with the rugged and steep sided Calder Valley towering over the train with its stone architecture clinging to the hillside and the restored Rochdale Canal keeping company with the line. Continuing through Todmorden and Rochdale we head homeward toward Manchester. Our train leaves Manchester Victoria with the taxing climb up Miles Platting bank and threads its way through the suburbs to join the former Midland Railway line across the Peak District and into the beautiful Vale of Edale. This route is spectacularly scenic and encompasses several long tunnels, including passing through the 3?-mile long Totley Tunnel, opened in 1892, before arrival at Sheffield. On departure we head northwards through Meadowhall, adjacent to the famous Shopping Centre, and onwards, avoiding Rotherham towards Swinton and Pontefract. We make our way through Church Fenton and follow the East Coast Main Line towards York. Nowhere in northern England says ?medieval' quite like York, a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth that has lost little of its pre-industrial lustre. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city ? with its myriad museums including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum, restaurants, cafes including Bettys Tearoom which is a must for a divine afternoon tea. Our return in the late afternoon journeys west through Wakefield and the true Pennine scenery of the Calder Valley as we pass the preserved Lancashire & Yorkshire railway station at Hebden Bridge thence through Todmorden and Rochdale. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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'

UK Railtours - The John Farrow Salute

The John Farrow Salute Wednesday 18 August 2021 UK Railtours are proud to present an incredibly special train to celebrate and remember the life of a great railwayman, respected businessman and true gentleman. John's involvement with railtours first began when he was working for British Rail, running occasional tours for the Lea Valley Railway Club. This was followed by the formation of Hertfordshire Railtours and later UK Railtours, which under his command both proved to be hugely successful and respected names in the charter train world. Sadly John passed away on Sunday 19th April 2020, having contracted Covid-19 while at The Royal Free Hospital in London where he was being treated for bowel cancer. As is befitting, all profits generated by today's train will be donated to The Royal Free Charity. Our special train will be hauled throughout by a steam locomotive that would have worked through Sherborne on a regular basis in the days of steam, Merchant Navy Class 35028 ?Clan Line'. As one of John's favourite locomotives, an image of Clan Line takes pride of place on the memorial plaque where his ashes lie and so it is very fitting for today's train. The train departs from London Victoria, calling also at Clapham Junction, Staines and Woking. From here our journey is via Basingstoke and the delightfully unspoilt station at Salisbury where we pause to take water. Then it's on down the Blackmore Vale, passing the Somerset & Dorset junction station of Templecombe, to arrive at Sherborne. Nestled in the delightful Blackmore Vale, Sherborne is everything you could possibly expect of a town in beautiful rural Dorset. The whole place abounds in wonderful old buildings built of ochre yellow stone. There are welcoming pubs, cafes and interesting old shops. Its crowning glory, Sherborne Abbey, is recognised as being the finest building in the whole county. Simon Jenkins, author of ?England's Thousand Best Churches' said of the abbey: ?I would pit Sherborne's roof against any contemporary work of the Italian Renaissance'. Thirteen centuries later it is still renowned for its choir, its music and its great bells. The Abbey is no more than a five minute level walk from the station. We are extremely grateful to the Parish Secretary at Sherborne Abbey for her invaluable help in arranging a unique memorial service especially for John. You have at least a three hour break so there will be plenty of time to explore the town as well as to enjoy the memorial service and pay your respects. All fares include a contribution to Sherborne Abbey for the memorial service. First Class Dining includes the Great British Breakfast and a Four Course Dinner. A refreshment trolley will be available for those not dining. First Class Dining is not available from, or back to Woking. Please be aware that for your safety and that of all staff and crew, this railtour will operate in line with government guidelines as they stand at the time of running. This could include, among other measures, the wearing of face coverings at all times (while not eating or drinking) on board the train, as well as at Victoria and in the Abbey. Full details of required covid-safe measures will be provided with your tickets approximately two weeks before the trip runs.

Vintage Trains - Weston Venturer

Weston Venturer Class 47 and Class 20 Diesels Wednesday 18th August 2021 Our train will be hauled by Class 47 number 47773 with a Class 20 diesel on the rear of the train. We depart from Tyseley Locomotive Works, via Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Worcester, to Bristol where you may leave the train if you wish. After a short stop, we continue to the seaside town of Weston Super Mare. Weston Super Mare is steeped in Victorian history and dominated by stretches of glorious sandy beach. As one of England's oldest seaside resorts, Weston has been a destination for British holiday makers for decades. It has a packed cultural calendar, two piers a long promenade and the quintessential seaside activities of donkey rides and sandcastle building, all topped off with fish and chips and ice-cream. Joining arrangements Board at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Worcester stations. You may leave the train on the return at any of these stations. Seating Arrangements Seating is available in ?Bubbles? of two or four Pullman Cars and Open Coaches. Private Compartments for six people are also available. You will be seated at tables of two or four or in a Private Compartment in your selected Coach according to your booking. You will not be allocated specific seats. Limited Family tickets are available in Tourist Class for a family of four including two adults and two children under 16 years old. Boarding Card A boarding card confirming your booking details and allocated coach will be emailed to you upon completion of your booking. Please print this boarding card to access the train. Separate tickets are not issued. Final Details and Timings Final details and timings will be published on this web page 7 ? 10 days prior to the date of the train.

Railway Touring Company - The Dorset Coast Express

The Dorset Coast Express Thursday 19th August 2021 We are offering a number of attractive summer day trips from London to Weymouth by steam train. These trains provide plenty of opportunity to visit the beautiful Dorset coast and relive the ?golden age' of steam. Passengers have the option of spending time at the celebrated seaside resorts of either Bournemouth or Weymouth, where both have fine sandy beaches. Each train will be hauled by a steam locomotive that was built for express passenger train work. Our train leaves London Victoria station at around 08:45 steam hauled by either steam locomotive No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, or a Black V, and travels westwards, crossing the river Thames at Barnes Bridge, through Kew and Feltham. We stop at Staines and Woking to pick up further passengers. At Winchfield, we pause for our steam locomotive to take on water before continuing to our final pick up point at Basingstoke. We leave the South Western Main Line at Worting Junction and take the Bournemouth Line, heading south through Winchester and Southampton. We stop at Bournemouth to set down those passengers wishing to visit this coastal resort, a spa town famous for its parks and pine trees. After leaving Bournemouth, there are spectacular views of Poole Harbour. We continue to Wareham and Dorchester travelling through classic Dorset countryside and delightful scenery. We arrive at Weymouth around 13:45 and have almost three hours there to discover much of what this seaside town has to offer. The railway station is close to the beach and shops. We return from Weymouth hauled by U Class steam locomotive No. 31806 at around 16:35 as far as Southampton* with our main steam locomotive banking on the rear, from here the main steam locomotive will take over for the remainder of the return journey. We continue through Andover to Basingstoke, where we stop to set down passengers and for our steam locomotive to take on water. We then continue to Woking and Staines, where we stop to set down passengers, and on to our final destination at London Victoria. *In the event of a high fire risk the section from Weymouth to Southampton on the return leg would be diesel hauled.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Pathfinder Tours - The Cambrian Coast Express 2021

The Cambrian Coast Express 2021 Friday 20 August 2021 NEW DATE - A day out along the Cambrian Coast with stunning scenery. Joining Stations: Bristol Parkway, Cam & Dursley, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Parkway, Bromsgrove, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Telford Central, Shrewsbury. Event Details NEW RE-DATE ? FRIDAY, 20 AUGUST 2021 This excursion has been re-dated again because a major Network Rail shutdown of the main Cambrian Line, which was planned for April/May has now been deferred and will now extended into June also. This means that instead of running on Friday, 18 June we will run on Friday, 20 August ? this date has been cleared by Network Rail. Passengers have been contacted by email or letter. The itinerary for the day will not change, but as Temple Meads Station is not available the first pick-up point will now be Bristol Parkway. We anticipate that we will be able to run the excursion as ?normally' as possible, subject to any specific COVID related requirements in place at that time. For lovers of stunning scenery, the single track railway that wends across mid-Wales and then follows the Cambrian Coast, to Pwllheli is hard to beat. On leaving Shrewsbury enjoy the undulating views as our special train joins the Cambrian line heading west through the pleasant Borders countryside. Once into Wales the line climbs through narrowing valleys to a summit at Talerddig before a winding descent to Machynlleth. We soon cross and follow the Dovey Estuary to Aberdovey, before the climb to the Friog rock shelter is followed by descent to the famous wooden bridge across the sandy Mawddach Estuary into Barmouth. Our train then continues north through Harlech, with set downs at Minffordd and Porthmadog before reaching lines end at Pwllheli. The return retraces the outward route, giving you another opportunity to appreciate the fabulous scenery. We offer the following destinations for you to choose from: Option A ? BARMOUTH (1300/1750): A compact resort and start of a circular trip, featuring a river ferry and a walk over Barmouth Bridge.. Option B ? MINFFORDD & PORTMEIRION (1340/1705): Why not walk a mile (each way) and visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion, made famous by the Prisoner TV series of the 1960s (Pay admission charge on the day). Option C ? PORTHMADOG (1350/1655): A very pleasant port and town, home to several narrow gauge railways. Option D ? PWLLHELI (1430/1630): Market town of the Lleyn Peninsula with marina. And lines end of course! Motive power is expected to be a DB Cargo class 67 locomotive to Shrewsbury and return & Network Rail class 97/3s thereafter.

Railway Touring Company - The Cotswold Venturer

The Cotswold Venturer Saturday 21st August 2021 Join us on this scenic rail tour by steam train through the beautiful Cotswold Hills. Our destination is the cathedral city of Worcester, located on the banks of the River Severn and internationally famous as the home of Worcestershire Sauce. We travel outward via the Golden Valley line through Stroud and Kemble and also return the same way, which will include the steep climb up to Sapperton tunnel. ??? Our steam hauled train leaves London Paddington at around 07:40 hauled by Princess Coronation Class steam locomotive no. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and heads down the ex-Great Western Railway (GWR) main line. We stop at Slough, Reading and Didcot to pick up more passengers. Our journey continues through the Vale of White Horse to Swindon, where we take the Golden Valley line through Kemble and up the climb to Sapperton Tunnel. We bypass Gloucester and head northwards through Cheltenham to Abbotswood Junction, were we leave the main line to Birmingham and head for Worcester Shrub Hill. There will be more than three hours to explore the fine city of Worcester. The river Severn runs through the city and is overlooked by the 12th century Worcester Cathedral. The site of the final battle of the Civil War between Oliver Cromwell and King Charles II was here. It is also the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, and the birthplace of the composer Sir Edward Elgar is nearby at Lower Broadheath. Our steam hauled train leaves Worcester Shrub Hill in the late afternoon and returns to London via the Golden Valley line. We follow the former Great Western Railway route from Standish Junction and climb steadily through Stroud before the gradients increase dramatically to 1 in 74 at Chalford. We continue to climb through the Golden Valley at a gradient of 1 in 60 prior to entering Sapperton tunnel at the summit of the climb. On easier gradients, we descend through Kemble and onwards through Wiltshire to the former railway town of Swindon. We will now retrace our earlier route through the Vale of White Horse back to Didcot and Reading. Our final part of the journey calls at Reading and Slough before arriving back in London Paddington in the evening.

Saphos Trains - THE LAKELANDER

THE LAKELANDER Sat 21 August 2021 Departing From Shrewsbury, Gobowen, Chirk, Ruabon, Wrexham General, Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Preston Enjoy a fabulous day tour hauled entirely by steam all the way from Crewe and offering spectacular views of the Cumbrian mountains and high Pennines as we climb over the Lakeland fells to the historic border city of Carlisle for a lunchtime sightseeing break and return around the longest coastal line in Britain with splendid views across the Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay. Travelling through the county town of Lancaster our steam locomotive works hard when we climb up the first severe gradient to Grayrigg with splendid views over Kendal and then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, gaining speed for the ascent to Shap. This well-known section of the west coast main line has a steep gradient and, in former steam days the banking engines from Tebay were often used to assist trains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells, 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. After Maryport, we run along the shoreline through Workington once a centre to produce iron and steel. There are spectacular cliff edge views as we journey south through to Whitehaven, with the Isle of Man visible on a clear day across the Irish Sea. We run close to the shoreline for several miles prior to St Bees, famous for its priory and school. Passing Sellafield, where the British Nuclear Fuels works dominates the landscape and at Ravenglass, we meet up with the narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. At Millom, we head inland and follow the sweeping estuary through Foxfield and Kirkby in Furness. Avoiding Barrow in Furness by taking the diversionary line to Dalton in Furness. After Ulverston, we cross Leven Viaduct and curve along the edge of the bay through to Grange-over-Sands. There are more views across Morecambe Bay as we cross the lengthy Kent Viaduct at Arnside and approach Carnforth made famous as the location of the wartime movie ?Brief Encounter' and a fast run homeward down the west coast main line. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

Tornado Railtours - The Clyde Aberdonian

The Clyde Aberdonian Let the ?The Clyde Aberdonian' whisk you away as we take in some of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train and off. Heading out from Glasgow and Stirling, the train runs along the East coast for much of its route making it an unrivalled way to experience Scotland. In Aberdeen there is a chance to explore this historic city, or take one of our off train excursions that include a castle or distillery visit. On board the train you can sit back in comfortable seats and large windows through which to admire the scenery. Our friendly team will look after you, and if you choose to dine with us you will be treated to fine Scottish fare. Come and travel with us as Tornado runs regularly over this historic route. Saturday 21st August 2021 Prices start from ?99.00 Join us for our first departure from Glasgow as ?The Clyde Aberdonian' takes you on a beautiful steam hauled journey to Aberdeen. We depart the magnificent Glasgow Central station and immediately cross the mighty river Clyde. Running through the suburbs we soon diverge east to pick up the former Caledonian Railway route made famous in the ?Races to the North' of 1888 and 1895. Whilst we will make good time, we will not be racing, but soon we will be heading out from the urban sprawl as we travel north to our pick up at Stirling. The railway offers great views of the city perched above with its Castle and the famous Wallace Monument. We travel on passing Gleneagles with its golf course, through Perth and are now alongside another mighty river; the silvery Tay. It stays with us for many miles now before reaching its estuary with the north sea as we continue to climb. We run alongside the Tay and on through Dundee where the houses are so close on either side it is almost like running through the street. With wonderful clifftop views out to sea on one side, and rolling hills leading to mountains on the other, the route on to Aberdeen via Stonehaven is one of the greatest Scotland has to offer. Once in Aberdeen we will have around four hours to explore the historic city, or take one of our excursions, before Tornado will whisk us back to Stirling and Glasgow following our outward route.

Railway Touring Company - The Waverley

The Waverley Sunday 22nd August 2021?? This steam hauled train provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. There is also the option of visiting the Cumbrian market town of Appleby or the border city of Carlisle. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. ?? Our steam hauled train leaves York hauled by No. 60103 Flying Scotsman at 09:30 and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Shipley, Keighley and Skipton. There will be a stop for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through the highest station open in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous viaducts. There are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our locomotive takes on water. Passengers who choose to alight at Appleby will have around four hours to visit this historic market town that lies in a loop of the picturesque river Eden. Passengers choosing to continue to Carlisle will have over one and a half hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey at around 16:15 and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We stop, en route, at Appleby for our steam locomotive to take on water and to pick up those passengers who spent the afternoon there. We continue our journey back to York, stopping at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Statesman Rail - NORTHUMBRIAN STATESMAN

NORTHUMBRIAN STATESMAN Wed 25 August 2021 Departing From Crewe, Hartford, Runcorn, Liverpool South Parkway, Liverpool Lime Street, Broad Green, Huyton, Rainhill, Manchester Victoria, D896Rochdale, Todmorden We present a scenic tour to the spectacular North East with its landscape of iconic landmarks and beautiful dramatic coastline as we travel through the Vale of York with views of the Yorkshire Moors and then through Newcastle crossing the famous bridges and along the sweeping Northumberland coastal route. This tour offers a choice of leisure time in either picturesque Alnmouth or the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with an optional off train tour to the magnificent Alnwick Castle. Our first destination is the picturesque fishing village of Alnmouth which is situated on a sheltered estuary and was founded in 1150 to become established as a shipbuilding centre. Today Alnmouth remains a beautiful and interesting village worthy of exploration with panoramic views and a variety of restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops for the discerning visitor, but please be aware that the village is a walk of one mile from the station. Perhaps remain on the train and continue to the dramatic walled town Berwick-upon-Tweed with its huge Elizabethan fortress overlooking the river built to keep out the invading Scots. There is a wide estuary with views to Lindisfarne and this beautiful unspoiled town is truly worthy of exploration with a walk around the battlements or visit the historic quay.

Vintage Trains - The Scarborough Belle

The Scarborough Belle Class 47 and Class 20 Diesela Wednesday 25th August 2021 Our train will be hauled by Class 47 number 47773 with a Class 20 diesel on the rear of the train. We depart from Tyseley Locomotive Works, via Tamworth, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Clay Cross and Pontefract Baghill to York where you may leave the train if you wish. After a short stop, we continue to the seaside town of Scarborough. The ever-popular city of York has many attractions for the day visitor. Inside York's three miles of city walls there is evidence of Roman, Viking and Medieval history, mixed with classic architecture from three centuries. Boat trips are available on the River Ouse, pre-book an open-top bus tour or simply browse around the medieval shopping streets of Stonegate and The Shambles. Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast and lies between 10 and 230ft above sea level. The older part of the town is situated around the harbour, the main tourist area with a sandy beach, cafes and entertainment facilities. Its rocky promontory supports the 11th century ruins of Scarborough Castle and divides the seafront into two bays. The North Bay miniature railway runs through Northstead Manor Gardens to the Sea Life Centre at Scalby Mills. The North Bay Railway has what is believed to be the oldest operational diesel-hydraulic locomotive in the world. Neptune was built in 1931 by Hudswell Clarke of Leeds and is appropriately numbered 1931. The Diving Belle statue located on the harbour represents the love people have for Scarborough. We return via the same route and set down points. Joining arrangements We depart from Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), picking up at Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth (High Level), Burton on Trent and Derby stations. You may leave the train on the return at any of these stations. Seating Arrangements Seating is available in ?Bubbles? of two or four Pullman Cars and Open Coaches. Private Compartments for six people are also available. You will be seated at tables of two or four or in a Private Compartment in your selected Coach according to your booking. You will not be allocated specific seats. Limited Family tickets are available in Tourist Class for a family of four including two adults and two children under 16 years old. Boarding Card A boarding card confirming your booking details and allocated coach will be emailed to you upon completion of your booking. Please print this boarding card to access the train. Separate tickets are not issued. Final Details and Timings Final details and timings will be published on this web page 7 ? 10 days prior to the date of the train.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

SRPS Railtours - AVIEMORE & INVERNESS

AVIEMORE & INVERNESS Saturday 28 August 2021 Steam-hauled by A1 Class 60163 Tornado From LINLITHGOW, Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Perth Over the Forth Bridge and through Fife to Perth, then along the Highland Line through Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and over Drumochter Summit, the highest point on the British railway network. Passengers may leave the train at Aviemore for a trip on the Strathspey Railway through Boat of Garten to Broomhill. Alternatively remain aboard over Slochd Summit and past Culloden to Inverness.

