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Diesel Gala Friday 6 August to Sunday 8 August 2027
The Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 7 August 2027 The Cumbrian Mountain Express offers a wonderful 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
Diesel Gala Friday 6 August to Sunday 8 August 2027
The Waverley Sunday 8 August 2027 This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. Book Now Our steam hauled train leaves York, hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Keighley, and Skipton. There will be a stop at Hellifield for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. Once through Settle station, there are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through Dent Dale and the highest open station in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous lofty viaducts, as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, to Lazenby where our locomotive takes on water. We continue to Carlisle and passengers will have about two hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey late afternoon and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We say goodbye to our steam locomotive at Hellifield before continuing our journey stopping at Skipton, Keighley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers. Premier dining is not available from Skipton. 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
Diesel Gala Friday 6 August to Sunday 8 August 2027
The West Somerset Steam Express Saturday 14 August 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
Wild West Weekend! Saturday 14 August and Sunday 15 August 2027 Shoot outs guaranteed!
Wild West Weekend! Saturday 14 August and Sunday 15 August 2027 Shoot outs guaranteed!
The Waverley Sunday 22 August 2027 This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway, probably the most famous railway route in Britain. These day trips revive the nostalgic former days of steam when travel by train through magnificent scenery was an experience to savour. Book Now Our steam hauled train leaves York, hauled by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool and heads for Church Fenton where we take the direct route to Leeds. We stop to pick up more passengers at Leeds, Keighley, and Skipton. There will be a stop at Hellifield for our steam locomotive to take on water before we join the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. Here begins one of the most arduous climbs on Britain's railway network, a total of 15 miles mainly at a gradient of 1 in 100. Once through Settle station, there are magnificent views across the Fells to the Pennine Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We cross the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and enter Blea Moor Tunnel. We pass through Dent Dale and the highest open station in England at Dent, travelling through tunnels and crossing valleys on numerous lofty viaducts, as we make the final ascent to Ais Gill Summit (1,169 feet). We travel high above the valley at Mallerstang and then drop down through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, to Lazenby where our locomotive takes on water. We continue to Carlisle and passengers will have about two hours to explore the Border City, possibly visiting the castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum or the Lanes Shopping Centre. Our train leaves Carlisle for the return journey late afternoon and climbs almost continuously for just under 50 miles back up to Ais Gill summit. We say goodbye to our steam locomotive at Hellifield before continuing our journey stopping at Skipton, Keighley, Leeds, and York, to set down passengers. Premier dining is not available from Skipton. 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
The Royal Duchy Sunday 29 August 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