The Railway Touring Company - UK Steam Rail Day Trips - Winter Edition 2021

The Railway Touring Company UK Steam Rail Day Trips Winter Edition 2021

Bob Green

Welcome I am sure that you, like us all here at Railway Touring Company, are looking forward to Christmas this year and as life is slowly returning closer to normal for us all I wanted to let you know what we have planned.

Why not join us for a little of what you enjoy 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.

The Railway Touring Company.

24 EST. 1997

Front cover image: Ben Green

UK Steam Rail Day Trips Winter Edition 2021

Day Trips The Cheshireman

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The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express

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The Cheshireman

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The Gloucester Christmas Market & Cardiff

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The Birmingham and Shrewsbury Christmas Express

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The Christmas Sussex Belle

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The Edinburgh Christmas Market

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The York Yuletide Express

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The Christmas White Rose

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The Worcester Christmas Fayre

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The Christmas White Rose

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The Lincoln Christmas Express

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Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express 2022

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The York Yuletide Express

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Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express 2022

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Terms and Conditions UK Day Trip Information

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Bob Green

THE RAILWAY TOURING COMPANY, 14A TUESDAY MARKET PLACE, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 1JN Phone: 01553 661 500 • Fax: 01553 661 800 • E-mail: enquiries@railwaytouring.co.uk • Website: www.railwaytouring.net

Alan Weaver

The Cheshireman Saturday 13th November 2021 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 three hours to explore Chester. Our train will be hauled throughout by A1 class steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado.

We leave Bristol Temple Meads at around 07:00 hauled by 60163 Tornado. Our steam locomotive will be working hard as we climb to Filton Abbey Wood, where we stop to pick up more passengers. We then head westwards along the South Wales Main Line, passing through the Severn Tunnel into Wales, and continuing to the outskirts of Newport. Here we turn northwards, crossing the river Usk, and join the Welsh Marches route.

We stop at Cwmbran and Abergavenny for more passengers to join the train before we begin the challenging climb of the Llanvihangel bank. Our steam locomotive will be in full cry all the way to the summit! We pass many sites where there were once railway stations along this route and the longest section without a station today is between Abergavenny and Hereford, where we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. There is some truly beautiful scenery as we travel through Herefordshire and into Shropshire, passing towns such as Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms and Church Stretton.

We continue to Shrewsbury, where the ‘listed’ Severn Bridge Junction Signal Box is the largest remaining mechanical signal box in the world. We take the Chester Line from Shrewsbury and stop at Chirk for our steam locomotive to take on water. We pass through Ruabon and Wrexham before arriving at our destination, the beautiful Roman City of Chester. There will be over three hours to explore the walled city that contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century ‘Rows’, the first floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, located between the city walls and the river Dee.

Approximate Timings Outward Return Bristol Temple Meads Filton Abbey Wood Cwmbran Abergavenny Chester

07:04 22:08 07:16 21:44 08:53 20:19 09:12 19:40 13:05 16:13

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

First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

Whilst we have been exploring the city, our steam locomotive will have been serviced and turned at Chester ready for the return journey. Our train leaves Chester at around 16:15 returning by the same route and stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

Steve Precious

The Cheshireman Saturday 20th November 2021 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 steamhauled throughout from London Euston to Chester by an LMS Stanier Black 5 locomotive No.44871. 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. We return to London steam hauled by 44871.

‘The Cheshireman’ will leave London Euston at around 06:40 steam hauled behind Tornado.

Initially on departure we shall hear our locomotive working hard on the climb up Camden Bank.

We continue through Watford Tunnel into rural Hertfordshire. We stop to pick up further passengers at the 1960s ‘new town’ of Milton Keynes, where passengers from Watford Junction will join by service train. At Hanslope Junction, we leave the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and take the Northampton loop line where we stop again for passengers.

We continue northwards and pass the Daventry Railfreight Terminal (DIRFT) before rejoining the WCML at Rugby, a further pick up stop, and the birthplace of rugby football and the jet engine. We then follow the Trent Valley Line to Nuneaton, our final stop to pick up passengers.

We pass through Lichfield, notable for its three-spired medieval cathedral, and soon after Rugeley is Shugborough Tunnel. This has ornamental grand entrances, the result of conditions required by the Earl of Lichfield for building the line across his estate. We continue northwards through Stafford to the famous railway junction town of Crewe where we take the North Wales Coast Line to Chester.

