The Steam Dreams Rail Co - Magical Journeys by Steam - Autumn 2019 – Spring 2020

MAGICAL JOURNEYS

BY STEAM Autumn 2019 – Spring 2020

WELCOME ON BOARD 20th Anniversary Year Welcome to our Autumn brochure with full details of our Autumn and festive programme as well as a preview of day trips and holidays in 2020.

Our magical Christmas Programme includes trips to the UK’s best and most loved Christmas Markets and Carol concerts.

Bath, York, Lincoln and Winchester Christmas Markets, Carols in Windsor, Sherborne and Stratford-upon-Avon and the traditional end of year White Cliffs luncheon trip are some of the highlights making up this year’s itinerary.

We will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary by following in the footsteps of our first ever trip, with a journey from London Waterloo to Salisbury. You can spend time at the Christmas Market or stay on the train to Sherborne Abbey, famous for its fabulous acoustics, for a specially organized carol service.

For the first time, we will also be offering a two night stay in Bath for the Christmas Market, see page 12 to find out more.

Gift Vouchers Treat your loved one or surprise a friend or relative with a Steam Dreams gift voucher to use on a day trip of their choice, providing a perfect gift and a memory they will treasure forever.

Vouchers can be personalised with a printed message and are available in a range of values from £50.

a donation to carbon reduction projects, to offset the carbon emissions that steam engines produce. In order to keep all our trips carbon neutral, we ask all our passengers to contribute a small voluntary supplement towards this cause, to aid our investment to the future. To find out more, head to www.eco-act.com.

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Fares All fares in this booklet are for a return journey, unless otherwise stated. Prices stated are based on an adult fare but special tickets are available for children and groups of four.

We also offer a group discount of 10% for parties of 10 or more passengers. Please speak to the Booking Office to take advantage of these special offers.

Carbon Offsetting The Steam Dreams Rail Co. was the first rail charter to be carbon neutral and we are proud of our commitment to the environment.

Every time we run a steam charter we make

Holidays By Steam have become an increasingly popular part of the Steam Dreams programme – relaxing journeys through beautiful scenery interspersed with plenty of time at your destination in lovely hotels with interesting things to do. In 2020 we are offering Holidays

by Steam to the Moors & Mountains of Britain, and short breaks to Cornwall, Edinburgh or Germany. For further information or your copy of our full brochure please contact the Booking Office.

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Holidays By Steam

Locomotives We use a number of different steam locomotives to haul our trips, see page 35 to find out more.

For more details about any of the trips listed in this brochure, please call our Booking Office on

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DINING ON BOARD The menu, produced in our own kitchen and served from our bespoke Kitchen Car, is comprised of beloved British dishes with a modern twist, using seasonal ingredients whenever possible.

Meals are served at a leisurely pace, allowing for pick up and drop off stations along the way and opportunities to alight the train.

We offer a single set menu on all our trips, however if notified in advance, we can cater to a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and coeliac alternatives.

On a typical day trip, you will be welcomed on board with Champagne and orange juice followed by a traditional Full English breakfast or brunch. On the return journey, you will enjoy a delicious four course meal.

On some journeys the meals offered vary due to trip length and time.

Pullman Style Dining Elegant 1950’s carriages, with wood-panelled walls, table lamps and curtains, combined with our most comfortable seats and the highest level of service, the atmosphere in

Pullman Style Dining evokes memories of a bygone era. Extra touches like canapés to open the evening meal, which is accompanied by a half bottle of wine per person, make Pullman Style Dining our most popular class of travel.

Premier Dining

Our waiting staff will be at your service throughout the journey to take orders for the purchase of food and drink from our on-board selection, which includes morning pastries and bacon rolls, sandwiches and snacks, alcoholic beverages and chilled drinks, all served to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink on-board.

First Class

An exclusive table with two window seats, can be reserved at a supplement for parties of two.

Passengers are seated in compartments for up to six people or in open carriages at tables for four. Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding, along with tea and coffee. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served on the return journey, whilst additional food and drinks can be purchased from our waiting staff.

Private compartments

Premium Standard

On some trips, it is possible to reserve an entire compartment for up to 6 people - perfect for family parties or team away days. Prices vary depending on the length of trip. Please call the Booking Office to enquire.

In Premium Standard, seating is in 1960’s open carriages with large picture windows. The carriage has individual seating around tables of four laid with white linen tablecloths. Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout your journey.

Tables for two

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Comfortable 1960’s restaurant cars with wood panelling and large picture windows await you in Premier Dining.

NON-DINING

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LONDON VICTORIA TO BOURNEMOUTH, CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE Thursday 26 th September 2019 Enjoy the last of the Summer sunshine with this journey by steam to the Jurassic Coast and one of the UK best-loved heritage lines, the Swanage Railway. Visit the romantic castle ruins at Corfe or carry on the line to the seaside and take in the views of the surrounding bay.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

London Victoria

0845

2210

Pullman Style Dining

Fares to Corfe Castle or Swanage £269

Egham

0935

2115

Premier Dining

£209

Woking

1005

2045

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Basingstoke

1055

1955

Southampton

1150

1830

Bournemouth

1250

1745

Corfe

1335

1700

First Class

£89

1640

Premium Standard

£49

Swanage

1400

This trip will be diesel hauled between Swanage and Southampton in one direction.

