UK 2020 Festive Day Trips A5 Brochure

UK DAY TRIPS WITH THE RAILWAY TOURING COMPANY

2020 Festive Daytrips

Welcome As we all settle into our new normal we, like many, are looking forward to Christmas and wanted to let you know what we have planned.

It has been a bumpy road so far this year and we all need a little of what we enjoy so whether it’s Christmas shopping for presents or you’re just looking for a bit of festive cheer we have many trips available with departures around the UK. You can travel in premier dining and enjoy the luxury of being served at your seat, first class with morning and afternoon refreshments served or in the standard class where you can bring a picnic hamper along or grab a cup of tea from the buffet trolley. However you decide to travel with us you will be able to sit back and relax, take in the views and embrace the atmosphere on board.

We want your experience with us to be as enjoyable as ever but most importantly we want you to be safe. We have introduced measures on board ensuring that you can travel with us in confidence, so please take a look at our Travel the Safe Way guidance on our website.

If you need more information or have questions relating to travelling now with our new normal my team and I are here to help so give us a call.

From all of us here in King’s Lynn we thank you for your continued support and look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you on board.

Kelly Osborne Managing Director

Bob Green

Meet the Team

Kelly Osborne Managing Director

Rachel Jackson Operations Manager

Hollie Kimber Operations Manager

Jade Mott Office Assistant

Julia Da Graรงa Office Assistant

Allison Sanders Operations Assistant

Contents The Cheshireman

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The Cheshireman

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The Gloucester Christmas Market & Cardiff

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The Christmas Sussex Belle

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The York Yuletide Express

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The Worcester Christmas Fayre

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The York Yuletide Express

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The Lincoln Christmas Market

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The Bath & Bristol Christmas Express

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The Birmingham & Shrewsbury Christmas Express 10 The Edinburgh Christmas Market

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The Christmas White Rose

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The Christmas White Rose

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Have a Great Day – The Safe Way

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Terms and Conditions

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Booking Form

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The Cheshireman

Saturday 14th November 2020 UK STE

Join us on this interesting trip by vintage steam train to the historic city of Chester, an unusual destination from Bristol. We travel via the Severn Tunnel, the South Wales Main Line, the scenic Welsh Marches route, and the Shrewsbury to Chester line. There will be over 3 hours to explore Chester. Our train will be hauled throughout by steam locomotive 60163 Tornado.

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AM

£99

Join us from Bristol Temple Meads, Filton Abbey Wood, Cwmbran and Abergavenny to visit Chester.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Bob Green

The Cheshireman

Saturday 21st November 2020 UK STE

This tour offers an opportunity to travel by a special charter train to the historic city of Chester and visit the Christmas market there. The train will be steam-hauled throughout by 60163 Tornado. We will follow the route of the famous expresses such as the Royal Scot along the West Coast Main Line (WCML) to Crewe and then onwards to Chester.

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AM

£99

Join us from London Euston, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby and Nuneaton to visit Chester.

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Alan Weaver

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Gloucester Christmas Market & Cardiff Tuesday 24th November 2020

UK STE

Join us on this scenic rail tour by steam train through the Thames Valley, the beautiful Cotswold Hills and along the river Severn, hauled

by A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado. Our destinations will be the cathedral city of Gloucester, and Cardiff, the vibrant Capital of Wales. We should experience some fast running along the ex-GWR main line and some challenging climbs through the Cotswolds.

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AM

£99

Join us from London Victoria, Staines, Ascot, Reading and Didcot Parkway to visit Gloucester or Cardiff.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

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guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

The Christmas Sussex Belle Thursday 26th November 2020

UK STE

Join us on a special train to celebrate the Festive Season in style. Our train travels from London Victoria to the Sussex coast, crossing the North and South Downs and passing through the beautiful countryside of the Weald. It will be steam hauled by an LMS Black 5 locomotive.

This is a wonderful way to enjoy a leisurely lunch whilst appreciating the scenic views from your carriage window.

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AM

£99

Join us from London Victoria to visit Eastbourne.

Bob Green

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£229

£149

£682

First

£149

£96

£442

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

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The York Yuletide Express Saturday 28th November 2020

UK STE

Join us for a main line steam run from London’s Ealing Broadway to York and an opportunity to experience the Festive Season’s activities.

We travel via the Midland Main Line and our train will be hauled by A1 class Pacific locomotive No.60163 Tornado.

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AM

£109

Join us from London Ealing Broadway, St. Albans, Luton, Bedford, Kettering and Melton Mowbray to visit York.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Bob Green

The Worcester Christmas Fayre Thursday 3rd December 2020

UK STE

Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train that combines exciting main line running, varied landscapes, and the special atmosphere of Worcester at Christmas time? We will be steam hauled from Norwich to Worcester by 60163 Tornado and from Worcester as far as Peterborough on the return.

