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- Sat 12 Sep 2026 Branch Line Society (Railtour) More...
- Toots Express
Saturday 12th September 2026
This very special train, in support of Macmillan Cancer Support will be one not too miss, and we can't wait for you to join us as we take a pair of 50s to Edinburgh for an early Autumn break, where you will have time to explore this beautiful City, enjoy some true Scottish hospitality, or just wander along the Royal Mile to the Castle for some spectacular sights.
Our very good friend Nick Collins, Network Rail Charter's Team Leader, who has been supporting the operation of Charters across the UK for a number of years, unfortunately lost his wife Suzanne recently to the horrible disease of cancer. In her memory we are truly honoured to be working with all of our partners to bring you this day out.
The number of people being diagnosed with cancer is rising and more people are surviving cancer than ever before. This means the nature of cancer care itself needs to adapt and evolve to meet the rapidly changing needs of people living with cancer. But current cancer care provision is approaching a crisis point. Existing support services are struggling to cope, yet the number of people living with cancer continues to grow. We need to act now to prevent a crisis in cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support is here to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer, and they work with various partners to provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience.
We start our day in the slightly unusual location of Alexandra Palace, where our 2 x Class 50's and full rake of comfortable MK3 coaching stock will depart just after 05.30. We head North, picking up at Potters Bar, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Royston, Cambridge, Ely, March and Peterborough, before making a diversion along the 'Joint Line' through Lincoln to Doncaster and onwards to York. Here, our final Pick up will be mid morning, plus will give us the opportunity for a short leg stretch and to get those all important photos. As we head further North, although our ultimate aim is Edinburgh, we are giving you the opportunity to alight earlier if you so wish and explore the amazing Cities of Durham or Newcastle. If not, we carry on and will be pleased to set you down in Edinburgh at 14:00 for your City exploration to begin.
Returning to the station for our departure just after 16.30, our Class 50's will whisk you Southbound alongside the beautiful North East Coastline, where views of Bamburgh Castle - on its rocky hill, can be seen. Quick Pick-ups in Newcastle and Durham, before we arrive at our first set-down in York. We continue back towards Alexandra Palace, dropping our passengers off at the same locations as our outward journey, before we say a final goodbye to the remaining passengers just after midnight after an epic adventure.
First Class Dining includes a wonderful Great British Breakfast on the way to Edinburgh and a four course dinner, served at your seat by our fantastic team, on the return.
A well stocked Buffet Car will serve a wide range of snacks, drinks and light refreshments and will be available for those travelling in First Class Non Dining and Standard Class. A real ale bar will be available throughout. We will also be running our very successful on board charity raffle.
This charter will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
03/08 Update: In response to feedback received, we are delighted to add additional pick-up and set-down options creating much improved connections in and out of London.
All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.
Alexandra Palace P3 (PU 05:33) - Potters Bar P4 (PU 05:46) - Stevenage P4 (PU 06:07) - Hitchin P2 (PU 06:15) - Letchworth Garden City P2 (PU 06:27) - Royston P2 (PU 06:39) - Cambridge P8 (PU 07:03) - Ely P1 (PU 07:24) - March P1 (PU 07:43) - Peterborough P5 (PU 08:02) - Werrington Deviation - Spalding - Sleaford Avoider - Lincoln Through Road - Doncaster Down Fast - York P10 (PU 10:33 / 20 min leg stretch) - Durham P2 (SD 11:35) - Newcastle P2 (SD 11:50) - Morpeth - Berwick-upon-Tweed - Edinburgh P11 (SD 14:02)
Edinburgh P1 (PU 16:37) - Berwick-upon-Tweed - Morpeth - Newcastle P2 (PU 18:16) - Durham P1 (PU 18:31) - York P5 (SD 20:05) - Doncaster - Newark North Gate - Peterborough P5 (SD 21:55) - March P2 (SD 22:16) - Ely P1 (SD 22:36) - Cambridge P8 (SD 22:56) - Royston P1 (SD 23:16) - Letchworth Garden City P1 (SD 23:30) - Hitchin P1 (SD 23:37) - Stevenage P1 (SD 23:45) - Potters Bar P1 (SD 00:03) - Finsbury Park P4 (SD 00:16)
FARES:
First Class, Dining, at a guaranteed table for two £394.00
First Class, Dining £359.00
First Class, Non-Dining, at a guaranteed table for two £284.00
First Class, Non-Dining £249.00
Standard Class £149.00
All fares are per person. No part fares or pay on the day are available for this charter.
Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £74.50 reduction in all fares. Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.
Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying adult passengers free of charge. However, children under five years of age who are travelling free may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger.
Please do NOT email the organiser or the Bookings Officer to try and book or save spaces on our fixtures. Bookings CANNOT be made by email and must be booked online here using the 'Book online' button below.
Any booking queries may be directed to the Bookings Officer, by email bookings.officer@branchline.uk
Note that tickets are NOT transferable and smoking/vaping is not permitted on the train. Limited wheelchair access is available, please enquire before booking. The Society will not accept any liability arising from changes imposed by any third parties (either before or on the day) or any consequences of any late running that may occur. Please be cautious about connections and buying advance train tickets. Please note no refunds will be entertained on cancellations within ten days of the fixture. Tickets will be sent out approximately five days before the fixture - this will be an e-ticket. Standard Branch Line Society Terms and Conditions apply to all participants (these can be viewed from the online booking form).
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