There will be around four hours to explore the Roman city of Chester, one of the most visited places in the UK. Chester lies on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, and is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. The city contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century ‘Rows’, the first floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, which is located between the city walls and the river Dee. Our special train, hauled on the return journey by our steam locomotive 44871, leaves Chester late afternoon for the journey to London Euston. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers, and this tour promises to be a memorable day out behind Black 5 44871 along the West Coast Main Line.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London Euston Watford Junction* Milton Keynes Northampton** Rugby Nuneaton Chester

06:39 23:23 06:40 22:52 07:51 21:31 08:18 21:20 08:48 20:51 10:23 19:16 13:04 17:12

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

First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin 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.

*Passengers from Watford Junction will travel by service train to Milton Keynes on the outward journey. **Passengers from Northampton will travel by service train from Rugby to Northampton on the return journey.

Tables for two can be 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.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303 5

Tony Bartlett

The Gloucester Christmas Market and Cardiff Tuesday 23rd November 2021 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 Princess Coronation Class No.46233 Duchess of Sutherland. Our choice of destinations will be the cathedral city of Gloucester or 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.

Our steam hauled train leaves London Victoria in the morning and we make our way via Clapham Junction to Staines, our first call for more passengers. We take the Reading line and make further calls at Ascot and Reading. Following the Thames Valley, we head for Didcot, our final pick up station. Our journey continues through the Vale of White Horse to Swindon, where we take the Golden Valley line through Kemble. Duchess of Sutherland then tackles the steep climb to Sapperton Tunnel.

On arrival at Gloucester, passengers have the choice of alighting here to visit the city with its centrepiece the 14th century cathedral. There is also the many shops and attractions that the city has to offer to explore. Our steam hauled train will call at Gloucester on the return to pick up passengers who choose to spend the afternoon here.

Our journey will continue from Gloucester towards Cardiff along the banks of the river Severn through Lydney and Chepstow as we head for Wales via Newport. The Cardiff Christmas Market is located in the heart of the city along the pedestrianised streets of the main shopping area. Enjoy the atmosphere of the market with its craft staffs, food and drink outlets and fairy lights to add to the festive feel.

We will return from Cardiff steam hauled by Duchess of Sutherland, and will pick up at Gloucester before returning via the Golden Valley route once again to Didcot, Reading, Ascot, Staines and terminating in London Victoria, ending what promises to be a varied and enjoyable day out.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London Victoria Staines Ascot Reading Didcot Parkway Gloucester Cardiff

07:02 23:23 08:02 22:17 08:25 21:42 09:02 21:12 09:26 20:42 11:10 18:56 13:56 17:14

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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at Gloucester and Cardiff is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

Steve Precious

The Christmas Sussex Belle Thursday 25th November 2021 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 former LMS Black 5 No.44871. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a leisurely lunch whilst appreciating the scenic views from your carriage window.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London Victoria Eastbourne Hastings

10:20 17:45 12:32 14:31 15:05 15:12

There are three classes available: Our day out begins when our train leaves London Victoria station at around 10:30, hauled by steam locomotive No. 44871. We journey south along the main line towards Brighton passing through East Croydon, Redhill, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges and Haywards Heath. The route crosses the Weald, an ancient area of woodland scattered with farms and villages. We leave the Brighton line at Keymer Junction, just after Wivesfield, and head south-eastwards through Cooksbridge to Lewes. Here we join the East Coastway Line that runs from Brighton to Eastbourne, Hastings and Ashford. We pass through the South Downs, an area characterised by rolling chalk downland and recognised as one of the most important chalk landscapes in England.

We head to Eastbourne where our steam locomotive will be serviced and there will be time to visit this popular South Coast seaside town. The seafront consists almost entirely of Victorian hotels, which along with its pier and bandstand, give it a timeless appeal. The town is situated immediately east of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and an area of outstanding natural beauty. This sheltered position contributes to Eastbourne’s title of the sunniest place in Great Britain.

We leave Eastbourne, diesel-hauled and head along the Sussex Coast through Normans Bay, Cooden Beach, and Bexhill to Hastings. Hastings can claim fame through its connection with the Norman Conquest of England, and also because it became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. The town is sometimes referred to as the birthplace of television since the pioneer of television, John Logie Baird, lived there.

Our train reverses direction of travel at Hastings and leaves with the steam locomotive in charge. We continue our journey heading north through Crowhurst and Battle, and then passing through Mountfield Tunnel. Robertsbridge station was formerly a junction station with the Colonel Stephens’ famous old Kent and East Sussex Light Railway. We pass through Royal Tunbridge Wells, a spa town situated on the northern edge of the High Weald. At Sevenoaks, we take the line through Bat and Ball station, which was named after a local inn that no longer exists. We join the line from Ashford at Otford, and the Chatham Main Line at Swanley. Our tour ends when we arrive back at London Victoria at around 17:45.