Statesman Rail - DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA STATESMAN

DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA STATESMAN Sat 28 August 2021 Departing From High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, Bicester Village, Oxford Parkway, Oxford, Didcot Parkway, Newbury, Westbury We recreate one of the great holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel with a journey through pretty Somerset with its Apple orchards and around the beautiful Devon coast. Time is available to discover the many charms of the ?English Riviera' and the famous annual Royal Regatta at Dartmouth will be in full swing with numerous yachts, steam ships and various events on land, sea and in the air. Travel alongside the stunning Exe & Teign estuary with its pretty fishing boats and views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic Coast, before our train takes the exciting sea wall line as we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and alongside beaches and coves at Dawlish with the sea keeping company with the train all the way to Newton Abbot. At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line and travel through the woodland estate once owned by Agatha Christie, then alongside the beautiful River Dart and into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price included) to the historic and romantic port of Dartmouth bedecked in all its regatta finery ? there are antique shops and cafes to explore ? why not take a leisurely cruise on the River Dart or steam hauled journey on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway. Following around three hours to enjoy the excitement of the regatta, our train will return in the late afternoon.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - London to Cambridge & Great Yarmouth

London to Cambridge & Great Yarmouth Saturday 28th August 2021 Departs: Saturday 28th August 2021 From: London Kings Cross , Hertford North , Stevenage , Cambridge , Ely

Railway Touring Company - The Cumbrian Mountain Express

The Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 28th August 2021 This is a wonderful opportunity for those from the Crewe and Manchester areas to travel by steam train over two of England's most scenic railway routes. We travel north to Carlisle by the West Coast Main Line over Shap and return via the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway Line. Both routes pass through spectacular mountain scenery. A magnificent steam locomotive will haul these trains, which recall the glorious days of steam travel. ??? Our train, which is hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool, leaves Crewe at around 06:00 and calls at Wilmslow, Stockport, Manchester Victoria and Bolton to pick up passengers. We join the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and travel north to Preston, our final stop to pick up passengers. We continue through Lancaster and Carnforth, where beyond our steam locomotive will be working hard when we climb the first severe gradient up to Grayrigg. We then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, gaining speed for the ascent to Shap. This well-known section of the WCML has a gradient of 1 in 75 and, in the former days of steam locomotives, banking engines from Tebay were often used to assist trains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells we descend to Penrith, and then head for Carlisle. There will be around three hours in Carlisle, providing time to explore this ancient ?Border' city with its castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum, and shopping centre. Our return train, hauled by our steam locomotive, leaves Carlisle and joins the Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of the most well known and best loved stretches of railway line in Britain. We soon begin climbing and then at Appleby, we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. The climbing continues through scenic Kirkby Stephen towards the highest railway summit in England at Ais Gill, 1,169 feet above sea level. We pass over high viaducts, including the famous one at Ribblehead, and through numerous tunnels. There are magnificent views across the Fells and to the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We should have a fast run out of the hills, through Settle, until we stop again at Hellifield for our locomotive to take on water. Our journey continues from Hellifield to Clitheroe and Blackburn, where passengers for Preston leave the train. We join the WCML at Farington Junction and, shortly afterwards, take the Manchester line, stopping at Bolton and Manchester Victoria to set down passengers. We continue our journey to Crewe stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers. *Passengers for Preston travel by service train from Blackburn on the return journey.

InterCity - THE EDINBURGH FRINGE

THE EDINBURGH FRINGE Sat 28 August 2021 Departing From Crewe, Hartford, Runcorn, Liverpool South Parkway, Liverpool Lime Street, St Helens Central, Wigan North Western, Preston We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a destination of historic Edinburgh for a 5-hour afternoon sightseeing break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 86 or 87 electric locomotive. The journey is along the West Coast Main Line with views of the Lakeland Fells to Edinburgh Waverley station ? Located just below one of the UK's most historic and popular shopping areas Princes Street. There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions and the world famous annual festival in full swing and all within easy walking distance. Perhaps visit the Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny.

UK Railtours - The Merchant of Norfolk

The Merchant of Norfolk Saturday 28 August 2021 A summertime trip from Kings Cross to Norwich sounds appealing enough, but add to that our favourite locomotive, the magnificent Merchant Navy Pacific 35028 ?Clan Line', and we have a perfect Main Line Steam tour on our hands! This will be Clan Line's first visit to Norwich, and only her second departure from King's Cross. Our route takes us via Cambridge and then north to Ely before turning east to Norwich, where we expect to arrive around lunchtime for a break of around four hours. Norwich boasts award-winning shopping, lively streets, historic monuments and a gateway to the iconic Broads and is regularly voted as one of the top 10 places to live in England. You may choose to visit Norwich's magnificent Cathedral, one of the finest complete Romanesque cathedrals in Europe. With the second tallest spire and largest monastic cloisters in England, it houses more than a thousand beautiful medieval roof boss sculptures. Also a popular attraction is one of the city's most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle. Built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago, the castle is now a museum and art gallery and home to some outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history (entry fee applies). OFF TRAIN OPTION: NORFOLK BROADS CRUISE Upon our arrival at Norwich coaches will be waiting for the short transfer to Broads Tours in Wroxham. Here we will join our well appointed cruise vessel, The Vintage Broadsman. Launched back in 1988, this somewhat bizarre looking boat has a sun deck as well as indoor saloons, along with refreshment facilities and toilets. An informative commentary will ensure that you miss nothing on our three-hour cruise. You will learn much about the fragile balance of nature in this unique corner of England and the vast array of birds and other wildlife to be seen. Upon our return to Wroxham coaches will be waiting to take us back to Norwich where we will rejoin our train for the journey home. Following our afternoon spent exploring Norwich or enjoying Wroxham and the Broads our return route will retrace that of our outward. There will be three classes of accommodation, First Class Dining, First Class Non-Dining and Standard Class. First Class Dining includes The Great British Breakfast and a four course dinner.

Railway Touring Company - The Royal Duchy

The Royal Duchy Sunday 29th August 2021 ?The ?Royal Duchy' provides an opportunity to visit the famed Royal Duchy of Cornwall by steam train. Highlights of the day will be the steam hauled journey from Taunton along the famous Dawlish sea wall and over the south Devon banks to Plymouth. We cross the Tamar and enter Cornwall and continue to Par, where there will be a number of off-train options for you to join. We return to Taunton steam hauled and then return to Slough by diesel. We leave Slough in the morning, diesel hauled, and stop at Reading to pick up more passengers. After Reading, we join the Berks and Hants line which runs through picturesque rural countryside. We pass the celebrated Newbury Racecourse before making a stop for passengers at Newbury station. We continue westwards, travelling beside the tranquil Kennet & Avon Canal, and climbing steadily to Savernake Summit. We pass through the Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of the famous Wiltshire White Horses as we approach Westbury, where we pause to pick up further passengers. We now continue through undulating agricultural countryside to Taunton, where our steam locomotive for the day will be attached. Soon after leaving Taunton, we commence the steep climb of Wellington bank as we leave Somerset behind and head for Devon. After Exeter, we will follow the Exe estuary through Starcross and meet up with the ocean at Dawlish Warren for the run along the spectacular Dawlish sea wall. The railway continues along the shoreline through Dawlish and several tunnels before we head inland at Teignmouth. After Newton Abbot, there is a very steep climb to Dainton tunnel that will require some hard work from our steam locomotive. Another severe gradient follows Totnes before we skirt the edge of Dartmoor and descend to Plymouth. From Plymouth, we will continue westwards and cross the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by Brunel and opened in 1859, and enter Cornwall. We now make our way towards Par, where there will be included transfers to either Fowey or Charlestown, both set in idyllic settings. The latter is a working port and home to the Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre. Time will be available to explore these interesting and typical Cornish villages, complete with their pretty houses and fishing harbours. Our return journey retraces the outward route, with our steam locomotive returning to Taunton. After a locomotive change over, we continue diesel hauled back to Slough, setting down at our earlier pick up stations, and ending a wonderfully varied day out by steam train.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Saphos Trains - THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Wed 1 September 2021 Departing From Holyhead, Bangor, Llandudno Junction, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Shotton, Chester, Crewe Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out to Stratford-upon-Avon, one of England's most historic and vibrant towns. Situated in the heart of the Midlands on the River Avon Stratford is today most famous as the home of Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare whose birthplace is a ?must see?, as is Anne Hathaway's cottage. The train is diesel hauled by a heritage locomotive to Crewe where one of our famous steam locomotives takes over for a fast run down the West Coast main line through Stafford and Walsall and then through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside for a lunchtime arrival at historic Stratford-upon-Avon. Dating from Tudor times, Stratford still looks like a small half-timbered market town and there are many fantastic areas to explore, all within easy walking distance of the station which is why visitors flock back year after year. From quaint side streets with unique curio shops to open parkland along the river, there is something for everyone. Perhaps enjoy one of the numerous tea rooms to rest those weary feet and why not visit the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Butterfly Farm or take an open top bus tour. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Railway Touring Company - The Dorset Coast Express

The Dorset Coast Express Thursday 2nd September 2021 We are offering a number of attractive summer day trips from London to Weymouth by steam train. These trains provide plenty of opportunity to visit the beautiful Dorset coast and relive the ?golden age' of steam. Passengers have the option of spending time at the celebrated seaside resorts of either Bournemouth or Weymouth, where both have fine sandy beaches. Each train will be hauled by a steam locomotive that was built for express passenger train work. Our train leaves London Victoria station at around 08:45 steam hauled by either steam locomotive No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, or a Black V, and travels westwards, crossing the river Thames at Barnes Bridge, through Kew and Feltham. We stop at Staines and Woking to pick up further passengers. At Winchfield, we pause for our steam locomotive to take on water before continuing to our final pick up point at Basingstoke. We leave the South Western Main Line at Worting Junction and take the Bournemouth Line, heading south through Winchester and Southampton. We stop at Bournemouth to set down those passengers wishing to visit this coastal resort, a spa town famous for its parks and pine trees. After leaving Bournemouth, there are spectacular views of Poole Harbour. We continue to Wareham and Dorchester travelling through classic Dorset countryside and delightful scenery. We arrive at Weymouth around 13:45 and have almost three hours there to discover much of what this seaside town has to offer. The railway station is close to the beach and shops. We return from Weymouth hauled by U Class steam locomotive No. 31806 at around 16:35 as far as Southampton* with our main steam locomotive banking on the rear, from here the main steam locomotive will take over for the remainder of the return journey. We continue through Andover to Basingstoke, where we stop to set down passengers and for our steam locomotive to take on water. We then continue to Woking and Staines, where we stop to set down passengers, and on to our final destination at London Victoria. *In the event of a high fire risk the section from Weymouth to Southampton on the return leg would be diesel hauled.

GBRf Charity Railtours - GBRf 2021 - Day 1

GBRf 2021 - Day 1 Our first day begins in familiar fashion, departing from London Victoria with a Class 66. We head around North London and into Essex for a visit to London Gateway Intermodal Terminal, after which two Class 73/9 locomotives will take charge for the journey back to Temple Mills Loop. Next, we head down the Great Eastern Main Line to Harwich International for a short break. The 73s then take us through Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, up the West Anglia route and back into North London where there is the option to alight at Highbury and Islington. The train however will continue to the Wembley area before one last reversal. Our Class 66 then takes us into London Euston where Day 1 will end.

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Tornado Railtours - The Aberdonian

GBRf Charity Railtours - GBRf 2021 - Day 2

GBRf 2021 - Day 2 Our second day begins in most unusual fashion with a pair of Class 73/1 locomotives hauling our train out of London Euston down to the Wembley area. We then reverse and a Class 59 locomotive will take the train onto the Southern Region. We'll have a pick up at Hounslow should anyone prefer a slightly later start before heading onwards via Woking, Guildford, Fareham and into Eastleigh Yard. Here we will look to cover some of the sidings whilst being shunted by one of our Class 08 locomotives. This visit will also allow us to change the Class 73/1s for a fresh pair which will then lead us back via Basingstoke, Woking, Virginia Water, Clapham Junction and Kensington Olympia, where you will have the option to alight. The train will continue to Acton Lane Reception to reverse and service the coaching stock, before the 73/1s take us into London Euston in the early evening where Day 2 will end, with the train then ready for the overnight leg (Day N).

GBRf Charity Railtours - GBRf 2021 - Day N

GBRf 2021 - Day N Perhaps Day N provides for some of the most unusual elements of GBRf 2021. We begin our journey from London Euston with a Class 86 locomotive taking us down the West Coast Main Line to Birmingham International where we will pick up, and then continue via Birmingham New Street to Bromsgrove. Here the 73/1s will then be tested as they lead the train up the Lickey incline (the Class 86 will be banking!) and take us via University into Birmingham New Street. Here we say goodbye to the 73/1s and the Class 86 will take us onwards via the recently electrified Cannock route and Satfford to Crewe. At Crewe, a Class 92 will replace the 86 and take us via Lancaster, Penrith, Carlisle and Carstairs to Mossend where we arrive in the early hours. Here, we swap locos for a pair of Class 20s which will take us forward via Carmyle to Glasgow Central Low Level where Day N concludes.

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway - Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction!

Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction! We are aiming to raise the roof with what we hope will be our post-Covid vintage diesel spectacular on the weekend of Friday to Sunday, 3-5 September 2021! With an expected five or more locomotives operating and also the selected locos hauling a good couple of hundred ton special up our 1 in 68 inclines means that you'll certainly get the full music of the selected machines. Our service will be very intensive to allow you to sample all of the fine locos on our scenic and nicely graded route. We're already delighted to announce that Class 31 '31128' 'Charybdis', courtesy of Richard Goodyear, will be joining our Diesel Gala. 31128 will of course, line up with our very own Class 31 '97205' (31163) and resident 37227, plus our Gronk's 08825/08011/08629. Look out for details of other guest locomotives nearer the time and this advance notice is for now an opportunity to pop the dates into your diary (subject of course to any Government restrictions that may be around at that distant time!). We also hope to offer Cab rides on each service to enable you to really enjoy the atmosphere and get a driver's view of the line. Depending on crewing levels, there may be Brake van rides with our NSE Class 08 08825/97808 with our shark brake van between departures and arrivals at Princes Risborough. We will aim to have barrels of real ale on offer with some local cider on tap too! Exact ales and ciders to be announced nearer the time. A special timetable and fares will apply to this event. More details and booking information to follow.

Railway Touring Company - The Cheshireman

The Cheshireman Saturday 4th September 2021? Join us on this tour that provides an excellent opportunity to travel across the country from east to west, visiting the historic city of Chester. Apart from its cultural attractions, including the Cathedral, Castle and the Medieval Rows, Chester is a well-established shopping mecca. Our steam hauled train will be pulled by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland from Norwich to Chester and as far at Peterborough on the return. Our journey commences at Norwich around 07:00 where we take the line to Ely, calling at Wymondham, Attleborough and across the Fens to the market town of Thetford. We then make a further pick up at Brandon before we bypass Ely to call at March and Peterborough. We now follow the cross country line through Stamford, a town of outstanding architectural and historic interest that is of national importance. The town has over 600 listed buildings, more than half of the total for the County of Lincolnshire We continue westwards and pass Rutland Water towards Oakham, in the small county of Rutland. Entering Leicestershire, we run through Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies, and head for Leicester, our final pick up station. We follow the main line to London St Pancras for a while as far as Wigston Junction, where we branch off on the Nuneaton and Birmingham line. Our route now takes us westwards through Hinkley to Nuneaton, where we join the West Coast main line. Heading northwards, our steam locomotive can now get up to top speed as we head for Tamworth and Lichfield. Lines split at Colwich Junction and here we follow the WCML through Shugborough Park to round Queensville Curve at Stafford. The four tracks continue northwards through rural Staffordshire, with our steam locomotive working hard as it tackles the long climb to Whitmore Summit. After a few more miles, we slow down and approach the major railway junction of Crewe. Our final part of the journey takes us across the Cheshire Plain through Beeston Castle, with its lofty 13th Century castle overlooking the railway and the Shropshire Union Canal. In no time at all, we arrive at Chester, where there will be a break of around four hours for passengers to visit the city with all its attractions. We then return from Chester at around 17:20 for the steam hauled run back as far as Peterborough, where our steam locomotive leaves the train and from where we return to Norwich, diesel hauled, retracing our outward route.

GBRf Charity Railtours - GBRf 2021 - Day 3

GBRf 2021 - Day 3 Our third day starts immediately after the overnight leg, from Glasgow Central Low Level. We set off down the West Highland Line and head for Oban where we will arrive mid-morning. Here we will have a break of around 2hrs before we set off back towards Glasgow, this time with a Class 33 at the helm. Our train will head back to Polmadie Down Holding Sidings where we have a loco swap on the rear, before proceeding into Glasgow Central for a short leg stretch. From Glasgow Central, unusually for a railtour, a Class 91 locomotive will be provided to take us via the Hamilton Circle, Holytown, Wishaw and Carstairs to Edinburgh, and then forward via the ECML to Newcastle where day 3 will draw to a close.

Saphos Trains - THE MAGNA CARTA

THE MAGNA CARTA Sat 4 September 2021 Departing From Crewe, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham International, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Banbury Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out travelling over a circular route through the heart of England passing Oxford the city of dreaming spires, toward Reading where we join the main line through Basingstoke to Salisbury, one of England's most historic and vibrant towns. Situated in beautiful Wiltshire and famous for its visitor attractions. Salisbury ? Known as ?the city in the countryside', this pretty cathedral city has welcomed visitors since 1227 and is surrounded by a landscape so quintessentially English it's almost too good to be true and we have around three hours to discover it's unique charms. Dating back to the 13th century it is home to one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country with its spire being the tallest in Britain. The library is home to the Magna Carta and the streets contain many historic medieval timbered buildings and at Cathedral Close you can visit the Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum or head out to Old Sarum on the edge of the city, a massive iron age hill fort where you can see the ruins of a castle, cathedral and royal palace. Our train returns in the late afternoon over a different route through Westbury and beside the River Avon and onward to Chippenham and Swindon. The train is steam hauled from throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway - Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction!

Statesman Rail - SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR Sat 4 September 2021 Departing From Stoke on Trent, Congleton, Macclesfield, Poynton, Stockport, Manchester Victoria, Bolton, Chorley, Leyland Step aboard the celebrated ?Statesman' land cruise train for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Batty Moss, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with views of the three peaks towering over the line. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and just south of Carlisle, we take the west coast line through Penrith, climbing over Shap summit and through the pretty Lune Gorge affording stunning views of the Cumbrian mountains.

Railway Touring Company - The Waverley

The Waverley Sunday 5th September 2021??? This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. There is also the option of visiting the Cumbrian market town of Appleby or the border city of Carlisle. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. ??? Our steam hauled train leaves York, hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool, at 09:30 and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Shipley, Keighley, and Skipton. There will be a stop at Hellifield for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. Once through Settle station, there are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through Dent Dale and the highest open station in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous lofty viaducts, as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby, where our locomotive takes on water. Passengers who choose to alight at Appleby will have around four hours to visit this historic market town, which lies in a loop of the picturesque river Eden. Passengers choosing to continue to Carlisle will have over one and a half hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey at around 16:15 and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We stop, en route, at Appleby for our steam locomotive to take on water and to pick up those passengers who spent the afternoon there. We continue to stops at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers.

GBRf Charity Railtours - GBRf 2021 - Day 4

GBRf 2021 - Day 4 Our final day sets off from Newcastle with a Class 60 taking us via Hexham to Carlisle. Here a Class 66 will attach and take us south along the West Coast Main Line to Preston where the 66 will detach, and will hand over to our trusted friends from the Class 50 Alliance who are intending to supply 3 Class 50s to work in multiple taking us forward along the West Coast Main Line to Bescot. From here, another Class 66 will take us to Whitacre via Sutton Park, after which a Class 69 will make it's UK passenger debut, hauling us initially to Birmingham New Street, then forward via Worcester and Evesham to Reading and our traditional ending point of London Paddington.

