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

Fiftieth Finale Weekend Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 November 2025 Enjoy unlimited travel all day on every train including those hauled by special visitor s 70000 'Britannia' and D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' Ride all day to explore on four contrasting steam and heritage diesel trains Mainline express steam engine 70000 'Britannia' Very rare heritage line visit for pioneering 'Deltic' D9000 Save money with discounted fares when you book in advance Free Explorer's Trail for all children Park at Holt's delightful country station and take the train to the traditional seaside town of Sheringham and spend the day exploring the Victorian resort OR join the train at Sheringham, ride to Holt and catch a bus into the centre of this charming Georgian town Book Now Renowned steam locomotive 70000 'Britannia' is set to visit the North Norfolk Railway this autumn, helping us to celebrate the close of our Golden Anniversary year! The weekend will also feature D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' one the few surviving 'Deltics' - a powerful type of diesel locomotive built to speed up services from London to Edinburgh in the 1960s. After entry into traffic in January 1951, some of the Britannia's most regular journeys during its early life were to haul 'The Norfolkman' and 'The East Anglian' express services between London and Norwich, making the visit even more special. 'Britannia' is due to arrive by rail via the level crossing at Sheringham - the reinstatement of which is one of the major milestones in the railway's 50-year history. The crossing was officially opened in 2010 by fellow Britannia-class locomotive 'Oliver Cromwell' so it is very appropriate that 70000 should play a key role in this year's celebrations. The Britannia-class of locomotives were the brainchild of R A Riddles and aimed principally to improve the performance of express locomotives. Main focuses were on weight-saving measures, but also on the standardisation of steam locomotive design which was hoped to reduce labour requirements and also maintenance costs. A total of 55 Britannia-class locomotives were built at Crewe Works, of which 70000 'Britannia' was the first. D9000 dates from 1961 and at the time was the World's most powerful diesel locomotive. It was the first of 22 'Deltics' produced as part of the modernisation programme that saw diesels take over duties from their steam predecessors. The mainstay of their duties were initially the Anglo-Scottish expresses on the East Coast Main Line where they regularly worked schedules that took full advantage of their 100mph top speed. Both visiting locomotives are usually based at Crewe and work a very limited number of special charters on the mainline and rarely visit heritage railways, so their appearance at the Fiftieth Finale event will be an unusual opportunity for the public to ride behind them. Throughout the final weekend of our main season, visitors will be able to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with unlimited travel behind special visitors 'Britannia' and 'Royal Scots Grey' alongside a historic steam engine and a heritage diesel from our home fleet! We are grateful to the locomotives' operators, Locomotive Services, and the Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust (the owners of 'Britannia') for allowing the two iconic locomotives to visit. North Norfolk Railway

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Lancashire & Yorkshire Running Days Saturdays 10 May, 14 June, 9 August, 27 September, 1 November 2025 Double headed and top'n'tail services with 'A Class' 52322 and 11456. Driver experience with 'Pug' 11243 at Bury Bolton Street station. East Lancashire Railway

Ride the Rocket 1st November 2025 Enjoy a firework display with a difference! Ride the Rocket takes you on a journey through the Dee Valley to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at Corwen. Details will be released nearer the time. Llangollen Railway

Mainline charter to London Saturday 1st November 2025 A classic route for a class 50 to London for a special event at Paddington, with two depot track bashes included. No further details are available at present. Entries marked as 'Save the Date' are provisional and therefore are subject to change/removal at any time. Branch Line Society

Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.

Fireworks Spectacular Friday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2025

Winter Craft and Food Fayre Saturday 1 November 2025 We will be running a winter event to bring together the local community's finest crafter and food producers. There will be a free classic bus service between Kirkby Stephen and the Mainline Station. If you wish to have a stall message us. (Stalls 8 foot table space with seating - free but donation to SRC appreciated). No trains will be operating that day.

Farewell to Steam Special Saturday 1 November 2025 On 27th November 1965, 7029 'Clun Castle' hauled the Farewell to Steam special out of London Paddington, marking the end of Western Region steam under British Railways and shortly before Clun herself entered preservation. For just the second time since 1965, Clun Castle returns to Paddington station and on the 1st November this year Clun will, for the first time in 60 years, haul a train out of the station and embark on a journey recreating that rail tour from 1965. The train will be diesel hauled from Birmingham to Paddington, with the train turning on the Greenford Triangle, so that Clun is facing the correct way for the departure from London. Steaming out of Paddington, the train will follow the Great Western Mainline across the country past the locomotives birthplace of Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads where there will be a short break. From here the train continues along the route from 1965, as closely as can be done in 2025, through Gloucester before continuing northwards to Birmingham, Widney Manor and journey's end. This will be our final special train as part of our celebrations of Railway 200 and one of the last opportunities to travel behind Clun Castle on the mainline before she is withdrawn from traffic. What better way then, than to celebrate this fantastic loco, her 75th birthday and steam on the mainline than by seeing Clun Castle departing Paddington at the head of a train for the first time in 60 years! Departing From Widney Manor or Birmingham New Street Approximate Travel Timings Station Departs Returns Birmingham New Street 08:05 21:34 Widney Manor 08:29 22:04 Please Note* All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Approximate Destination Timings Station Arrives Departs Paddington 13:24 14:04 Bristol Temple Meads 17:24 18:24 Please Note* All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Vintage Trains

The Chiltern Explorer Saturday 1st November 2025 Join us on this unusual tour from Manchester to Oxford and Reading, featuring the newly reopened section of The East-West line from Bletchley to Bicester. The added attraction is for the journey to be steam hauled by a restored main line approved steam locomotive that will see a steam train return to this section of line for the first time since 1967. Combine a picturesque route with steam haulage by an historic main line restored locomotive, along with the opportunity to travel over a newly reopened railway, all from the comfort of your privately operated nostalgic charter train. Leaving Manchester around 0700 we make our way towards Crewe, picking up further passengers at Stockport and Wilmslow en route. After the Crewe pick up, we will head at speed along the West Coast Main Line to Nuneaton, where we pause to pick up passengers. We pick up again at Rugby and Milton Keynes before we leave the WCML at Bletchley and cross the main line on the newly reconstructed Bletchley Flyover, a major engineering feat that utilises a box section flyover. We now join the newly reopened East-West Rail line section to Bicester Village. We now follow the 'Varsity Line', originally opened as a through route to serve the University cities of Oxford and Cambridge, but was closed in 1967 to passenger services. The section from Oxford to Bicester reopened in 2016 and a new station was built at Bicester Village. The aim is to reopen the entire route from Oxford to Cambridge in stages as the East West Rail project. The section from Bedford to Bletchley will also see a major upgrade, with Cambridge the ultimate goal for completion some years ahead. Continuing westwards from Bletchley steam hauled, we will pass through the newly constructed station at Winslow before reaching Bicester Village. We continue along the Varsity route towards Oxford Parkway, whereafter we join the main line from Banbury and head southwards for Oxford. We will call at Oxford to set down passengers wishing to spend the day in the historic and cultural City of Dreaming Spires. Our steam hauled train continues towards Didcot where we then follow the Thames Valley through to Reading. Here you can visit the Reading Museum which houses the world famous full size Bayeux Tapestry, the Musuem of English Rural Life or Reading Abbey and park. Our return journey, diesel hauled, will retrace our outward steps back to Bletchley over the Varsity Line and northwards to Manchester, setting down at our earlier calling points. Seating Options Premier Dining Includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Includes a light breakfast and a light meal on the return both served at your table. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £225 £160 £690 Standard £115 £85 £358 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Premier Dining not available from Nuneaton, Rugby and Milton Keynes. catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return Manchester Piccadilly 07:25 22:05 Stockport 07:40 21:50 Wilmslow 08:00 21:35 Crewe 09:15 21:05 Nuneaton 10:45 19:55 Rugby 11:10 19:25 Milton Keynes 11:40 18:50 Oxford 13:20 18:05 Reading 14:00 17:25 Railway Touring Company

Royal Forest of Steam Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November 2025 Our signature Royal Forest of Steam Gala returns to finish our normal operating season for 2025. A weekend where home and visiting locomotives join to give you a fantastic opportunity to enjoy them in action against an autumnal Forest of Dean. Featuring visiting engines working alongside our home fleet with an intensive timetable, with multiple passenger trains in operation as well as the popular shuttles at Parkend station. Visiting engines and other attractions to be confirmed soon. Anticipated home fleet: 9681 WD 152 'Rennes' Uskmouth 1 Visitors: The Dean Forest Railway are pleased to announce the visit of BR Standard 2 No. 78019 for the 2025 Royal Forest of Steam Gala, courtesy of the Great Central Railway, Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group and the Charles Newton Trust. A small number of BR Standard 2s were based at Gloucester's Horton Road shed, and at least one of the class visited the Forest's lines in the latter days of steam. This marks the first visit of a BR Standard locomotive to the Dean Forest Railway, and we're looking forward to seeing the loco perfectly matched with our BR maroon stock as well as goods stock. More to be announced! Rail200 - British Rail's last mainline steam train ran in 1968, but the first preserved locomotives were already working on restored lines. Please note, prices shown are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change before the tickets are made available. Dean Forest Railway