Premier Dining includes Buck’s Fizz, morning tea or coffee and Danish pastries and a four course lunch served at your seat.

First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£229

£149

£682

First

£149

£96

£442

Standard

£99

£70

£303 7

Bob Green

The York Yuletide Express Saturday 27th November 2021 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. York is world famous for its variety of visitor attractions. We travel via the Midland Main Line (MML), and our train will be hauled from London to Barrow Hill by 60163 Tornado, and also steam hauled from Barrow Hill on the return to London. The train will be diesel hauled between Barrow Hill and York and on the return to Barrow Hill.

Our train leaves London Ealing Broadway * at around 06:15 hauled by ‘Tornado’ and travels around West London to Dudding Hill Junction, where we take the Brent curve and join the MML at Cricklewood. We head north and stop at St. Albans, Luton, Bedford and Kettering, to pick up further passengers.

From Kettering, we follow the MML and tackle the long climb to Desborough summit before passing through Market Harborough and Leicester. After a water stop, we continue from Leicester towards Loughborough and East Midlands Parkway, before joining the Erewash Valley Line at Trent Junction. After Chesterfield we take the ‘old road’ via Barrow Hill to Rotherham.

At Barrow Hill, Tornado will leave us here for servicing and turning, and will rejoin the train here on the return. We continue northwards diesel hauled through Moorthorpe and Church Fenton, where we will arrive in York in the early afternoon.

York is well known for its Minster, Castle and city walls. The snickelways, famous medieval alleys and narrow streets, and The Shambles, are well worth exploring. The National Railway Museum, the many shops and museums, ensure that there is something on offer for everybody.

Our train leaves York mid afternoon and returns to Barrow Hill diesel hauled, where Tornado rejoins the train. We retrace our earlier route as far as Syston Junction, where we will take the Midland Railway’s line to Melton Mowbray, where we will call to set down. After Oakham, we take the Midland line to Corby at Manton Junction, which then crosses the lengthy, impressive Harringworth Viaduct. After Corby, we then rejoin the MML north of Kettering. We now stop at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers back to Ealing Broadway.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London Ealing B’way 06:12 22:00 St. Albans 07:30 20:55 Luton 07:49 20:37 Bedford 08:17 19:59 Kettering 08:57 19:25 York 13:28 15:13 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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

*Due to limitations on passenger numbers joining at Ealing Broadway no new bookings will be accepted from Ealing Broadway at this time, there are no such limitations with the other stops enroute.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332

Bob Green

The Worcester Christmas Fayre Thursday 2nd December 2021 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? The Worcester Christmas Fayre will be steam hauled from Norwich to Worcester by A1 class Pacific No.60163 Tornado and from Worcester as far as Peterborough on the return.

Our day out begins early in the morning when we leave Norwich Station, hauled by 60163 Tornado, and cross the Trowse swing bridge over the river Wensum. We stop to pick up more passengers at Wymondham, a beautifully kept rural Norfolk station, Attleborough, Thetford and Brandon. Approaching Ely we take the avoiding line that curves very sharply round onto the Peterborough line. We stop at March for further passengers, before continuing to Peterborough, our final pick up point.

We now follow the scenic cross country line through Stamford, a town of outstanding architectural and historic interest that is of national importance. The town has over 600 listed buildings, more than half of the total for the County of Lincolnshire. We continue westwards and pass Rutland Water towards Oakham, the small county town of Rutland. Entering Leicestershire, we run through Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies, and head for Leicester. We follow the main line to London St Pancras for a while as far as Wigston Junction, where we branch off on the Nuneaton and Birmingham line.

Crossing the West Coast main line, we now head towards Birmingham, although we will bypass the city by means of the Grand Junction line from Stetchford Junction to Perry Barr. We will follow the Handsworth Loop line through to Soho East Junction, where we will join the Stour Valley line briefly to Galton Junction. Here we join the ‘Jewellery Line’ and head through the heart of the Black Country for Stourbridge Junction and Kidderminster, where there are glimpses of the Severn Valley Railway. We soon pass through the spa town of Droitwich as we approach Worcester, where there will be time to visit the city centre.

There will be around two and a half hours to explore the city of Worcester which lies beside the River Severn some 25 miles from the Cotswolds and the village of Broadway (the Northern Gateway to the Cotswolds). At its centre you can visit the magnificent cathedral, perched along the riverbank, dominating the skyline for miles around, where the Christmas Tree Festival will be underway. Or visit the Museum of Royal Worcester a ceramics museum located in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory’s former site in Worcester, England.