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway - Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction!

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Pathfinder Tours - The Cambrian Coast Express II 2021

The Cambrian Coast Express II 2021 Wednesday 08 September 2021 AN EXTRA DATE - A day out along the Cambrian Coast with stunning scenery. Joining Stations:, Bristol Parkway, Cam & Dursley, Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch, Worcester Parkway, Bromsgrove, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton & Wellington. EVENT DETAILS Because our first ?Cambrian Coast Express' excursion this year is completely ?Sold Out' we are delighted to present another opportunity to enjoy a grand day out to North Wales. For lovers of stunning scenery, the single track railway that wends across mid-Wales and then follows the Cambrian Coast, to Pwllheli, is hard to beat. On leaving Shrewsbury enjoy the undulating views as our special train joins the Cambrian line heading west through the pleasant Borders countryside. Once into Wales the line climbs through narrowing valleys to a summit at Talerddig before a winding descent to Machynlleth. We soon cross and follow the Dovey Estuary to Aberdovey, before the climb to the Friog rock shelter is followed by descent to the world famous wooden bridge across the sandy Mawddach Estuary into Barmouth. Our train then continues north through Harlech, with set downs at Minffordd and Porthmadog before reaching lines end at Pwllheli. The return retraces the outward route, giving you another opportunity to appreciate the fabulous scenery. We offer the following destinations for you to choose from: Option A ? BARMOUTH (1300/1750): A compact resort and start of a circular trip, featuring a river ferry and a walk over the Barmouth Bridge.. Option B ? MINFFORDD & PORTMEIRION (1340/1705): Why not walk a mile (each way) and visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion, made famous by the Prisoner TV series of the 1960s (Pay admission charge on the day). Option C ? PORTHMADOG (1350/1655): A very pleasant port and town, home to several narrow gauge railways. Option D ? PWLLHELI (1430/1630): Market town of the Lleyn Peninsula with marina. And lines end of course!

Saphos Trains - SEVERN VALLEY ENTERPRISE

SEVERN VALLEY ENTERPRISE Wed 8 September 2021 Departing From London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Oxford This is an amazing and unique mid-summer tour offering a very unusual journey from London and through the Midlands to Kidderminster for a trip over the full length of the preserved Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth for a three-hour afternoon break. Upon departure from our last passenger stop at Oxford we travel through the heart of England via Warwick, Dorridge and Birmingham Snow Hill to Stourbridge Junction and onward to Kidderminster where we leave the main line and join the preserved Severn Valley Railway for a stunning 16 mile journey through the Wyre Forest as the line accompanies the pretty River Severn passing numerous beautifully restored stations to Bridgnorth. Bridgnorth ? Comprising of two towns: The high town and the low town are connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain. The low town was once a thriving port along the banks of the River Severn, while the high town held the castle, the churches, and many fine 16th and 17th century mansions. The more energetic may amble up one of the seven sets of steps, or the steep old Cartway, where goods were once hauled to the market above. The carts are gone, but the markets remain. Antiques and local produce are specialities. What is left of the castle leans at an alarming angle. There is an iron footbridge connecting to the Severn Valley Railway Station. We return in the late afternoon and re-trace the outward journey but this time with the taxing and impressive 1 in 45 climb of Old Hill Bank as the locomotive works hard to haul our heavy train to the summit at Rowley Regis. The train is steam hauled by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Railway Touring Company - The Swanage Belle

The Swanage Belle Thursday 9th September 2021? A unique experience awaits those who join this day trip by steam train to Swanage. It uses the re-opened rail link from Wareham to the ?Heritage' Swanage Railway, which is available only to specially chartered trains. Swanage is a superb seaside destination where the railway station is situated close to the town centre. The train will be hauled by Princess Coronation Class steam locomotive No.46233 Duchess of Sutherland. ?? We leave London Victoria station at around 08:45, hauled by our steam locomotive, and cross the river Thames at Battersea and at Barnes. We pass through Feltham and stop at Staines to pick up more passengers and then re-cross the river Thames. We join the South Western Main Line at Byfleet Junction and stop at Woking to pick up further passengers. At Winchfield, we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. Our final stop to pick up passengers is at Basingstoke. We leave the West of England Main Line at Worting Junction and head through Winchester and Southampton to Bournemouth. We pass through Poole, where there are spectacular views of Poole Harbour, and continue to Wareham. We leave the Weymouth Line at Worgret Junction and take the re-opened link to Norden and the Swanage Railway. There are magnificent views of Corfe Castle as we head towards Swanage along this attractive Heritage Railway. There will be more than three hours for passengers to explore the pleasant seaside resort of Swanage, with its sandy beach and Victorian pier. Durlston Castle is in Durlston Country Park & Nature Reserve from where there are stupendous views along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park contains Anvil Point Lighthouse, the 40-ton stone Great Globe, fascinating artefacts from London, and an amazing diversity of wildlife. The Park is one mile from the town and can be reached by bus from the railway station or by walking via public footpaths. Our train leaves Swanage for the return journey at around 16:55 and is diesel hauled to Southampton where steam locomotive No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland takes over. We then take a different route from the outward journey, via Romsey to the outskirts of Salisbury where we join the West of England Main Line at Laverstock North Junction. We travel up the main line through Andover and then stop at Basingstoke, Woking, and Staines, to set down passengers. The train is due to arrive in London Victoria soon after 23:00.

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Pathfinder Tours - The Galloway Fifties

The Galloway Fifties Saturday 11 September 2021 NEW DATE - Travel behind English Electric Class 50s to Stranraer. Joining Stations: Tame Bridge Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston & Carlisle +D1359Event Details RE- DATED NOW ? SATURDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 Passengers have been advised of the new date either by email or letter. It is with much pleasure that Pathfinder presents this full day railcruise to the south west of Scotland, featuring a scenic route that is often ignored due to its extremity. We also return English Electric Type 4s to an erstwhile destination from some 50 years ago ? Stranraer here we come! A range of West Coast Main Line (WCML) pick ups will allow our locos to reel off the miles to Carlisle, including over Shap. Beyond Carlisle we take ex- G & S.W.R. metals north via Dumfries and Kilmarnock, then turn 180 degrees to journey to the coast, Troon and onto Ayr. Then its towards Galloway, and over the undulating and twisting line that threads through the high hills before arrival at the end of the line, into the old Irish packet port of Stranraer. We cannot dwell here too long due to line capacity issues so, after photos, we re-trace this interesting route north back to Ayr / Newton-on-Ayr for a short afternoon break, before running over the Annbank freight line to Mauchline and south via Dumfries to Carlisle. It then remains for a fast setting down return along the WCML to the Birmingham area to conclude this unusual day out. Search ? Fares? Adult? Junior? Party of 4? Availability? Standard Class ?119 ?60 ?456 Book Now First Class ?169 ?129 ?656 Book Now First Class Plus ?189 ?149 ?736 Book Now Premier Dining ?289 ?249 ?1136 Book Now Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of ?35 per person in First Class, First Class Plus and Premier Dining. Motive power is expected to be a pair of class 50 diesel locomotives, courtesy of the Class Fifty Alliance.

Railway Touring Company - The Coast to Coast Express

The Coast to Coast Express Saturday 11th September 2021 The ?Coast to Coast Express? is a day trip by special train travelling from Liverpool to Scarborough and back, thus linking the Irish Sea with the North Sea. The journey includes some spectacular scenery crossing the Pennines and the option of visiting either York or Scarborough. Tthe train will be hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool. ??? At around 06:15 the ?Coast to Coast Express? will leave Liverpool Lime Street, hauled by a powerful steam locomotive. We travel via Edge Hill and Rainhill. Heading eastwards, we run via Chat Moss to Manchester Victoria, where we stop to pick up further passengers. From Manchester we now run via Guide Bridge and Woodley, where we will pause to take on water. Running via New Mills, we now head for Chinley and join the former Midland Railway's ?Hope Valley' line to Sheffield, our final pick up station. We pass through Hathersage, a charming village associated with Robin Hood and the Eyre family of Bronte fame. This route is spectacularly scenic and encompasses a number of long tunnels, including the passage through the 3? mile-long Totley Tunnel, first opened in 1892, before arrival at Sheffield. On leaving Sheffield we head northwards through Meadowhall, adjacent to the famous Meadowhall Shopping Centre, and onwards, avoiding Rotherham, towards Swinton. We make our way northwards through Church Fenton and follow the East Coast Main Line towards York. Passengers may leave the train at York or continue to Scarborough. York is a fascinating city to visit at any time of the year, with a huge variety of interesting places to see. It has some of the best preserved historical buildings in Europe, the city walls, Minster, Shambles, Jorvik Centre and the superb National Railway Museum. Open-topped buses leave from York Railway Station for tours around the city. For those passengers who choose to travel to Scarborough, we leave York and take the Scarborough line, immediately crossing the River Ouse, with views of the Minster. We should have a fast run through the Vale of York before slowing for the curves that follow the River Derwent past Kirkham Abbey. We pass through Malton and Seamer before arriving in Scarborough. Scarborough is a Victorian spa town and the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. It has been named as the most enterprising town in Britain and provides all the facilities you would expect at an established seaside resort. It has two beautiful bays, the North Bay and South Bay, providing safe sandy beaches, and a busy harbour with an active fish quay. Our train leaves Scarborough, steam hauled, at around 16:00 and stops at York to pick up those passengers who chose to visit the city. We change motive power at Milford Loop and return to Liverpool, diesel hauled, stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers.

Saphos Trains - THE GOLDEN ARROW

THE GOLDEN ARROW Sat 11 September 2021 Departing From London Victoria This is a train with a real ?wow' factor offering a circular steam tour of over 200 miles hauled by one of our immaculate steam locomotives ? complete with the Golden Arrow regalia she used to adorn whilst hauling the famous continental boat train. Features include the journey through the picturesque Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above the train ? the highlight of the day being an afternoon break for sightseeing in historic Canterbury. After departing from Victoria Station and making our way through the London suburbs we continue into open countryside and through the pretty Garden of England, rich with an abundance of Oast Houses and Hop Fields. After passing Ashford we soon arrive at historic Canterbury around lunchtime for an afternoon break of about three hours in this city of narrow streets and ancient buildings, the incomparable cathedral, setting for so many dramatic events stand at its heart. Travelling on through the beautiful Kent countryside the engine works hard to haul the train over the stiff gradients along the coastal line through Dover and Folkestone with dramatic white cliffs and spectacular views across the English Channel. After a brief stop to replenish water in the engines tender, we continue along the high-speed route through Tonbridge recreating the former ?Golden Arrow' from the glory days of rail travel. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our immaculately restored pool of engines including: the world-famous West Country Class, No. 34046 ?Braunton' or Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 ?Britannia'

Statesman Rail - SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR Sat 11 September 2021 Departing From Scarborough, Seamer, Malton, York, Garforth, Leeds, Shipley, Keighley, Skipton Step aboard the celebrated ?Statesman' land cruise train for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Batty Moss, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with views of the three peaks towering over the line. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and just south of Carlisle, we take the west coast line through Penrith, climbing over Shap summit and through the pretty Lune Gorge affording stunning views of the Cumbrian mountains.

Tornado Railtours - The Aberdonian

Railway Touring Company - The Royal Duchy

The Royal Duchy Sunday 12th September 2021 The ?Royal Duchy'? provides an opportunity to visit the famed Royal Duchy of Cornwall by steam train. Highlights of the day will be the steam hauled journey from Taunton along the famous Dawlish sea wall and over the south Devon banks to Plymouth. We cross the Tamar and enter Cornwall and continue to Par, where there will be a number of off-train options for you to join. We return to Taunton steam hauled and then return to Slough by diesel. We leave Slough in the morning, diesel hauled, and stop at Reading to pick up more passengers. After Reading, we join the Berks and Hants line which runs through picturesque rural countryside. We pass the celebrated Newbury Racecourse before making a stop for passengers at Newbury station. We continue westwards, travelling beside the tranquil Kennet & Avon Canal, and climbing steadily to Savernake Summit. We pass through the Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of the famous Wiltshire White Horses as we approach Westbury, where we pause to pick up further passengers. We now continue through undulating agricultural countryside to Taunton, where our steam locomotive for the day will be attached. Soon after leaving Taunton, we commence the steep climb of Wellington bank as we leave Somerset behind and head for Devon. After Exeter, we will follow the Exe estuary through Starcross and meet up with the ocean at Dawlish Warren for the run along the spectacular Dawlish sea wall. The railway continues along the shoreline through Dawlish and several tunnels before we head inland at Teignmouth. After Newton Abbot, there is a very steep climb to Dainton tunnel that will require some hard work from our steam locomotive. Another severe gradient follows Totnes before we skirt the edge of Dartmoor and descend to Plymouth. From Plymouth, we will continue westwards and cross the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by Brunel and opened in 1859, and enter Cornwall. We now make our way towards Par, where there will be included transfers to either Fowey or Charlestown, both set in idyllic settings. The latter is a working port and home to the Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre. Time will be available to explore these interesting and typical Cornish villages, complete with their pretty houses and fishing harbours. Our return journey retraces the outward route, with our steam locomotive returning to Taunton. After a locomotive change over, we continue diesel hauled back to Slough, setting down at our earlier pick up stations, and ending a wonderfully varied day out by steam train.

Vintage Trains - The Shakespeare Express

Saphos Trains - DEVON BELLE

DEVON BELLE Mon 13 - Wed 15 September 2021 Departing From London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading We are pleased to present a fabulous three-day tour to the beautiful English Riviera hauled all the way from London by our lovingly restored steam locomotives and recreating one of the great holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel with a journey around the beautiful Devon coast and time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ?English Riviera' resorts of Torquay, Paignton or Dartmouth. The train departs from Paddington for the journey along the Vale of the White Horse and across the lush Somerset levels, then through the remote Blackdown hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with its pretty fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic coast. Continuing past Powderham Castle and along the famous sea wall at Dawlish we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping company with the train to the quintessential resort of Torquay where you may choose to alight. Alternatively, continue to Paignton where we offer another passenger stop before our train joins the steeply graded heritage line as we travel through the woodland estate once owned by Agatha Christie, then alongside the beautiful River Dart with views of HMS Britannia ? not a ship but the college that has trained generations of naval officers. We soon arrive at journeys end in the riverside terminus of Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry to the historic and romantic port of Dartmouth for a two-night break. The following day is yours at leisure to enjoy the delights of the English Riviera with numerous attractions including an unforgettable cruise on the River Dart, Paignton Zoo or a journey on the preserved Dartmouth Steam Railway ? alternatively you may choose to join our ?Welshman' steam hauled train for a fabulous day tour to the capital city of Cardiff. The ?Devon Belle' returns from Kingswear on Wednesday (09.00), calling additionally at Paignton (09.30) and Torquay (09.45) for the return to London retracing the outward journey along the sea wall at Dawlish and through historic Exeter. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley' Hotels ? No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Torquay, Paignton, or Dartmouth. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

Saphos Trains - THE WELSHMAN

THE WELSHMAN Tue 14 September 2021 Departing From Kingswear, Churston, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exeter St David's, Tiverton Parkway, Taunton This is an utterly amazing and unique steam hauled tour offering a journey departing from stations along the preserved Dartmouth Steam Railway and then along the coastal line through tunnels and cuttings of red rock at Dawlish and through historic Exeter. Continuing through Somerset and over the Blackdown hills to Bristol and through the Severn tunnel as we emerge into Wales and over the River Usk at Newport with an arrival into the Welsh capital of Cardiff around lunchtime for a three hour afternoon break. Cardiff offers spectacular shopping, museums, dining, and entertainment. Easy to explore on foot and close to the station you can visit the free Welsh National Museum and spectacular Cardiff Castle all within the city centre. Top class entertainment is on offer at Cardiff Bay with its restaurants, waterside views and Wales Millenium Centre and there is plenty to see and do whilst our train is serviced, and locomotive turned for the return journey. Departing from Cardiff we retrace the outward journey to Severn Tunnel Junction where we take the beautiful route through historic Chepstow with views of the 11th century castle and then past Lydney and along the wide expanse of the Severn estuary offering stunning views across to the Vale of Berkeley. At Gloucester we join the West of England main line and return south through Yate and Bristol. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

West Coast Railways - The Scarborough Spa Express

Tornado Railtours - The Jorvik Express

The Jorvik Express For the first time, passengers from Liverpool are invited to step aboard our steam train and enjoy a wonderful tour with Tornado. Pausing for passengers in Manchester before crossing the beautiful Pennine landscape, the train heads to the historic city of York. Famed for its historic buildings, museums and many well established bars and eateries, our guests are sure of a superb day out. Thursday 16th September Join us from: Liverpool, Newton-le-Willows and Manchester Victoria. Book online below, or call our booking office on 01325 488215 Our route follows almost all of the famous Liverpool and Manchester Railway designed by George Stephenson and home to the Rainhill trials and Rocket. From Manchester we tackle the steep climb of Miles Platting before traversing the outer suburbs and heading via Romiley for the picturesque Hope Valley line. After passing through the glorious scenery of the Peak District we head north from Sheffield passing Swinton and Church Fenton before arriving into York. Passengers visiting York can take time to explore the city centre with the historic Minster and Shambles, enjoy the many shops or even a river boat trip on the Ouse. For a real rail adventure, The National Railway Museum stands close to York Station and passengers may wish to visit the steam giants of the past. Our return journey takes us via Wakefield before we stop for water at Brighouse. On departure we are routed via the scenic Calder Valley line passing Hebden Bridge and onto Rochdale before arriving at Manchester Victoria. From there our return route is as our outward.

East Lancashire Railway - Autuimn Diesel Gala

Autuimn Diesel Gala

East Lancashire Railway - Autuimn Diesel Gala

Autuimn Diesel Gala

Railway Touring Company - The Pennine Blackpool Express

The Pennine Blackpool Express Saturday 18th September 2021 Join us on this special train to the Fylde Coast and the vibrant seaside resort of Blackpool. We have a high-speed journey down the West Coast Main Line to Preston, where we take the branch to Blackpool North. Our return journey will be steam hauled to Preston and then via the Ribble Valley through Clitheroe to Hellifield and onwards to Carnforth. Our electric locomotive will then return the train back to London. ??? We leave London Euston at around 07:10 with electric traction, and speed north along the West Coast Main Line (WCML).? We stop to pick up passengers at Milton Keynes (where passengers from Watford Junction join by service train), Rugby (where passengers from Northampton join by service train), Nuneaton and Crewe. We continue north along the WCML to Preston, our final stop to pick up passengers. At Preston, our steam locomotive allocated from the Carnforth Pool will be attached at the rear of the train and will be hauled by our Class 86 electric to Blackpool North. The recently electrified line serves local trains and also allows through trains to and from London. We will head westwards across The Fylde and pass through Kirkham, the junction for the Blackpool South branch. We will take the Blackpool North line and pass through Poulton-le-Fylde station where there should be by now views of the famous 518ft tall tower at Blackpool. Around three hours should be available to visit the town and some of its attractions, including the Tower, the Winter Gardens, Madame Tussauds, the three piers or perhaps take a vintage tram ride along the sea front. Shops are also nearby along with many restaurants and pubs to cater for all tastes. Returning to Preston, now steam hauled, we will detach the Class 86 electric locomotive, which will then go to Carnforth to await our return later in the day. Steam haulage will now continue via Bamber Bridge and the long climb of Hoghton Bank to Blackburn. We will join the Hellifield line at Daisyfield Junction and tackle the steep climb up to Whilpshire Tunnel. A long descent follows towards the impressive 48-arch viaduct over the river Calder at Whalley. After Clitheroe, we continue to follow the scenic Ribble Valley towards Hellifield where there will be a water stop. T?he last section of our journey to Carnforth will include the steep climb at 1 in 100 from Settle Junction up Giggleswick Bank. We follow the Bentham Line via Wennington and reach Carnforth where we say goodbye to our steam locomotive. The class 86 electric locomotive will be waiting to take our train back to Preston and calling stations to London Euston. * Passengers from Watford Junction will travel to Milton Keynes by service train to join our train **Passengers from Northampton will travel to and from Rugby by service train to join our train. *** Passengers boarding at Preston will return to Preston by service train from Blackburn.