Fares from Southampton to Swanage

Fares to Bournemouth Pullman Style Dining

£259

Premier Dining

£199

First Class

£149

Premium Standard

£99

BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO BATH Saturday 5 th October 2019

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Out

Return

Sheffield Park

Station

0720

2315

Pullman Style Dining

Fares £279

East Grinstead

0825

2220

Premier Dining

£219

Woldingham

0850

2145

First Class

£169

Clapham Junction

0945

2045

Premium Standard

£119

Bath

1340

1700

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This long awaited trip from the Bluebell Railway heritage line takes us through the heart of Sussex before skirting London and heading to Bath via the Berks and Hants Railway. We follow the Kennet Valley to run through Savernake Forest to enjoy views of the countryside whilst our locomotive takes on the infamous Savernake Summit. In Bath there is much to see and do including the Roman Bath Houses and Bath Abbey.

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS As the winter nights draw in and thoughts turn to Christmas we have prepared a full programme of exciting Christmas markets to visit as well as a selection of stunning churches and abbeys which will host some magical carol concerts.

On these special trips the carriages will be dressed in traditional decorations and all passengers will receive a festive mince pie and mulled wine.

LONDON TO YORK ST NICHOLAS FAIR Sunday 17 th November 2019 Our festive programme begins with one of the UK’s most popular Christmas Markets. We start out, steam-hauled, from London and head up the East Coast Main Line to York.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Out

Return

Ealing

Station

0835

2250

Pullman Style Dining

Fares £279

West Hampstead

0905

2220

Premier Dining

£219

Alexandra Palace

0930

2200

First Class

£169

Potters Bar

0950

2140

Premium Standard

£119

Stevenage

1015

2110

Peterborough

1130

2005

York

1440

1800

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Once in York, take a leisurely stroll through St Nicholas Fair and soak up the festive atmosphere, as you discover fine Yorkshire produce from crafters and makers showcased at the Made in Yorkshire Yuletide Village. If you’re looking for more traditional Christmas gifts, don’t forget to wander amongst the many alpine chalets on Parliament Street.

This trip will be diesel hauled on the return journey.

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CHRISTMAS WEEKEND IN BATH Friday 29 th November 2019 - Sunday 1 st December 2019 Treat yourself to a weekend away in Bath at Christmas. Leaving from Clapham Junction on Friday 29th November, and arriving back at London Paddington on Sunday 1st December, this weekend break gives you a full day and two nights to explore this stunning Roman city during and its awardwinning Christmas Market.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower What’s included: • Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Bath at the 4* Abbey Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis • Steam travel from London in both directions • Allocated seating in a 1960s Restaurant Car • C hampagne full English breakfast on the outward journey and a four course evening meal on the return journey Station Clapham Junction

Out

Return

0705

2300

£ 595pp

2115

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

London Paddington Bath Spa

1305

1750

Fares

SURREY & HAMPSHIRE TO SALISBURY & BATH CHRISTMAS MARKETS Friday 29 th November 2019

Alternatively, continue to Bath where the award-winning Christmas Market awaits. With around 150 twinkling chalets spread out across Bath’s picturesque Georgian streets, it’s the perfect place to indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

West Brompton

0645

2300

Clapham Junction

0705

–

Cheam

0740

Fares to Bath Pullman Style Dining

£269

Premier Dining

£209

2215

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Leatherhead

0800

2205

Effingham Junction

0810

2150

Guildford

0830

2130

Petersfield

0920

2025

Pullman Style Dining

£259

1805

Premier Dining

£199

1700

First Class

£149

Premium Standard

£99

Salisbury Bath Spa

1150 1305

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Enjoy wintry views of Surrey and the South Downs as we steam to Wiltshire and the imposing Cathedral Spire at Salisbury. Here you have time to wander the cobbled streets with the smell of freshly made fudge in the air and independent boutiques on every corner.

Fares to Salisbury

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LONDON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Sunday 1 st December 2019 Travel from London in style for the day to the lovely city of Bath and its award-winning Christmas Market. Nestled between the historic Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths, the city centre is transformed into a shopper’s paradise with wooden chalets selling unique, homemade and unusual gifts, decorations and food delicacies. As festive Christmas music wafts around, this shopper’s haven is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station London Paddington

Out

Return

0920

2115

Pullman Style Dining

Fares £269

Slough

1000

2045

Premier Dining

£209

Reading

1030

2020

First Class

£159

Bath

1330

1750

Premium Standard

£109

KENT TO LONDON FOR SHOPPING AT WESTFIELD OR WEST END Tuesday 3 rd December 2019

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

Borough Green & Wrotham

0815

2020

Maidstone East

0830

Charing

Fares to London Pullman Style Dining

£249

Premier Dining

£189

2035

First Class

£139

0855

2100

Premium Standard

£89

Ashford International

0915

2120

Folkestone

0935

2140

Canterbury

1015

2215

Faversham

1030

2240

Rainham

1105

2300

Bromley South

1150

2345

Shepherd’s Bush

1240

1900

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Travel on a scenic journey around Kent and the White Cliffs before spending the afternoon soaking up the festive atmosphere in the Capital. You can visit either the world-class Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, home to over 400 shops or catch a 10 minute connection to the sparkling lights of Oxford Street known for its wonderful displays.

This trip will be diesel hauled on the return journey.