After servicing and turning our steam locomotive, we will make our way back to our earlier calling points to set down passengers. We will be diesel hauled from Peterborough on the return leg back to Norwich.

Approximate Timings Outward Return Norwich Wymondham Attleborough Thetford Brandon March Peterborough Worcester

06:55 23:54 07:15 23:38 07:26 23:26 07:44 23:06 07:54 22:53 08:56 22:09 09:25 21:42 13:55 16:30

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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£269

£181

£809

First

£169

£110

£503

Standard

£119

£84

£364 9

Bob Green

The Lincoln Christmas Express Saturday 4th December 2021 The Lincoln Christmas Market, otherwise known as the Lindum Fayre, is one of the largest events of its kind in Europe. To visit the Fayre is a truly unforgettable experience and we shall take you there in style, in the comfort of a special train hauled by LMS Stanier Black 5 No.44871. What a day you will have! With Christmas only a few weeks away this really is a very special trip, and not to be missed.

Our day out begins when we steam out of London King’s Cross station at around 09:00 and head north down the East Coast Main Line (ECML). We stop at Potters Bar, Stevenage and Peterborough to pick up more passengers. Leaving Peterborough and its famous cathedral behind, we take the former Great Northern Railway (GNR) line towards Grimsby at Werrington Junction and head across the fertile flatlands to Spalding. Here we join the Great Northern & Great Eastern Joint Railway line to Sleaford. We continue through a part of rural Lincolnshire famous for its potato farms.

Approaching Lincoln, we notice that its spectacular Cathedral dominates the city. The Lindum Fayre is spread across the enthralling Cathedral quarter of Lincoln, within the courtyard of the 12th century castle and along the medieval cobbled streets of the city. There are around 280 stalls selling everything from crafts and books to locally produced cheeses, meats and festive foods – delicious delicacies to tempt you. The traders dress in period costume, there is traditional fairground entertainment, a fantastic festive atmosphere, and all that is needed for those special Christmas gifts. It is easy to see why the Lindum Fayre is so special, and popular.

All too soon it will be time to return to the station for our train back to London. We shall be steam hauled by Black 5 44871 and return from Lincoln by way of Newark and the East Coast Main Line. After a stiff climb up through Grantham to Stoke Tunnel we descend Stoke Bank, where ‘Mallard’ achieved 126 miles per hour that still stands as the world speed record for steam. We stop to set down passengers at the same stations as on the outward journey and arrive in King’s Cross Station at around 21:30.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London King’s Cross Potters Bar Stevenage Peterborough Lincoln

09:00 21:30 09:30 21:00 10:00 20:50 11:20 19:00 12:45 17:45

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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Lindum Fayre is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

Bob Green

The York Yuletide Express Saturday 4th December 2021 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, returning via the contrasting Calder Valley line. It will be steam hauled throughout by a lovingly restored steam locomotive.

Our train leaves Liverpool Lime Street early in the morning, hauled by our allocated steam locomotive from the Carnforth based pool. We follow the route of the historic 1830 Liverpool and Manchester Railway across Chat Moss to Manchester Victoria, where we pause to pick up passengers. Leaving Manchester, we climb the formidable 1 in 47 gradient of Miles Platting Bank and make our way towards Woodley, via Ashburys and Guide Bridge, where we will pause to water our steam locomotive. We then continue through New Mills before heading towards Chinley and the Hope Valley line to Sheffield.

Following former Midland Railway line across the Peak District, we pass through Cowburn Tunnel into the beautiful Vale of Edale. After Hathersage, we pass through the 3½-mile long Totley Tunnel and arrive at Sheffield, our final pick up station for passengers. We then travel northwards through Swinton and Moorthorpe to York, our destination for the afternoon.

There will be plenty of time for passengers to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. York has some major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, the largest museum of its type in Britain; the Castle; the Shambles; the splendid Gothic York Minster, one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe; and the city walls. There are a number of other interesting museums, quaint alleyways, and a good variety of shops.

Our late afternoon departure from York will be steam hauled back to Liverpool Lime Street.

Our return route will be via Castleford and Wakefield Kirkgate, where we call to set down passengers for Sheffield, before we pause for water at Brighouse. We will now take the rugged Calder Valley route via Hebden Bridge back to Manchester Victoria, where we will stop to set down passengers. Our final leg of our journey will see us arrive back at Liverpool Lime Street in the evening, and ending our seasonal steam hauled tour to York.