Autumn Steam Gala Friday 31 October, Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November 2025 Join us at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway for an unforgettable Steam Gala on Friday 31 October and Saturday and Sunday 1 & 2 November 2025 as we commemorate 200 Years of passenger carrying railways. There are four confirmed locomotives. GWR Castle Class 4079 'Pendennis Castle' The first ever Castle Class to take to our branch line, and will also be the most powerful steam locomotive to grace our railway. She was built at the GWR Swindon Works and completed on 4 March 1924. Pendennis Castle is without doubt a celebrity locomotive with its reigning superior in the LNER and GWR exchange trials, and not forgetting its famous stint in Australia with the legendary Flying Scotsman. GWR 66XX class 0-6-2 no.6695 6695 was completed at Armstrong Whitworth's Newcastle works in October 1928 and was given works number 983. During its working life it has been employed on suburban passenger services and used to haul freight and passenger trains It was withdrawn from service in July 1964, after completing more than 620,000 miles, and sold to Woodham's Scrapyard at Barry Island in South Wales. In May 1979 it was purchased by the 56XX Tank Group (from 1995 called the 6695 Locomotive Group). Since December 2019, the locomotive has been based on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway and returned to steam in September 2022. USA Class 160 (6046) Built in Philadelphia, USA in 1945 and shipped in the early to mid 1940's to South Wales and dispatched from the Great Western Railway locomotive depot at Ebbw Junction, Newport. The locomotive spent the majority of its working life on industrial lines, before being withdrawn. We are delighted that this engine is also our resident steamer for the 2025 season. Sentinel 7109 'Joyce' Built in 1927 at the Sentinel Waggon Works, Shrewsbury, Joyce was ordered by Croydon Gasworks and gained the number 37 in their fleet. It was given the name Joyce after the daughter of Mr Sandeman, the chairman of Croydon Gas works where it operated for 32 years until 1960. The locomotive is unusual in having vertical water-tube boiler supplying transversely mounted cylinders that transmit power to the wheels via gears and chains. It's steam haulage at its best and with gradients like our 1-68 Chinnor Bank (and there's others, including quite an incline at the Princes Risborough end of the line), it will be a really very intensive 3-Days of Steam! This is only the second occasion that an all-steam Gala has been run over 3-days on the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and so please do make an advance note in your diary, or see below and book your tickets today! BRAKE VAN RIDES AT PRINCES RISBOROUGH: There will also be brake van rides at Princes Risborough: these will take place between steam departures and arrivals using our Sentinel 7109 'Joyce' brake van and hauled up and down by one or two brake vans for a authentic trip!brake van rides are included in the ticket price! Other attractions At Chinnor station there will be a visiting road steam Eddison roller engine 'Jenny' courtesy of Ali and Paul Green. Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Fiftieth Finale Weekend Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 November 2025 Enjoy unlimited travel all day on every train including those hauled by special visitor s 70000 'Britannia' and D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' Ride all day to explore on four contrasting steam and heritage diesel trains Mainline express steam engine 70000 'Britannia' Very rare heritage line visit for pioneering 'Deltic' D9000 Save money with discounted fares when you book in advance Free Explorer's Trail for all children Park at Holt's delightful country station and take the train to the traditional seaside town of Sheringham and spend the day exploring the Victorian resort OR join the train at Sheringham, ride to Holt and catch a bus into the centre of this charming Georgian town Book Now Renowned steam locomotive 70000 'Britannia' is set to visit the North Norfolk Railway this autumn, helping us to celebrate the close of our Golden Anniversary year! The weekend will also feature D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' one the few surviving 'Deltics' - a powerful type of diesel locomotive built to speed up services from London to Edinburgh in the 1960s. After entry into traffic in January 1951, some of the Britannia's most regular journeys during its early life were to haul 'The Norfolkman' and 'The East Anglian' express services between London and Norwich, making the visit even more special. 'Britannia' is due to arrive by rail via the level crossing at Sheringham - the reinstatement of which is one of the major milestones in the railway's 50-year history. The crossing was officially opened in 2010 by fellow Britannia-class locomotive 'Oliver Cromwell' so it is very appropriate that 70000 should play a key role in this year's celebrations. The Britannia-class of locomotives were the brainchild of R A Riddles and aimed principally to improve the performance of express locomotives. Main focuses were on weight-saving measures, but also on the standardisation of steam locomotive design which was hoped to reduce labour requirements and also maintenance costs. A total of 55 Britannia-class locomotives were built at Crewe Works, of which 70000 'Britannia' was the first. D9000 dates from 1961 and at the time was the World's most powerful diesel locomotive. It was the first of 22 'Deltics' produced as part of the modernisation programme that saw diesels take over duties from their steam predecessors. The mainstay of their duties were initially the Anglo-Scottish expresses on the East Coast Main Line where they regularly worked schedules that took full advantage of their 100mph top speed. Both visiting locomotives are usually based at Crewe and work a very limited number of special charters on the mainline and rarely visit heritage railways, so their appearance at the Fiftieth Finale event will be an unusual opportunity for the public to ride behind them. Throughout the final weekend of our main season, visitors will be able to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with unlimited travel behind special visitors 'Britannia' and 'Royal Scots Grey' alongside a historic steam engine and a heritage diesel from our home fleet! We are grateful to the locomotives' operators, Locomotive Services, and the Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust (the owners of 'Britannia') for allowing the two iconic locomotives to visit. North Norfolk Railway

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Children in Need and Macmillan Coffee Morning Sunday 2nd November 2025 Pudsey Bear visits the Railway!? All the train rides are free! Just put a donation in one of our collection buckets and support the BBC's Children in Need charity! All our tearoom income will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. West Lancashire Light Railway

Royal Forest of Steam Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November 2025 Our signature Royal Forest of Steam Gala returns to finish our normal operating season for 2025. A weekend where home and visiting locomotives join to give you a fantastic opportunity to enjoy them in action against an autumnal Forest of Dean. Featuring visiting engines working alongside our home fleet with an intensive timetable, with multiple passenger trains in operation as well as the popular shuttles at Parkend station. Visiting engines and other attractions to be confirmed soon. Anticipated home fleet: 9681 WD 152 'Rennes' Uskmouth 1 Visitors: The Dean Forest Railway are pleased to announce the visit of BR Standard 2 No. 78019 for the 2025 Royal Forest of Steam Gala, courtesy of the Great Central Railway, Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group and the Charles Newton Trust. A small number of BR Standard 2s were based at Gloucester's Horton Road shed, and at least one of the class visited the Forest's lines in the latter days of steam. This marks the first visit of a BR Standard locomotive to the Dean Forest Railway, and we're looking forward to seeing the loco perfectly matched with our BR maroon stock as well as goods stock. More to be announced! Rail200 - British Rail's last mainline steam train ran in 1968, but the first preserved locomotives were already working on restored lines. Please note, prices shown are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change before the tickets are made available. Dean Forest Railway

Autumn Steam Gala Friday 31 October, Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November 2025 Join us at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway for an unforgettable Steam Gala on Friday 31 October and Saturday and Sunday 1 & 2 November 2025 as we commemorate 200 Years of passenger carrying railways. There are four confirmed locomotives. GWR Castle Class 4079 'Pendennis Castle' The first ever Castle Class to take to our branch line, and will also be the most powerful steam locomotive to grace our railway. She was built at the GWR Swindon Works and completed on 4 March 1924. Pendennis Castle is without doubt a celebrity locomotive with its reigning superior in the LNER and GWR exchange trials, and not forgetting its famous stint in Australia with the legendary Flying Scotsman. GWR 66XX class 0-6-2 no.6695 6695 was completed at Armstrong Whitworth's Newcastle works in October 1928 and was given works number 983. During its working life it has been employed on suburban passenger services and used to haul freight and passenger trains It was withdrawn from service in July 1964, after completing more than 620,000 miles, and sold to Woodham's Scrapyard at Barry Island in South Wales. In May 1979 it was purchased by the 56XX Tank Group (from 1995 called the 6695 Locomotive Group). Since December 2019, the locomotive has been based on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway and returned to steam in September 2022. USA Class 160 (6046) Built in Philadelphia, USA in 1945 and shipped in the early to mid 1940's to South Wales and dispatched from the Great Western Railway locomotive depot at Ebbw Junction, Newport. The locomotive spent the majority of its working life on industrial lines, before being withdrawn. We are delighted that this engine is also our resident steamer for the 2025 season. Sentinel 7109 'Joyce' Built in 1927 at the Sentinel Waggon Works, Shrewsbury, Joyce was ordered by Croydon Gasworks and gained the number 37 in their fleet. It was given the name Joyce after the daughter of Mr Sandeman, the chairman of Croydon Gas works where it operated for 32 years until 1960. The locomotive is unusual in having vertical water-tube boiler supplying transversely mounted cylinders that transmit power to the wheels via gears and chains. It's steam haulage at its best and with gradients like our 1-68 Chinnor Bank (and there's others, including quite an incline at the Princes Risborough end of the line), it will be a really very intensive 3-Days of Steam! This is only the second occasion that an all-steam Gala has been run over 3-days on the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and so please do make an advance note in your diary, or see below and book your tickets today! BRAKE VAN RIDES AT PRINCES RISBOROUGH: There will also be brake van rides at Princes Risborough: these will take place between steam departures and arrivals using our Sentinel 7109 'Joyce' brake van and hauled up and down by one or two brake vans for a authentic trip!brake van rides are included in the ticket price! Other attractions At Chinnor station there will be a visiting road steam Eddison roller engine 'Jenny' courtesy of Ali and Paul Green. Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Bonfire Night and Fireworks Wednesday 5 November 2025 Great Central Railway

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Milton Keynes Branch Meeting - '25 Years of Derek Cross Diesels 1959 - 1984' Thu 6th November 2025 @ 19:30 - 21:30 David Cross presents a selection of his late father Derek's excellent images, depicting diesels over a 25 year period. This is sure to be an excellent evening of diesel nostalgia! Note: This presentation is that which was postponed from the March 2025 Milton Keynes Branch meeting. Venue MKY Milton Keynes Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK, Elder Gate Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 1EN United Kingdom

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Rail Ale Trains 10 May 2025, 18 July 2025 and 7 November 2025 Enjoy a ride through the Oxfordshire countryside, whilst you sample a range of beers, included in the ticket price. A selection of ales will available for sale on the train. Book your beer tokens in advance to get beer at £4 pint (£4.50 on the day). Pre-booked tickets only £20 each or £75 per table of four. Ticket price includes your first pint and beer sampling. Departing from our Victorian canopy, we will make two return trips of the line. Arrive at 19.00 for 19.30 departure. Dates 18 July 2025 07 November 2025

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Diesel Gala Saturday 8 November and Sunday 9 November 2025 South Devon Railway

DMU (Diesel Railcar) Gala Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 2025 Good things come in small packages! Fans of railcars won't want to miss our annual Diesel Multiple Unit Gala. Usually seen supporting their larger cousins, this event sees the diminutive DMUs take centre stage. Members of our home fleet will be running all DMU services on an intensive timetable throughout the entire weekend. Come along to take a ride with your favourite. The event pays tribute to the post-Beeching era of British Rail in the 1970's and 80's, when the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) was entrusted to operations across branch lines within the northwest, and the daily commute to major centres including Preston, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. East Lancashire Railway