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KENT & LONDON TO WINDSOR FOR CAROLS Tuesday 3 rd December 2019 This trip will be taking passengers on a circular tour of Kent and the White Cliffs in an anti-clockwise direction on the outward journey and a clockwise direction on the return journey, allowing all passengers to experience the glorious Kent coast and the White Cliffs before skirting the capital and continuing to Windsor for a specially-organised carol service in Windsor Parish Church guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. The cost of the carol service is included in your ticket.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

Borough Green & Wrotham

0815

2020

Maidstone East

0830

Charing

Fares to Windsor Pullman Style Dining

£269

Premier Dining

£209

2035

First Class

£159

0855

2100

Premium Standard

£109

Ashford International

0915

2120

Folkestone

0935

2140

Canterbury

1015

2215

Faversham

1030

2240

First Class

£89

Premium Standard

£49

Rainham

1105

2300

Bromley South

1150

2345

Shepherd’s Bush

1240

1900

Windsor & Eton Riverside

1405

1710

This trip will be diesel hauled on the return journey.

Fares from Shepherd’s Bush to Windsor

LONDON KINGS CROSS TO LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET Sunday 8 th December 2019

Rostered locomotive: A1 Class 60163 Tornado Out

Return

London Kings Cross

Station

0915

2130

Hertford North

0950

Hitchin

1015

Huntingdon Lincoln

1050 1250

Fares

2050

Pullman Style Dining limited availability

£269

2025

Premier Dining

£209

2000

First Class

£159

1730

Premium Standard

£109

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Join us on this special yuletide trip to the award-winning market at Lincoln. With over 280 stalls nestled in and around Lincoln Castle this beautiful Christmas market is not to be missed. Enjoy the scents of mulled wine as you peruse the many market stalls selling unique and traditional Christmas gifts in this stunning, historic city.

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CHINNOR & PRINCES RISBOROUGH TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 12 th December 2019 Be part of this unique journey, from the preserved railway at Chinnor and Princes Risborough to one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s close surrounding a covered, real ice rink. All exhibitors are hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products many of which cannot be bought on the high street.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Out

Return

Chinnor

Station

1015

2130

Pullman Style Dining

£269

Princes Risborough

1050

2045

Premier Dining

£209

Bicester Village

1120

1945

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Oxford Parkway

1130

1930

Winchester

1355

1705

Fares

LONDON TO BLENHEIM PALACE & LIGHT TRAIL Sunday 15 th December 2019 Travel by steam to Oxford where you can join a coach excursion to Blenheim Palace to explore the State Rooms, seasonally decorated and lavishly themed into the magical fairytale world of Alice in Wonderland.

The Trail is approximately 1.5 miles in length from entry point to exit, with the trail about 500m from the Palace entrance. Whilst the route is designed so that it can be viewed from pathways, there may be some rough and steep ground to navigate at times.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

Fares

London Victoria

0915

2210

Pullman Style Dining

£299

Staines

1005

2130

Premier Dining

£239

Ascot

1040

2040

First Class

£189

Reading

1110

2005

Premium Standard

£139

Oxford

1210

1915

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The Blenheim Palace winter trail will be brighter than ever before with lasers, projections, and thousands of pea-lights. From the delicate and twinkling to the grand and spectacular, the Formal Gardens will light up once again for a festive journey of exploration and wonder.

Fares include transfers to Blenheim Palace and entrance to the state rooms and light trail.

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LONDON TO WARWICK & CAROLS IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Sunday 15 th December 2019 Enjoy a wonderful steam hauled journey along the Thames Valley and through the Cotswolds to Stratford-upon-Avon, famed as Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Walk past the beautiful Tudor buildings in the town centre to the Holy Trinity Church by the river, for an enchanting carol service, especially organised for the tour. Your ticket includes entry to the carol service. Alternatively, alight at Warwick to visit the famous Castle.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

London Victoria

0915

2210

Pullman Style Dining

£269

Staines

1005

2130

Premier Dining

£209

Ascot

1040

2040

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Reading

1110

2005

Oxford

1210

1915

Warwick

1315

1800

Stratford-upon-Avon

1350

1715

Fares

LONDON WATERLOO TO SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET Tuesday 17 th December 2019 20th Anniversary Special

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station London Waterloo

Out

Return

1100

1945

Pullman Style Dining

Fares £259

Woking

1140

1910

Premier Dining

£199

Salisbury

1315

1745

First Class

£149

Premium Standard

£99

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Be part of history and join us as we celebrate twenty years of Steam Dreams with this commemorative trip from London Waterloo to Salisbury, retracing the route of our first trip back in 1999. Once here, head for the wonderful Christmas Market, which transforms the heart of this beautiful medieval Cathedral City into a winter wonderland with its authentic German Market style wooden chalets and festive events. Proudly returning to the historic Guildhall Square for its 8th consecutive year, the market will see the return of many award-winning exhibitors and products. All passengers will receive a commemorative gift and souvenir brochure onboard.

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LONDON WATERLOO TO SHERBORNE FOR CAROLS Tuesday 17 th December 2019 20th Anniversary Special Enjoy stunning winter views of the rolling hills and frosty treetops on this journey through Wilsthire, past the spire at Salisbury to the beautiful mellow-stoned town of Sherborne. A special carol service has been organised in the Abbey, known by many as the ‘cathedral of Dorset’, which will include readings as well as popular carols and hymns. Alternatively, you can continue to the preserved Yeovil Railway Centre to watch our steam engine being turned and serviced. All passengers will receive a commemorative gift and souvenir brochure onboard.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Out

Return

London Waterloo

Station

1100

1945

Pullman Style Dining

£269

Woking

1140

1910

Premier Dining

£209

Salisbury

1315

1745

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Sherborne

1415

1650

Yeovil Railway Centre

1430

1630

Fares

WHITE CLIFFS LUNCHTIME TOUR Friday 20 th December 2019 Join us on our last hurrah of 2019 on our now renowned festive Christmas special as we travel around the beautiful Kent countryside taking in views of the White Cliffs, the English Channel and Dover Castle as we go.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the company of others and the views before the joy of Christmas takes over!