Approximate Timings Outward Return Liverpool Lime Street Manchester Victoria Sheffield York

06:47 20:44 07:45 19:19 10:42 18:05* 12:17 16:40

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 and a muffin 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.

*By service train from Wakefield Kirkgate.

Tables for two can be 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.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332 11

Tony Bartlett

The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express Tuesday 7th December 2021 What better way to begin the Christmas season than with a trip by steam train on the ‘Bath & Bristol Christmas Market’? There will be ample time to sample Bath’s award winning Christmas Market, set in the beautiful area between the stunning Bath Abbey and the internationally famous Roman Baths, or to visit Bristol for the ‘best Christmas shopping in the South West’. Join us as we travel by vintage steam train through some superb countryside en route.

We leave London Victoria early in the morning, hauled by steam locomotive 60163 Tornado.

Running via Clapham Junction, we call at Staines and Woking, before our final pick up is made at Basingstoke. From Basingstoke, we can expect a fast run along the former London & South Western Railway’s route via Andover to the cathedral city of Salisbury.

We stop at Salisbury, for the loco to take on water, and then continue along the ‘South West’ main line to Wilton. Here we turn northwards and cross the edge of Salisbury Plain en route to Warminster. We descend steeply to Westbury, with its famous hillside white horse, and then follow the scenic Avon Valley through Bradford on Avon.

We shall soon catch sight of the Georgian city of Bath as we approach the well-kept Bath Spa station, which is close to the city centre. The afternoon is free to explore the city, which has gained a reputation not only for its famous Christmas Market but also for its quality independents and favourite high street stores. The essentially ‘British’ Christmas Market is centrally located and has over 170 traditional wooden chalets offering everything you will need for the perfect Christmas celebration.

Meanwhile our train continues to Bristol, another fascinating destination for those who wish to explore this fine city instead. It has several world class attractions including Britain’s most acclaimed historic ship, the S.S. ‘Great Britain’; Brunel’s iconic Clifton suspension bridge; the world’s fifth oldest zoo; and an historic harbour-side, the location of the M Shed, an exciting new innovative museum. The city is a Christmas shopper’s haven with all the major retail outlets in the Broadmead and Cabot Circus shopping centres.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London Victoria Staines Woking Basingstoke Bath Bristol

08:45 21:35 09:35 20:45 10:05 20:10 10:55 19:20 12:55 16:55 13:15 16:35

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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

Our steam locomotive will be serviced at Bristol before we return to Bath and London Victoria steam hauled. We stop to pick up those parcel-laden passengers who opted to visit Bath! We return by the route of our outward journey, stopping at the same stations for passengers to alight.

PLEASE NOTE – the operation of the Christmas Market at Bath is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

Bob Green

The Birmingham and Shrewsbury Christmas Express Saturday 11th December 2021 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 where there should be the opportunity to experience some fast running. Choose to alight at either Birmingham or Shrewsbury.

Our steam train leaves London Paddington early in morning behind Black 5 44871 and heads down the ex-Great Western Railway (GWR) main line. We stop at Slough, Reading and Didcot to pick up more passengers. Our journey continues through Oxford and onwards through pleasant countryside towards Banbury. After Leamington Spa, we will climb the steep 1 in 105 gradient of Hatton Bank before we thread our way through the suburbs and reach Birmingham New Street, where you will have the option of alighting here to visit the extensive Christmas Market. The central shopping area of the city has many chalets selling a vast variety of seasonal goods, crafts, foods and drink. Our train will call at Birmingham in the evening to pick you up for the return journey to London.

Continuing our steam hauled journey away from Birmingham, we follow the Stour Valley line through to Wolverhampton, where we will take the line to Shrewsbury. In no time at all, we will pass through Cosford, home to the extensive RAF museum, followed by Telford and Wellington. On arrival at Shrewsbury, you will have ample time to explore this historic town with its many listed buildings, castle, riveside walks and numerous shops. The Christmas Market will be a wonderful sight to explore its seasonal offerings of fresh food, drink and arts and crafts, all centred conveniently around the Square.

We will return steam hauled from Shrewsbury by way of our outward route, picking up those passengers who chose to alight at Birmingham earlier in the day. We will call to set down at our pick up points before arriving back in London Paddington after a busy day of sightseeing and an interesting and relaxing train journey.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London Paddington 07:10 21:55 Slough 07:45 21:30 Reading 08:10 21:05 Didcot 08:40 20:45 Birmingham New Street 11:30 18:00 Shrewsbury 13:15 16:30 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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at Birmingham and Shrewsbury is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303 13

Bob Green

The Edinburgh Christmas Market Saturday 11th December 2021 This special steam hauled train using an A1 class Pacific No.60163 Tornado will run at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. There will be time in Edinbugh to visit the sights before we return south.