Statesman Rail - SETTLE & CARLISLE COASTAL STATESMAN

SETTLE & CARLISLE COASTAL STATESMAN Sat 18 September 2021 Departing From Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Rugeley Trent Valley, Stafford, Crewe, Hartford This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Following an afternoon break in the historic county town of Appleby our memorable journey continues over the little used but highly scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with a backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea. Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and the pretty Westmorland market town of Appleby for a break of around two hours ? Appleby has kept its old-world charm with the castle and keep at the brow of the main street and the town seems as if time has stood still. A walk up Boroughgate can transport you back into Medieval England, while the charm of the riverside walks provides an opportunity to experience the tranquillity of the countryside within five minutes of the town centre. It is an uphill walk back to the station, but we will provide a vintage bus to shuttle passengers from the town centre. The Statesman returns around the longest and most scenic coastal line in England ? the beautiful twisting Cumbrian coast route hugs the coastline offering spectacular views across the Solway Firth and towards the Isle of Man, passing through historic Whitehaven, pretty Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with the background of the Lake District Mountains aglow with the setting sun.

Tornado Railtours - The Caledonian

The Caledonian Join Tornado for a wonderful day out from the West Midlands to Scotland's capital city. Steam north to discover Edinburgh's historic city centre packed with shops, museums and bars. Saturday 18th September Join us from: Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Crewe. Book online below, or call our booking office on 01325 488215 Our tour departs from Birmingham International behind an electric locomotive and is routed via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe and Preston before arriving into Carnforth where Tornado will be waiting. We leave Carnforth and follow the route of the West Coast Main Line. We will tackle the long climb to Shap Summit via the formidable Grayrigg bank, the beautiful Lune Gorge and the steep Shap Bank itself. The scenery unfolds across the Lakes to the west and the Pennine ridge to the east during the climb and the descent to Carlisle. Whilst away from more familiar A1 territory, it was a regular route for the class when three were allocated to Polmadie shed in Glasgow and worked south. We then cross into Scotland and race through the borders before taking water at Lockerbie. From there we again pick up speed before ascending the long ten mile climb to Beattock Summit, a real test for any locomotive. After cresting the summit we can enjoy the scenery further as we run downhill and across the open spaces toward Carstairs where we take the easterly route on to the Scottish Capital. After a break of around three hours in Edinburgh, whilst Tornado is serviced, we will return via our outward route. Tornado will haul the train as far as Carnforth and our electric locomotive will be on hand to whisk our train south to Birmingham.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - London to Chichester & Goodwood Revival

London to Chichester & Goodwood Revival Sunday 19th September 2021 Departs: Sunday 19th September 2021 From: London Paddington , Slough , Reading

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - South Coast Cream Tea from Chichester

South Coast Cream Tea from Chichester Sunday 19th September 2021 Departs: Sunday 19th September 2021 From: Chichester

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Morning Royal Windsor Express

Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express

Mid Morning Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - Afternoon Royal Windsor Express

Afternoon Royal Windsor Express From: London Victoria

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - The Sunset Steam Express

West Coast Railways - Pendle Dalesman Trips

Statesman Rail - EDINBURGH EXPLORER STATESMAN

EDINBURGH EXPLORER STATESMAN Wed 22 September 2021 Departing From Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock, Rugeley Town, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as ?The Statesman? train travels on an enchanting journey over the border and through the Scottish Lowlands to the very heart of the capital and what is regarded by many as Britain's most beautiful city where the afternoon is available for shopping and sightseeing. Following departure from your local station ?The Statesman' whisks us north on a spectacular journey over the Lakeland fells for an arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station and an afternoon break. The station is located just below one of the UK's most historic and popular shopping areas ? Princes Street, with its international stores on one side and the beautiful gardens on the other. There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? perhaps visit the mediaeval Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Queens Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. For the more adventurous take a short tram ride to the former Royal Yacht Britannia, or jump on an open top bus, departing every few minutes from Waverley Bridge offering a tour of all the major historic sites and attractions.

The Steam Dreams Railway Company - London to Highgrove, Lydney & Cardiff

London to Highgrove, Lydney & Cardiff Thursday 23rd September 2021 From: London Paddington , Maidenhead , Reading , Gloucester , Lydney This trip is scheduled to be double-headed by two steam locomotives, one of which will be 61306 Mayflower. Other steam locomotives that could feature may include; 46201 Princess Elizabeth, 45596 Bahamas, 45699 Galatea, 45690 Leander, 35018 British India Line & various Black Fives. Rostered locomotives will be updated on the tour page as they are confirmed throughout the year.

West Coast Railways - The Dalesman

Railway Touring Company - The Cumbrian Coast Express

The Cumbrian Coast Express Saturday 25th September 2021 Our journey will combine the scenic grandeur of the Cumbrian Fells with the exposed Cumbrian coastline that skirts the western edge of the Lake District. We have a high-speed journey down the West Coast Main Line to Carlisle, hauled by a blue Class 86 electric locomotive. We then enjoy a steam tour from Carlisle back to Carnforth via the Cumbria Coast. We return from Carnforth to London behind our blue electric locomotive. We leave London Euston at around 07:00 with electric traction, and speed north along the West Coast Main Line (WCML). We stop to pick up passengers at Milton Keynes (where passengers from Watford Junction join by service train), Rugby (where passengers from Northampton join by service train), Nuneaton and Crewe. We continue north along the WCML to Preston, our final stop to pick up passengers. We pass through Lancaster and along the edge of Morecambe Bay before we arrive at Carnforth. Leaving Carnforth, we pass the Brief Encounter caf? and commence the climb up to Grayrigg. We then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, before the ascent to Shap. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells we descend to Penrith, and then head for Carlisle. There will be time available in Carlisle to explore this ancient city with its cathedral and castle, plus an assortment of shops and cafes. We leave Carlisle steam hauled and our return steam hauled journey to Carnforth takes the scenic coastal route around the Cumbrian Coast. After Maryport, we run along the shoreline through to the industrialised district of Workington, once a centre for the production of iron and steel. There are spectacular cliff edge views as we journey southwards from Workington through to Whitehaven, with the Isle of Man visible on a clear day across the Irish Sea. We run very close to the shoreline for several miles prior to St Bees, famous for its priory and school. We pass Sellafield, where the British Nuclear Fuels plant dominates the landscape. At Ravenglass, we meet up with the narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway which is normally steam operated. At Millom, we head inland and follow the sweeping estuary through Foxfield and Kirkby in Furness. We will avoid Barrow in Furness by taking the ?Park' cut off line to Dalton in Furness. After Ulverston, we cross Leven Viaduct and curve along the edge of the bay through to Grange-over-Sands. There are more views across Morecambe Bay as we cross the lengthy Kent Viaduct at Arnside and approach Carnforth. Here, we shall say farewell to our gallant steam locomotive and our blue Class 86 electric locomotive will take over for a fast run to London Euston. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers. * Passengers from Watford Junction will travel to Milton Keynes by service train to join our train. **Passengers from Northampton will travel to and from Rugby by service train to join our train.

Midland Pullman - CORNISH COASTAL PULLMAN

CORNISH COASTAL PULLMAN Sat 25 September 2021 Departing From Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction, Patchway, Filton Abbey Wood, Bristol Temple Meads We pleased to present a unique day tour to Cornwall the land of myths and legends on board the ?Midland Pullman' ? With its rugged coastlines and quaint fishing villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain warmed by the Gulf Stream, there is the opportunity to visit one of the three destinations of either the bustling county town of Truro, maritime Falmouth, pretty St Ives or historic Penzance. Highlights of the journey include the twisting scenic line around the breathtaking sea wall at Dawlish ? views of the Dartmoor National Park ? and the crossing of the iconic Royal Albert Bridge spanning the River Tamar designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We travel through the heart of Cornwall to the county town of Truro with its magnificent Cathedral and bustling shopping centre, or perhaps take the local branch line service for a visit to maritime Falmouth (payable locally) with its deep water harbour, curio shops and castle. Our next stop is St Erth where you may join the regular local service train (payable locally) around the Hayle Estuary and Carbis Bay with magnificent views of Godrevy Lighthouse to visit the ancient fishing town of St Ives ? considered to be the prettiest holiday resort in Britain with its beaches, quaint cobbled streets, Tate Gallery, sub-tropical gardens and historic harbour. The final stop is Penzance with spectacular views of St Michaels Mount as we arrive at the most westerly station in England. With around two hours at your leisure there is time to discover the charms of this famous Cornish port and perhaps enjoy a cream tea by the harbour or freshly made Pasty followed by a stroll along the promenade or coastal path towards Marazion.

Statesman Rail - LORD OF THE ISLES STATESMAN

LORD OF THE ISLES STATESMAN Sat 25 - Mon 27 September 2021 Departing From Ely, March, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark Northgate, Retford, Doncaster, Wakefield Kirkgate, Leeds Enjoy a superb three day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with purple heather carpeting the mountains and autumn leaves turning to a burnished gold ? Travel is over the scenic Highland line to Inverness as we cross impressive bridges with views of cascading waterfalls and tranquil lochs on this memorable tour plus a return journey over the spectacular and remote route to Kyle of Lochalsh. Hotels ? No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Inverness. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team.

UK Railtours - SHREWSBURY IN AUTUMN

SHREWSBURY IN AUTUMN Saturday 25 September 2021 This is an ideal early autumn day out, offering you a choice of three top-class destinations, namely Shrewsbury, Attingham Park (NT) or Ironbridge and Blists Hill Museum. If there was ever a tour that could claim to offer something for everyone, surely this is it! Our journey takes us via Peterborough where we veer westward to pass through the ancient county of Rutland and on via Leicester and Nuneaton. We skirt Birmingham via the surprisingly rural Sutton Park Line, and once past Wolverhampton we head through lovely countryside bound for Shropshire. SHREWSBURY Is it pronounced ?Shroozbury' or ?Shrowsbury'? It's not worth worrying about as even people who live here don't agree. What can't be disputed is that it's a really delightful place, famous for its beautiful gardens, its frontage on the meandering River Severn and of course for its connections with its most famous citizen Charles Darwin. There's a great range of shops and plenty of welcoming bars and cafes, and the river cruise is especially pleasant. The station is not far from the centre, so it really is an ideal place to while away an afternoon. You will have some four and a half hours at leisure. IRONBRIDGE AND BLISTS HILL MUSEUM Coaches meet our train at Telford Central. Our first stop is in the village of Ironbridge where you can see and walk across the famous bridge that has come to symbolise the Industrial Revolution and its birthplace. You'll have time to pick up a souvenir or two before rejoining the coaches for a very short journey to Blists Hill Museum, a truly amazing recreated Victorian town. Here you'll experience what life was like when Britain ruled the world. Meet some (almost) real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages, buy curious goods from a bygone era and watch tradespeople in action in their atmospheric workshops and factories. You will have well over two hours here. ATTINGHAM PARK Another of our National Trust Specials ? visit a lavish 18th Century Mansion shaped by a story of love and neglect Built for the first Lord Berwick in 1785, Attingham was owned by one family for more than 160 years. As fortunes rose and fell they proved themselves to be spenders, savers and saviours, leaving a tantalising story of love and neglect whose mark still shows in Attingham's fascinating rooms today. Outside, discover the tranquil space of the Walled Garden and bring some produce home with you from our shop. Or walk through the woodlands and deer park to see what wildlife you can spot. At Telford Central coaches will be waiting for the transfer to Attingham Park, taking around twenty five minutes. You will have around four hours to explore this enchanting place. Attingham is now owned by the National Trust and we are pleased to offer an appropriate discount for NT members.

Vintage Trains - SLS Special

SLS Special 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Saturday 25th September 2021 We celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Stephenson Locomotive Society's special trains originating from Birmingham and organised by Arthur ?Cam' Camwell, the Midland Branch Secretary of the SLS. These trains became an annual event, sought after by ferro-equinologists, as they regularly featured either the last of a Great Western Railway locomotive class or a famous GWR locomotive and visited Swindon works, GWR mecca. Our train will place the correct locomotive in the correct setting; a double-chimney Castle back on home-ground steaming through the picturesque Cotswold Hills to the GWR town of Swindon. Moreover, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe continues the tradition set by Cam as she is the last of her class to be returned to main line service in the preservation years and a record breaker in her own right. The day begins at Tyseley Locomotive Works as we head north and west from the heart of Birmingham, heading for Kidderminster and Worcester. After a spirited run through Cheltenham, we turn east past Stroud, heading for the Golden Valley and up the demanding and twisting climb of Sapperton Bank. Passing Kemble, a well-preserved classic Great Western station, we steam along the newly doubled track towards the birthplace of our engine Swindon, where we will pause to allow a visit to the STEAM Museum or the acclaimed shopping centre, both located at the very heart of the old Swindon Works. On our return journey, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will make a short sprint along Brunel's billiard table to Didcot where we turn northwards towards Birmingham on the GWR Northern Main Line. After a photo stop at Banbury we continue north, climbing the famous Hatton bank before returning to Birmingham. Joining arrangements Board and leave the train only at Tyseley (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge) and Birmingham Snow Hill. Seating Arrangements Seating is available in ?Bubbles? of two or four Pullman Cars and Open Coaches. Private Compartments for six people are also available. You will be seated at tables of two or four or in a Private Compartment in your selected Coach according to your booking. You will not be allocated specific seats. Boarding Card A boarding card confirming your booking details and allocated coach will be emailed to you upon completion of your booking. Please print this boarding card to access the train. Separate tickets are not issued. Final Details and Timings Final details and timings will be published on this web page 7 ? 10 days prior to the date of the train.

West Coast Railways - Lune Rivers Trust

Lune Rivers Trust Saturday 25 September 2021 Carnforth to Chester Departing: Carnforth, Wennington, Bentham Operated by West Coast Railways on behalf of the Lune Rivers Trust, this annual special steam train, formerly known as "The Lune Habitat", begins its trip at Carnforth. This year, the ?Lunes Rivers Trust? Steam Special is destined for the ancient walled city of Chester. Picking up at Carnforth, Wennington and Bentham, our special charter will take you on a wonderful journey across some of England?s finest countryside. Chester: We enjoy the sights and smells of steam on both legs of the journey to Chester and a generous break of approximately 3 hours is offered in this famous, once Roman, city. Modern day Chester has plenty to offer with its famous timbered ?Lanes? shopping complex, splendid and still almost complete walls, numerous museums and picturesque riverside setting. A great day out for all the family. Once you have booked you will be given a booking reference, your tickets and confirmed timings will then be sent to you 7 days before travel. Early booking is advisable as this train has been oversubscribed in previous years.

Saphos Trains - BUXTON SPA EXPRESS

BUXTON SPA EXPRESS Wed 29 September 2021 Departing From Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Stafford, Rugeley Trent Valley, Burton on Trent Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out to Buxton Spa, the jewel in the Peak District crown. We travel through the East Midlands towards Sheffield and at Dore Junction we turn onto the beautiful Hope Valley for a journey through the stunningly beautiful Peak District National Park offering amazing views of Mam Tor and the surrounding moors, at Chinley we join the freight only line through Peak Forest as our engine works hard up the steep gradients to Buxton for an afternoon break of around three hours. The return journey takes a different route as we traverse the line through Dove Holes and Whaley Bridge to Stockport where we pass around the suburbs of Manchester before joining the Hope Valley line and retracing the outward journey through the Peak District. Buxton ? The highest market town in England, Buxton is situated 1,000 feet up in the Peak District National Park and is deservedly renowned for its Georgian and Victorian architecture much of it linked with the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions in 1780 to create an exclusive spa town. There are stunning ornamental gardens to explore along with a wealth of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants along with natural wonders such as Poole's Cavern, relaxing spas and the famous Buxton Opera House. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

West Coast Railways - North Wales Pullman

North Wales Pullman Wednesday 29 September 2021 Skegness to Llandudno Departing: Skegness, Wainfleet, Boston, Heckington, Sleaford Please Note: This trip is hauled by vintage diesel aboard our beautifully restored land cruise train 'Spirit of the Lakes' Departing Skegness around 0615 we make our way through Boston and Sleaford before traversing the spine of England and crossing the border into Wales en route to our coastal destination of Llandudno. The run along the North Wales coast offers stunning sea views to the north and the dramatic mountain landscape of Snowdonia to the South West before offering sweeping views across the Conwy Estuary on our approach to Llandudno. Llandudno is the premier resort of North Wales and offers plenty of charm with it's Victorian feel. We expect a break of around three hours, time to explore the centre, perhaps take a stroll along the impressive promenade or venture out onto the pier. All the while admiring the Great Orme, a massive limestone headland which dominates the town from the north west. After retracing our outward route home we expect to arrive into Skegness around 2200

Tornado Railtours - The Ribblehead Rambler

The Ribblehead Rambler Thursday 30th September Join us from Hull, Brough, Gilberdyke, Selby and Leeds. Whilst it is twelve years since Tornado took to the rails, the locomotive has never worked a train from Hull. In September, we put that right with a wonderful train from stations in the East Riding to the world famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. We depart from Hull and set out west across the East Riding before heading north, leaving the urban conurbation behind and breaking out into the Yorkshire Dales. With its magnificent viaducts, Ribblehead being the most famous, and the number of tunnels needed to pass through the Pennines, the Settle and Carlisle has been described as running across the ?roof of England' and with good reason. The scenery is breathtaking through the Dales and carries on as we enter Cumbria and the Eden Valley. It is also a demanding railway for Tornado which will be working hard to the summit at Ais Gill. On arrival in Carlisle we have around three hours to explore this lovely city with its Castle and museum as well as an extensive pedestrianised city centre. We will then retrace our steps taking a south bound run over the Settle and Carlisle before setting down as outward as we return to Hull. This train is steam hauled throughout and promises to be a memorable day out with Tornado as the train crosses the spectacular and extensive wilderness of the iconic Settle and Carlisle Railway as the autumn colours begin to glow.

Railway Touring Company - The Easterling

The Easterling Saturday 2nd October 2021 Join us on a journey by steam train to rural Norfolk and Suffolk, a scenic area of undulating farmland, market towns, picturesque villages and waterways. The Easterling recalls the days of an express train that ran from London to Yarmouth and Lowestoft, taking Londoners to the Norfolk Broads and the famous East Anglian seaside resorts. The train will be hauled by A1 Class Pacific 60163 Tornado. ??? Our steam train will depart from London King's Cross station at around 08:00 and immediately begins climbing through tunnels and cuttings as it makes its way up the East Coast Main Line (ECML). There are stops at Potters Bar and Stevenage for more passengers to join the train. At Hitchin, we leave the ECML and head for Cambridge, our final stop for passengers. We continue north to Ely and then take the Breckland Line through Thetford to Norwich. The Breckland area is of considerable interest for its unusual flora and fauna, and is characterised by gorse-covered sandy heath land and Scots Pine trees. We arrive at Norwich around mid-day and our steam locomotive ?runs round' our train as we change direction of travel here. We continue our steam hauled journey taking one of the ?Wherry Lines' from Norwich to Lowestoft. The Norfolk Wherry is a type of boat that was widely used in the area. Lowestoft is the most easterly town in the UK and terminus for the East Suffolk Line (ESL). Our train stops here for well over an hour giving passengers time to explore the town and harbour, once a bustling fishing port. Our return journey is along the 49 mile-long scenic ESL through Beccles, Saxmundham and Woodbridge, famous for having the only working Tide Mill in the UK, dating from 1793. Westerfield Junction is where the branch line from Felixstowe joins the ESL; the branch is heavily used by freight trains to and from Felixstowe Docks. Approaching Ipswich, we take the newly built ?Bacon Factory Chord' to join the Great Eastern Main Line (GEML) going northwards from London Liverpool Street to Norwich. We continue northwards to Stowmarket and leave the GEML at Haughley Junction. We pass through Bury St. Edmunds station, with its distinctive pair of towers. At Snailwell Junction we take the line for Newmarket and Cambridge, where we stop to set down passengers. We make further stops to set down passengers at Stevenage and Potters Bar before journeys end at London King's Cross.