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower Station

Out

Return

Fares

London Victoria

1100

1715

Pullman Style Dining

£249

Bromley South

1135

1630

Premier Dining

£189

Swanley (Kent)

1155

1615

First Class

£139

Premium Standard

£89

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In Pullman Style Dining or Premier Dining, champagne is served before you enjoy a delicious four or five-course meal over the duration of the journey.

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LONDON & THE SURREY HILLS TO BATH Thursday 12 th March 2020 As the first of the daffodils appear and a hint of spring is in the air join us as we journey by steam through the Surrey Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as we pass the White Horses of Wiltshire on our way to Bath, a UNESCO world heritage site. The city is not only full of beautiful buildings but offers much to see and do including one of the world’s best-preserved Roman Bath Houses, the Jane Austen Centre, where guides in period costume and a Regency tearoom help bring the era to life, and of course Bath Abbey where tower tours grant you a panoramic view of the city.

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower or A4 Class 60009 Union of South Africa Out

Return

Clapham Junction

Station

0750

2150

Pullman Style Dining

£269

Redhill

0830

2215

Premier Dining

£209

Dorking

0850

2055

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Shalford

0930

2020

Guildford

0940

2000

Bath

1300

1650

Fares

LONDON TO WINCHESTER Sunday 22 nd March 2020 Mother’s Day Special

Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower or A4 Class 60009 Union of South Africa Station

Out

Return

London Victoria

0945

2110

Pullman Style Dining

Fares £225

Slough

1045

2010

Premier Dining

£175

Winchester

1215

1830

First Class

£125

Premium Standard

£79

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A fabulous trip in its own right but also a perfect treat for a Mother’s Day celebration, this special trip to Winchester will appeal to many. History fans can marvel at the city’s ancient past with visits to King Arthur’s round table, the wondrous gothic Cathedral and the handsome Elizabethan and Regency buildings in the narrow streets. The city also boasts a fabulous array of boutique shops and independent and big name stores, as well as designer treasure troves alongside exclusive cafés and vibrant galleries.

Dining passengers will receive a Champagne breakfast on the outward journey and a two course meal on the return journey. A gift is included for ladies.

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HAMPSHIRE COAST CREAM TEA TOUR Sunday 22 nd March 2020 Mother’s Day Special Celebrate Mother’s Day with this special tour of the South Coast. Departing from Winchester, our locomotive will take us out into rural Hampshire along the south coast to Littlehampton from where we retrace our steps. Enjoy views of Portchester Castle, the Spinnaker Tower and the Solent with the option of a Champagne Afternoon Tea. Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower or A4 Class 60009 Union of South Africa Out

Return

Winchester

Station

1345

1730

Pullman Style Dining

£149

Eastleigh

1400

1715

Premier Dining

£125

Fareham

1420

1650

First Class

£85

Premium Standard

£49

Circular tour

Fares

Dining passengers will be served a Champagne Afternoon Tea. A gift will be included for ladies.

LONDON & EAST ANGLIA TO LINCOLN Saturday 11 th April 2020 This unique trip offers passengers from East London and along the Great Eastern Main Line the chance to travel by steam to Lincoln. This ancient city ringed by historic city gates boasts a castle, cathedral and excellent shops and restaurants.

Station Stratford (London)

Out

Return

0630

2220

Pullman Style Dining

£269

Fares to Lincoln

Shenfield

0655

2130

Premier Dining

£209

Chelmsford

0715

2110

First Class

£159

Colchester

0800

2045

Premium Standard

£109

Ipswich

0830

2015

Bury St Edmunds

0900

1940

Fares to Ely

Ely

1010

1910

Pullman Style Dining

Lincoln

1230

1600

Premier Dining

£175

First Class

£125

Premium Standard

£79

This trip will be diesel hauled between Peterborough and Stratford on the return journey.

£225

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Rostered locomotive: B1 Class 61306 Mayflower

Fares from Ely to Lincoln Pullman Style Dining

£249

Premier Dining

£189

First Class

£139

Premium Standard

£89

Dining passengers travelling to or from Ely will receive a reduced meal service on the return journey.

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LONDON TO CARLISLE AND THE SETTLE & CARLISLE RAILWAY Saturday 18 th April 2020 This tour takes you to Carlisle up the West Coast Mainline over Shap, on the edge of the Lakeland Fells, and will return via the famous Settle & Carlisle Railway and the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. This 73 mile long route, which crosses the remote, scenic regions of the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, offers views of the countryside as the first flowers begin to bloom.

Station

Out

Return

London Euston

0710

2225

Pullman Style Dining

Fares £279

Milton Keynes

0745

2125

Premier Dining

£219

Rugby

0825

2055

First Class

£169

Lichfield Trent Valley

0900

2015

Premium Standard

£119

Crewe

0935

1930

Carlisle

1240

1425

This trip will be electric or diesel hauled from London to Carnforth on the outward journey and from Blackburn to London on the return journey.

LONDON TO STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Thursday 23 rd April 2020 St George’s Day Special

Out

Return

London Paddington

Station

0945

2150

Pullman Style Dining

£269

Slough

1020

2110

Premier Dining

£209

Reading

1045

2040

First Class

£159

Premium Standard

£109

Oxford

1200

1950

Warwick

1300

1830

Stratford upon Avon

1415

1805

Dining passengers boarding at Oxford will be served a two course meal on the return journey.