Our steam hauled journey will commence at the historic city of York, with its long association with railways, including the location of the National Railway Museum. Heading north away from York, we will travel down the East Coast main line through to Northallerton, where 60163 Tornado will build up speed to its maximum on the straight alignment of the tracks. We will pause at Durham momentarily to pick up further passengers, before heading towards Tyneside and over the river Tyne to Newcastle, our final pick up point.

Leaving Newcastle, we head northwards and pass through Morpeth, with our speed running at the maximum along this former LNER racetrack, the preserve of the A4 Pacifics up to their withdrawal in the mid 1960s. With coastal views and quaint villages along the way, we make our way through Northumberland, with views of Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Island simmering in the distance. Continuing towards Berwick on Tweed, we cross the spectacular 28-arch Royal Border Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson. Just after Berwick, we cross the border and enter Scotland. Tornado will now be getting steam up ready for the long climb up to Grantshouse, a stiff climb at gradients of 1 in 190/200 and a test of the stamina of locomotives heading towards Edinburgh.

We pass through the Scottish Borders, with more costal views along the way before we reach Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland. Time will be available here for passengers to visit the city whilst Tornado is serviced for the return journey back to York. Apart from its many shops and restaurants along Princes Street, there are many sights to see and visit, including the Palace of Holyrood, the Castle on the Royal Mile, Galleries and Museums and Princes Street Gardens.

Approximate Timings Outward Return York Durham Newcastle Edinburgh

06:30 22:02 07:52 20:37 08:13 20:13 12:40 17:33

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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

We will return south with Tornado and follow our outward route. Highlight of the jorney back to Newcastle will be the southbound climb to Grantshouse, graded at 1 in 96 for over four miles. In no time at all, we will be back at Newcastle to set down passengers, followed by Durham and finally York.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at Edinburgh is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

Bob Green

The Christmas White Rose Thursday 16th December 2021 Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train, experience exciting main line running, varied landscape and the special atmosphere of York at Christmas time?

We shall be steam hauled from Cambridge to York by LMS Stanier Black 5 No. 44871 and on the return by A1 class Pacific No.60163 Tornado.

Approximate Timings Outward Return Cambridge Ely March Peterborough York

06:45 21:22 07:06 20:56 07:48 20:20 08:13 19:56 12:22 16:36

Our day out begins at around 06:45 when we leave Cambridge station and head northwards steam hauled by Black 5 44871, stopping at Ely, March and Peterborough to pick up more passengers. Leaving Peterborough and its famous cathedral behind, we take the former Great Northern Railway line towards Grimsby at Werrington Junction and head across the fertile flatlands to Spalding, famous for its flower production. Here we join the Great Northern & Great Eastern Joint Railway line to Sleaford, where we will use the avoiding line. We continue through a part of rural Lincolnshire, famous for its potato farms, and reach Lincoln.

Approaching Lincoln we notice that its spectacular Cathedral, that can be seen for miles around the area, dominates the city.

Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner served at your seat.

After Lincoln, we head for Gainsborough and cross the Trent en route to Doncaster, where we meet up with the ECML once again. The Great Northern Railway opened its railway workshops in Doncaster in 1853 and Sir Nigel Gresley, who designed the A4 class ‘Pacific’ steam locomotives, was the Chief Mechanical Engineer to the LNER between 1923-41.

From Doncaster, it will be a fast run northwards along the ECML to York, our destination for the afternoon.

Standard Class includes a reserved seat

York is well known for its Minster, Castle and city walls. The snickelways, famous medieval alleys and narrow streets, and The Shambles, are well worth exploring. The National Railway Museum, the many shops and museums, ensure that there is something on offer for everybody. The York Christmas market will be in full swing adding to the seasonal atmosphere of this historic city.

There are three classes available:

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

usually at a table for four.

Tables for two can be 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.

Our steam locomotive for the return journey back to Peterborough will be A1 class Pacific No. 60163 Tornado. Our train leaves York at around 16:30 for the return journey via Doncaster and the direct ECML route to Peterborough. We stop to set down passengers at Peterborough, March and Ely before arriving in Cambridge at around 21:20.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332 15

Maurice Burns

The Christmas White Rose Saturday 18th December 2021 Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train, combining exciting main line running, varied landscape and the special atmosphere of York? Our train will be steam hauled from London to York by A1 class Pacific No.60163 Tornado and from York as far as Peterborough on the return.

