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The Great Britain XIX Saturday 24 April to Saturday 1 May 2027 Twenty years after the inaugural Great Britain tour first took to the rails, we invite you to join us for a very special anniversary journey across England, Wales and Scotland. The Great Britain 2027 brings together the very best of main line steam, from legendary railway routes and challenging gradients to spectacular coastlines, remote landscapes and historic cities - a magnificent celebration of two decades of unforgettable steam-hauled adventures around Britain. Saturday 1 May The Settle & Carlisle Finale - Across the Pennines to London Our final day promises a magnificent finale as we head south over the legendary Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of Britain's greatest scenic main lines. Climbing high into the Pennines, our steam locomotive tackles the ascent to Ais Gill Summit before crossing the spectacular Ribblehead Viaduct, with wonderful views towards the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks. ?After pausing for water at Hellifield, we follow the picturesque Ribble Valley through Lancashire before joining the West Coast Main Line and continuing south to Crewe. Our journey then takes us through Stafford and around the West Midlands to Tyseley, where we join the former Great Western Railway route south through Banbury and historic Oxford. Following the Thames Valley through to Reading, we make our final run towards the capital, arriving at London Paddington and bringing our memorable Great Britain 2027 rail adventure to a fitting conclusion.
Bristol Model Railway Exhibition Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027 Thornbury Leisure Centre, Bristol. BS35 3JB
Bristol Model Railway Exhibition Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027 Thornbury Leisure Centre, Bristol. BS35 3JB
Bus Festival Saturday 8 May and Sunday 9 May 2027 On 8-9 May 2027 the Great Central Railway, Great Central Railway Nottingham, Leicestershire Transport Heritage Trust and Nottingham Bus Society will join forces for what promises to be the biggest bus gathering in hte Midlands. With 100+ buses and vehicles expected to take part, an intensive timetable of heritage bus rides linking the Great Central Railway and GCRN, routes exploring the surrounding area, and lots of activities for families this is set to be a weekend not to miss.
Bus Festival Saturday 8 May and Sunday 9 May 2027 On 8-9 May 2027 the Great Central Railway, Great Central Railway Nottingham, Leicestershire Transport Heritage Trust and Nottingham Bus Society will join forces for what promises to be the biggest bus gathering in hte Midlands. With 100+ buses and vehicles expected to take part, an intensive timetable of heritage bus rides linking the Great Central Railway and GCRN, routes exploring the surrounding area, and lots of activities for families this is set to be a weekend not to miss.
Spring Diesel Festival Thursday 13 May to Sunday 16 May 2027 May 1987 saw the first Severn Valley Railway diesel gala which showcased 55015 Tulyar in a starring role and the Deltic Preservation Society alongside the SVR are delighted to announce that Tulyar will be appearing in May 2027 at the 40th anniversary Diesel Gala. It is anticipated that the loco will arrive in early May 2027 and be based at the SVR for summer season.
Spring Diesel Festival Thursday 13 May to Sunday 16 May 2027 May 1987 saw the first Severn Valley Railway diesel gala which showcased 55015 Tulyar in a starring role and the Deltic Preservation Society alongside the SVR are delighted to announce that Tulyar will be appearing in May 2027 at the 40th anniversary Diesel Gala. It is anticipated that the loco will arrive in early May 2027 and be based at the SVR for summer season.
Spring Diesel Festival Thursday 13 May to Sunday 16 May 2027 May 1987 saw the first Severn Valley Railway diesel gala which showcased 55015 Tulyar in a starring role and the Deltic Preservation Society alongside the SVR are delighted to announce that Tulyar will be appearing in May 2027 at the 40th anniversary Diesel Gala. It is anticipated that the loco will arrive in early May 2027 and be based at the SVR for summer season.
The Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 15 May 2027 The Cumbrian Mountain Express offers a wonderful spring day out, combining a high-speed journey along the West Coast Main Line with the unforgettable experience of steam over the Cumbrian Fells and the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway. We travel north from London behind our blue Class 86 electric locomotive before steam takes over at Carnforth for a magnificent circular journey via Shap to Carlisle and back over the Settle & Carlisle line. At Preston, our Class 86 takes over again for the fast run back to London. Book Now We depart London Euston with electric traction and head north along the West Coast Main Line (WCML), calling to pick up passengers at Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Nuneaton and Crewe. We continue north to Preston, our final joining point, before travelling through Lancaster to Carnforth, where we change to a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool. Leaving Carnforth, our steam locomotive faces the challenging climb towards Grayrigg before we travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay and gather momentum for the famous ascent of Shap. With gradients as steep as 1 in 75, this section has long held a special place in railway history. In the days of steam, banking locomotives from Tebay were often used to assist heavy trains over the summit. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells, we descend through Penrith and continue to Carlisle. Around two hours will be available to explore this historic Border city, with attractions including Carlisle Castle, its impressive cathedral and Tullie House Museum, as well as shops and places for refreshments. In the afternoon, our steam-hauled train leaves Carlisle and joins the legendary Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of Britain's best-loved and most spectacular railway routes. We soon begin climbing through the Eden Valley, pausing at Appleby for our locomotive to take on water. The climb continues through Kirkby Stephen towards Ais Gill, the highest point on the Settle & Carlisle Railway at 1,169 feet above sea level. From here, the railway passes through a dramatic landscape of sweeping fells, tunnels and impressive viaducts, including the world-famous Ribblehead Viaduct. There are magnificent views towards the Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, with winter frost or snow adding to the atmosphere. Descending from the Pennines, we travel through Settle, Hellifield and Clitheroe to Preston, where we bid farewell to our steam locomotive. ?Our blue Class 86 electric locomotive takes over for the journey south, passing through Wigan and Warrington to Crewe before a fast run along the West Coast Main Line. We call at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers before returning to London Euston, bringing a memorable winter journey to a close. Classes and Fares Premier Dining Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast, followed on the return journey by a four-course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver-served at your seat. First Class First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll, followed later in the day by a further service of tea or coffee accompanied by a specially selected sweet treat. Standard First Standard First includes a reserved seat in a first open coach, offering spacious and comfortable on train accommodation. Standard Class Standard Class includes a reserved seat in a tourist standard open coach, usually at a table for four. UK Day Trips Catering Please click here to see our catering page for further details. A licensed bar runs on every train. Please book vegetarian meals in advance and let us know about any allergies before you travel. A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Tables for Two Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £75 per person (subject to availability). Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £335 £240 £1025 First £225 £160 £690 Standard First £160 £95 £463 Standard £120 £90 £375 Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London Euston 06:35 22:25 Watford Junction 07:05 21:55 Milton Keynes 07:30 21:25 Rugby 08:00 20:45 Nuneaton 08:20 20:25 Crewe 09:20 19:30 Preston 10:15 18:00 Carlisle 12:40 14:20 Destinations Route Green map of England with black labels marking towns and counties
Spring Diesel Festival Thursday 13 May to Sunday 16 May 2027 May 1987 saw the first Severn Valley Railway diesel gala which showcased 55015 Tulyar in a starring role and the Deltic Preservation Society alongside the SVR are delighted to announce that Tulyar will be appearing in May 2027 at the 40th anniversary Diesel Gala. It is anticipated that the loco will arrive in early May 2027 and be based at the SVR for summer season.
The Swanage Belle Wednesday 19 May 2027 A unique experience awaits those who join this day trip by steam train to Swanage. It uses the re-opened rail link from Wareham to the 'Heritage' Swanage Railway, which is available only to specially chartered trains. Swanage is a superb seaside destination where the railway station is situated close to the town centre. We leave London Victoria station hauled by our steam locomotive, and cross the river Thames at Battersea and at Barnes. We pass through Feltham and stop at Staines to pick up more passengers and then re-cross the river Thames. We join the South Western Main Line at Byfleet Junction and stop at Woking to pick up further passengers. At Winchfield, we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. Our final stop to pick up passengers is at Basingstoke. We leave the West of England Main Line at Worting Junction and head through Winchester and Southampton to Bournemouth. We pass through Poole, where there are spectacular views of Poole Harbour, and continue to Wareham. ?We leave the Weymouth Line at Worgret Junction and take the re-opened link to Norden and the Swanage Railway. There are magnificent views of Corfe Castle as we head towards Swanage along this attractive Heritage Railway. There will be around three hours for passengers to explore the pleasant seaside resort of Swanage, with its sandy beach and Victorian pier. Durlston Castle is in Durlston Country Park & Nature Reserve from where there are stupendous views along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park contains Anvil Point Lighthouse, the 40-ton stone Great Globe, fascinating artefacts from London, and an amazing diversity of wildlife. The Park is one mile from the town and can be reached by bus from the railway station or by walking via public footpaths. Our train leaves Swanage for the return journey late afternoon and is diesel hauled to Southampton where our steam locomotive takes over. We then take a different route from the outward journey, via Romsey to the outskirts of Salisbury where we join the West of England Main Line at Laverstock North Junction. We travel up the main line through Andover and then stop at Basingstoke, Woking, and Staines, to set down passengers. The train is due to arrive in London Victoria late evening. Classes and Fares Premier Dining Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast, followed on the return journey by a four-course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver-served at your seat. First Class First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll, followed later in the day by a further service of tea or coffee accompanied by a specially selected sweet treat. Standard First Standard First includes a reserved seat in a first open coach, offering spacious and comfortable on train accommodation. Standard Class Standard Class includes a reserved seat in a tourist standard open coach, usually at a table for four. UK Day Trips Catering Please click here to see our catering page for further details. A licensed bar runs on every train. Please book vegetarian meals in advance and let us know about any allergies before you travel. A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Tables for Two Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £75 per person (subject to availability). Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £335 £240 £1025 First £225 £160 £690 Standard First £160 £95 £463 Standard £120 £90 £375 Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London Victoria 08:45 22:10 Staines 09:35 21:10 Woking 10:05 20:25 Basingstoke 10:55 19:40 Swanage 13:50 16:40