Fares

Fares from Oxford First Class

£125

Premium Standard

£79

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Celebrate Shakespeare Day with a visit to Bard’s birthplace, where, on this day, odds are you’ll have the once in a lifetime opportunity to sign the museum guestbook, just as Charles Dickens and John Keats did before you. Afterwards, stroll over to Shakespeare’s New Place, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Mary Arden’s Farm which all tell the story of different stages in Shakespeare’s life.

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LONDON TO OXFORD & BLENHEIM PALACE Thursday 23 rd April 2020 Enjoy a scenic steam hauled tour along the Thames Valley to the dreaming spires of Oxford.

Here, you can explore the city with a guided tour of the famous university colleges or a sightseeing river cruise.

If you’ve been to Oxford before you can join an optional excursion to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchhill, or travel on to the luxury discount shopping destination at Bicester Village (supplements apply).

Out

Return

London Paddington

Station

0945

2150

Pullman Style Dining

£225

Slough

1020

2110

Premier Dining

£175

Reading

1045

2040

First Class

£125

Oxford

1200

1950

Premium Standard

£79

Dining passengers will be served a two course meal on the return journey.

Fares

HOLIDAYS

BY STEAM 2020

Featuring specially-chosen luxury hotels, the holidays give you time to explore each destination and join optional excursions to discover extraordinary local attractions.

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Our Holidays by Steam offer a truly unique experience, with the chance to appreciate beautiful scenery in vintage carriages whilst being served delicious British dishes freshly prepared on board - all with the magic of steam!

Joined by a dedicated team every step of the way, our staff will ensure your holiday is one you will treasure forever.

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THE MOORS & MOUNTAINS EXPLORER Thursday 7 th May 2020 – Friday 15 th May 2020 This nine day tour offers an opportunity to travel through some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain visiting the West Country Moors, Cambrian Mountains, Snowdonia, the Lakeland Fells and the Moors and Dales of Northern England.

Passengers will journey over the most famous lines in rural Britain including the sea wall at Dawlish, the Severn Estuary, The Central Wales Line, Cambrian Coast Line, North Wales Coast and the Settle & Carlisle Railway.

Summary: • 2 nights on The English Riviera • 1 night in Camarthen • 3 nights in Snowdonia or Portmeirion • 2 nights in Brontë Country

What’s included: • E ight nights’ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis • Train travel on days 1, 3, 4, 7 & 9 • L uggage courier service throughout, transporting your luggage directly to and from your hotels • C oach transfers between the train and your hotels (where necessary) Fares Pullman Style Dining

£3,795

Premier Dining

£2,795

First Class

£1,995

For a full brochure or a holiday quote, please contact the Booking Office on 01483 209 888

THE FLYING SCOTSMAN TO EDINBURGH Thursday 2 nd July 2020 – Sunday 5 th July 2020 Join us for a breath-taking four day long weekend with Flying Scotsman as we re-trace the historical route made famous by this iconic engine.

Without hotel accommodation

With hotel accommodation

Pullman Style Dining (limited availability)

£899

£1,399

Premier Dining

£699

£1,099

First Class

£499

£899

Premium Standard

£349

£599

Fares

Single supplements apply for hotel accommodation

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With two full days to explore the city, passengers have the option to join various excursions to local attractions or tours with Flying Scotsman from Edinburgh and across the Forth Bridge into Fife.

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MAYFLOWER 400 TO PLYMOUTH & CORNWALL Monday 14 th September 2020 – Thursday 17 th September 2020 Make the most of the last of the summer sunshine and join us on a commemorative trip to Cornwall to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the most famous date in the Founding Fathers’ history, when Mayflower set sail in September 1620 with a trip behind the locomotive of the same name.

The journey to Cornwall promises spectacular views, with two steam locomotives double heading the train along the Dawlish Sea Wall and over the iconic Royal Albert Bridge.

You will have two full days to discover the charm of Cornwall’s pretty villages, ancient history, beautiful beaches and rugged cliffs. You will also have time to join in with the Mayflower 400 celebrations in Plymouth, with a special train hauled by Mayflower across the famous Royal Albert Bridge over the River Tamar to Par. Fares

Without hotel accommodation

With hotel accommodation

Pullman Style Dining

£849

£1,399

Premier Dining

£649

£1,099

Premium Standard

£325

£599

Single supplements apply for hotel accommodation

BAVARIAN CHRISTMAS EXPRESS Monday 30 th November 2020 – Thursday 3 rd December 2020 Join us on a winter wonderland tour to Bavaria as we travel to Germany to enjoy this most festive of trips.

Summary • 3 nights in Nuremberg for the Christmas Market, rated the best Christmas Market in Germany • O ptional transfer and night’s stay on Sunday 29th November from London St Pancras to Frankfurt and optional night’s stay on Thursday 3rd December and transfer on Friday 4th December from Cologne to London St Pancras • Day trip by steam to Regensburg Fares

Fares, 3 night tour

Fares, 5 night tour *

Pullman Style Dining

£1,995

£2,995

Premier Dining

£1,295

£1,995

£995

£1,395

First Class Non-dining

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The centrepiece of the tour will be three nights in Nuremburg, rated the best Christmas Market in Germany by the Daily Telegraph, bookended by two days of steam travel on the mainline. Also included in the tour is day trip by steam to another captivating Bavarian city – Regensburg.

Fares quoted include transfer by Eurostar and service train, and extra nights in Frankfurt and Colognes.