We leave London King’s Cross at around 07:20 behind Tornado and follow the route of famous old trains like the Flying Scotsman. We storm up the gradient through Gasworks Tunnel and Finsbury Park and head northwards, calling at Stevenage, Huntingdon and Peterborough to pick up more passengers.

Our steam locomotive then tackles the 15-mile climb up the famous Stoke Bank. Here on 3rd July 1938, “Mallard”, an A4 class ‘Pacific’, achieved a world record speed of 126 mph when travelling in the opposite direction. Once over the summit we should have a good, fast run down the 20 mile descent to the Trent Valley and on through Grantham, Newark and Retford.

We steam onwards through Doncaster before arriving into York.

There will be plenty of time for passengers to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. York has some major tourist attractions including the National Railway Museum, the largest museum of its type in Britain; the Castle; the Shambles; the splendid Gothic York Minster, one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe; and the city walls. There are a number of other interesting museums, quaint alleyways, and a good variety of shops. The York Christmas Market will also be in full swing with its vast number of stalls offering local yuletide crafts, along with seasonal food and drink.

Our train leaves York at around 16:30, hauled by Tornado, along the East Coast Main Line as far as Peterborough. We will be diesel hauled from Peterborough stopping to set down passengers at the same stations as on the northbound journey, arriving at King’s Cross at around 22:00.

Approximate Timings Outward Return London King’s Cross Stevenage Huntingdon Peterborough York

07:23 22:05 08:21 21:24 08:55 20:44 09:36 19:30 12:26 16:35

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 and a muffin 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.

Tables for two can be 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.

PLEASE NOTE – The operation of the Christmas Market at York is outside of our control, the organiser’s are hopeful that it will take place but this will be dependent on any Government advice given at the time.

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Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£264

£180

£798

First

£164

£107

£489

Standard

£109

£76

£332

Bob Green

Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 22nd January 2022 Our first main line steam hauled train of 2022 starts the year off with a winter scenic day out from the north-west to the Cumbria Fells. Travelling outwards over the West Coast Main Line via Shap to Carlisle, time will be available to explore this historic border city. In the afternoon, we head southwards again, but via the highly scenic Settle & Carlisle line. This will be even more special if there is snow about to enhance the breathtaking scenery of the Pennines.

Approximate Timings Outward Return Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Blackburn Carlisle

07:00 19:08 07:45 18:42 08:15 18:40* ------- 17:54 11:30 14:15

Our special train will depart from Manchester Victoria at about 07:00 stopping to collect passengers at Bolton and Preston. We enjoy a fast run along the West Coast Main Line (WCML) to Carnforth where we stop for our locomotive to take on water. We climb the first severe gradient up to Grayrigg and then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge, gaining speed for the ascent to Shap. This well-known section of the WCML has a gradient of 1 in 75 and, in the former days of steam locomotives, banking engines from Tebay were used to assist trains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells we descend to Penrith, and then head for Carlisle. We stay in the Border City for over two hours, providing ample time to visit the castle, cathedral, museum and shops, or just to relax in one of the many fine coffee shops, restaurants or bars.

Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner served at your seat.

We leave Carlisle and begin to climb as soon as we join the Settle & Carlisle Line, one of the best known and best loved stretches of railway line in Britain. We stop at Appleby, for our steam locomotive to take on water. The route then climbs through Kirkby Stephen towards the highest railway summit in England at Ais Gill, 1,169 feet above sea level. We pass over tall viaducts, including the famous one at Ribblehead, and through tunnels. There are magnificent views across the Fells and to the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.

Standard Class includes a reserved seat

We should have a fast run out of the hills through to Settle before we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. We continue through Hellifield and Clitheroe to Blackburn, where we stop to set down passengers. We then head for Bamber Bridge and join the WCML at Farington Junction and make our way towards Bolton, where we stop to set down passengers.

Shortly after 19:00, we arrive at our final destination of Manchester Victoria, and the end of a truly marvellous day.

There are three classes available:

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

usually at a table for four.

*Passengers for Preston travel by service train from Blackburn on the return journey. Tables for two can be 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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Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303 17

Bob Green

Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express Saturday 29th January and 26th February 2022 This trip provides a wonderful opportunity to get out and about during the winter months, with the added bonus of steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway. We have a high speed journey down the West Coast Main Line to Carnforth, hauled by a blue class 86 electric locomotive. We then enjoy a circular steam tour outwards via Shap to Carlisle and back via the Settle and Carlisle line.