The Exe-Parrett - With 34028 'Eddystone' Saturday 8 November 2025 Enjoy a lovely day to the West Country, hauled by steam, featuring a number of climbs along the way to really test our locomotive. Joining Stations: Dorridge, Birmingham New Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Stonehouse, Stroud, Kemble, Swindon Event Details Saturday 8 November 2025 Enjoy a lovely day to the West Country, hauled by steam, featuring a number of climbs along the way to really test our locomotive. This tour name may strike a definite chord with Monty Python fans (by pure coincidence of course!), but in fact reflects two important rivers in Somerset and Devon that are crossed along our route. We start our day diesel hauled at Dorridge, with joining stations through the West Midlands and Gloucestershire to our final pick up at Swindon, where we also swap to our steam locomotive for the West to historic Exeter. With the steam locomotive at the helm, we travel out via Westbury and Honiton, with a break at the Yeovil Railway Centre along the way, before arrival into Exeter itself, with the choice of alighting at Central or St. David's stations. Here you will be able to enjoy an afternoon break of approximately 2 hours in this old cathedral city, with many interesting buildings at its heart. The return journey from Exeter St. Davids takes a fast route back via Taunton and Bristol to Swindon, where we say goodbye to our steam locomotive and the diesel locomotive takes over to complete the day by returning everyone to their joining stations. STEAM LOCOMOTIVE We have been advised by West Coast Railways (this excursions operator) that they expect to provide ex-Southern Railways Bulleid Pacific No. 34028 'Eddystone' as the steam locomotive*, having recently returned to mainline duties. It is normally based at the Swanage Railway by its owners Southern Locomotives Ltd. *Subject to availability. ????????- Our new caterers Gravy Train Catering will be providing the Silver Service on board this train in both Premier Dining and First Class. ????????- ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE: - Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows - A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone - A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks - The Premier Dining service includes The Great British Breakfast, Elevenses and four course Evening Dinner - Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards! ????????- ESTIMATED TIMINGS Joining Stations Depart Return Dorridge 0545 2305 Birmingham New Street 0610 2240 Bromsgrove 0645 2205 Worcestershire Parkway 0705 2145 Cheltenham Spa 0730 2120 Stonehouse 0750 2055 Stroud 0800 2045 Kemble 0820 2025 Swindon 0910 1945 Search Search Fares Adult Junior Party x4 Availability Premier Dining £325 £305 £1260 Book Now First Class £230 £210 £880 Book Now Standard Class £135 £99 £536 Book Now Book tickets Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £60 per person in First Class and Premier Dining. Pathfinder Railtours

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

After Agenoria: Aspects of the Railway Revolution in the Black Country About the event or activity Organiser Black Country Society Venue Discovery Way, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AL, United Kingdom Date 8 November 2025 Further information Open to the public, booking/ticket required Whist canals were undoubtedly important in the early development of the Black Country, railways were arguably more so. As well as being industrially important the railways also transformed towns, carried migrants and brought artists and writers, who publicised the region's characteristics to a national audience. This event introduces several themes: the Agenoria, the first locomotive built in the Black Country, named after the Roman goddess of activity; railway brick building and station construction, accidents and railways travel. The history day explores the technological and cultural history of the railways and their role in shaping Black Country industry and society. This event is organised by the Black Country Society in collaboration with the Black Country Living Museum as part of the Society's contribution to Railway 200. It will take place at the museum on Saturday November 8th 2025, from 10.00am to 4.30pm. A fee of about £30 per person will be charged which includes the cost of refreshments, lunch and car parking at the Museum. Speakers - titles to be confirmed: ? Chris Baker, Agenoria, Aristocrats and Iron Masters - Railway Beginnings in the western Black Country ? Quintin Watt, 'Red for Danger in the Black Country' - Early Railway Accidents and their Impact ? Elizabeth Thomson, Brickmaking and the Railways ? Keith Hodgkins, The Story of Low-Level Station, Wolverhampton ? David Eveleigh, 'Views from the Coach Window' - Railway Travel in the Victorian Black Country

Remembrance Sunday Sunday 9 November 2025 A special service honouring those who served at Loughborough Central Station. Great Central Railway

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Diesel Gala Saturday 8 November and Sunday 9 November 2025 South Devon Railway

The Shakespeare Express: Worcester to Stratford (Return) 2025 Dates: 6th April, 27th July, 17th August and 9th November 2025 Join us throughout the year, for a delightful Sunday trip through pretty countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon - complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel. Boarding the train in the morning, sit back and relax in your 1950s or 1960s seat for a journey of approximately 2 hours - taking in a variety of views. As we arrive at Stratford, you will have an opportunity to take a photograph of the locomotive before heading into this historic town for a few hours to shop and sightsee. Departing From Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Stourbridge Junction Approximate Travel Timings Station Departs Returns Worcester Shrub Hill 10:25 19:05 Droitwich Spa 10:35 18:55 Stourbridge Junction 11:15 18:15 Approximate Destination Timings Station Arrives Departs Stratford-upon-Avon 12:35 16:45 Please Note* All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Vintage Trains

DMU (Diesel Railcar) Gala Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 2025 Good things come in small packages! Fans of railcars won't want to miss our annual Diesel Multiple Unit Gala. Usually seen supporting their larger cousins, this event sees the diminutive DMUs take centre stage. Members of our home fleet will be running all DMU services on an intensive timetable throughout the entire weekend. Come along to take a ride with your favourite. The event pays tribute to the post-Beeching era of British Rail in the 1970's and 80's, when the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) was entrusted to operations across branch lines within the northwest, and the daily commute to major centres including Preston, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. East Lancashire Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Railway 200 | D.O. Hill's Edinburgh Old and New (in person) Tuesday 11 November 2025, 12.45-1.30pm National Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, The Mound, Edinburgh. EH2 2EL Free Booking essential 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Taking David Octavius Hill's 1846 painting Edinburgh Old and New, historian Alastair Learmont will consider the impact of the new technology on the 19th-century city. He is joined by Andrew McLean Head Curator, National Railway Museum, York. To meet demand we are also offering an online live stream of the event. Space is very limited, please do not come to the event without a pre-booked ticket.

The Armistice Steam Express Tuesday 11th November 2025 Can you imagine a more fitting way to commemorate Armistice Day than aboard a special steam hauled train travelling through the 'Garden of England' between London and Canterbury? Sit back, relax and watch the Kent countryside go past your window as our steam locomotive is put through its paces hauling our train. We also remember the start of the armistice for the end of fighting at the 11th hour on the 11th November 1918. Our steam hauled train leaves London Victoria mid-morning and travels via Bromley South where we pause to pick up passengers. We will then continue via the South Eastern & Chatham main line through Sevenoaks to Tonbridge. We follow the Ashford line eastwards as far as Paddock Wood, where we will leave the main line and join the Medway Valley line to Maidstone West and Strood. This attractive line follows the river Medway all the way to Maidstone and onwards to Rochester and Strood. It is also a route that does not see steam hauled trains all that frequently. At Strood, we will reverse our direction of travel and run diesel hauled past Rochester Castle and Cathedral as we follow the North Kent line through Chatham, famed for its historic dockyards. On the approach to Sittingbourne, we will leave the main line at Western Junction and join the Sheerness Branch. We cross the river Swale and run across the Isle of Sheppey to the end of the line at Sheerness-on-Sea, where we take a short break. Apart from the town's seaside connections, it was an important Royal Navy dockyard until its closure in 1960. The Port of Sheerness is still a significant importer of cars, plus fruit and vegetables. We return to the mainline junction at Sittingbourne steam hauled now and make our way to Faversham where we will join the Canterbury East line. From Canterbury East, it is a long climb to Shepherds Well summit before we descend steeply towards Dover, a very busy cross channel ferry port. We pass beneath the White Cliffs of Dover, and Shakespeare Cliff marks the point where Great Britain is closest to continental Europe. Deep below the line is the route of the Channel Tunnel, 50km in length and opened in 1994. Dover was also the scene of the arriving troops in 1940 during Operation Dynamo, when 338,226 were evacuated from Dunkirk. After Folkestone, where the surrounding area is dominated by the Channel Tunnel Shuttle Terminal, we head inland to Ashford, where we will follow the line to Maidstone East, passing over our earlier route taken through Maidstone West. After Swanley we retrace our previous route back through Bromley South to Victoria, after a very poignant but enjoyable and memorable day. Seating Options Premier Dining Includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Includes a light breakfast and a light meal on the return both served at your table. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £225 £160 £690 Standard £115 £85 £358 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.? catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London Victoria 09:00 17:40 Bromley South 10:10 17:15 Canterbury West 12:00 14:00 - - - - - Railway Touring Company

Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Curry Supper Trains 14th November 2025 Journey start & end at Sheffield Park Station Step aboard the Curry Trains at the Bluebell Railway for an extraordinary evening of flavour, nostalgia, and scenic beauty. Imagine the cosy warmth of a steam-hauled vintage train, its rhythmic and distinctive sound and smell transporting you back in time, as the tantalising aromas of freshly prepared curry fill the air. Once seated in our lovingly restored heritage carriages, you'll be served a delicious, freshly cooked curry at your table. Whether you prefer a mild and aromatic dish or a bold, spicy kick, our menu offers a range of flavourful options accompanied by all the classic sides. As the train winds its way through the breath-taking Sussex countryside, the twinkling lights outside and the soft glow of the carriage interiors create the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable evening. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a unique night out, the Curry Trains promise a feast for the senses. Let the Bluebell Railway spice up your evening with a dining experience. Don't miss this chance to savour incredible food while travelling through one of England's most scenic railway routes. Menu We are pleased to offer standard and vegetarian/vegan/gluten free menus on this service. Please select you menu choice during the booking process. ? View menu ? View allergy sheet Prices Per Person £55 Information 6:30 pm departure from Sheffield Park, 1 hr 45 mins duration time. Refunds are not applicable for missed services or late arrivals. 1 month's notice for changes or cancellations. £10 admin fee for cancellation and transfers. Menus cannot be altered on this service. Smart causal dress attire. Minimum age is 5+ years old. £5 supplement per empty seat. November 2025 14 Nov Curry Supper Trains Curry Supper Trains Journey start & end at Sheffield Park Station Per Person:£55 Bluebell Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Last Hurrah Gala 15 and 16 November 2025 See out the end of the year with an intensive weekend using the GCR home fleet 48305, 78019, 7818, 68067, 73156, Class 101 DMU and guest locomotive Hymek 7018. . Great Central Railway