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WHAT MAKES STEAM DREAMS HOLIDAYS BY STEAM SO SPECIAL? • A team of helpful staff both on board the train and at each hotel to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable journey with us • A glossy A4 Souvenir Guide with details of routes, places of interest and your Day by Day guide • Hand-picked hotels and excursions to fit with the itinerary • A high level of service, always with a smile

What our passengers say “I have done day trips before with Steam Dreams but never a holiday, and I cannot fault it at all. The onboard service and food was excellent, everyone kind and courteous” – Susan from Reading.

“We just want to congratulate your Company on the excellent holiday we had with the Flying Scotsman and Mayflower. Your staff are so well trained and the service on the train was first class. Thank you so much for such a memorable holiday.”

– Mr & Mrs E from Gloucestershire.

“Thanks to all the staff involved in making this journey such an enjoyable and memorable one. We look forward to booking further trips in the future and always have a fantastic time.”

- Valerie from Surrey.

For further information or your copy of our full brochure see our website.

LOCOMOTIVES Nothing quite evokes the memory of the bygone era than the sight, sound and smell of a steam engine.

We use a number of different steam locomotives to haul our trips. Take a look at our website to see which locomotive is rostered for each day trip.

• A 3 Class 60103 Flying Scotsman • A4 Class 60009 Union of South Africa • B1 Class 61306 Mayflower • Jubilee Class locomotives, 45699 Galatea, 45596 Bahamas and 45690 Leander • M erchant Navy Class 35018 British India Line • P rincess Coronation Class 46233 Duchess of Sutherland • P rincess Royal Class 6201 Princess Elizabeth • S tanier Black Fives • Stanier 8F 45151

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• A1 Class 60103 Tornado

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BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONS Station Alexandra Palace Ascot Ashford International Basingstoke Bicester Village Borough Green & Wrotham Bournemouth Bromley South

Bury St Edmunds Canterbury Charing Cheam Chelmsford Chinnor Clapham Junction

Colchester Crewe Dorking Ealing East Grinstead

Date Sunday 17th November

Destination York St Nicholas Fair Blenheim at Christmas Sunday 15th December & Stratford Carols Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Thursday 26th September Corfe Castle & Swanage Winchester Christmas Thursday 12th December Market Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Thursday 26th September Corfe Castle & Swanage Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Friday 20th December White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Saturday 11th April Lincoln Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Salisbury & Bath Friday 29th November Christmas Market Saturday 11th April Lincoln Winchester Thursday 12th December Christmas Market Saturday 5th October The Bluebell Railway to Bath Bath Christmas Market/ Friday 29th November Bath Weekend Thursday 12th March Surrey Hills to Bath Saturday 11th April Lincoln Carlisle and The Settle Saturday 18th April & Carlisle Railway Thursday 12th March Surrey Hills to Bath Sunday 17th November York St Nicholas Fair Saturday 5th October The Bluebell Railway to Bath

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Effingham Junction Eastleigh Egham Ely

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Fareham

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Faversham Folkestone Guildford

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Hertford North Hitchin Huntingdon Ipswich Leatherhead

Salisbury & Bath Christmas Market Hampshire Coast Cream Sunday 22nd March Tea Tour Bournemouth, Corfe Thursday 26th September Castle & Swanage Saturday 11th April Lincoln Hampshire Coast Cream Sunday 22nd March Tea Tour Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Christmas in London Tuesday 3rd December & Windsor Carols Salisbury & Bath Friday 29th November Christmas Market Thursday 12th March Surrey Hills to Bath Sunday 8th December Lincoln Christmas Market Sunday 8th December Lincoln Christmas Market Sunday 8th December Lincoln Christmas Market Saturday 11th April Lincoln Salisbury & Bath Friday 29th November Christmas Market Friday 29th November

Lichfield Trent Valley

Saturday 18th April

Maidstone East

Tuesday 3rd December

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Milton Keynes

Saturday 18th April

7

Oxford

Sunday 15th December Thursday 23rd April

Oxford Parkway

Thursday 12th December

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Peterborough

Sunday 17th November

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Petersfield

Friday 29th November

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Potters Bar

Sunday 17th November

Princes Risborough

Thursday 12th December

Carlisle and The Settle & Carlisle Railway Christmas in London & Windsor Carols Carlisle and The Settle & Carlisle Railway Stratford-Upon-Avon Stratford-Upon-Avon Winchester Christmas Market York St Nicholas Fair Salisbury & Bath Christmas Market York St Nicholas Fair Winchester Christmas Market

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Rainham (Kent)

Tuesday 3rd December

Reading

Sunday 1st December Sunday 15th December Thursday 23rd April Thursday 12th March

Rugby

Saturday 18th April

Salisbury

Friday 29th November Tuesday 17th December

Shalford

Thursday 12th March

& Windsor Carols Bath Christmas Market Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon Surrey Hills to Bath Carlisle and The Settle & Carlisle Railway Bath Christmas Market Sherborne Carols & Yeovil Railway Centre Surrey Hills to Bath The Bluebell Railway

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Winchester

Sunday 22nd March

Hampshire Coast Cream Tea Tour

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Woking

Thursday 26th September

Bournemouth, Corfe Castle & Swanage

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Tuesday 17th December

Salisbury Christmas Market & Sherborne Carols

20

Saturday 5th October

The Bluebell Railway to Bath

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London Kings Cross

Sunday 8th December

Lincoln Christmas Market

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Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th July

Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh

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Sunday 1st December

Bath Christmas Market

12

Thursday 23rd April

Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon

27

Monday 14th - Thursday 17th September

Mayflower 400 to Plymouth & Cornwall

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Saturday 11th April

Lincoln

25

Tuesday 3rd December

Windsor Carols

13

Slough

Sunday 1st December

Bath Christmas Market

12

Sunday 22nd March

Winchester

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Southampton

Thursday 26th September Corfe Castle & Swanage

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Southend East

Sunday 17th November

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Staines

Sunday 15th December

York St Nicholas Fair Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols

Sunday 17th November

York St Nicholas Fair

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Stratford (London)

Saturday 11th April

Lincoln

25

Swanley (Kent)

Friday 20th December

West Brompton

Friday 29th November

West Hampstead

Sunday 17th November

Lunchtime Tour Salisbury & Bath Christmas Market York St Nicholas Fair

London Paddington

Monday 30th November - Bavarian Thursday 3rd December Christmas Express

London Victoria

Thursday 26th September

Bournemouth, Corfe Castle & Swanage

6

Sunday 15th December

Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols

17

Friday 20th December

White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

21

Sunday 22nd March

Winchester

23

Thursday 7th - Friday 15th May

The Moors & Mountains Explorer

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Tuesday 17th December

Salisbury Christmas Market & Sherborne Carols

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London St Pancras

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Stevenage

White Cliffs

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Saturday 18th April

Shepherds Bush

Stratford-upon-Avon

Destination

London Euston

Shenfield

Thursday 23rd April

Date

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Saturday 5th October

Oxford &

LONDON TERMINALS Station

Carlisle and Settle & Carlisle Railway

Sheffield Park

to Bath

Woldingham

London Waterloo

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STEAM DREAMS DAY TRIP TERMS & CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL General Conditions Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times, all of which are dependent on third parties, run as advertised but we reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third parties and strongly recommends that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. Charges apply should passengers need to cancel or postpone their trip for whatever reason, whether their plans change due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions. To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense, passengers are advised not to prebook transport links or accommodation, unless the costs associated with cancelling these arrangements are covered by the passenger’s own insurance, as Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for additional costs incurred in passengers’ travel plans.

Timings Final timings and platform numbers are confirmed by Network Rail leading up to each trip, advertised times in brochures and online are best estimates.

Steam Dreams will use its best endeavours to ensure the boarding/alighting stations listed in its brochure and website are those which are used on the day. Occasionally it is not possible for Network Rail’s final timings to include one or more of the stations we have requested. In these circumstances, Steam Dreams will take responsibility for arranging travel at no additional cost to/from passenger’s chosen boarding/alighting station to an alternative station where the train stops (usually by service train or road coach).

Steam Availability Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed. On occasion, a diesel or electric locomotive may be substituted, mainly due to fire risk, drought, route restrictions or locomotive failure. All steam locomotives are subject to a Fitness to Run (FTR) exam 24 hours

prior to running on the main line, which means it is sometimes necessary for a substitute to be made at the last minute. On some tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be diesel or electric hauled; where possible this will be made clear at the time of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be made at a later stage for operational reasons.

If, for reasons beyond our control, a trip that was due to feature steam haulage has no steam locomotive for the duration of the trip a partial refund of £15 in Premium Standard, £20 in First Class, £25 in Premier Dining and £30 in Pullman Style Dining may be offered. Alternatively, we may offer a discount for treble this amount to be used against a future trip. The nature of the compensation must be agreed on the date of the trip, otherwise the discount will be issued. Bookings made wholly using a Steam Dreams voucher, third party voucher or discount with no additional payments are not eligible for a refund and may only be offered the discount option.

to the date of the tour. Wheelchairs, walking frames and mobility scooters to be stored on-board for use off the train must be of the fold-up variety. In the event of any uncertainty, we would advise passengers to discuss their requirements with the Booking Office at the time of booking to avoid disappointment.

Catering on board Steam Dreams will endeavour to ensure delivery of the catering service to each class as listed in our publicity material.

On-board service and meals are dependent on our train timetable for each day with consideration given to departure timings, booked stops and other factors and therefore may be subject to revisions from what has been advertised.

Steam Dreams will endeavour to cater for dietary requirements when notified at least one week in advance, but cannot guarantee that all our food will be totally free of specific allergens (such as nut, garlic or gluten) as it is prepared and cooked in kitchens where traces of allergens may be found.

Diesel or Electric Assistance On steam hauled trips, a diesel or electric engine may be included in the train in addition to the steam locomotive and at times be required to provide assistance; no compensation will be offered in this instance.

Conditions of Carriage During the trip passengers are required to observe the conditions of carriage listed below;

Traveller Health Conditions Steam Dreams use heritage carriages from the 1950’s & 60’s and are unable to provide step free access to board our train. Passengers must be able to step up into the carriage from platform level and walk through multiple carriages to their allocated seat unassisted. Due to restrictive access to seating areas and toilets, it is not possible for walking frames, wheelchairs and mobility scooters to be used on-board the train.

• P assengers shall not hinder the safe operation of the train or the railway in any way.

Passengers booked on optional excursions must be able to board a road coach and walk up to 500 yards. Some excursion venues may not feature step free access and passengers may be required to walk up several flights of steps.

Passengers with mobility difficulties or with a mobility aid to store must make Steam Dreams aware at least one week prior

• P assengers must observe all instructions provided to them either in writing or verbally by staff of volunteers from Steam Dreams, Network Rail or any Train Operating Company prior to or during the journey.

