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The Edinburgh Flyer Saturday 5 June 2027 Join us on board this special steam hauled train hauled by a locomotive from the Carnforth Pool, running at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. There will be time in Edinburgh to visit the sights before we return south. Our steam hauled journey will commence at the historic city of York, with its long association with railways, including the location of the National Railway Museum. Heading north away from York, we will travel down the East Coast main line through to Northallerton, where our 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 A1 & A4 Pacifics up to their withdrawal in the mid-1960s. With coastal views and quaint villages along the way, we make our way through Northumberland, with views of Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Island shimmering in the distance. Continuing towards Berwick-on-Tweed, we cross the spectacular 28-arch Royal Border Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson. Just after Berwick, we cross the border and enter Scotland. Our steam 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 costal views along the way before we reach Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland. Time will be available here for passengers to visit the city and its many attractions, located near Princes Street Gardens, whilst our steam 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. 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 £339 £240 £1035 First £225 £160 £690 Standard First £160 £95 £463 Standard £120 £90 £375 Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return York 07:25 22:30 Durham 09:00 20:50 Newcastle 09:25 20:25 Edinburgh 13:40 16:50
Victorian Weekend Friday 18 June to Sunday 20 June 2027
The West Somerset Steam Express Saturday 19 June 2027 This series of steam-hauled excursions from London Paddington to Minehead offers a wonderful opportunity to travel through the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire and Somerset, including a journey along the West Somerset Railway. ?Our train will be hauled by a main line steam locomotive to Bishops Lydeard, where a West Somerset Railway steam locomotive is scheduled to take over for the journey to Minehead and return. With the prospect of two steam locomotives in one day, delightful scenery and time to explore Minehead, this promises to be a most enjoyable excursion. We leave London Paddington steam hauled, calling at Slough and Reading to pick up passengers. At Reading we join the Berks and Hants line, passing through attractive countryside and alongside the famous Newbury Racecourse before making our final passenger stop at Newbury. Continuing westwards, we follow the Kennet & Avon Canal and climb towards Savernake Summit. We then travel through the picturesque Vale of Pewsey, with views of one of Wiltshire's famous White Horses, before passing through Westbury and continuing across the rolling Somerset countryside towards Taunton. Shortly after leaving Taunton, we reach Norton Fitzwarren, where we join the West Somerset Railway, Britain's longest heritage railway. At Bishops Lydeard, a heritage steam locomotive is scheduled to take over our train for the scenic journey to Minehead. The railway follows the edge of the Quantock Hills before reaching Watchet on the Bristol Channel coast. The line then turns inland towards Washford before returning to the coast at Blue Anchor, offering fine coastal views. We continue past the picturesque village of Dunster, overlooked by its magnificent castle, before arriving at Minehead. On arrival, there will be approximately two hours to explore this delightful Somerset seaside resort. The railway station is conveniently situated close to the seafront, where you can enjoy a stroll along the promenade, visit the town's shops and cafés or simply relax beside the sea. ?Our return journey will be steam hauled along the West Somerset Railway to Bishops Lydeard, where our main line steam locomotive is scheduled to take over for the journey back to London Paddington, stopping at Newbury, Reading and Slough to set down passengers. Please note: These excursions may operate with the main line steam locomotive hauling the train throughout the journey to Minehead and return. 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 Paddington 07:15 21:30 Slough 07:40 21:00 Reading 08:05 20:30 Newbury 08:45 19:15 Minehead 13:05 15:20
Victorian Weekend Friday 18 June to Sunday 20 June 2027
Victorian Weekend Friday 18 June to Sunday 20 June 2027