20th Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2025 At Wirksworth Town Hall, The Maltings and Memorial Hall. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Portsmouth Pullman Saturday 15th November 2025 Today's journey provides a rare opportunity to visit Portsmouth Harbour behind the magnificent Merchant Navy class steam locomotive 35028 'Clan Line', the first for over 30 years, and all with the incredible hospitality, attentive service and fine dining of British Pullman, A Belmond Train. Relax as you enjoy a full day on this splendid train, the oldest vehicle of which celebrates her hundredth birthday this year, her service life having spanned half the time railways have existed! Our train today takes an alternative, longer route both to and from Portsmouth in order to avoid engineering works, giving you ample opportunity to enjoy the opulence of the British Pullman. Upon departing Victoria a delicious brunch is served with Bellini as we run via Tooting and gain the South-Western Mainline at Wimbledon. Onwards through Woking, Basingstoke and Winchester we trace the route of the famous 'Bournemouth Belle', on which train a number of the British Pullman carriages served over the years. At Eastleigh we leave the mainline and travel via Botley to Fareham and Havant, where our train reverses, to be hauled into Portsmouth Harbour by a Belmond-liveried class 67 diesel for the last eight miles of the outward journey. In Portsmouth we have around three hours to explore the many sights and attractions on offer. Visit the Spinnaker Tower, revel in the history of HMS Warrior and HMS Victory at The Historic Dockyard or even take a quick trip to the Isle of Wight on the world's only commercial hovercraft service! All too soon it will be time for the return journey where a sumptuous four course dinner with wine and Champagne will be served as our return journey unfolds. 'Clan Line' will depart from Portsmouth Harbour and the return route is likely to be via Chichester and Hove, the outskirts of Brighton and then up the Brighton mainline to London, famed for the Brighton Belle, the world's first electrically operated Pullman service, again on which a number of carriages on today's train served. Back at London Victoria it will be time to say goodbye to your carriage hosts, our splendid train and locomotive after this rare opportunity to spend a full day on the British Pullman behind steam. What's included? Luxury Train - A round-trip aboard the British Pullman luxury train?. A Fine Dining Experience - A welcome Bellini, a delicious three-course brunch with morning tea and coffee, a champagne reception on your return to the train, a gourmet four-course dinner accompanied by wine chosen by our sommelier, coffee, tea, and petit fours. Time to Explore - Free time for sightseeing, shopping and exploration. On this train there is no 'table for two' supplement to pay as parties of two will be allocated a table for two without charge. Class Fare Availability Pullman £575 Good Coupefor four people £2250 Good All timings are provisional and intended only as a guide. Station Depart Arrive London Victoria 09.30 20.30 UK Railtours

Blackpool Illuminations Explorer Saturday 15 November 2025 Quick Details Category: Diesel Explorers Availability: Saturday 15th November On Saturday 15th November we head up the West Coast Mainline, branching off to Blackpool to visit the famous seaside town and their world-famous illuminations. In order to allow you to enjoy the best experience of the illuminations, we will return from Blackpool after dark and expect to arrive back in Birmingham in the late evening. Alongside the illuminations, the seaside town has plenty to see and do including Blackpool Tower, Madame Tussauds, the town's historic collection of Heritage Trams and much more, ensuring you won't be short of ways to fill your day and create memories to take back with you. Departing From Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe Approximate Travel Timings Station Departs Returns Birmingham New Street 11:05 23:25 Wolverhampton 11:35 23:00 Stafford 12:00 22:30 Crewe 12:25 21:50 Approximate Destination Timings Station Arrives Departs Blackpool 13:45 20:15 Please Note All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Vintage Trains

The Christmas White Rose Saturday 15th November 2025 Join us for an exhilarating main line steam run from London's King's Cross to the historic city of York. The Christmas Market will be open, with plenty to see and experience. York is world famous for its variety of visitor attractions and home to the National Railway Museum. We leave London King's Cross in the morning hauled by our steam locomotive and follow the East Coast Main Line route of famous express trains like the Flying Scotsman. 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 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 on the run up to Christmas, with the festive market being the focal point. York has some major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, the largest museum of its type in Britain; 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 in the afternoon, and we will retrace our outward steps along the East Coast Main Line steam hauled. We say goodbye to our steam locomotive at Peterborough and continue diesel hauled, stopping to set down passengers at the same stations as on the northbound journey, arriving at King's Cross in the evening. Look out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all the children on board. If you have children with you on the trip, please let us know your child's name and age when booking. This is the first of our festive season day trips. We are busy planning further trips for you to enjoy on the run up to Christmas. Please check back to find out more as we add further Christmas trips to our website. Seating Options Premier Dining Includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Includes a light breakfast and a light meal on the return both served at your table. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £225 £160 £690 Standard £115 £85 £358 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.? catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London King's Cross 07:40 21:00 Stevenage 07:20 21:20 Huntingdon 08:00 20:40 Peterborough 08:30 19:10 York 12:40 16:10 - - Railway Touring Company

The Christmas White Rose Saturday 15 November 2025 Departing from Potters Bar, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Hitchin, St Neots, Huntingdon, Peterborough Enjoy a fabulous steam hauled day tour travelling through the heart of England and along the East Coast Main Line through Grantham, Newark and Doncaster over the very route used by 'Mallard' in July 1938 to achieve the world speed record of 126mph. The destination is historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break with time to visit the numerous attractions. Nowhere in England says 'medieval' quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city 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 the modern, tourist-oriented city - with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum. The train is diesel hauled to Peterborough where one of our immaculately restored steam locomotives takes over - The pool of engines include world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 'Royal Scot' - West Country Class, No. 34046 'Braunton' - Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 'Britannia' or LNER 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley. EXPLORE LOCOMOTIVES Saphos Trains | The Christmas White Rose - Saturday 15 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Saphos Trains | Travel on a Luxury Train to York York Nowhere in England says 'medieval' quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city 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 the modern, tourist-oriented city - with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum. TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Potters Bar 07.25 21.05 Welwyn Garden City 07.35 20.55 Stevenage 07.50 20.40 Hitchin 08.00 20.30 St Neots 08.10 20.20 Huntingdon 08.30 20.00 Peterborough 09.00 19.30 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS York 13.00 16.00 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Saphos Trains

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Last Hurrah Gala 15 and 16 November 2025 See out the end of the year with an intensive weekend using the GCR home fleet 48305, 78019, 7818, 68067, 73156, Class 101 DMU and guest locomotive Hymek 7018. . Great Central Railway

20th Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2025 At Wirksworth Town Hall, The Maltings and Memorial Hall. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

A talk on the history of the Stockton and Darlington Railway About the event or activity Organiser Friends of the Railway Studies Venue Newton Abbot Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, Market St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RJ, United Kingdom Date 18 November 2025 Further information Open to the public, no booking required To celebrating Railway 200, we will be hosting a talk at Newton Abbot Library on the history of the Stockton and Darlington Railway by David McVeigh. More details will follow shortly.

The Christmas White Rose Tuesday 18 November 2025 Departing from St Albans City, Luton, Bedford, Kettering, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Stamford, Peterborough Enjoy a fabulous steam hauled day tour travelling through the heart of England and along the East Coast Main Line through Grantham, Newark and Doncaster over the very route used by 'Mallard' in July 1938 to achieve the world speed record of 126mph. The destination is historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break with time to visit the numerous attractions. Nowhere in England says 'medieval' quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city 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 the modern, tourist-oriented city - with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum. The train is diesel hauled to Peterborough where one of our immaculately restored steam locomotives takes over - The pool of engines include world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 'Royal Scot' - West Country Class, No. 34046 'Braunton' - Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 'Britannia' or LNER 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley. EXPLORE LOCOMOTIVES Saphos Trains | The Christmas White Rose - Tuesday 18 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Saphos Trains | Travel on a Luxury Train to York York Nowhere in England says 'medieval' quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city 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 the modern, tourist-oriented city - with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum. TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS St Albans City 06.20 22.20 Luton 06.40 22.00 Bedford 07.10 21.30 Kettering 07.30 21.00 Leicester 08.00 20.30 Melton Mowbray 08.15 20.15 Oakham 08.30 20.00 Stamford 08.45 19.45 Peterborough 09.00 19.30 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS York 13.00 16.00 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Saphos Trains

The Christmas Sussex Belle Wednesday 19th November 2025 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 Merchant Navy Class No.35028 Clan Line. 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 10:50, hauled by our steam locomotive. 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 Wivelsfield, and head south-eastwards through Cooksbridge to Lewes, the county town of East Sussex with its Norman castle set on the hill. 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 on the lead up to Christmas. 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. 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 18:40. Seating Options Premier Dining includes Buck's Fizz, morning tea or coffee and Danish pastries and a four course lunch silver served at your seat. First includes morning tea or coffee with a breakfast roll and a muffin and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by scone with butter and jam. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £235 £175 £735 Standard £125 £95 £395 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.? catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London Victoria 10:50 18:40 - - - - - - Railway Touring Company

Edinburgh Christmas Pullman Wednesday 19 November 2025 Departing from Watford Junction, Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes Central, Northampton, Long Buckby, Rugby, Nuneaton This special tour offers a journey on the fabulous Midland Pullman direct from your local station to the heart of Scotland's capital 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. We travel through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands to Edinburgh for 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood house or visit 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. Midland Pullman | Edinburgh Christmas Pullman - Wednesday 19 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Midland Pullman | Travel on a Luxury Train to Edinburgh Edinburgh 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland's capital offers a magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and unique yuletide atmosphere. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Midland Pullman | Pullman Dining Pullman Dining FROM £425 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks' fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following a sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys - all accompanied by our Sommelier's choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours. Book Midland Pullman | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £220 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Watford Junction 06.30 21.30 Hemel Hempstead 06.40 21.20 Leighton Buzzard 07.00 21.00 Milton Keynes Central 07.15 20.45 Northampton 07.30 20.25 Long Buckby 07.40 20.15 Rugby 07.50 20.05 Nuneaton 08.05 19.50 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Edinburgh 12.30 15.30 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Midland Pullman