• P assengers shall not smoke on-board the train or at stations; this includes the use of e-cigarettes.

• P assengers shall not be verbally or physically abusive to staff or other passengers.

In the event that these conditions are breached Steam Dreams reserves the right to remove the offending passenger(s) from the train. In the event of passengers being removed from the train for breaking these conditions no refund or compensation shall be offered.

In addition to the above conditions of carriage all journeys on the railway are also subject to the Railway Byelaws.

Payment All bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards.

Other payment methods including paying by bank transfer, cash or cheque* are available for telephone bookings only, although cleared funds must be received at least 14 days prior to travel. Cash payments may be made by arrangement with the Booking Office or on-train staff.

Deposits Deposits may be taken on telephone bookings, a minimum 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance to be paid in full 2 months prior to departure. Steam Dreams reserves the right to cancel, without warning, any bookings where full payment has not been received 2 month prior to departure.

All deposits are non-transferrable or refundable, even if a subsequent payment has been made for the full balance.

Vouchers All Steam Dreams vouchers and third party vouchers must be redeemed against a booking through the Booking Office by telephone and cannot be used for online bookings or on-board purchases. In the event of a customer cancellation, the charges in the cancellation/transfer conditions stated below will apply.

Vouchers are non-refundable. In the event of a booking paid for by voucher being cancelled by Steam Dreams or the customer the remaining value, after any charges, may only be transferred into a new Steam Dreams voucher valid for one year.

Third party vouchers may only be redeemed on particular trips, as specified by Steam Dreams.

Discounts & Credit Notes Discounts and credit notes must be redeemed through the Booking Office by telephone and may only be used

Customer Booking Amendments Steam Dreams does not charge for changes of passenger name, catering requirements, boarding or alighting point or other alterations that make no changes to booking value.

Customer Cancellation Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip for whatever reason, the following charges will apply:

Should the customer choose to change their class of travel, destination, boarding point or otherwise change to a lower priced ticket the above fees for customer transfers will apply. Should the customer choose to cancel one or more seats or optional extras on a booking the above fees for customer cancellation apply.

• U p to 2 months prior to the day of travel - 15% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 2 months and 1 month prior to the day of travel - 25% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 1 month and 14 days prior to the day of travel - 50% fee • W ithin 14 days of travel - 100% fee.

Customer Transfers Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked trip to another for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: • U p to 2 months before travel - 10% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 2 months and 1 month prior to the day of travel - 20% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 1 month and 14 days prior to the day of travel 30% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 14 days and 48 hours prior to the day of travel - 50% fee • B etween 48 hours prior to the day of travel and the day of travel - 75% fee • O n or after the day of travel - bookings are non-transferable.

Should the customer choose to amend their booking to a higher priced ticket, add additional passengers or optional extras no additional fee will be levied, beyond the revised cost of the booking.

Steam Dreams Cancellation Should Steam Dreams cancel a tour in its entirety for any reason before the start of the journey, customers may be offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative trip or receive a full refund of any card, bank transfer, cheque or cash payments made directly on the booking. Any payments by voucher, discount or credit note are subject to the restrictions detailed in the appropriate above sections.

Cancellation may occur at any time for a variety of reasons including but not limited to locomotive availability, crew availability, pathing, adverse weather and engineering works.

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We are unable to accept bookings to be paid by cheque less than 21 days prior to departure.

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against bookings made after the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to any previous bookings. In the event of a customer cancellation, any discount or credit note will not be reinstated for future use. In the event of cancellation by Steam Dreams any discounts or credit notes issued as a form of compensation will be reinstated with one additional year for use; all other discounts and credit notes will be considered null and void.

Steam Dreams cannot accept any liability for additional costs incurred due to cancellation.

During your time with us, please bring any problems you may experience to the attention of the on-board management so that we can attempt to rectify them where possible. Complaints received retrospectively, relating to issues not raised at the time that could have been resolved during the day of travel will be considered closed.

Terms & Conditions updated 29/01/2019.

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Date

Trip

Page

Thursday 26 September

London Victoria to Corfe Castle & Swanage

6

Saturday 5 October

Bluebell Railway to Bath

7

Sunday 17 November

London to York St Nicholas Fair

29 November – 1 December

Date

Trip

Page

Saturday 11 April

London & East Anglia to Lincoln

25

Saturday 18 April

London to Carlisle and The Settle & Carlisle Railway

26

9

Thursday 23 April

London Paddington To StratfordUpon-Avon St George’s Day Special

Christmas Weekend in Bath inc. Christmas Market

10

7th – 15th May

The Moors & Mountains Explorer

30

2nd – 5th July

The Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh

31

Friday 29 November

Surrey & Hampshire to Bath Christmas Market

11

14th – 17th September

32

Sunday 1 December

London Paddington to Bath Christmas Market

Mayflower 400 to Plymouth & Cornwall

12

Tuesday 3 December

Kent to London for Shopping & Windsor Carols

Sunday 8 December

Kings Cross to Lincoln Christmas Market

15

Thursday 12 December

Chinnor to Winchester Christmas Market

16

Sunday 15 December

London Victoria to Blenheim & Stratford Carols

17 – 18

Tuesday 17 December

Waterloo to Salisbury Christmas Market or Carols at Sherborne & Steam Dreams 20th Anniversary Train

19 – 20

Friday 20 December

White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

21

Thursday 12 March

Surrey Hills To Bath

22

Sunday 22 March

London to Winchester Mother’s Day Special

23

Sunday 22 March

Hampshire Coast Cream Tea Mother’s Day Special

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