Statesman Rail - SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR Sat 2 October 2021 Departing From Uttoxeter, Tutbury & Hatton, Derby, Belper, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Meadowhall, Moorthorpe, Normanton Step aboard the celebrated ?Statesman' land cruise train for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Batty Moss, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with views of the three peaks towering over the line. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and just south of Carlisle, we take the west coast line through Penrith, climbing over Shap summit and through the pretty Lune Gorge affording stunning views of the Cumbrian mountains.

UK Railtours - THE DERBYSHIRE ROSE

THE DERBYSHIRE ROSE Saturday 2 October 2021 Join us on a tour to the rolling hills of Derbyshire with a choice of two top-class destinations; the magnificent Chatsworth House, or the wonderful National Tramway Museum at Crich. Our special train runs via Melton Mowbray and Loughborough to Alfreton and Chesterfield. National Tramway Museum at Crich At Alfreton coaches will be waiting for the short hop (six miles) to the National Tramway Museum at Crich. Be transported back in time on vintage trams, soak up the atmosphere on the period village street with a visit to the shops and take refreshments in the tearooms and pub. You will have at least four hours to enjoy this ever-popular UK Railtours destination. Alternatively, stay on board the train to Chesterfield where coaches await for the twelve mile transfer to Chatsworth House. Chatsworth House and Gardens You will have around four hours to explore the fabulous stately home with its fine art collection, and stroll around the magnificent grounds with their enchanting lakes, fountains and follies. Please note that the 2021 Chatsworth Flower Show which we had hoped to offer as an off train option has sadly been cancelled. Free Time in Chesterfield If the above options are not to your taste you may like to spend time in the Market Town of Chesterfield where you will find plenty to do and see. There are ample refreshment facilities available at both Crich and Chatsworth. The fares include coach transfer and admission. Please ensure you advise your choice of destination when you book.

Vintage Trains - The Return to Steam 50th Anniversary Special

The Return to Steam 50th Anniversary Special 7029 Clun Castle Saturday 2nd October 2021 On the first Saturday in October 1971, GWR King Class No 6000 King George V broke out of Bulmers Railway Centre in Hereford for a trial steam run to Birmingham and broke the official British Rail 1968 ban of steam on the mainline. Today we celebrate the return ? on the same day and on the same route with the same locomotive which went on to haul to first official ?Return to Steam' celebration run in 1972. The day begins at Tyseley Locomotive Works, we then pass through Birmingham New Street on our journey towards Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton. Taking the avoiding line at Shrewsbury, we head along the Welsh Marches line via Craven Arms to Hereford for a three hour break for city sightseeing. Our return to Birmingham will follow the original route continuing south, avoiding Newport to join the South Wales mainline, for a sprint through the Severn Tunnel to Swindon and a water stop at Didcot. We continue to Birmingham with a photo stop at Banbury and a climb up Hatton bank. Joining arrangements Join the train at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge) or Birmingham New Street. You may leave the train on the return at either Birmingham Snow Hill Street station or Tyseley Locomotive Works..

West Coast Railways - The Liverpool Pullman

The Liverpool Pullman Saturday 2 October 2021 Peterborough to Liverpool Departing: Peterborough, Spalding, Sleaford, Lincoln, Gainsborough, Saxilby, Doncaster Please Note: This trip is hauled by vintage diesel aboard our beautifully restored land cruise train 'Spirit of the Lakes' Liverpool, home of the Beatles, has flourished since attaining UK City of Culture status and is now one of the top big city tourist destinations in the country. Travelling there on board our beautiful Pullman train, with its comfortable seats and large picture windows from which to enjoy the views of the spine of England as we cross the country, makes the journey as much a part of the day as the destination. Once in Liverpool you may wish to visit the famous Cavern Club on Matthew Street or trace the history of the Beatles at the various nostalgic venues around the city. Alternatively browse around Albert Dock, which has developed into a visitor attraction in its own right, with boutique shops and numerous eateries. Stroll along the waterfront, catch a glimpse of the Liver Birds atop their building, maybe even take a trip on the famous ferry across the Mersey or perhaps visit one of the museums depicting Liverpools maritime history. Whatever your interests Liverpools city centre has plenty to capture the imagination and, for those with shopping in mind, there is a wealth of choice in the pedestrianised centre. We expect to depart Peterborough 0600 and after a break of around four hours in Liverpool arrive back around 2230

West Coast Railways - The Settle Carlisle & Cumbrian Coast Pullman

The Settle Carlisle & Cumbrian Coast Pullman Monday 4 October 2021 Hull to Carlisle Departing: Hull, Brough, Howden, Selby Please Note: This trip is hauled by vintage diesel aboard our beautifully restored land cruise train 'Spirit of the Lakes' Departing Hull around 0600 we make our way west towards Leeds and then north through Skipton to Settle junction where we join the route of the famous Settle to Carlisle line. Enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, we pass over the towering Ribblehead Viaduct and on through Dent towards Appleby and the impressive Eden Valley. After marvelling at the white waters of the Eden Gorge we arrive into Carlisle where we expect to break for around two hours. Carlisle is an attractive city with ancient city gates and pedestrianised centre close by the station. Our return journey offers scenery which matches and at times may even surpass that of the Settle to Carlisle line. Our Pullman train hugs the coast as we make our way through Whitehaven, Seascale and Ravenglass offering sweeping sea views to the west and the rugged mountain scenery of the English Lakes to the east. The stunning vistas continue as we then swing east and run alongside Morecambe Bay passing through the resorts of Ulverston and Grange over Sands. After enjoying some of the finest scenery England has to offer we then return across country to home stations with memories to savour, expecting to arrive into Hull around 2230.

Saphos Trains - GREAT WESTERN ENVOY

GREAT WESTERN ENVOY Wed 6 October 2021 Departing From Bridgnorth, Highley, Arley, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction, Birmingham Snow Hill, Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway This is a unique steam hauled tour offering the first ever journey from stations along the Severn Valley heritage railway and through the heart of England, passing Banbury and Oxford, the city of dreaming spires. Continuing along the Great Western main line and Victorian Swindon beside the historic works where hundreds of steam locomotives were constructed, we continue through the rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Wiltshire with a choice of destinations for an afternoon break. You may choose to spend around four hours in the elegant Georgian city of Bath Spa, or, around three hours to discover the unique charms of Bristol, whichever you choose we can guarantee a memorable and lasting experience of the West Country. Bath ? Visit this elegant city with attractions just a short stroll from the station including preserved honey coloured Georgian buildings with its famous crescents, curio shops, street cafes and magnificent Abbey. Time will be available for you to wander and browse at your leisure and a visit to the Roman Pump Room and Baths is recommended. Perhaps take a gentle river cruise or open top bus tour ? what better way can there be to view some of the beautiful countryside that surrounds this historic city. Bristol ? The famous seafaring town with its ancient Dockyard including the S.S Great Britain launched by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and now restored as a proud memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a walk over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander through the antique shops on the quaintly named Christmas steps. The train is steam hauled throughout by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Railway Touring Company - The Cumbrian Mountain Express

The Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 9th October 2021 The Cumbrian Mountain Express provides a wonderful opportunity to get out and about during the spring, summer and autumn months, with the added bonus of steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway. We have a high speed journey down the West Coast Main Line to Carnforth, hauled by a blue class 86 electric locomotive. We then enjoy a circular steam tour outwards via Shap to Carlisle and back via the Settle and Carlisle line.?? We return from Preston to London behind our blue electric locomotive.??? We leave London Euston at around 07:10 with electric traction, and speed north along the West Coast Main Line (WCML). We stop to pick up passengers at Milton Keynes (where passengers from Watford Junction join by service train), Rugby (where passengers from Northampton join by service train), Nuneaton and Crewe. We continue north along the WCML to Preston, our final stop to pick up passengers.?? We pass through Lancaster and along the edge of Morecambe Bay before we arrive at Carnforth. Here, we will change over our electric locomotive for today's steam locomotive, taken from the Carnforth pool. Leaving Carnforth, we pass the Brief Encounter caf? and commence the climb of our first severe gradient up to Grayrigg. We then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, gaining speed for the ascent to Shap. This well-known section of the WCML has a gradient of 1 in 75 and in the former days of steam locomotives banking engines from Tebay were often used to assist trains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells we descend to Penrith, and then head for Carlisle. There will be time available in Carlisle to explore this ancient city with its cathedral and castle, plus an assortment of shops and cafes.?? We leave Carlisle and join the Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of the most well known and best loved stretches of railway line in Britain. We soon begin climbing, and then at Appleby, we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. The climbing continues through scenic Kirkby Stephen towards the highest railway summit in England at Ais Gill, 1169 feet above sea level. We pass over high viaducts, including the famous one at Ribblehead, and through many tunnels. There are magnificent views across the Fells and to the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We should have a fast run out of the hills, through Settle, until we stop again for our locomotive to take on water.?? Our journey continues through Hellifield, Clitheroe to Preston where we say goodbye to our steam locomotive. We pass though Wigan and Warrington en route to Crewe hauled by our blue class 86 electric locomotive with a fast run following to London. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers. * Passengers from Watford Junction will travel to Milton Keynes by service train to join our train.?? **Passengers from Northampton will travel to and from Rugby by service train to join our train.

InterCity - THE SETTLE & CARLISLE EXPLORER

THE SETTLE & CARLISLE EXPLORER Sat 9 October 2021 Departing From London Euston, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Nuneaton, Crewe We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a journey over the spectacular Settle to Carlisle Railway and an afternoon break in the historic border city of Carlisle for a 2-hour break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 86, 87 or 90 electric locomotive between London and Preston, then Class 47 diesel locomotives between Preston and Carlisle. Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Batty Moss, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with views of the three peaks towering over the line. One magnificent sight follows another before we descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and a break in Carlisle. We return along the west coast line through Penrith, climbing over Shap summit and through the pretty Lune Gorge affording stunning views of the Cumbrian mountains.

Statesman Rail - LORD OF THE ISLES STATESMAN

LORD OF THE ISLES STATESMAN Sat 9 - Mon 11 October 2021 Departing From Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Derby, Chesterfield, Chinley, Romiley, Manchester Victoria, Bolton, Preston Enjoy a superb three day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with purple heather carpeting the mountains and autumn leaves turning to a burnished gold ? Travel is over the scenic Highland line to Inverness as we cross impressive bridges with views of cascading waterfalls and tranquil lochs on this memorable tour plus a return journey over the spectacular and remote route to Kyle of Lochalsh. Hotels ? No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Inverness. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team.

Vintage Trains - Welsh Marches Express

Welsh Marches Express 6233 Duchess of Sutherland Saturday 9th October 2021 Starting at Tyseley we head north through Birmingham Snow Hill, west and south via Worcester and Gloucester. We join the Welsh Marches line short of Newport and traverse the hills of Welsh border country to Hereford where we stop for a three hour afternoon sightseeing break. We then head for Shrewsbury where we loop back to the Midlands through Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street to Tyseley. Joining arrangements Join the train at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge) or Birmingham Snow Hill. You may leave the train on the return at either Birmingham New Street station or Tyseley Locomotive Works.

East Lancashire Railway - Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

East Lancashire Railway - Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

Railway Touring Company - The Yorkshireman

The Yorkshireman Saturday 16th October 2021 Join us for a main line steam run from west London Ealing Broadway station to York. The city of York is world famous for its variety of visitor attractions and home to the National Railway Museum. We travel north via the Midland Main Line stopping at stations to pick up further passengers. Our train will be hauled between London and York by Princess Coronation class steam locomotive No.46233 Duchess of Sutherland. Our train leaves London Ealing Broadway at around 06:25 hauled by Duchess of Sutherland and travels around West London through Acton Wells and and Neasden South Junction. At Dudding Hill Junction we take the Brent curve and join the Midland Main Line (MML) near Cricklewood. We head north and stop at St. Albans, Luton, Bedford and Kettering, to pick up further passengers. We leave the MML after Kettering and take the former Midland Railway Nottingham direct line. We pass through Corby Station, opened in 2009 to replace the original which was closed in 1966. We climb to the famous Harringworth Viaduct, the longest masonry viaduct in Britain. From the end of the viaduct there is a long, stiff climb up to Wing Tunnel and then it is downhill to Manton Junction, and through Rutland's county town of Oakham. We stop to pick up passengers at Melton Mowbray before we continue to Syston Junction and take the sharp right curve to join the MML from Leicester. We pass through Loughborough and join the Erewash Valley Line at Trent Junction. Our final boarding point for passengers is at Alfreton. After Chesterfield we take the ?old road' to Rotherham and continue through Conisbrough to Doncaster. Here we join the East Coast Main Line and can expect a fast run to York, where we arrive in the early afternoon. York is well known for its Minster, Castle and city walls. The Snickelways, famous medieval alleys and narrow streets, and The Shambles, are well worth exploring. The National Railway Museum, the many shops and museums, ensure that there is something on offer for everybody. Our train leaves York at around 17:15 and returns to London Ealing Broadway diesel hauled. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers.

Statesman Rail - SETTLE & CARLISLE COASTAL STATESMAN

SETTLE & CARLISLE COASTAL STATESMAN Sat 16 October 2021 Departing From High Wycombe, Princess Risborough, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, Bicester North, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Warwick Parkway, Dorridge, Solihull, Tyseley This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Following an afternoon break in the historic county town of Appleby our memorable journey continues over the little used but highly scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with a backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea. Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and the pretty Westmorland market town of Appleby for a break of around two hours ? Appleby has kept its old-world charm with the castle and keep at the brow of the main street and the town seems as if time has stood still. A walk up Boroughgate can transport you back into Medieval England, while the charm of the riverside walks provides an opportunity to experience the tranquillity of the countryside within five minutes of the town centre. It is an uphill walk back to the station, but we will provide a vintage bus to shuttle passengers from the town centre. The Statesman returns around the longest and most scenic coastal line in England ? the beautiful twisting Cumbrian coast route hugs the coastline offering spectacular views across the Solway Firth and towards the Isle of Man, passing through historic Whitehaven, pretty Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with the background of the Lake District Mountains aglow with the setting sun.

UK Railtours - The Cotswold Lion

The Cotswold Lion Saturday 16 October 2021 DUE TO THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, THIS TOUR HAS BEEN POSTPONED FROM SATURDAY 27 MARCH 2021. This tour to the Cotswolds and the medieval City of Worcester, featuring off train options to visit the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway or the Elgar Birthplace Museum is now scheduled to run on Saturday 16 October 2021. The rolling Cotswold hills, thatched medieval villages and churches built of distinctive local yellow limestone make for an unforgettable scenic backdrop from the train window. This tour includes both lines that pass through this delightful part of the country, travelling outward via Oxford and the bucolic Cotswold Line and returning home by way of the ?Golden Valley', the name for the line through Stroud and Kemble, coined by Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII, while on a train along this picturesque route in 1909. One option is to travel along the third Cotswold rail route also, the preserved Gloucester Warwickshire Railway, now running from Cheltenham to Broadway. At our destination, Worcester, the River Severn flanks the city centre. The fine cathedral dates from the 12th century; much of it is Norman, and the foundations are older still. King John, of evil repute, lies buried in the crypt. Worcester is famed for its porcelain. The Museum of Royal Worcester, standing on the former factory site, contains the finest collection of Worcester Porcelain in the world and has recently undergone a ?1.7 million refurbishment. The city boasts a notable collection of medieval and Tudor buildings centred upon Cornmarket, Friar Street and New Street. Here you will also find a great range of shops, cafes and historic inns, and Saturday is market day too. The walk from Worcester Shrub Hill Station to the city takes about twelve minutes and you have over four hours in which to explore. There is a wide range of joining stations, stretching all the way from Peterborough into the capital. Our train runs via the North London Line, then via the Great Western main line. We pass by the ?dreaming spires' of Oxford before continuing through the peaceful Cotswolds, through Charlbury and Evesham to reach Worcester Shrub Hill late morning. After our sightseeing break our return route is via Cheltenham. We glimpse Gloucester Cathedral then divert south-east through the idyllic Golden Valley, rejoining our outward route at Didcot. OPTION ? THE GLOUCESTER WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY: On this option you leave our train at Evesham for the nine-mile transfer to Toddington, headquarters of the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway. This is a fourteen mile standard gauge preserved steam railway running from Broadway through the Cotswold Hills via Toddington to Cheltenham Racecourse. A ?rover' ticket is included in this option and with three trains in the operating circuit there will be lots of scope for designing your afternoon itinerary. Broadway station is just a ten minute level walk from the picture-postcard village of Broadway. At the end of the afternoon, the bus transfer is from Cheltenham Racecourse station to the main line station at Cheltenham Spa. This option includes bus transfer from Evesham to Toddington and from Cheltenham Racecourse to Cheltenham Spa, plus freedom of all Gloucester Warwickshire Railway train services during the afternoon. OPTION ? ELGAR BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM: We are offering an optional visit to Elgar's birthplace museum, just three miles from Worcester. The collections include manuscripts, scores, programmes and other items connected with Elgar's music; family photographs; items from his travels and with his hobbies including golf and cycling; personal possessions; awards and honours, and film of his later years. It is a touching testimony to England's finest composer. The supplement includes coach transfer from Worcester Shrub Hill. A reduced price is available for National Trust members. ALL OFF TRAIN OPTIONS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. First Class Dining includes the Great British Breakfast, morning coffee and a four-course dinner. A buffet car is available for those not dining.

East Lancashire Railway - Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

Tornado Railtours - Tornado and Flying Scotsman from West Coast Main Line Stations

Tornado and Flying Scotsman from West Coast Main Line Stations Wednesday 20th October Join us from Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Wigan and Preston. Our day commences behind an electric locomotive that speeds us along the West Coast Main Line picking up at Tamworth, Stoke on Trent, Crewe, Wigan and Preston. On arrival at Preston, Tornado will be ready to attach to the south end of our train and we set of under steam towards Blackburn and Clitheroe. After taking water at Hellifield we pass through Settle Junction and begin the long climb to the famous Ribblehead Viaduct as we are now on the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. A slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel before we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From here it is down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful isolated farms, small villages and stunning countryside. We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will be time to explore the city, with its museum and castle and large pedestrian area with many shops, cafes and pubs. For our return journey we will retrace our route from the morning but this time with Flying Scotman leading our passage. The magnificent scenery will unfold through the window as our locomotive takes us through the Eden Valley, Appleby and up the climb to Ais Gill summit. Once we crest the summit some 1169 feet above sea level it is then downhill passed dry stone walls and picturesque villages before we pass Settle Jn again and we are slowing for our water stop at Hellifield. Our return route is then as per our outward via Clitheroe and Blackburn to Preston. At Preston we say goodbye to Flying Scotsman as our electric locomotive once again hastens us back to Tamworth and other joining stations.