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Magic of The Settle to Carlisle Railway Thursday 20 November 2025 Speaker - Robert Falconer Images from 1988 to 2024, including the landscapes and nature of the area through which this famous line passes, as well as the trains which use the line. All presentations are held in the Roundhouse lecture theatre commencing at 19.30 and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors open at 19.00. Presentations are held on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated. Hot and cold drinks are available from the buffet before 19.30 and during the interval. Admission is normally £3.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Free parking on site. Barrow Hill Roundhouse

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

East Anglia to York Christmas Market Friday 21 November 2025 DEPARTS: Colchester North / Ipswich / Bury St Edmunds / Ely / Peterborough Relive the elegance of yesteryear with an enchanting steam-hauled adventure to York's renowned Christmas Market. Sink into your seat as we travel through the tranquil countryside and storied landscapes of East Anglia and Cambridgeshire. From Peterborough, our majestic steam locomotive joins us for a captivating journey along the East Coast Main Line, passing historic Doncaster - the birthplace of the iconic Mallard and Flying Scotsman - before arriving in the historic city of York. Step into a festive wonderland as the medieval streets of York are adorned with twinkling lights and festive garlands. At the heart of the celebration the renowned Christmas Market, where over 75 exquisitely decorated wooden chalets lining the pedestrianised streets offer a dazzling array of handcrafted treasures, artisanal gifts and gourmet seasonal delicacies. Take in the sights and sounds of the season as carol singers and street performers entertain the crowds and the scent of spiced wine fills the air. After indulging in the magic and merriment of York, we steam gently homeward, reliving the nostalgic charm of this unforgettable journey. This trip is steam-hauled from and to Peterborough. Destinations York Christmas Market Step into a festive wonderland as the medieval streets of York are adorned with twinkling lights and festive garlands. At the heart of the celebration the renowned Christmas Market, where over 75 exquisitely decorated wooden chalets lining the pedestrianised streets offer a dazzling array of handcrafted treasures, artisanal gifts and gourmet seasonal delicacies. ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIMINGS Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Colchester North 07.00 00.30 Ipswich 07.20 00.10 Bury St Edmunds 07.55 23.30 Ely 08.30 22.30 Peterborough 09.10 21.50 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS York 14.00 18.00 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Scheduled locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is an A4 class locomotive built by the London & North Eastern Railway in 1937. The locomotive is named after the company's then Chief Mechanical Engineer. In 1935 the LNER introduced the streamlined A4 Class locomotives to improve the speed of their trains and compete with the increased competition from road transport. Initially introduced to haul the new Silver Jubilee express between London and Newcastle, the class was an instant success, with 2509 Silver Link, setting a new British speed record of 112 mph on the first press run! In 1936 this was bettered by Silver Fox, another A4 Class Locomotive, before in 1938 a further member of the class, number 4468 Mallard, set an all-time world speed record for steam traction of 126 mph. During its working life Sir Nigel Gresley was mainly allocated to King's Cross depot, often known as 'Top Shed' and worked King's Cross to York, Leeds, Newcastle & Edinburgh expresses. In the 1960s the locomotive moved to Scotland and hauled the Edinburgh to Aberdeen trains until withdrawal in 1966. Thirteen years earlier, in 1959 the locomotive had set a post-war world speed record of 112 mph when working a special train from Doncaster to London, and as such was ear marked for preservation. The A4 Preservation Society, now a registered Charity, the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust, successfully purchased Sir Nigel Gresley and moved the locomotive to Crewe for overhaul. Sir Nigel Gresley has enjoyed periods of mainline activity from the 1967 onwards and the locomotive hauled its first train for Steam Dreams in 2008. Whilst this locomotive is rostered for the steam hauled sections of the trip listed, it cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine. The Steam Dreams Rail Company

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

D7018 Running Day Charter Saturday 22 November 2025 Six round trips from Loughborough Central between 10:30 and 21:06. £30 pay in advance, £35 on the day. Organised by DTG and DEPG member Steve Fulcher. Great Central Railway

The York Christmas Statesman Saturday 22 November 2025 Departing from Dundee, Leuchars, Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Inverkeithing, Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh This very special tour includes a journey along the majestic Settle to Carlisle railway, with 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 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. Nowhere in England says 'medieval' quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city 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 the modern, tourist-oriented city - with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum. Statesman Rail | The York Christmas Statesman - Saturday 22 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to York York Nowhere in England says 'medieval' quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city 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 the modern, tourist-oriented city - with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Statesman Rail | Pullman Dining Pullman Dining FROM £425 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is in our beautifully restored carriages at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks' fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys - all accompanied by our Sommelier's choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours. Book Statesman Rail | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £220 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats, and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book Statesman Rail | Standard Class Standard Class (non-dining) FROM £165 Seating is around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat, bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey whilst items including light snacks, wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks may be purchased from the buffet bar. View Seating Plans Book TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Dundee 06.00 21.10 Leuchars 06.20 20.45 Markinch 06.35 20.30 Kirkcaldy 06.45 20.15 Inverkeithing 07.00 20.00 Edinburgh Gateway 07.15 19.45 Edinburgh 07.30 19.30 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS York 12.00 15.00 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Statesman Rail

Weekend of Steam! 22 and 23 November 2025 (Advanced Booking Advised) It's the last Weekend of Steam! £2.50 children (under 3s free) & £4.50 adults. Kempton Steam Museum, next door to the railway is also open (Separate entry ticket) Visit Kempton Steam Museum.

The Christmas Cheshireman Saturday 22nd November 2025 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. We leave Bristol Temple Meads steam hauled by our locomotive, which 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 late afternoon returning by the same route and stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers. Look out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all children on board. If you have children with you on the trip, please let us know your child's name and age when booking. Railway Touring Company

The Edinburgh Christmas Market Saturday 22nd November 2025 This special steam hauled train using a Carnforth pool locomotive will run at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. There will be time in Edinburgh to visit the sights, including the extensive Christmas Market located in Princes Street Gardens, 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 our steam locomotive 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. Our locomotive 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 coastal 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 Christmas market, located in Princes Street Gardens, whilst our locomotive 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 our steam locomotive and follow our outward route. Highlight of the journey 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. ?Look out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all children on board. If you have children with you on the trip, please let us know your child's name and age when booking. Seating Options Premier Dining Includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Includes a light breakfast and a light meal on the return both served at your table. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £225 £160 £690 Standard £115 £85 £358 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.? catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return York 07:25 22:25 Durham 09:00 20:55 Newcastle 09:25 20:30 Edinburgh 13:30 16:40 - - Railway Touring Company

The Chester Christmas Explorer Saturday 22 November 2025 Get into the yuletide spirit with this pre-Christmas excursion to the historic city of Chester. Joining Stations: Oxford Parkway, Oxford, Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Gloucester, Lydney, Chepstow* Event Details Saturday 22 November 2025 Get into the Yuletide spirit with this pre-Christmas excursion to the historic City of Chester. This tour offers passengers joining in Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and Severnside an enjoyable day out, travelling in our festively decorated carriages, to one of Britain's most historic cities. An expected 70 or so quality seasonal market stalls will be set out close to Chester Cathedral. Commencing at Oxford Parkway, we speed along the Great Western Mainline to Swindon and through the Golden Valley of Stroud, where bare winter trees should give open views beyond Gloucester as we head along the north Severn Estuary. On the outskirts of Newport we head north along the Welsh Marches through Abergavenny to Hereford. On past Leominster and Ludlow to Church Stretton before crossing the more infant River Severn again at Shrewsbury. Option A - Shrewsbury (1200 - 1735 estimated timing) Here you may wish to alight to enjoy approximately 5 and a half hours in the Medieval market town where you can marvel at Shrewsbury Castle or shop, eat and browse at Market Hall. Shrewsbury Castle. Photo by Virtual Shropshire Option B - Chester (1250 - 1645 estimated timing) The final leg of the outward journey takes us by way of Gobowen and Chirk to the Dee Viaduct. Then to Wrexham before dropping downhill to our days destination - Chester. We are expecting an estimated break here of around four hours, plenty of time to immerse yourself in all that's on offer. Enjoy time to visit the cathedral, see important Roman remains, shop, or perhaps just take some time out in an eatery or hostelry. The city should look very seasonal with its lights and decorations. Chester Christmas Market. Photo by Visit Chester Option C - Manchester Mini Tour Supplementary fare - £10 If Christmas markets aren't your thing, why not stay on board as we turn the train ready for our evening journey home - by means of a 'spin' around the Pennines! We depart Chester, first heading to Manchester via Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay and Eccles. With the Mancunian cityscape surrounding us, the sound of our locos will be heard echoing around as we climb the steep grade of Miles Platting. Leaving the urban landscape behind, we continue through Rochdale and up into the wilds of Copy Pit, our second gruelling climb of our turning move! After dropping down through Blackburn, we pick up the West Coast Mainline and head south back through Warrington Bank Quay to Frodsham and finally to Chester. Frodsham. Photo by Woodland Trust A Christmas menu will be served to those in Premier Dining, whilst our special train re-traces the outward route back to the south. ????????-+D28 Motive power for the day will be very capable class 37 locomotives from the West Coast Railway's fleet. Our new caterers Gravy Train Catering will be providing the Silver Service on board this train in Premier Dining and First Class. ????????- ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE: - Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows - A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone - A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks - The Premier Dining service includes The Great British Breakfast, Elevenses and four course Evening Dinner - Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards! ????????- ESTIMATED TIMINGS Joining Stations Depart Return Oxford Parkway 0700 2305 Oxford 0710 2255 Swindon 0800 2205 Kemble 0825 2145 Stroud 0845 2125 Gloucester 0905 2105 Lydney 0925 2040 Chepstow* 0940 2020 Search Search Fares Adult Junior Party x4 Availability Premier Dining £315 £295 £1220 Book Now First Class £199 £179 £776 Book Now Standard Class £135 £95 £520 Book Now Book tickets Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £60 per person in First Class and Premier Dining. *Please note that Premier Dining will not be available for those joining at Chepstow who wish to alight at Shrewsbury. Pathfinder Railtours

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

The National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 By World of Railways The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC promises to be the ultimate event for the railway modelling enthusiast. Date and time Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:30 - Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:30 GMT Location National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way Marston Green B40 1NT Get directions Good to know Highlights 1 day, 7 hours In person Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Hobbies ? Other Get ready for the UK's premier railway modelling exhibition! The National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 returns to the NEC, Birmingham, bringing together the very best in model railways, innovative layouts, and hands-on experiences for enthusiasts of all ages. Featuring 60+ expertly curated model railway layouts, hand-picked by the editorial team at British Railway Modelling (BRM) magazine, this immersive two-day event showcases the full creativity and craftsmanship of the model railway hobby. Be sure to visit the World of Railways Stage, where industry-leading experts will share insights and inspiration through engaging discussions. Enjoy stunning railway modelling footage, showcasing our favourite layouts along with must-know practical tips. And that's not all ? even more exciting attractions are on the way, so stay tuned! Explore a vast selection featuring over 100 top model railway manufacturers, retailers, clubs, and societies. With support from local Model Railway Clubs, The Model Railway Club and our sponsors Metcalfe and Rapido, you'll find everything you need to elevate your layout ? from rare model kits to essential scenery. Pricing - Adult: £22 - Children (under 16s): FREE with fee-paying adult - Weekend Pass: £40 All tickets are digital and can be accessed via your Eventbrite confirmation or through the app. Simply show your ticket on your phone or bring a printed copy to enter. Plan Your Visit View full layout and exhibitor lists, travel information, and event updates here. Don't miss the ultimate celebration of railway modelling in 2025 - book your tickets now and be part of a truly unforgettable experience!