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£119

Join us from Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough, Thetford, Brandon, March and Peterborough to visit Worcester.

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Bob Green

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£269

£181

£809

First

£169

£110

£503

Standard

£119

£84

£364

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

The York Yuletide Express Saturday 5th December 2020

UK STE

This exciting seasonal trip by steam train offers an opportunity for passengers from the Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Sheffield areas to visit the popular city of York at Christmas time. The route cuts across the rugged Pennine terrain of the scenic Hope Valley line to York, and will be steam hauled throughout by a lovingly restored steam locomotive.

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AM

£99

Join us from Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Victoria, Stockport and Sheffield to visit York.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Bob Green

The Lincoln Christmas Express Saturday 5th December 2020

UK STE

Join us on this day trip and take the opportunity to see the famous Lincoln Cathedral. Lincoln is also one of the country’s top 50 retail destinations and one of the most important shopping centres in the East Midlands. Travel in style, in the comfort of a special train hauled by A1 class Pacific locomotive No.60163 Tornado.

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AM

£99

Join us from London’s King’s Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage and Peterborough to visit Lincoln.

Bob Green

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

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The Bath & Bristol Christmas Express Tuesday 8th December 2020

UK STE

What better way to begin the Christmas season than with a trip by steam train on the Bath & Bristol Christmas Express? There will be ample time to visit Bath, with its stunning Bath Abbey and the internationally famous Roman Baths, or to visit Bristol for the ‘best Christmas shopping in the South West’. Come with us as we travel by vintage steam train through some superb countryside en route.

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TRIP AY

AM

£99

Join us from London Victoria, Staines, Woking and Basingstoke to visit Bath or Bristol.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Bob Green

The Birmingham & Shrewsbury Christmas Express Saturday 12th December 2020

UK STE

Join us on this scenic rail tour by seasonal steam train through the Thames Valley and the Oxfordshire and Warwickshire countryside to the Christmas markets at Birmingham or Shrewsbury.

We follow the former Great Western Railway main line through Reading, Oxford and Leamington Spa. Choose to alight at either Birmingham or Shrewsbury.

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£99

Join us from London Paddington, Slough, Reading and Didcot to visit Birmingham New Street or Shreswbury.

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Steve Precious

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

The Edinburgh Christmas Market Saturday 12th December 2020

UK STE

Join us on this special steam hauled train using an A1 class Pacific No.60163 Tornado which will run at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. There will be time in Edinbugh to visit the sights, including the extensive Christmas Market located in Princes Street Gardens for that last bit of Christmas shopping, before we return south.

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AM

£99

Join us from York, Durham and Newcastle to visit Edinburgh.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Alan Weaver

The Christmas White Rose Thursday 17th December 2020

UK STE

Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train, combining two great steam locomotives, exciting main line running, varied landscape and the special atmosphere of York at Christmas time? We shall be steam hauled by A1 class Pacific No.60163 Tornado.

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TRIP AY

AM

£109

Join us from Cambridge, Ely, March and Peterborough to visit York.

Bob Green

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

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The Christmas White Rose Saturday 19th December 2020

UK STE

Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train, combining exciting main line running hauled by two different steam locomotives, varied landscape and the special atmosphere of York?

Our train will be steam hauled by A1 Class Pacific locomotive No.60163 Tornado.

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TRIP AY

AM

£109

Join us from London King’s Cross, Stevenage, Huntingdon and Peterborough to visit York.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family Tables for two can be

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332

guaranteed in Premier Dining and First Class for a supplement of £25 per person (subject to availability).

A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments.

Bob Green

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Have a Great Day – the Safe Way To ensure our trips remain as memorable as ever, we will be working within safety procedures to ensure our guests have a safe and enjoyable journey. The safety of our customers, stewards and on train crew is our priority at the same time not detracting from the wonderful experience.

Fever

Dry Cough

Shortness of Breath

Loss of Taste or Smell

Headache

If you have had contact with anyone 14 days before travel who has symptoms or a confirmed case of the virus please do not travel, contact us and we will change your booking without charge.

On Board: Face masks are mandatory on all of our trains at present, except for certain exemptions (see website for details). You are allowed to remove the face mask when eating or drinking, but the mask must be worn at all other times. When boarding the train, moving around the train or embarking, then the wearing of face masks is mandatory. If you have forgotten to bring face masks with you, we do have a limited number available on the day.

Our on-board stewards will be temperature checked prior to departure, and will not travel with a high reading. Stewards will be wearing suitable PPE relevant at the time of travel based on government guidelines. We have added stickers throughout each carriage as a visual aid for social distancing. Please respect others and maintain social distancing throughout the train journey.