Tornado Railtours - Tornado and Flying Scotsman from West Midlands Stations

Tornado and Flying Scotsman from West Midlands Stations Thursday 21st October Join us from Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington and Preston. For those passengers wishing to join from the West Midlands and north west our day behind behind electric traction. Starting in the centre of Birmingham and New Street station we are soon on our way north for further pick ups at Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay and Preston. On arrival at Preston, Flying Scotsman will be ready to attach to the south end of our train and we set of under steam towards Blackburn and Clitheroe. After taking water at Hellifield we pass through Settle Jn and begin the long climb to the famous Ribblehead Viaduct as we are now on the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. A slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel before we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From here it is down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful isolated farms, small villages and stunning countryside. We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will be time to explore the city, with its museum and castle and large pedestrian area with many shops, cafes and pubs. For our return journey we will retrace our route from the morning but this time with Tornado leading our passage. The magnificent scenery will unfold through the window as our locomotive takes us through the Eden Valley, Appleby and up the climb to Ais Gill summit. Once we crest the summit some 1169 feet above sea level it is then downhill passed dry stone walls and picturesque villages before we pass Settle Jn again and we are slowing for our water stop at Hellifield. Our return route is then as per our outward via Clitheroe and Blackburn to Preston. At Preston we say goodbye to Tornado as our electric locomotive returns our train to outward stations in the north-west and West Midlands.

Vintage Trains - Tyseley Locomotive Works Open Weekend

Tyseley Locomotive Works Open Weekend 23rd & 24th October ? including the 70th anniversary of volunteering party A steam extravaganza at our Tyseley Locomotive Works. Locomotives in steam including: Clun Castle, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Duchess of Sutherland, and 7752 ? and full supporting attractions.

Midland Pullman - WEST HIGHLAND PULLMAN

WEST HIGHLAND PULLMAN Sat 23 - Mon 25 October 2021 Departing From Reading, Tilehurst, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction We are delighted to present a three day break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year ? The journey will be over the Cumbrian Fells and Shap Summit, thence crossing the border at Gretna and through the Scottish lowlands and along the shoreline of the River Clyde and at Craigendoran we join the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland crossing bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains offering views of tumbling waterfalls and peaceful lochs. Our terminating station is Fort William for a two-night break. Hotels: No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Fort William. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team. Mobility: This tour is not suitable for guests requiring the use of a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues as the platforms at some remote stations in the highlands are much shorter than our train, low, or accessible only by a footbridge or steps.

Statesman Rail - EDINBURGH EXPLORER STATESMAN

EDINBURGH EXPLORER STATESMAN Sat 23 October 2021 Departing From Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Ilkeston, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Meadowhall We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as ?The Statesman? train travels on an enchanting journey over the border and through the Scottish Lowlands to the very heart of the capital and what is regarded by many as Britain's most beautiful city where the afternoon is available for shopping and sightseeing. Following departure from your local station ?The Statesman' whisks us north on a spectacular journey over the Lakeland fells for an arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station and an afternoon break. The station is located just below one of the UK's most historic and popular shopping areas ? Princes Street, with its international stores on one side and the beautiful gardens on the other. There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? perhaps visit the mediaeval Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Queens Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. For the more adventurous take a short tram ride to the former Royal Yacht Britannia, or jump on an open top bus, departing every few minutes from Waverley Bridge offering a tour of all the major historic sites and attractions.

Vintage Trains - Tyseley Locomotive Works Open Weekend

Railway Touring Company - The Tin Bath

The Tin Bath Sunday 24th October 2021? In honour of this immortal moment in one of the great TV comedies we have named this tour The Tin Bath, after the antics of Compo, Clegg and Foggy rolling down a Yorkshire hillside in a tin bath for the long-running TV series ?Last of the Summer Wine.' Our train takes in the railways of the South Pennines and the Peak District encompassing Derbyshire, Lancashire and South Yorkshire and visiting some routes rarely used by steam trains along the way. Our train leaves Preston steam hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth Pool. We head south up the West Coast Main Line (WCML) to Wigan North Western, where we stop for more passengers. We then travel eastwards to Manchester Victoria and a further stop is made to pick up passengers. Our locomotive will be working hard as we leave Manchester and immediately commence the climb of the testing 1 in 47 gradient of Miles Platting bank. We shall then make our way towards Chinley on another long climb and join the former Midland Railway's ?Hope Valley' line to Sheffield. We pass through Hathersage, a charming village associated with Robin Hood and the Eyre family of Bronte fame. This route is spectacularly scenic and encompasses a number of long tunnels, including the passage through the 3? mile-long Totley Tunnel, first opened in 1892, before arrival at Sheffield, where there is a brief stop. On leaving Sheffield we head northwards to Wincobank Junction, adjacent to the famous Meadowhall Shopping Centre, where we join the Barnsley Line. It is a long climb from here up to Chapeltown, Wombwell and Barnsley. But it doesn't end there! From Barnsley we take the single-track line that climbs steeply at gradients of 1 in 50 and 1 in 57 up to Dodworth, where the gradient eases to 1 in 100. Soon afterwards we approach the former junction at Penistone, where after, we pass over the magnificent 29-arch Penistone viaduct. We continue past Denby Dale, famous for its huge meat pies, and the junction for the Kirklees Light Railway. We descend to Huddersfield, crossing many fine bridges and viaducts on the way, including the listed 32-arch Lockwood Viaduct. We continue via Huddersfield to Brighouse where we pause for our steam locomotives to take on water. We then head through the Calder Valley through Hebden Bridge for Hall Royd Junction near Todmorden. Here we leave the main line to Manchester, and take the steeply graded 1 in 65 line to Copy Pit summit (749 feet above sea level), before descending through Burnley to Accrington and Blackburn. We pass through Darwen on the 1 in 71 climb up to Sough Tunnel, drop down to Bolton, and head back to Manchester Victoria. Following a reversal at Manchester Victoria, we now return to Preston via our earlier calling points.

Tornado Railtours - Tornado and Flying Scotsman from North East Stations

Tornado and Flying Scotsman from North East Stations Wednesday 27th October Join us from Middlesbrough, Yarm, Thirsk, and York. Tornado will travel to Middlesbrough and head our train from the start. We depart west calling first at Yarm station and heading on via Northallerton to our next pick up at Thirsk. Our final calling point is the magnificent York station. From here we head out of the city and pass by mills and brick chimneys reminding us of the industrial history of the area. Once at Skipton we are out into the open countryside and soon pass Settle Junction and join the famous route to Carlisle. We soar over viaducts, and plunge through deep cuttings and tunnels, as the railway climbs to the famous viaduct at Ribblehead. A slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel before we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From here it is down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful isolated farms, small villages and stunning countryside. We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will be time to explore the city before our return journey. For our return journey we will retrace our route from the morning but this time with Flying Scotsman at the head of our train. The wonderful scenery will be there to enjoy again and Flying Scotsman will be working hard as we climb to the summit at Ais Gill, some 1169 feet above sea level. We then descend down to Settle Jn and our water stop at Hellifield. We then steam on to York where we change from steam to diesel traction for the last leg of our journey back to Thirsk, Yarm and Middlesbrough.

Tornado Railtours - Tornado and Flying Scotsman from East Coast Main Line Stations

Tornado and Flying Scotsman from East Coast Main Line Stations Thursday 28th October Join us from Peterborough, Newark, Doncaster and York Our journey begins behind modern traction as we depart from Peterborough station and head north. We pick up further passengers at Newark and Doncaster before arriving into York. At York Flying Scotsman will be waiting to attach to the south end of our train before we depart steam hauled towards Leeds via Church Fenton and Garforth. From Leeds we head out of the city and pass by mills and brick chimneys reminding us of the industrial history of the area. Once at Skipton we are out into the open countryside and soon pass Settle Junction and join the famous route to Carlisle. We soar over viaducts, and plunge through deep cuttings and tunnels, as the railway climbs to the famous viaduct at Ribblehead. A slow pass off the viaduct proceeds the long Blea Moor Tunnel before we continue a more gentle climb to Ais Gill summit. From here it is down hill virtually all the way to Carlisle, passing beautiful isolated farms, small villages and stunning countryside. We then arrive into the border city of Carlisle where there will be time to explore the city before our return journey with Tornado.

InterCity - BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS Sat 30 October 2021 Departing From London Euston, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Nuneaton We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a destination of Blackpool for a 7-hour afternoon sightseeing break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 90 electric locomotive. Terminating at Blackpool North around 12.00 it's only a short walk to the promenade. For centuries Blackpool has been Britain's most popular seaside resort with a multitude of attractions to enjoy including the Tower Ballroom, Pleasure Beach or Sandcastle Water Park. The world famous illuminations need little introduction with over 6 miles of lights and displays along the promenade and illuminated trams ? no wonder its known as the greatest free light show on earth. Our train will depart from Blackpool North around 19.00 for the return journey.

Midland Pullman - ROYAL HIGHLAND PULLMAN

ROYAL HIGHLAND PULLMAN Sat 30 October - Mon 1 November 2021 Departing From London St Pancras, St Albans, Luton, Bedford, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough Enjoy a superb three day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland with purple heather carpeting the mountains ? Our journey takes us north through Edinburgh and Stirling where we join the scenic Highland line through the Cairngorm National Park with views of cascading waterfalls and tranquil Lochs to terminate in the highland capital of Inverness for a two night stay. Hotels: No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Inverness. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team. Mobility: This tour is not suitable for guests requiring the use of a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues as the platforms at some stations in the highlands are much shorter than our train, low, or accessible only by a footbridge or steps.

UK Railtours - THE DOCTOR SYN

THE DOCTOR SYN Saturday 30 October 2021 In response to many requests from our friends in the Midlands, here is an unmissable railtour from Derby and other Midland Main Line stations, travelling around West London for a meander around the railways of Kent. It is named after the mythical Doctor Syn, a notorious Romney Marsh vicar who turned to smuggling to help fund his parish in Dymchurch. After our final joining station of St Albans we take an interesting route through the London suburbs via Brent, Dudding Hill, Acton Canal Wharf, Kew, Clapham, Factory Junction, Nunhead and Lewisham. Heading out of the capital now, and with the Thames Estuary never far away, we pass Dartford and Gravesend to reach Hoo Junction. Here we begin a journey along our first freight-only line, the eleven mile branch through the ?Hundred of Hoo'. The surroundings are remarkably rural for most of the way, passing through peaceful farmland, but with the tall chimneys of the riverside oil refineries clearly visible in the distance. Our train runs to the former passenger station at Grain, closed in 1961. We head back through Dartford to Lee, where we take the sharply curved Lee Spur leading on to the South Eastern Main Line. We then travel via Chislehurst, Swanley, Maidstone East and Ashford, where we can step off the train for twenty minutes or so to stretch our legs. Heading south to Appledore we reach our second freight-only branch, the nine mile Dungeness line. We will be crossing the largest expanse of shingle in the world, of international conservation importance. It is the only English habitat of bombus subterraneus, the short-haired bumblebee. Look out for the derelict remains of Lydd Town station as we head for the end of the line at Dungeness, with its iconic lighthouses dominating the distinctive terrain. We return via Ashford and Tonbridge before retracing our outward route around London then northwards on the Midland Main Line. The train will be formed of the attractive blue and grey liveried InterCity carriages and will be topped and tailed with DB Class 66 locomotives. There will be three classes of accommodation, First Class Dining, First Class Non-Dining and Standard Class.

Vintage Trains - The Midland Bristolian

The Midland Bristolian 6233 Duchess of Sutherland Saturday 30th October ? This impressive full day excursion covers Great Western and Midland main lines, hauled by Britain's most powerful steam locomotive! In part one we begin our journey at Derby with diesel haulage by 47 773. We pick Burton on Trent, Tamworth (High Level), Coleshill Parkway and Tyseley before stopping at Dorridge where Duchess of Sutherland takes charge at the front of our train. We then head south and west on the GWR mainline via Oxford and Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads for three and a half hours of sightseeing in the city. In part two we take the Midland route for our return, direct to Derby via Cheltenham Spa and the famous 1 in 37.7, two-mile gradient of ?The Lickey', the steepest sustained main line railway incline in Great Britain. On arrival at Derby, we say goodbye to 6233 and the 47 returns us to Tyseley. Due to the requirement to take a banker over the Lickey Incline and not wishing to stop at the foot of the incline to gain such assistance, a diesel will accompany the rear of the train throughout the journey from Tyseley ? although we will ensure that the Duchess is doing the lion's share of the work throughout! Joining arrangements Board the train at Tyseley (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), Derby, Burton on Trent, Tamworth High Level, Coleshill Parkway or Tyseley (main line station) You may leave the train on the return at any of these stations.

Midland Pullman - THE WHITBY JET

THE WHITBY JET Sat 6 November 2021 Departing From Barrow in Furness, Dalton in Furness, Ulverston, Grange over Sands, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Burnley Manchester Road, Hebden Bridge We are pleased to offer this incredibly special tour as we travel through the Vale of York, then along the East Coast route to Middlesbrough, and into the vast open moorland. We meander through the magnificent forests and dales of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park with its picturesque villages of honey sandstone, embattled castles & historic abbeys to the ancient fishing town of Whitby, where around two hours will be available at your leisure. The Esk Valley line is widely considered to be one of the hidden gems of the railway network. It offers a succession of stunning views along its 36 miles from Middlesbrough to the traditional fishing port of Whitby. Leaving urban life behind we journey into the North Yorkshire Moors National Park passing isolated communities and beside the River Esk to the beautiful fishing port of Whitby with its narrow-cobbled streets, bustling harbour, and intriguing curio shops. During your stay consider enjoying the best fish n chips in Britain and walk it off by climbing the 199 steps that lead from the old town up to the ruins of St Hilda's Abbey which dominates the skyline and inspired Bram Stoker to write his novel, Dracula.

Midland Pullman - THE WHITBY JET

THE WHITBY JET Fri 12 November 2021 Departing From Finsbury Park, Hertford North, Stevenage, Letchworth, Royston, Cambridge, Ely, March, Peterborough, Grantham We are pleased to offer this incredibly special tour as we travel through the Vale of York, then along the East Coast route to Middlesbrough, and into the vast open moorland. We meander through the magnificent forests and dales of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park with its picturesque villages of honey sandstone, embattled castles & historic abbeys to the ancient fishing town of Whitby, where around two hours will be available at your leisure. The Esk Valley line is widely considered to be one of the hidden gems of the railway network. It offers a succession of stunning views along its 36 miles from Middlesbrough to the traditional fishing port of Whitby. Leaving urban life behind we journey into the North Yorkshire Moors National Park passing isolated communities and beside the River Esk to the beautiful fishing port of Whitby with its narrow-cobbled streets, bustling harbour, and intriguing curio shops. During your stay consider enjoying the best fish n chips in Britain and walk it off by climbing the 199 steps that lead from the old town up to the ruins of St Hilda's Abbey which dominates the skyline and inspired Bram Stoker to write his novel, Dracula.

Railway Touring Company - The Cheshireman

The Cheshireman Saturday 13th November 2021 Join us on this interesting trip by vintage steam train to the historic city of Chester, an unusual destination from Bristol.We travel via the Severn Tunnel, the South Wales Main Line, the scenic Welsh Marches route, and the Shrewsbury to Chester line. There will be over three hours to explore Chester. Our train will be hauled throughout by A1 class steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado. We leave Bristol Temple Meads at around 07:00 hauled by 60163 Tornado. Our steam locomotive will be working hard as we climb to Filton Abbey Wood, where we stop to pick up more passengers. We then head westwards along the South Wales Main Line, passing through the Severn Tunnel into Wales, and continuing to the outskirts of Newport. Here we turn northwards, crossing the river Usk, and join the Welsh Marches route. We stop at Cwmbran and Abergavenny for more passengers to join the train before we begin the challenging climb of the Llanvihangel bank. Our steam locomotive will be in full cry all the way to the summit! We pass many sites where there were once railway stations along this route and the longest section without a station today is between Abergavenny and Hereford, where we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. There is some truly beautiful scenery as we travel through Herefordshire and into Shropshire, passing towns such as Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms and Church Stretton. We continue to Shrewsbury, where the ?listed' Severn Bridge Junction Signal Box is the largest remaining mechanical signal box in the world. We take the Chester Line from Shrewsbury and stop at Chirk for our steam locomotive to take on water. We pass through Ruabon and Wrexham before arriving at our destination, the beautiful Roman City of Chester. There will be over three hours to explore the walled city that contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century ?Rows', the first floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, located between the city walls and the river Dee. Whilst we have been exploring the city, our steam locomotive will have been serviced and turned at Chester ready for the return journey. Our train leaves Chester at around 16:15 returning by the same route and stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers.

Railway Touring Company - The Cheshireman

The Cheshireman Saturday 20th November 2021 This tour offers an opportunity to travel by a special charter train to the historic city of Chester and visit the Christmas market there. The train will be steam-hauled throughout from London Euston to Chester by an A1 class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado. We will follow the route of the famous expresses such as the Royal Scot along the West Coast Main Line (WCML) to Crewe and then onwards to Chester. We return to London from Chester steam hauled throughout with Tornado. ?The Cheshireman' will leave London Euston at around 06:40 steam hauled behind Tornado. Initially on departure we shall hear our locomotive working hard on the climb up Camden Bank. We continue through Watford Tunnel into rural Hertfordshire. We stop to pick up further passengers at the 1960s ?new town' of Milton Keynes, where passengers from Watford Junction will join by service train. At Hanslope Junction, we leave the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and take the Northampton loop line where we stop again for passengers. We continue northwards and pass the Daventry Railfreight Terminal (DIRFT) before rejoining the WCML at Rugby, a further pick up stop, and the birthplace of rugby football and the jet engine. We then follow the Trent Valley Line to Nuneaton, our final stop to pick up passengers. We pass through Lichfield, notable for its three-spired medieval cathedral, and soon after Rugeley is Shugborough Tunnel. This has ornamental grand entrances, the result of conditions required by the Earl of Lichfield for building the line across his estate. We continue northwards through Stafford to the famous railway junction town of Crewe where we take the North Wales Coast Line to Chester. There will be around four hours to explore the Roman city of Chester, one of the most visited places in the UK. Chester lies on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, and is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. The city contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century ?Rows', the first floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, which is located between the city walls and the river Dee. Our special train, hauled on the return journey by our steam locomotive Tornado, leaves Chester late afternoon for the journey to London Euston. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers, and this tour promises to be a memorable day out behind Tornado along the West Coast Main Line. *Passengers from Watford Junction will travel by service train to Milton Keynes on the outward journey. ** Passengers from Northampton will travel by service train from Rugby to Northampton on the return journey

Vintage Trains - The Lickey Banker

The Lickey Banker 5043 & 9466 Saturday 20th November 2021 (Morning Train) Castles on the Lickey incline are a rare sight so twice on the same day with two different members of the class is rare indeed! Two identical trains will start at Tyseley Locomotive Works and pick up at Birmingham Snow Hill for a fast run to Worcester. Here the train will turn before we head for Bromsgrove where 9466 will join the train, authentically banking us up the 1 in 37 incline to Blackwell. The 94XX class became the banking engines when the Lickey was transferred to the Western Region in 1958. We return to Tyseley via Birmingham New Street, another rare steam location. Joining arrangements Board at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), and Birmingham Snow Hill. The return journey will drop-off Snow Hill passengers in News Street station.