Weekend of Steam! 22 and 23 November 2025 (Advanced Booking Advised) It's the last Weekend of Steam! £2.50 children (under 3s free) & £4.50 adults. Kempton Steam Museum, next door to the railway is also open (Separate entry ticket) Visit Kempton Steam Museum.

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

The National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 By World of Railways The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC promises to be the ultimate event for the railway modelling enthusiast. Date and time Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:30 - Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:30 GMT Location National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way Marston Green B40 1NT Get directions Good to know Highlights 1 day, 7 hours In person Refund Policy No Refunds About this event Hobbies ? Other Get ready for the UK's premier railway modelling exhibition! The National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 returns to the NEC, Birmingham, bringing together the very best in model railways, innovative layouts, and hands-on experiences for enthusiasts of all ages. Featuring 60+ expertly curated model railway layouts, hand-picked by the editorial team at British Railway Modelling (BRM) magazine, this immersive two-day event showcases the full creativity and craftsmanship of the model railway hobby. Be sure to visit the World of Railways Stage, where industry-leading experts will share insights and inspiration through engaging discussions. Enjoy stunning railway modelling footage, showcasing our favourite layouts along with must-know practical tips. And that's not all ? even more exciting attractions are on the way, so stay tuned! Explore a vast selection featuring over 100 top model railway manufacturers, retailers, clubs, and societies. With support from local Model Railway Clubs, The Model Railway Club and our sponsors Metcalfe and Rapido, you'll find everything you need to elevate your layout ? from rare model kits to essential scenery. Pricing - Adult: £22 - Children (under 16s): FREE with fee-paying adult - Weekend Pass: £40 All tickets are digital and can be accessed via your Eventbrite confirmation or through the app. Simply show your ticket on your phone or bring a printed copy to enter. Plan Your Visit View full layout and exhibitor lists, travel information, and event updates here. Don't miss the ultimate celebration of railway modelling in 2025 - book your tickets now and be part of a truly unforgettable experience!

Edinburgh Christmas Pullman Monday 24 November 2025 Departing from Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse, Cheltenham Spa, Worcestershire Parkway, Bromsgrove, Barnt Green This special tour offers a journey on the fabulous Midland Pullman direct from your local station to the heart of Scotland's capital 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. We travel through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands to Edinburgh for 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood house or visit 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. Midland Pullman | Edinburgh Christmas Pullman - Monday 24 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Midland Pullman | Travel on a Luxury Train to Edinburgh Edinburgh 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland's capital offers a magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and unique yuletide atmosphere. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Midland Pullman | Pullman Dining Pullman Dining FROM £425 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks' fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following a sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys - all accompanied by our Sommelier's choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours. Book Midland Pullman | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £220 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Swindon 06.00 23.00 Kemble 06.20 22.40 Stroud 06.30 22.30 Stonehouse 06.40 22.20 Cheltenham Spa 07.00 22.00 Worcestershire Parkway 07.20 21.40 Bromsgrove 07.30 21.30 Barnt Green 07.40 21.20 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Edinburgh 12.30 15.30 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Midland Pullman

Edinburgh Christmas Pullman Wednesday 26 November 2025 Departing from Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Warwick Parkway, Dorridge, Solihull, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford This special tour offers a journey on the fabulous Midland Pullman direct from your local station to the heart of Scotland's capital 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. We travel through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands to Edinburgh for 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood house or visit 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. Midland Pullman | Edinburgh Christmas Pullman - Wednesday 26 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Midland Pullman | Travel on a Luxury Train to Edinburgh Edinburgh 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland's capital offers a magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and unique yuletide atmosphere. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Midland Pullman | Pullman Dining Pullman Dining FROM £425 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks' fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following a sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys - all accompanied by our Sommelier's choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours. Book Midland Pullman | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £220 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Oxford 05.50 23.10 Banbury 06.10 22.50 Leamington Spa 06.30 22.30 Warwick Parkway 06.40 22.20 Dorridge 06.50 22.10 Solihull 07.00 22.00 Birmingham New Street 07.20 21.40 Wolverhampton 07.40 21.20 Stafford 08.00 21.00 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Edinburgh 12.30 15.30 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Midland Pullman

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Edinburgh Christmas Market 2025 Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 November 2025 Departs: London Kings Cross Set off on an enchanting weekend tour following the historic Flying Scotsman route from London Kings Cross along the East Coast Main Line to the legendary city of Edinburgh. North of York we will pass through some beautiful countryside with stunning views including Durham Cathedral, the Angel of the North, the Tyne Bridges, Holy Island, the Border Bridge and miles of Scottish Coastline. Over three nights, immerse yourself in the spirit of the season and uncover the city's unique charm. Edinburgh's winter events transform the magnificent city centre into a Christmas wonderland, with its natural sights and architectural wonders aglow with festive magic. Destinations Edinburgh Edinburgh is descibed by Prince Charles as one of the Worlds most beautiful cities and was recently voted one of the top ten cities in the World by Expedia. The city's backdrop of Arthur's Seat, the Pentland Hills and Edinburgh's Waterfront make the city a unique visitor destination. In just one day you can explore the city's exciting new waterfront development, explore the shops and restaurants on the Royal Mile, visit the famous castle and explore the rugged terrain of the volcanic Arthur's Seat. The Christmas market is a must-visit, offering a delightful array of crafts, gifts, and delicious treats. The city buzzes with seasonal events and celebrations, creating an enchanting, heartwarming atmosphere. Accommodation in Edinburgh You can choose to book hotels with Steam Dreams or independently. All passengers who book accommodation with Steam Dreams will enjoy the benefit of a dedicated representative for each hotel as well as a luggage courier service transporting all suitcases directly from the station to hotel rooms. Hotel accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis. Pullman Dining passengers will stay at The Scotsman, one of Edinburgh's finest hotels or The Caledonian Hotel, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Edinburgh's historic city centre (pictured). First Class passengers will stay at the stylish 4-star Hilton Carlton Hotel, just a two-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. Premium Standard passengers will stay at a centrally located Premier Inn or similar. JOURNEY ITINERARY Day 1 - London to Edinburgh - 27/11/2025 Our journey begins at London Kings Cross station, as our liveried steward welcomes you aboard the sumptuous vintage carriages. We set off on our enchanting weekend tour following the historic Flying Scotsman route from London Kings Cross along the East Coast Main Line to York, where our steam locomotive joins us. North of York we will pass through some beautiful countryside with stunning views including Durham Cathedral, the Angel of the North, the Tyne Bridges, Holy Island and the Border Bridge as the sun starts to set. Day 1 - London to Edinburgh Day 2 - In Edinburgh - 28/11/2025 Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season and uncover Edinburgh's unique charm. The city's winter events transform its centre into a Christmas wonderland, with its natural sights and architectural wonders aglow with festive magic. The Christmas Market on Princes Street will feature around 70 stalls with some of the best local and international producers selling everything from handmade gifts, bespoke products, to tasty treats and delicious drinks. In the Princes Street Gardens, the Ross Bandstand plays host to programme of live events, including choir performances and a Light Night Concert. At Edinburgh Castle, a spectacular light show returns with immersive displays, interactive installations, music and wonder. Day 2 - In Edinburgh Day 3 - Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour - 29/11/2025 Enjoy another day at leisure in Edinburgh to explore the city's many attractions, or discover the beauty of the region by steam on our Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour. This rare and scenic tour departs Edinburgh Waverley mid-morning and travels over the towering structure of the Forth Bridge, offering striking views across to the road bridge and out to sea. We will then head in to Fife and make our way along the coast towards Kirkcaldy, passing the Castle and beach at Aberdour and the beaches at Burntisland and Kinghorn, before turning back inland via Dunfermline. The train will then head along the Forth Estuary onto a rarely used goods only line which has stunning views. We then pass through Alloa and along the reopened route to Stirling, looping round the Western end of the estuary. Having crossed the Forth River at Stirling we head south through Falkirk, before arriving back into Edinburgh Waverley. Bookable separately (supplement applies) Day 3 - Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour Day 4 - Edinburgh to London - 30/11/2025 Our homeward journey takes us through the Pentland Hills and across the Lowlands to the Lowther Hills, following what was once known as the Caledonian Main Line. Our steam locomotive will be put through her paces as we scale several summits on our way towards the English border. At Carlisle, we wave goodbye to our steam locomotive and continue, hauled by a vintage diesel or electric locomotive, to London Euston. Reminisce on your stay in Scotland's Capital as we navigate the Lune Gorge and Eden Valley, passing by the rolling peaks and pretty villages of Cumbria. We continue South to reach London just after rush hour. Day 4 - Edinburgh to London Travel Timings Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS London Euston N/A 20.00 London Kings Cross 08.00 N/A Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Edinburgh 20.30 09.00 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Scheduled locomotive Locomotive to be confirmed The steam locomotive for this trip is still to be confirmed but will most likely be one of the following locomotives from our collection. A2 Class 60532 'Blue Peter' A4 Class 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' B1 Class 61306 'Mayflower' GWR Castle Class 5029 'Nunney Castle' Britannia Class 70000 'Britannia' West Country Class 34046 'Braunton' BR Standard Class 8 Prototype 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' Whilst this locomotive is rostered for the steam hauled sections of the trip listed, it cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine. VIEW ALL LOCOMOTIVES The Steam Dreams Rail Company