When you board the train, please use the hand sanitiser dispensers which are placed near to each carriage entrance. This will help reduce possible infections. The toilets will be in use for the journey, but please ensure you use the hand sanitiser before entering the toilets and wash your hands after use.

We will be operating a trolley buffet service to reduce the movement of passengers whilst the train is in motion. The buffet counter will not be open until legislation allows.

We ask that you limit movement around the train only leaving your seat when absolutely necessary.

Seating on board will allow for social distancing, in effect on your date of travel. Your booking party will all be seated together. This will help us to create the ‘family bubbles’ on the train to improve social distancing.

Regular cleaning during the journey will be increased in the general areas including: Toilets, handrails, door handles and all touch points using anti-bacterial disinfectant wipes.

Passengers will be encouraged to follow the guidelines regarding hand washing and we recommend that you carry hand sanitiser for personal use and reassurance during the journey.

Bob Green

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Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel Every effort will be made to ensure that the locomotive, rolling stock, route and timings which are hired in from third parties, will run as advertised. However, the organisers reserve the right to alter these details at any time and shall not incur any liability to any person who has bought, or contracted to buy a ticket or tickets, as a result of any such changes.

There may be occasional re-scheduling or re-routing of a train. Please note: Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the use of the advertised steam locomotive the organisers reserve the right to substitute a different steam locomotive on occasions should it be required, for operational reasons, which would have to be accepted, no refunds will be offered for changes to advertised locomotives.

All reasonable efforts, within the control of the organisers, will be made to ensure that on the day of the trip, the train runs as planned. However, we cannot accept any responsibility for delays, mishaps, alterations or curtailment of the tour from situations outside of our control. Please note: All timings shown on our website are approximate and subject to change. Our trains will operate to our Covid 19 guidelines as per page 13 of this brochure, full details of these guidelines are available on our website or by request to our office.

The operation of the Christmas Markets at destinations visited is outside of our control – we understand that the various organisers are hopeful they will take place, however it will be dependent on Government advice given at the time.

In adverse conditions the train operating company, West Coast Railways, may feel the need to run with a diesel locomotive attached to the rear as a precaution.

The nature of steam trains is that breakdowns, delays and substitutions have to be accepted. Every genuine effort will be made to ensure that the tour runs as planned and advertised, or as close to it as possible. In the event of a failure of the scheduled steam locomotive prior to departure of the trip, every best effort will be made to find a suitable steam locomotive as a replacement. However, if this is not possible and if there is insufficient time available to cancel or postpone the trip, then a diesel may be used as substitute. In such circumstances, outside of our control, acceptance of these terms signifies your acceptance of such a change and no refund will be due.

The organisers cannot accept responsibility for the options under the control of third parties and are only responsible for returning passengers to their joining stations.

Your booking is taken as constituting acceptance of these conditions. No refund or substitutions are available, other than due to cancellation by the organisers, which can happen on occasions. We will not be liable for any consequential loss you may suffer or pay any compensation to you.

Due to the age and construction of our trains it is not possible to board whilst seated in a wheelchair, however we will be pleased to convey passengers of limited mobility whenever possible, provided they can step onto the train from the platform and move to their reserved seats with the help of an able-bodied carer, the wheelchair then being folded by you and stored at the end of the carriage. We are unable to convey mobility scooters or non-folding wheelchairs due to the age and design of the trains used.

We are limited to only being able to provide a vegetarian dietary alternative, all other diet request are not available.

We recommend that during the winter months you travel wearing suitable layered clothing as the carriages on occasion can be cold. Although they are heated, unforeseen complications along with the nature of travelling by steam in vintage carriages can result in cooler conditions for passengers than modern trains.

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Travel Class Information There are three classes available: Premier Dining* includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner served at your seat.

First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll, a Danish pastry and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by a scone with butter and jam.

Standard Class includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. *Premier Dining on The Christmas Sussex Belle includes Buck’s Fizz, morning tea or coffee and Danish pastries and a four course lunch served at your seat.

Look forward to 2021 with us, here’s a small snippet of what’s on offer next Spring: The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 30th January 2021 The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 6th February 2021 Valentines Bath & Bristol Steam Express Saturday 13th February 2021 The Cotswold Venturer Saturday 20th February 2021 The Cotton Mill Express Saturday 27th February 2021 The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 27th February 2021 The Yorkshireman Saturday 6th March 2021 The Cumbrian Coast Express Saturday 13th March 2021 The Edinburgh Flyer Saturday 20th March 2021 The Cheshireman Saturday 20th March 2021 The Wensleydale Railway Saturday 27th March 2021 The Mancunian Saturday 27th March 2021 15

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