The Atlantic Coast Express Saturday 22 May 2027 Join us on this classic rail journey, following part the route of the old Atlantic Coast Express (ACE) that ran from London to the seaside resorts of Devon and Cornwall in South West England. We will leave London Waterloo steam hauled in the morning and make our way to Exeter where there will be a break to visit the historic city centre. Our return route will be via Bristol, Bath and Salisbury back to London Waterloo. Departing from London Waterloo, we will thread our way steam hauled through the west London suburbs towards Woking and Basingstoke, where there will be stops to pick up passengers. We continue to follow the London & South Western Railway's main line to Salisbury and Exeter, following the route of the old ACE expresses. After the Salisbury water stop, we will follow the main line through to Templecombe, which will give our steam locomotive an opportunity to get up to its maximum permitted speed. We will pass the Yeovil Junction steam centre as we continue westwards and take on the challenging 1 in 80 climb up Crewkerne Bank. After Axminster, there is further adverse climbing as we encounter the testing eight miles of mainly 1 in 80 up to Honiton Summit. Descending gradients then lead to Exeter, where we will have an afternoon break to visit this historic city, with its Cathedral at the very centre of the city. ?With our steam locomotive serviced ready for our return journey, we will now follow the Great Western Railway's Exeter to Bristol route, which includes the long climb up Wellington Bank towards Taunton. A fast run across the Somerset Levels then brings us to Bristol. We pass through Bath and Westbury before reaching Salisbury once again. The ACE will now retrace our earlier steps back to London Waterloo, setting down as outwards, and thus ending a varied and interesting day out over classic railway routes. Classes and Fares Premier Dining Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast, followed on the return journey by a four-course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver-served at your seat. First Class First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll, followed later in the day by a further service of tea or coffee accompanied by a specially selected sweet treat. Standard First Standard First includes a reserved seat in a first open coach, offering spacious and comfortable on train accommodation. Standard Class Standard Class includes a reserved seat in a tourist standard open coach, usually at a table for four. UK Day Trips Catering Please click here to see our catering page for further details. A licensed bar runs on every train. Please book vegetarian meals in advance and let us know about any allergies before you travel. A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Tables for Two Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £75 per person (subject to availability). Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £335 £240 £1025 First £225 £160 £690 Standard First £160 £95 £463 Standard £120 £90 £375 Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return London Waterloo 07:15 22:15 Woking 07:50 21:30 Basingstoke 08:55 21:00 Salisbury 10:10 19:55 Exeter St. Davids 13:30 16:40
The Royal Duchy Sunday 30 May 2027 These ever-popular summer day trips by steam train run from Bristol Temple Meads, Yatton and Taunton to Devon & Cornwall. The route includes travelling along the internationally famous sea wall at Dawlish, crossing Brunel's famous Saltash Bridge into Cornwall, and some of the most varied and exciting scenery in the country. Passengers can choose to spend time in Plymouth or travel on to Par, where buses are provided for visits to Fowey or Charlestown. Book Now Our train leaves Bristol Temple Meads steam hauled and stops to pick up further passengers at Yatton and Taunton. Almost immediately on departure from Taunton, our steam locomotive will be working hard as it tackles the climb to Whiteball Summit. We stop at Exeter St. David's station for our locomotive to take on water and for more passengers to join the train. We leave Exeter and follow the Exe Estuary to the seaside. We then travel along the famous sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth, an experience not to be missed. After Newton Abbot, our steam locomotive will demonstrate her real strength as she powers up some of the steepest main line gradients in the country. First there is the difficult climb to the summit at Dainton Tunnel, followed by a dramatic drop down to Totnes, then an equally difficult climb up Rattery Bank before descending to Plymouth. Passengers have the option to alight at Plymouth or remain on the train to Par. There will be over five hours free time to explore the historic maritime city of Plymouth which includes the Hoe, the ancient Barbican and seafront areas, and the National Marine Aquarium. We leave Plymouth, steam hauled, and cross the river Tamar on Brunel's masterpiece, the Royal Albert Bridge, to enter Cornwall. Our train continues through the magnificent Cornish countryside to Par, where there will be a break of more than three hours. Buses will take passengers from Par, at no extra charge, to visit either the picturesque seaside town of Fowey or the harbour village of Charlestown. The latter is a working port and home to the Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre. Our locomotive will turn and service at St Blazey's before we embark on our return journey. We leave Par steam hauled by our locomotive and stop at Plymouth to pick up those passengers who chose to alight there. Our train then returns to Bristol, stopping to set down passengers at Exeter, Taunton and Yatton enroute. Classes and Fares Premier Dining Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast, followed on the return journey by a four-course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver-served at your seat. First Class First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll, followed later in the day by a further service of tea or coffee accompanied by a specially selected sweet treat. Standard First Standard First includes a reserved seat in a first open coach, offering spacious and comfortable on train accommodation. Standard Class Standard Class includes a reserved seat in a tourist standard open coach, usually at a table for four. UK Day Trips Catering Please click here to see our catering page for further details. A licensed bar runs on every train. Please book vegetarian meals in advance and let us know about any allergies before you travel. A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Tables for Two Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £75 per person (subject to availability). Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £359 £265 £1115 First £249 £195 £791 Standard £149 £125 £486