Vintage Trains - The Lickey Banker

The Lickey Banker 7029 Clun Castle & 9466 Saturday 20th November 2021 (Afternoon Train) Castles on the Lickey incline are a rare sight so twice on the same day with two different members of the class is rare indeed! Two identical trains will start at Tyseley Locomotive Works and pick up at Birmingham Snow Hill for a fast run to Worcester. Here the train will turn before we head for Bromsgrove where 9466 will join the train, authentically banking us up the 1 in 37 incline to Blackwell. The 94XX class became the banking engines when the Lickey was transferred to the Western Region in 1958. We return to Tyseley via Birmingham New Street, another rare steam location. Joining arrangements Board at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), and Birmingham Snow Hill. The return journey will drop-off Snow Hill passengers in News Street station.

Railway Touring Company - The Gloucester Christmas Market and Cardiff

The Gloucester Christmas Market and Cardiff Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Join us on this scenic rail tour by steam train through the Thames Valley, the beautiful Cotswold Hills and along the river Severn, hauled by A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado. Our destinations will be the cathedral city of Gloucester, and Cardiff, the vibrant Capital of Wales. We should experience some fast running along the ex-GWR main line and some challenging climbs through the Cotswolds. Choose which destination to alight at to sample the Christmas shopping at this festive time of the year. Our steam hauled train leaves London Victoria in the morning and we make our way via Clapham Junction to Staines, our first call for more passengers. We take the Reading line and make further calls at Ascot and Reading. Following the Thames Valley, we head for Didcot, our final pick up station. Our journey continues through the Vale of White Horse to Swindon, where we take the Golden Valley line through Kemble and Tornado then tackles the steep climb to Sapperton Tunnel. On arrival at Gloucester, passengers have the choice of alighting here to visit the city with its centrepiece the 14th century cathedral. There is also the many shops and attractions that the city has to offer to explore. Our steam hauled train will call at Gloucester on the return to pick up passengers who choose to spend the afternoon here. Our journey will continue from Gloucester towards Cardiff along the banks of the river Severn through Lydney and Chepstow as we head for Wales via Newport. The Cardiff Christmas Market is located in the heart of the city along the pedestrianised streets of the main shopping area. Enjoy the atmosphere of the market with its craft staffs, food and drink outlets and fairy lights to add to the festive feel. We will return from Cardiff steam hauled by Tornado, and will pick up at Gloucester before returning via the Golden Valley route once again to Didcot, Reading, Ascot, Staines and terminating in London Victoria, ending what promises to be a varied and enjoyable day out. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at Gloucester and Cardiff is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful they will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

Railway Touring Company - The Christmas Sussex Belle

The Christmas Sussex Belle Thursday 25th November 2021 Join us on a special train to celebrate the Festive Season in style. Our train travels from London Victoria to the Sussex coast, crossing the North and South Downs and passing through the beautiful countryside of the Weald. It will be steam hauled by either former LMS Black 5 No. 44871. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a leisurely lunch whilst appreciating the scenic views from your carriage window. Our day out begins when our train leaves London Victoria station at around 10:30, hauled by steam locomotive No. 44871. We journey south along the main line towards Brighton passing through East Croydon, Redhill, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges and Haywards Heath. The route crosses the Weald, an ancient area of woodland scattered with farms and villages. We leave the Brighton line at Keymer Junction, just after Wivesfield, and head south-eastwards through Cooksbridge to Lewes. Here we join the East Coastway Line that runs from Brighton to Eastbourne, Hastings and Ashford. We pass through the South Downs, an area characterised by rolling chalk downland and recognised as one of the most important chalk landscapes in England. We head to Eastbourne where our steam locomotive will be serviced and there will be time to visit this popular South Coast seaside town. The seafront consists almost entirely of Victorian hotels, which along with its pier and bandstand, give it a timeless appeal. The town is situated immediately east of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and an area of outstanding natural beauty. This sheltered position contributes to Eastbourne's title of the sunniest place in Great Britain. We leave Eastbourne, diesel-hauled and head along the Sussex Coast through Normans Bay, Cooden Beach, and Bexhill to Hastings. Hastings can claim fame through its connection with the Norman Conquest of England, and also because it became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. The town is sometimes referred to as the birthplace of television since the pioneer of television, John Logie Baird, lived there. Our train reverses direction of travel at Hastings and leaves with the steam locomotive in charge. We continue our journey heading north through Crowhurst and Battle, and then passing through Mountfield Tunnel. Robertsbridge station was formerly a junction station with the Colonel Stephens' famous old Kent and East Sussex Light Railway. We pass through Royal Tunbridge Wells, a spa town situated on the northern edge of the High Weald. At Sevenoaks, we take the line through Bat and Ball station, which was named after a local inn that no longer exists. We join the line from Ashford at Otford, and the Chatham Main Line at Swanley. Our tour ends when we arrive back at London Victoria at around 17:45.

Railway Touring Company - The York Yuletide Express

The York Yuletide Express Saturday 27th November 2021 Join us for a main line steam run from London's Ealing Broadway to York and an opportunity to experience the Festive Season's activities. The city of York is world famous for its variety of visitor attractions and home to the National Railway Museum. We travel via the Midland Main Line, and our train will be hauled from London to York by 60163 Tornado and from York to London by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland. Our train leaves London Ealing Broadway at around 06:30 hauled by ?Tornado? and travels around West London to Dudding Hill Junction, where we take the Brent curve and join the Midland Main Line (MML) at Cricklewood. We head north and stop at St. Albans, Luton, Bedford and Kettering, to pick up further passengers. We leave the MML after Kettering and take the former Midland Railway Nottingham direct line. We pass through Corby Station, opened in 2009 to replace the original which was closed in 1966. We climb to the famous Harringworth Viaduct, the longest masonry viaduct in Britain. From the end of the viaduct there is a long, stiff climb up to Wing Tunnel and then it is downhill to Manton Junction, and through Rutland's county town of Oakham. Our last stop to pick up passengers is at Melton Mowbray. We continue to Syston Junction and take the sharp right curve to join the MML from Leicester. We pass through Loughborough and join the Erewash Valley Line at Trent Junction. After Chesterfield we take the ?old road' via Barrow Hill to Rotherham and continue through Conisbrough to Doncaster. Here we join the East Coast Main Line and can expect a fast run to York, where we arrive in the early afternoon. York is well known for its Minster, Castle and city walls. The snickelways, famous medieval alleys and narrow streets, and The Shambles, are well worth exploring. The National Railway Museum, the many shops and museums, ensure that there is something on offer for everybody. Our train leaves York at around 16:10 and returns to Ealing Broadway hauled by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers. PLEASE NOTE - The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful it will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

InterCity - THE EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET

THE EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET Sat 27 November 2021 Departing From Birmingham International, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Stockport We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a destination of historic Edinburgh for a 3-hour afternoon sightseeing break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 90 electric locomotive. The journey is along the West Coast Main Line through Penrith to Edinburgh Waverley station ? Located just below one of the UK's most historic and popular shopping areas Princes Street. There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? perhaps visit the Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag. In the prelude to Christmas Edinburgh is truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle and along Princes Street are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.

Statesman Rail - SALISBURY & BATH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN

SALISBURY & BATH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN Sat 27 November 2021 Departing From Chesterfield, Belper, Derby, Long Eaton, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford This very special and unique tour on board ?The Statesman' land cruise train commences from local stations in the East Midlands and offers a visit to two historic south west destinations which are both famous for their spectacular Christmas Markets and visitor attractions, so the choice is yours in which you choose to spend the afternoon but please remember it is not possible to visit both. Bath Spa ? the beautiful Somerset city of Georgian elegance has attracted visitors since Roman times and is fabulously decorated for the festive season and there should be around three hours to brows at leisure and discover one of the largest Christmas Markets in Britain with over 150 chalet style stalls offer quality products and brilliant gift ideas. The famous Bath Abbey and Roman Baths provide an amazing backdrop to the festive event offering seasonal shopping, fine food and family fun with stalls showcasing the talents of retailers from Britain and the Continent. Other highlights to visit include the popular afternoon carol concert in the Abbey, the Roman Pump Rooms, Carriage Museum, Queen Square and Royal Crescent. Salisbury ? Known as ?the city in the countryside', this pretty cathedral city is surrounded by a landscape so quintessentially English it's almost too good to be true and we have around four hours to discover it's unique charms. Dating back to the 13th century it is home to one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country with its spire being the tallest in Britain. The library is home to the Magna Carta and the streets contain many historic timbered buildings which will be aglow with festive lights. The Christmas Market consists of over 100 stalls and sits on a backdrop of the historic Guildhall selling locally produced gifts, food, and drink along with the seasonal continental favourites of Gluhwein, Bratwurst, Stollen and Lebkuchen.

West Coast Railways - Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman Saturday 27 November 2021 The Flying Scotsman - Manchester to Carlisle Departing: Manchester Victoria, Bolton Join us for a great day out to remember aboard our heritage steam hauled train which will take you on a scenic journey along the Settle and Carlisle line. This trip is scheduled to be hauled by 60103 The Flying Scotsman. The Flying Scotsman set two world records for steam traction, becoming the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h) on 30 November 1934, and then setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran 422 miles (679 km) on 8 August 1989 while in Australia. Departing Manchester Victoria around 07:30 we will be hauled by a vintage diesel engine as we make our way to Hellifield, where the journey really begins. We change engines in Hellifield to the 60103 The Flying Scotsman for the journey along the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway line. Enjoy the stunning Dales scenery as we make our way through Settle and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Continuing north from Ribblehead we plunge into Blea Moor tunnel, the longest on the line. We then enjoy sweeping views along Dentdale as we pass through the highest station on the line, Dent. The stunning scenery continues as we head north to the more gentle landscape of the Eden Valley, the Eden Gorge and our destination - the border city of Carlisle. First opening to passengers in 1876, the Settle - Carlisle line takes in 20 viaducts, 14 tunnels and countless beautiful vistas along its 72 mile track. This historic line travels across the stunning Pennine hills, showcasing the English countryside at its best. After a break of around two hours in Carlisle, with its pedestrianised shopping centre, Castle and cathedral to enjoy, we return along the Settle and Carlisle line to Hellifield where we change engines to one of our vintage Diesels for the final part of our journey to your home stations.

Railway Touring Company - The Worcester Christmas Fayre

The Worcester Christmas Fayre Thursday 2nd December 2021 Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train that combines exciting main line running, varied landscapes, and the special atmosphere of Worcester at Christmas time? The Worcester Christmas Fayre will be steam hauled from Norwich to Worcester by Princess Coronation class locomotive no. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and from Worcester as far as Peterborough on the return. Our day out begins early in the morning when we leave Norwich Station, hauled by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, and cross the Trowse swing bridge over the river Wensum. We stop to pick up more passengers at Wymondham, a beautifully kept rural Norfolk station, Attleborough, Thetford and Brandon. Approaching Ely we take the avoiding line that curves very sharply round onto the Peterborough line. We stop at March for further passengers, before continuing to Peterborough, our final pick up point. We now follow the scenic cross country line through Stamford, a town of outstanding architectural and historic interest that is of national importance. The town has over 600 listed buildings, more than half of the total for the County of Lincolnshire. We continue westwards and pass Rutland Water towards Oakham, the small county town of Rutland. Entering Leicestershire, we run through Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies, and head for Leicester. We follow the main line to London St Pancras for a while as far as Wigston Junction, where we branch off on the Nuneaton and Birmingham line. Crossing the West Coast main line, we now head towards Birmingham, although we will bypass the city by means of the Grand Junction line from Stetchford Junction to Perry Barr. We will follow the Handsworth Loop line through to Soho East Junction, where we will join the Stour Valley line briefly to Galton Junction. Here we join the ?Jewellery Line' and head through the heart of the Black Country for Stourbridge Junction and Kidderminster, where there are glimpses of the Severn Valley Railway. We soon pass through the spa town of Droitwich as we approach Worcester, where there will be time to visit the city centre. There will be around two and a half hours to explore the city of Worcester which lies beside the River Severn some 25 miles from the Cotswolds and the village of Broadway (the Northern Gateway to the Cotswolds). At its centre you can visit the magnificent cathedral, perched along the riverbank, dominating the skyline for miles around, where the Christmas Tree Festival will be underway. Or visit the Museum of Royal Worcester a ceramics museum located in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory's former site in Worcester, England. After servicing and turning our steam locomotive, we will make our way back to our earlier calling points to set down passengers. We will be diesel hauled from Peterborough on the return leg back to Norwich.

Railway Touring Company - The York Yuletide Express

The York Yuletide Express Saturday 4th December 2021 This exciting seasonal trip by steam train offers an opportunity for passengers from the Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Sheffield areas to visit the popular city of York at Christmas time. The route cuts across the rugged Pennine terrain of the scenic Hope Valley line to York, and will be steam hauled throughout by a lovingly restored steam locomotive. Our train leaves Liverpool Lime Street, hauled by our allocated steam locomotive from the Carnforth based pool. We follow the route of the historic 1830 Liverpool and Manchester Railway across Chat Moss to Manchester Victoria, where we pause to pick up passengers. Leaving Manchester, we climb the formidable 1 in 47 gradient of Miles Platting Bank and make our way towards Denton, where we will pause to water our steam locomotive. We next stop will be at Stockport to pick up passengers before heading towards Chinley and the Hope Valley line to Sheffield. We join the former Midland Railway line across the Peak District and pass through Cowburn Tunnel into the beautiful Vale of Edale. After Hathersage, we pass through the 3?-mile long Totley Tunnel and arrive at Sheffield, our final pick up station for passengers. We then travel northwards through Swinton and Moorthorpe to York, our destination for the afternoon. There will be plenty of time for passengers to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. York has some major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, the largest museum of its type in Britain; the Castle; the Shambles; the splendid Gothic York Minster, one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe; and the city walls. There are a number of other interesting museums, quaint alleyways, and a good variety of shops. Our late afternoon departure from York will be steam hauled back to Liverpool Lime Street. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful it will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

Railway Touring Company - The Lincoln Christmas Express

The Lincoln Christmas Express Saturday 4th December 2021 Join us on this day trip and take the opportunity to see the famous Lincoln Cathedral. Lincoln is also one of the country's top 50 retail destinations and one of the most important shopping centres in the East Midlands. Travel in style, in the comfort of a special train hauled by Princess Coronation Class locomotive no. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland. What a day you will have! With Christmas only a few weeks away this really is a very special trip, and not to be missed. Our day out begins when we steam out of London King's Cross station at around 09:00 and head north down the East Coast Main Line (ECML). We stop at Potters Bar, Stevenage and Peterborough to pick up more passengers. Leaving Peterborough and its famous cathedral behind, we take the former Great Northern Railway (GNR) line towards Grimsby at Werrington Junction and head across the fertile flatlands to Spalding. Here we join the Great Northern & Great Eastern Joint Railway line to Sleaford. We continue through a part of rural Lincolnshire famous for its potato farms. Approaching Lincoln, we notice that its spectacular Cathedral dominates the city. As well as the many options for shopping which are available in Lincoln city centre to allow you to buy some festive gifts for loved ones, why not take a wander around the medieval area, or take the medieval walk along the wall or visit the Magna Carta rooms to see the famous document. All too soon it will be time to return to the station for our train back to London. We shall be steam hauled by Duchess of Sutherland and return from Lincoln by way of Newark and the East Coast Main Line. After a stiff climb up through Grantham to Stoke Tunnel we descend Stoke Bank, where ?Mallard' achieved 126 miles per hour that still stands as the world speed record for steam. We stop to set down passengers at the same stations as on the outward journey and arrive in King's Cross Station at around 21:30.

Midland Pullman - SETTLE TO CARLISLE & JORVIK PULLMAN

SETTLE TO CARLISLE & JORVIK PULLMAN Sat 4 December 2021 Departing From Dundee, Leuchars, Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Inverkeithing, Edinburgh Gateway, Haymarket, Edinburgh Waverley This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering ? including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines and the sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the Aire Valley and past the market town of Skipton, then on to the historic city of York for a sightseeing break of around three hours. York, a city of extraordinary historical wealth with a magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls enclosing a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city ? with its myriad museums including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.

Statesman Rail - EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN Sat 4 December 2021 Departing From Hull, Brough, Gilberdyke, Howden, Selby, Leeds, Shipley, Keighley, Skipton, Hellifield, Settle We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as ?The Statesman? train travels north over the spectacular Settle to Carlisle line to the very heart of Scotland's capital and Britain's most beautiful city where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas ? it's truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights. Following departure from your local station ?The Statesman' whisks us north over the border and through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands for an arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station around 13.20 and an afternoon break of around 3 hours. The station is located just below one of the UK's most historic and popular shopping areas ? Princes Street, with its beautifully lit trees and international stores on one side and a traditional German & Scottish Highland Christmas Market on the other. There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? from the giant Christmas wheel that lights up the sky high above the festive gardens, a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland's capital has everything and what makes it even better is the magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and the unique yuletide atmosphere.

Vintage Trains - Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre

Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre 7029 Clun Castle & 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ?Top & Tailed? Sunday 5th December 2021 Vintage Trains returns to Melton Mowbray for the annual Victorian Christmas Fayre, a slice of Dickensian Britain with Victorian stalls, street urchins, Santa's Grotto, street theatre, brass bands and much more ? in fact something for everyone. Passengers will have approximately five hours to explore the town before we return to Tyseley. Joining arrangements Board at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), Coleshill Parkway and Nuneaton. The return journey will drop-off at both stations.

Vintage Trains - The Harringworth Viaduct Lunchtime Shuttle

The Harringworth Viaduct Lunchtime Shuttle 7029 Clun Castle & 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ?Top & Tailed? Sunday 5th December 2021 In another Vintage Train's tradition, while passengers visit the Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre, others can take the lunchtime journey out to Corby and back which takes us twice across the famous Harringworth Viaduct with its spectacular views across the valley. Also known as the Welland Viaduct as it crosses the river of the same name, this is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the UK. 30 million bricks were used in its construction, the now Grade II listed structure opening in 1878. At its peak, 3500 people and 1200 horses were working on the site. Joining arrangements Passengers board the train at Melton Mowbray for the round trip to Corby. Passenger can also purchase tickets for the Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fare train to travel on the train all day from Tyseley and Coleshill Parkway. (Passengers should purchase tickets for both trains to travel on the train all day).

West Coast Railways - Chester Christmas Markets

Chester Christmas Markets Monday 6 December 2021 Chester Christmas Pullman Departing: Skegness, Wainfleet, Boston, Heckington, Sleaford Please Note: This trip is hauled by vintage diesel aboard our beautifully restored land cruise train 'Spirit of the Lakes'

Railway Touring Company - The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express

The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express Tuesday 7th December 2021 What better way to begin the Christmas season than with a trip by steam train on the ?Bath & Bristol Christmas Express'? There will be ample time to sample the delights of Bath, including the stunning Bath Abbey and the internationally famous Roman Baths, or to visit Bristol for the ?best Christmas shopping in the South West'. Join us as we travel by vintage steam train through some superb countryside en route. We leave London Victoria early in the morning, hauled by steam locomotive No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland. Running via Clapham Junction, we call at Staines and Woking, before our final pick up is made at Basingstoke. From Basingstoke, we can expect a fast run along the former London & South Western Railway's route via Andover to the cathedral city of Salisbury. We stop at Salisbury, for the loco to take on water, and then continue along the ?South West' main line to Wilton. Here we turn northwards and cross the edge of Salisbury Plain en route to Warminster. We descend steeply to Westbury, with its famous hillside white horse, and then follow the scenic Avon Valley through Bradford on Avon. We shall soon catch sight of the Georgian city of Bath as we approach the well-kept Bath Spa station, which is close to the city centre. The afternoon is free to explore the city, which has gained a reputation for its quality independents and favourite high street stores. Meanwhile our train continues to Bristol, another fascinating destination for those who wish to explore this fine city instead. It has several world class attractions including Britain's most acclaimed historic ship, the S.S. ?Great Britain'; Brunel's iconic Clifton suspension bridge; the world's fifth oldest zoo; and an historic harbour-side, the location of the M Shed, an exciting new innovative museum. The city is a Christmas shopper's haven with all the major retail outlets in the Broadmead and Cabot Circus shopping centres. Our steam locomotive will be serviced at Bristol before we return to Bath and London Victoria steam hauled. We stop to pick up those parcel-laden passengers who opted to visit Bath! We return by the route of our outward journey, stopping at the same stations for passengers to alight. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at Bath has been cancelled by the organiser's due to Government advice regarding Covid-19.