The York Yuletide Express Thursday 27th November 2025 Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train that combines exciting main line running, varied landscape, and the special atmosphere of York at Christmas time. The York Yuletide Express will be steam hauled from Norwich to York by a locomotive from the Carnforth pool. York is the second most visited city in England with varied attractions to suit all tastes. It is well known for its Roman origins, Minster, Castle, and Railway Museum. Our day out begins at around 07:00 when we leave Norwich Station, steam hauled by our locomotive, and cross the Trowse swing bridge over the River Wensum. We stop to pick up more passengers at Thetford. Approaching Ely we take the avoiding line which 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 head northwards on the East Coast Main Line from Peterborough and commence the climb to Stoke Summit. This was the location of the famous record breaking run by 'Mallard', an A4 class 'Pacific', when it achieved a staggering 126 mph on the 3rd July 1938 when travelling in the opposite direction. We pass through Grantham, Newark and Retford with our steam locomotive cruising along at speeds just a little less than 'Mallard's'! We stop at Babworth Loop for our steam locomotive to take on water and then make a fast run along the ECML to York. Passengers will have plenty of time in York to enjoy the city and all it has to offer on the lead up to Christmas. It has a number of major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, claimed to be one of the largest railway museums in the world. It also boasts many shops, quaint alleyways, a Castle, and the splendid Gothic cathedral York Minster, one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. We leave York at around 16:35 for the return journey steam hauled, stopping at Peterborough, where a diesel locomotive will take over as we continue on to March, Thetford and Norwich to set down passengers. The York Yuletide Express promises to provide a memorable day out behind classic traction over a classic and popular route.? Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return Norwich 07:00 23:10 Thetford 07:45 22:20 March 09:15 21:20 Peterborough 09:40 21:00 York 12:50 16:35 Railway Touring Company

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

Edinburgh Christmas Pullman Friday 28 November 2025 Departing from Cardiff Central, Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury This special tour offers a journey on the fabulous Midland Pullman direct from your local station to the heart of Scotland's capital 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. We travel through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands to Edinburgh for 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood house or visit 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. Midland Pullman | Edinburgh Christmas Pullman - Friday 28 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Midland Pullman | Travel on a Luxury Train to Edinburgh Edinburgh 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, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland's capital offers a magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and unique yuletide atmosphere. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Midland Pullman | Pullman Dining Pullman Dining FROM £425 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks' fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following a sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys - all accompanied by our Sommelier's choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours. Book Midland Pullman | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £220 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Cardiff Central 05.50 23.10 Newport 06.10 22.50 Cwmbran 06.30 22.30 Abergavenny 06.45 22.15 Hereford 07.15 21.45 Leominster 07.25 21.35 Ludlow 07.35 21.20 Craven Arms 07.40 21.00 Church Stretton 07.50 20.50 Shrewsbury 08.10 20.30 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Edinburgh 12.30 15.30 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Midland Pullman

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

The Bath Christmas Statesman Saturday 29 November 2025 Departing from Ulverston, Grange-over-sands, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, Stafford This is a unique day tour departing from your local station offering a journey through the heart of England and rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Wiltshire, then along the glorious countryside of the Avon Valley to visit the elegant Georgian city of Bath for an afternoon break of around three-hours at this festive time of year with the famous Christmas Market in full swing. At Christmas the beautiful Somerset city comes alive with its unique Christmas market where over 150 chalet style stalls offer quality products and brilliant gift ideas. The famous Abbey and Roman Baths provide an amazing backdrop to the city's festive event offering seasonal shopping, fine foods with stalls showcasing the talents of retailers from Britain and the Continent. If Christmas shopping is not your thing there is always the elegant and unforgettable city to discover which has attracted visitors since Roman times the highlights include the Pump Rooms, Carriage Museum and Royal Crescent along with the opportunity to take an open top bus tour. Statesman Rail | The Bath Christmas Statesman - Saturday 29 November 2025 JOURNEY DESTINATIONS Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Bath Bath At Christmas the beautiful Somerset city comes alive with its unique Christmas market where over 150 chalet style stalls offer quality products and brilliant gift ideas. The famous Abbey and Roman Baths provide an amazing backdrop to the city's festive event offering seasonal shopping, fine foods with stalls showcasing the talents of retailers from Britain and the Continent. Bath Minster also provides regular carol concerts throughout some daytimes. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Statesman Rail | Pullman Dining Pullman Dining FROM £425 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is in our beautifully restored carriages at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks' fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys - all accompanied by our Sommelier's choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours. Book Statesman Rail | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £220 Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a 'superior' private guaranteed window table for two Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an 'exclusive table for three' with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats, and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book Statesman Rail | Standard Class Standard Class (non-dining) FROM £165 Seating is around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat, whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey as well as additional items that may be purchased from our buffet bar offering a choice of refreshments, light snack items, wines, beers, and spirits. View Seating Plans Book TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Ulverston 06.40 22.00 Grange-over-sands 06.55 21.45 Arnside 07.05 21.35 Carnforth 07.20 21.25 Lancaster 07.30 21.05 Preston 08.00 20.45 Wigan North Western 08.25 20.30 Warrington Bank Quay 08.35 20.10 Crewe 09.05 19.50 Stafford 09.30 19.25 Destinations The following destination stations are available on this journey STATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Bath Spa 12.00 15.00 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Statesman Rail

Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour Saturday 29 November 2025 Departs: Edinburgh Waverley Join us on this rare and beautiful trip through Fife and along the Firth of Forth featuring a journey over one of the great railway engineering masterpieces of the world, The Forth Bridge. This tour departs Edinburgh Waverley and takes us over the towering structure of the Forth Bridge, with striking views across to the road bridge and out to sea. We will then head in to Fife and make our way along the coast towards Kirkcaldy, passing the Castle and beach at Aberdour and the beaches at Burntisland and Kinghorn, before turning back inland via Dunfermline. The train will then head along the Forth Estuary onto a rarely used goods only line which has stunning views. This part of the route takes us along more than 5 miles of coastline, while passing the historic village of Culross and the edge of Torry Bay Local Nature Reserve. We then pass through Alloa and along the reopened route to Stirling, looping round the Western end of the estuary. Having crossed the Forth River at Stirling we head south through Falkirk, before arriving back into Edinburgh Waverley. TRAVEL TIMINGS* Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Edinburgh Waverley 11.00 15.30 PLEASE NOTE * All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. Scheduled locomotive Locomotive to be confirmed The steam locomotive for this trip is still to be confirmed but will most likely be one of the following locomotives from our collection. A2 Class 60532 'Blue Peter' A4 Class 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' B1 Class 61306 'Mayflower' GWR Castle Class 5029 'Nunney Castle' Britannia Class 70000 'Britannia' West Country Class 34046 'Braunton' BR Standard Class 8 Prototype 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' Whilst this locomotive is rostered for the steam hauled sections of the trip listed, it cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine. The Steam Dreams Rail Company

The South Wales Industrial Explorer Saturday 29th November 2025 UK Railtours is delighted to present the return of First Class Dining on a special train which we believe has something for everyone! Today's tour visits the industrial landscape of South Wales providing an extremely rare opportunity to visit some unusual locations. Our First Class Dining customers will be served the Great British Breakfast on the outward journey, a delicious light lunch and a sumptuous four course dinner on the return journey home. This charter really is the full package; it provides mile after mile of heritage diesel locomotive haulage on some classic routes for a Class 50, including tackling the famously formidable Lickey Incline on the return journey! Through the window we will enjoy a myriad of views from the stunning scenery of the Severn Estuary via beautiful Chepstow to the fascinating industrial landscape of Port Talbot. Fans of rare track will certainly not be disappointed by what this charter should achieve in the Margam and Landore areas and haulage enthusiasts are offered the chance to perhaps score a DB Cargo Class 66 freight locomotive. Finally, to complete the package, we will all enjoy an off-train break in the exciting university city of Swansea. By popular request, our adventure starts and finishes in Derby, and initially heads south, with pick up opportunities at East Midlands Parkway and Leicester, before heading west with further stops at Nuneaton and Coleshill Parkway to then arrive at Birmingham New Street. From here our train calls at Worcestershire Parkway, Gloucester and finally Cardiff. And so, to our expected route: So with the magnificent Hanson & Hall owned 50008 'Thunderer' at the helm, we thunder south-westwards to our final pick-up point in the Welsh capital city of Cardiff before pushing on to the proud industrial centre of South Wales. Now it will be time for those with interest in rare track to reach for their atlas as we enter Margam Knuckle Yard where Road No.9 or No.10 has been requested. As well as striving to score rare track, we will also attach the DB Cargo Class 66 to the train here. We briefly retrace our steps east in order to gain access to the Ogmore Vale Extension Line and then progress west once again, through Port Talbot, and onto the Swansea District Line. Goods Line Authority will then be required to enable us to access the Llanelli Up Goods Loop for our reversal, thus concluding our passage west. But the fun is far from over! We now head back east to traverse the Swansea Avoiding Line. Reversing at Landore Junction we allow 'Thunderer' the honour of delivering us into the vibrant coastal city of Swansea for our break of around 90 minutes, recreating scenes of some four decades ago when Class 50s had booked passenger work here. With everyone back onboard and fully refreshed, and with grateful thanks to our friends Chrysalis Rail, it is time for some extremely rare track as we become perhaps the first passenger charter train to access the Landore Depot complex. Rare track complete, sadly now it's time for home as we begin our journey east at sunset. Once again we pause at Knuckle Yard as we say farewell to our Class 66 in favour of a Class 67 locomotive that now takes charge of the train. A four course dinner will be served in the dining cars during our journey home which has the added interest of being routed via the Severn Tunnel and Bristol Parkway before reversing at Gloucester, from where 50008 once again takes charge for the journey back to Derby. Surely the fun must be over by now? Or perhaps you have remembered that those staying onboard back to the Midlands have that little matter of the Lickey Incline with over 2 miles at a gradient of 1 in 37 still to come, which will test the capabilities of 50008. We are very grateful to Hanson & Hall Rail, DB Cargo, Chrysalis Rail and Network Rail for their kind assistance in facilitating this tour. First Class Dining will be provided by The Railway Diners (formerly Creative Rail Dining) and includes the Great British Breakfast, a light lunch and a four course dinner. Our comfortable MK3 carriages provided by Eastern Rail Services feature a well stocked buffet car serving a range of hot and cold food and drinks. Please note that First Class Dining is not available from or back to Worcestershire Parkway, Gloucester or Cardiff Central. Class Fare Availability Standard Adult £159 Good Standard Junior £139 Good First Class Non Dining £229 Good First Class Dining £329 Good First Class Dining Party of Four £1296 Good All timings are provisional and intended only as a guide. Station Depart Arrive Derby 06.30 22.55 East Midlands Parkway 06.47 22.37 Leicester 07.05 22.20 Nuneaton 07.27 21.59 Coleshill Parkway 07.46 21.39 Birmingham New Street 08.05 21.10 Worcestershire Parkway 08.40 20.32 Gloucester 09.10 19.54 Cardiff Central 10.10 18.45 UK Railtours