West Coast Railways - Edinburgh - Christmas Special

Edinburgh - Christmas Special Wednesday 8 December 2021 Peterborough to Edinburgh Departing: Peterborough, Grantham, Newark Northgate, Retford, Doncaster Please Note: This trip is hauled by vintage diesel aboard our beautifully restored land cruise train 'Spirit of the Lakes'

Saphos Trains - CHATSWORTH CHRISTMAS SPARKLE EXPRESS

CHATSWORTH CHRISTMAS SPARKLE EXPRESS Wed 8 December 2021 Departing From Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Hartford, Crewe, Stafford, Lichfield Trent Valley This is an utterly amazing and unique steam hauled tour offering a journey departing from stations in the North West guaranteed to get us all in the Christmas spirit as enjoy a fast run down the West Coast Main Line and at Nuneaton take the secondary line across to Leicester where we travel through the East Midlands to Chesterfield where road coaches will transport us to historic Chatsworth House, ancestral home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Upon arrival at Chesterfield station you will be escorted by coach on the short 20-minute journey through the Peak District to the fabulous Chatsworth Estate. Spend the afternoon at leisure marvelling at the house and its grand interiors transformed into a Christmas wonderland with every room having a unique and seasonal theme and the staff wearing Dickensian costumes. Discover the 16-generation history of the Cavendish family and stroll around the 105-acre garden containing fountains, sculptures and water cascades designed by Lancelot Capability Brown. In the late afternoon, following a break of around three hours coaches will transport us back to Chesterfield station for a return steam hauled journey retracing our outward route to Crewe where the impressive and powerful locomotive is changed for a slightly more modern form of onward traction. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

West Coast Railways - Edinburgh - Christmas Special

Edinburgh - Christmas Special Friday 10 December 2021 Cleethorpes to Edinburgh Departing: Cleethorpes, Grimsby Town, Habrough, Barnetby, Scunthorpe, Thorne South Please Note: This trip is hauled by vintage diesel aboard our beautifully restored land cruise train 'Spirit of the Lakes'

Railway Touring Company - The Birmingham and Shrewsbury Christmas Express

The Birmingham and Shrewsbury Christmas Express Saturday 11th December 2021 Join us on this scenic rail tour by seasonal steam train through the Thames Valley and the Oxfordshire and Warwickshire countryside to the Christmas markets at Birmingham or Shrewsbury. We follow the former Great Western Railway main line through Reading, Oxford and Leamington Spa where there should be the opportunity to experience some fast running. Choose to alight at either Birmingham or Shrewsbury to visit the markets before returning steam hauled back to London. Our steam train leaves London Paddington early in morning behind 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and heads down the ex-Great Western Railway (GWR) main line. We stop at Slough, Reading and Didcot to pick up more passengers. Our journey continues through Oxford and onwards through pleasant countryside towards Banbury. After Leamington Spa, we will climb the steep 1 in 105 gradient of Hatton Bank before we thread our way through the suburbs and reach Birmingham New Street, where you will have the option of alighting here to visit the extensive Christmas Market. The central shopping area of the city has many chalets selling a vast variety of seasonal goods, crafts, foods and drink. Our train will call at Birmingham in the evening to pick you up for the return journey to London. Continuing our steam hauled journey away from Birmingham, we follow the Stour Valley line through to Wolverhampton, where we will take the line to Shrewsbury. In no time at all, we will pass through Cosford, home to the extensive RAF museum, followed by Telford and Wellington. On arrival at Shrewsbury, you will have ample time to explore this historic town with its many listed buildings, castle, riveside walks and numerous shops. The Christmas Market will be a wonderful sight to explore its seasonal offerings of fresh food, drink and arts and crafts, all centred conveniently around the Square. We will return steam hauled from Shrewsbury by way of our outward route, picking up those passengers who chose to alight at Birmingham earlier in the day. We will call to set down at our pick up points before arriving back in London Paddington after a busy day of sightseeing and an interesting and relaxing train journey. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at Birmingham and Shrewsbury is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful they will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

Railway Touring Company - The Edinburgh Christmas Market

The Edinburgh Christmas Market Saturday 11th December 2021 This special steam hauled train using an A1 class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado will run at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. There will be time in Edinbugh to visit the sights before we return south. Our steam hauled journey will commence at the historic city of York, with its long association with railways, including the location of the National Railway Museum. Heading north away from York, we will travel down the East Coast main line through to Northallerton, where 60163 Tornado will build up speed to its maximum on the straight alignment of the tracks. We will pause at Durham momentarily to pick up further passengers, before heading towards Tyneside and over the river Tyne to Newcastle, our final pick up point. Leaving Newcastle, we head northwards and pass through Morpeth, with our speed running at the maximum along this former LNER racetrack, the preserve of the A4 Pacifics up to their withdrawal in the mid 1960s. With coastal views and quaint villages along the way, we make our way through Northumberland, with views of Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Island simmering in the distance. Continuing towards Berwick on Tweed, we cross the spectacular 28-arch Royal Border Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson. Just after Berwick, we cross the border and enter Scotland. Tornado will now be getting steam up ready for the long climb up to Grantshouse, a stiff climb at gradients of 1 in 190/200 and a test of the stamina of locomotives heading towards Edinburgh. We pass through the Scottish Borders, with more costal views along the way before we reach Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland. Time will be available here for passengers to visit the city ?whilst Tornado is serviced for the return journey back to York. Apart from its many shops and restaurants along Princes Street, there are many sights to see and visit, including the Palace of Holyrood, the Castle on the Royal Mile, Galleries and Museums and Princes Street Gardens. We will return south with Tornado and follow our outward route. Highlight of the jorney back to Newcastle will be the southbound climb to Grantshouse, graded at 1 in 96 for over four miles. In no time at all, we will be back at Newcastle to set down passengers, followed by Durham and finally York. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at Edinburgh is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful it will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

InterCity - THE NORTH WALES COAST EXPLORER

THE NORTH WALES COAST EXPLORER Sat 11 December 2021 Departing From London Euston, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Nuneaton, Crewe We are pleased to offer an unmissable bargain priced day tour offering a journey along the spectacular North Wales Coast and an afternoon break in the port of Holyhead for a 2-hour break. Travel is in First Class comfort on our modern air-conditioned inter-city train, hauled by a Class 86, 87 or 90 electric locomotive between London and Crewe, then Class 47 diesel locomotives between Crewe and Holyhead. Travelling across the Cheshire plain to Chester, we pass the Roman Walls and enter Wales running alongside the Irish Sea passing Rhyl on a coastline famed for its beaches and views. Continuing westward we pass under the imposing fortress of Conwy Castle and along the coastal line through Bangor, thence crossing the historic Britannia Bridge over the Menai Straits we enter the Isle of Anglesey and travel to the lines end at the port of Holyhead and home to the largest seagoing ferry in the world. The town centre offers several places to eat and shop. The Maritime Museum is worth a visit where you can learn more about the 100 or so shipwrecks that have taken place in the vicinity.

Statesman Rail - EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN Sat 11 December 2021 Departing From Ely, March, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark Northgate, Retford, Doncaster, York We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as ?The Statesman? train travels north along the spectacular Northumberland coast with amazing views across to Lindisfarne to the very heart of Scotland's capital and Britain's most beautiful city where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas ? it's truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights. Following departure from your local station ?The Statesman' whisks us north over the border and through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands for an arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station around 13.20 and an afternoon break of around 3 hours. The station is located just below one of the UK's most historic and popular shopping areas ? Princes Street, with its beautifully lit trees and international stores on one side and a traditional German & Scottish Highland Christmas Market on the other. There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance ? from the giant Christmas wheel that lights up the sky high above the festive gardens, a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland's capital has everything and what makes it even better is the magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and the unique yuletide atmosphere.

Vintage Trains - The Merchant Venturer

The Merchant Venturer 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Saturday 11th December 2021 Bath is another popular Vintage Trains Christmas Market destination and 2021 sees the 20th anniversary of this event in one of Britain's most picturesque locations, the Georgian streets of this fabulous city. A memorable day out in a stunning setting, there's always something new to discover with local makers and designers showcasing their artisan gifts and street food to die for! Passengers will have approximately 5 hours to explore this fabulous event. For turning and servicing reasons, the train will continue to Bristol Temple Meads so passengers are welcome to stay on board for a visit of approximately 3 hours to the City of Bristol. Joining arrangements Solihull, Dorridge, Leamington Spa and Banbury. The return journey will drop-off at all outward stations.

Saphos Trains - THE CHRISTMAS WHITE ROSE

THE CHRISTMAS WHITE ROSE Wed 15 December 2021 Departing From Llandudno Junction, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Shotton, Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Newton le Willows, Manchester Victoria Enjoy a fabulous day tour travelling through the impressive Pennines over two very different routes with the outward journey taking the spectacular Vale of Edale through the Peak District National Park with stunning views of Mam Tor and Kinder Scout and through Sheffield to historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break. We return through Wakefield and true Pennine scenery with the rugged and steep sided Calder Valley towering over the train with its stone architecture clinging to the hillside and the restored Rochdale Canal keeping company with the line. Continuing through Todmorden and Rochdale we head homeward toward Manchester. Our train leaves Manchester Victoria with the taxing climb up Miles Platting bank and threads its way through the suburbs to join the former Midland Railway line across the Peak District and into the beautiful Vale of Edale. This route is spectacularly scenic and encompasses several long tunnels, including passing through the 3?-mile long Totley Tunnel, opened in 1892, before arrival at Sheffield. On departure we head northwards through Meadowhall, adjacent to the famous Shopping Centre, and onwards, avoiding Rotherham towards Swinton and Pontefract. We make our way through Church Fenton and follow the East Coast Main Line towards York. Nowhere in northern D1381 says ?medieval' quite like York especially at the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. This is a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth that has lost little of its pre-industrial lustre. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city ? with its myriad museums including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum, restaurants, cafes including Bettys Tearoom which is a must for a divine afternoon tea. Our return in the late afternoon journeys west through Wakefield and the true Pennine scenery of the Calder Valley as we pass the preserved Lancashire & Yorkshire railway station at Hebden Bridge thence through Todmorden and Rochdale. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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'

Railway Touring Company - The Christmas White Rose

The Christmas White Rose Thursday 16th December 2021 Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train, experience exciting main line running, varied landscape and the special atmosphere of York at Christmas time? We shall be steam hauled from Cambridge to York by Princess Coronation Class locomotive No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and on the return by A1 class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado. Our day out begins at around 06:45 when we leave Cambridge station and head northwards steam hauled by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, stopping at Ely, March and Peterborough to pick up more passengers. Leaving Peterborough and its famous cathedral behind, we take the former Great Northern Railway line towards Grimsby at Werrington Junction and head across the fertile flatlands to Spalding, famous for its flower production. Here we join the Great Northern & Great Eastern Joint Railway line to Sleaford, where we will use the avoiding line. We continue through a part of rural Lincolnshire, famous for its potato farms, and reach Lincoln. Approaching Lincoln we notice that its spectacular Cathedral, that can be seen for miles around the area, dominates the city. After Lincoln, we head for Gainsborough and cross the Trent en route to Doncaster, where we meet up with the ECML once again. The Great Northern Railway opened its railway workshops in Doncaster in 1853 and Sir Nigel Gresley, who designed the A4 class ?Pacific' steam locomotives, was the Chief Mechanical Engineer to the LNER between 1923-41. From Doncaster, it will be a fast run northwards along the ECML to York, our destination for the afternoon. York is well known for its Minster, Castle and city walls. The snickelways, famous medieval alleys and narrow streets, and The Shambles, are well worth exploring. The National Railway Museum, the many shops and museums, ensure that there is something on offer for everybody. The York Christmas market will be in full swing adding to the seasonal atmosphere of this historic city. Our steam locomotive for the return journey back to Peterborough will be A1 class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado. Our train leaves York at around 16:30 for the return journey via Doncaster and the direct ECML route to Peterborough. We stop to set down passengers at Peterborough, March and Ely before arriving in Cambridge at around 21:20. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful it will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

Railway Touring Company - The Christmas White Rose

The Christmas White Rose Saturday 18th December 2021 Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train, combining exciting main line running, varied landscape and the special atmosphere of York? Our train will be steam hauled from London to York by A1 class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado and from York to London by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland. We leave London King's Cross at around 07:20 behind Tornado and follow the route of famous old trains like the Flying Scotsman. We storm up the gradient through Gasworks Tunnel and Finsbury Park and head northwards, calling at Stevenage, Huntingdon and Peterborough to pick up more passengers. Our steam locomotive then tackles the 15-mile climb up the famous Stoke Bank. Here on 3rd July 1938, ?Mallard?, an A4 class ?Pacific', achieved a world record speed of 126 mph when travelling in the opposite direction. Once over the summit we should have a good, fast run down the 20 mile descent to the Trent Valley and on through Grantham, Newark and Retford. We steam onwards through Doncaster before arriving into York. There will be plenty of time for passengers to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. York has some major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, the largest museum of its type in Britain; the Castle; the Shambles; the splendid Gothic York Minster, one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe; and the city walls. There are a number of other interesting museums, quaint alleyways, and a good variety of shops. The York Christmas Market will also be in full swing with its vast number of stalls offering local yuletide crafts, along with seasonal food and drink. Our train leaves York at around 16:30, hauled by Duchess of Sutherland, along the East Coast Main Line where we should achieve our maximum speed. It stops to set down passengers at the same stations as on the northbound journey, arriving at King's Cross at around 22:00. PLEASE NOTE ? The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control we understand that the organisers are hopeful it will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

Saphos Trains - PENNINE MOORS CHRISTMAS CRACKER

PENNINE MOORS CHRISTMAS CRACKER Sat 18 December 2021 Departing From Rugby, Coventry, Hampton in Arden, Birmingham International, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Penkridge, Stafford, Crewe We are pleased to present a truly memorable circular tour offering a steam hauled journey as we travel in vintage carriages through deep valleys and over wild Pennine moors with taxing climbs to make the engine work hard. Our train travels up the West Coast Main Line and at Wigan there is the first of two steep inclines as the engine opens to climb to Boars Head, this is then followed with the long assault to Hoghton Summit. Continuing through Blackburn and Burnley we enter true Pennine scenery with the moors and hills towering over the line as we commence the 1 in 65 climb with our driver and fireman working hard to haul the heavy train as we thread our way to the summit at Copy Pit, some 749 feet above sea level. After crossing viaducts and passing former Victorian textile Mills we take the newly reinstated curve at Hall Royd Junction and travel through the Calder Valley beside the Rochdale Canal, passing Todmorden and through the 1.6 mile Summit Tunnel we travel to Manchester and continue west with a fast run over Chat Moss and at Earlestown re-join the West Coast line to Crewe where our trusty steam locomotive is changed for a slightly more modern form of traction. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our 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' ? LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ?Sir Nigel Gresley'

Vintage Trains - The White Rose

The White Rose 7029 Clun Castle 18th December 2021 ?Our destination is York for the ever-popular St Nicholas Fayre and Christmas Market, dominating the narrow medieval streets of Stonegate and The Shambles, full of stalls and activities. Christmas shop or visit the Gothic splendour of York Minster with its Rose Window, the Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum (free entry) or the Jorvik Viking Experience. We will return via outbound stations after a break of around 4 hours in York. Joining arrangements Boarding at Tyseley Locomotive Works (limited pre-booked free car parking available avoiding Birmingham's congestion charge), we also pick up at Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth High Level, Burton Upon Trent and Derby.

West Coast Railways - Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman Saturday 18 December 2021 The Flying Scotsman - Liverpool to Carlisle Departing: Liverpool Lime Street Join us for a great day out to remember aboard our heritage steam hauled train which will take you on a scenic journey along the Settle and Carlisle line. This trip is scheduled to be hauled by 60103 The Flying Scotsman. The Flying Scotsman set two world records for steam traction, becoming the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h) on 30 November 1934, and then setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran 422 miles (679 km) on 8 August 1989 while in Australia. Departing Liverpool around 07:30 we will be hauled by a vintage diesel engine as we make our way to Hellifield, where the journey really begins. We change engines in Hellifield to the 60103 The Flying Scotsman for the journey along the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway line. Enjoy the stunning Dales scenery as we make our way through Settle and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Continuing north from Ribblehead we plunge into Blea Moor tunnel, the longest on the line. We then enjoy sweeping views along Dentdale as we pass through the highest station on the line, Dent. The stunning scenery continues as we head north to the more gentle landscape of the Eden Valley, the Eden Gorge and our destination - the border city of Carlisle. First opening to passengers in 1876, the Settle - Carlisle line takes in 20 viaducts, 14 tunnels and countless beautiful vistas along its 72 mile track. This historic line travels across the stunning Pennine hills, showcasing the English countryside at its best. After a break of around two hours in Carlisle, with its pedestrianised shopping centre, Castle and cathedral to enjoy, we return along the Settle and Carlisle line to Hellifield where we change engines to one of our vintage Diesels for the final part of our journey to your home stations.

West Coast Railways - Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman Thursday 23 December 2021 The Flying Scotsman - Manchester to Carlisle Departing: Manchester Victoria, Bolton Join us for a great day out to remember aboard our heritage steam hauled train which will take you on a scenic journey along the Settle and Carlisle line. This trip is scheduled to be hauled by 60103 The Flying Scotsman. The Flying Scotsman set two world records for steam traction, becoming the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h) on 30 November 1934, and then setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran 422 miles (679 km) on 8 August 1989 while in Australia. Departing Manchester Victoria around 07:30 we will be hauled by a vintage diesel engine as we make our way to Hellifield, where the journey really begins. We change engines in Hellifield to the 60103 The Flying Scotsman for the journey along the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway line. Enjoy the stunning Dales scenery as we make our way through Settle and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Continuing north from Ribblehead we plunge into Blea Moor tunnel, the longest on the line. We then enjoy sweeping views along Dentdale as we pass through the highest station on the line, Dent. The stunning scenery continues as we head north to the more gentle landscape of the Eden Valley, the Eden Gorge and our destination - the border city of Carlisle. First opening to passengers in 1876, the Settle - Carlisle line takes in 20 viaducts, 14 tunnels and countless beautiful vistas along its 72 mile track. This historic line travels across the stunning Pennine hills, showcasing the English countryside at its best. After a break of around two hours in Carlisle, with its pedestrianised shopping centre, Castle and cathedral to enjoy, we return along the Settle and Carlisle line to Hellifield where we change engines to one of our vintage Diesels for the final part of our journey to your home stations.

Jonathan's Gen Railtours, Preserved Railway Events, Ferries and Service Trains Gen List

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Railtours, Preserved Railway Events, Ferries and Service Trains Gen List