The Capital Christmas Express Saturday 29th November 2025 Can you imagine a better way to travel from Newcastle to London. This charter train takes you to the capital where you can enjoy the myriad of attractions on offer - and do some Christmas shopping too! The train will be hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool. Our day out begins with a departure from Newcastle at around 07:25. Travelling south steam hauled from Newcastle we first cross the King Edward VII bridge over the River Tyne. We continue on the East Coast Main Line, where we will see unforgettable views of Durham on your left-hand side, a World Heritage Site with an ancient castle and Norman cathedral, offering magical views from the railway viaduct spanning the city. We then continue our journey to York, where we pick up more passengers from York, which is home to the National Railway Museum, ancient Roman city walls, the Shambles, and the gorgeous pure white Minster dating back to 1220. Upon leaving York we head through the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire as we pass through the towns of Peterborough and Stevenage, before heading to London King's Cross, our final destination. There will be over five hours in London and, with just a few weeks to go before Christmas, the capital will be in true festive mood. High on the list of places to visit may be Trafalgar Square, to see the highly decorated Christmas tree; or perhaps Hamley's famous toy shop; Madame Tussauds; the Tower of London; Covent Garden; the London Eye; or the Oxford Street stores for Christmas shopping. There will be something of interest for everyone that will make the 'Capital Christmas Express' visit a very enjoyable experience and a memorable occasion. Our train leaves King's Cross Station at around 17:45 after an enjoyable day in Britain's capital city and some early festive spirit. For our return journey we will be hauled by a blue Class 86 electric locomotive, for a high speed return journey to Newcastle. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers. Look out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all children on board. If you have children with you on the trip, please let us know your child's name and age when booking. Railway Touring Company

150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend 29 November, 2025 - 30 November, 2025 150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend Join us for our 150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend on the 29th and 30th of November. In partnership with South Western Railway Islandline, we're celebrating the 150th anniversary of our line, the Ryde and Newport Railway, with historic trains to the present day. With a joint ticket you can ride on current generation 484 electric units, behind our steam locomotives Adams 02 'Calbourne' and Terrier 'Freshwater' , enjoy brake van rides behind diesels D2554 Nuclear Fred and, for the first time, our new arrival 03 179, resplendent in Network SouthEast livery. At Havenstreet our Real Ale bar will be hosting our inaugural 'Festival Ales Weekend' featuring a range of Christmas brews. In partnership with Island Line there will be a joint £20 day travel ticket valid for travel on Island Line and the Steam Railway. Allowing unlimited travel for the day between Ryde Pier Head, Smallbrook, Shanklin and Wootton stations as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway trains. Please note locomotives may be subject to change. Entry to Havenstreet station site for the Gala and Ale Festival is free. Train tickets are available in advance on the Buy tickets button and on the day at the Havenstreet booking office. Opening times for the Gala will be Havenstreet Station 9.30am to 6.00pm Real Ale Bar 11.00am to 6.00pm Train Story Discovery Centre 10.30am to 5.00pm (Last admission 4.30pm) The Barn Café 9.30am to 6.00pm Restaurant 11.00am to 4.00pm The Railway Shop 10.00am to 5.00pm Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express Saturday 29th November 2025 Join us on this seasonal train that will leave London Paddington early on Saturday morning for the scenic journey to Bath and Bristol. There will be over four hours to explore Bath and visit the famous Christmas Market or travel on to Bristol. The Christmas lights will be on, the market will be in full swing, the city will be alive with the sound of Christmas music, and in a truly festive mood. We depart from London Paddington steam hauled and make our way out of the Capital along the Great Western Railway main line. We pick up at Slough and then make our way to Reading where we pick up further passengers. Following the Berks & Hants line, we follow the valley of the river Kennet through to Newbury, our final pick up station, where we pass the Racecourse. At Hungerford, we leave the Kennet behind and follow the Kennet & Avon canal through the Savernake Forest. The gradient steepens for the long climb to Savernake Summit before we enter the attractive Vale of Pewsey and head for Westbury. Approaching Westbury, we pass the famous White Horse carved in the chalk of the hillside. Taking the Avon Valley, we encounter pretty Cotswold stone villages as we pass through Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon. The Dundas Canal Aqueduct spans the Kennet and Avon canal as we head for the city of Bath. The afternoon is free to explore the Georgian city and visit the distinctively 'British' Bath Christmas Market which has over 170 traditional wooden chalets selling seasonal products and gifts. The Abbey, Roman Baths, and Pump Room with its restaurant, all surround the Market site and are central to the main shopping area. However, don't miss Milsom Street, voted 'Britain's Best Fashion Street', and if you wish to see the sights at leisure, hop on a 'City Sightseeing Tours' bus. 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; 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. Late afternoon your steam hauled train will depart Bristol before stopping at Bath to collect passengers who opted to spend the day there. We return to London Paddington and will call at our earlier pick up station to set down, concluding what promises to be a most memorable day. Look out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all the children on board. If you have children with you on the trip, please let us know your child's name and age when booking. Seating Options Premier Dining Includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Includes a light breakfast and a light meal on the return both served at your table. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £225 £160 £690 Standard £115 £85 £358 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.? catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London Paddington 07:00 21:20 Slough 07:40 20:35 Reading 08:05 20:10 Newbury 09:05 19:40 Bath 12:00 16:30 Bristol 12:25 16:10 - Railway Touring Company

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project

NRM: NE Branch programme of talks for 2025 Organiser Friends of the National Railway Museum Venue Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2RE, United Kingdom Dates 22 February 2025 to 29 November 2025 Further information Open to the public, no booking required The free talks programme is on the last Saturday of the month at 10.30am & will be held at the 'Sunday Building' at 'Locomotion' Shildon DL4 1PQ. Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Anthony Coulls: '200 years of the Industrial Railway' Saturday, 29 March 2025: Derek Newby 'Beyond Shildon Tunnel 2 - The effect of the opening of the Shildon Tunnel on SW Durham' Saturday, 26 April 2025: Richard A Barber 'The life & times of R. W. Taylor - Divisional Motive Power Superintendent' Saturday, 27 September 2025 - Michael Bailey & Peter Davison: 'An Archaeological Study of 'Locomotion' Saturday, 25 October 2025 - Ken Hodgson: 'A photographic show of the cavalcade in 1975' Saturday, 29 November 2025 - Mike Thompson: 'S&DR operations over Stainmore, to Furness & West Cumberland'

PROVISIONAL RAILTOUR WITH 50008 50008 'Thunderer' - 2025 Plan Mainline Charters Utilising a short set of MK1s, and soon air conditioned comfort, our very own 50008 will be hauling passenger charters in 2025. A small number of operations are planned, all featuring rare or virgin territory for the Class, and all featuring a second interesting loco for support supplied by likeminded operators and owners. 23rd August and we heading for Kent with UK Railtours. 50008 will top and tail with 4xMK1s and a Class 50 Alliance machine, either 50007 or 50049. https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-kent-conundrum/ 27th September and we are off to Heysham with UK Railtours. Starting in Barking and finishing at Euston, 50008 will top and tail with a DB Cargo Class 92 to Crewe, and then with another Class 50 from there into Lancashire. https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-ulster-express/ 06th December and we run from Hexham to London via the ECML with Excursions by Rail. This train will formed of comfortable MK3 coaches https://www.tickettailor.com/events/excursionsbyrail/1782830 Other dates for your diary - 25/10 and 29/11 for possible visits to Humberside and South Wales

150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend 29 November, 2025 - 30 November, 2025 150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend Join us for our 150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend on the 29th and 30th of November. In partnership with South Western Railway Islandline, we're celebrating the 150th anniversary of our line, the Ryde and Newport Railway, with historic trains to the present day. With a joint ticket you can ride on current generation 484 electric units, behind our steam locomotives Adams 02 'Calbourne' and Terrier 'Freshwater' , enjoy brake van rides behind diesels D2554 Nuclear Fred and, for the first time, our new arrival 03 179, resplendent in Network SouthEast livery. At Havenstreet our Real Ale bar will be hosting our inaugural 'Festival Ales Weekend' featuring a range of Christmas brews. In partnership with Island Line there will be a joint £20 day travel ticket valid for travel on Island Line and the Steam Railway. Allowing unlimited travel for the day between Ryde Pier Head, Smallbrook, Shanklin and Wootton stations as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway trains. Please note locomotives may be subject to change. Entry to Havenstreet station site for the Gala and Ale Festival is free. Train tickets are available in advance on the Buy tickets button and on the day at the Havenstreet booking office. Opening times for the Gala will be Havenstreet Station 9.30am to 6.00pm Real Ale Bar 11.00am to 6.00pm Train Story Discovery Centre 10.30am to 5.00pm (Last admission 4.30pm) The Barn Café 9.30am to 6.00pm Restaurant 11.00am to 4.00pm The Railway Shop 10.00am to 5.00pm Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since. Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project