We leave London Euston at around 07:10 with electric traction, and speed north along the West Coast Main Line (WCML). We stop to pick up passengers at Milton Keynes (where passengers from Watford Junction join by service train), Rugby (where passengers from Northampton join by service train), Nuneaton and Crewe. We continue north along the WCML to Preston, our final stop to pick up passengers.

We continue through Lancaster to Carnforth, where we change motive power to a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool. Leaving Carnforth, our steam locomotive will be working hard when we climb the first severe gradient up to Grayrigg. We then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, gaining speed for the ascent to Shap. This well-known section of the WCML has a gradient of 1 in 75 and, in the former days of steam locomotives, banking engines from Tebay were often used to assist trains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells we descend to Penrith, and then head for Carlisle. There will be around three hours in Carlisle, providing time to explore this ancient ‘Border’ city with its castle, cathedral, Tullie House Museum, and shopping centre.

We leave Carlisle and join the Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of the most well known and best loved stretches of railway line in Britain. We soon begin climbing, and then at Appleby, we stop for our steam locomotive to take on water. The climbing continues through scenic Kirkby Stephen towards the highest railway summit in England at Ais Gill, 1169 feet above sea level.

We pass over tall viaducts, including the famous one at Ribblehead, and through tunnels.

There are magnificent views across the Fells and to the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. We should have a fast run out of the hills, through Settle, until we stop again for our locomotive to take on water.

Our journey continues through Hellifield and Clitheroe to Preston where we say goodbye to our steam locomotive. We pass though Wigan and Warrington en route to Crewe hauled by our blue class 86 electric locomotive with a fast run to London expected. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers.

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Approximate Timings Outward Return London Euston Watford Junction* Milton Keynes Northampton** Rugby Nuneaton Crewe Preston Carlisle

07:10 22:05 06:40 21:50 08:00 21:15 07:40 21:30 08:25 20:38 08:45 20:20 09:45 19:15 10:30 18:00 12:40 14:40

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 and a muffin 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.

*Passengers from Watford Junction will travel by service train to Milton Keynes on the outward journey. **Passengers from Northampton will travel by service train from Rugby to Northampton on the return journey.

Tables for two can be 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.

Fares

Adult

Junior

Family

Premier

£259

£175

£781

First

£159

£102

£471

Standard

£99

£70

£303

UK Day Trip Information Travelling by Steam Train Our Day Trips and Tours almost exclusively make use of specially chartered trains hauled by steam locomotives. The trains offer a choice of types of seating to suit your particular requirements. Each passenger is allocated their own reserved seat ensuring that travel on these special trains is a relaxing experience providing the perfect escape from all the hustle and bustle of modern day life. All of the seats on our trains line up with the carriage windows, unlike many modern trains, and thus provide the maximum viewing area to add to the enjoyment of your journey.

In addition to our UK Day Trips and Tours, the Railway Touring Company has a programme of tours using steam hauled charter trains in many other countries of the world. These tours can be for a few days duration or last for up to two weeks, with overnight accommodation provided in good quality hotels. Please visit our website www. railwaytouring.net for further details and to request an overseas brochure; or contact us by telephone if you prefer.

Booking Arrangements Passengers can book their tickets online by visiting our website www.railwaytouring. net or by downloading a booking formwhich can be printed and sent by post to:- The Railway Touring Company, 14A Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JN. A completed booking form can also be sent to us by fax on 01553 661 800. Passengers can also book by telephone during office hours on 01553 661 500. Office hours are Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00. We accept most major credit and debit cards. There are no charges for paying with a credit card. When posting a booking form please enclose the full payment by cheque or postal order made payable to The Railway Touring Company, and, quoting your name, address, telephone number, choice of train, the number of seats you require, class and joining station. We regret that seats cannot be reserved unless full payment is received. Organisers arranging group travel for ten or more persons on a UK Day Trip are invited to contact the office, details above, regarding discounts where a single booking is to be made.

Covid-19 With regards to Covid-19 we will always adhere to Government requirements specific at the time of travel, currently at the time of going to print social distancing is not required on board so this means that you can currently expect to share your table with other passengers if your booking is for 3 or less passengers per table. Should the situation change we will observe any requirements issued by the UK Government.

We request, for the safety of all, that passengers you keep movement around the train to a minimum and we currently require you to wear a face covering when doing so.

At present you are not required to wear a face covering when seated at your seat but please feel free to wear one if your personal choice is to do so.

Any passenger who is feeling unwell or has Covid symptoms immediately prior to travel with ourselves is requested NOT to travel. If you have been contacted by Track and Trace and told to self- isolate then please contact us with regards to your booking.

Whilst hand sanitiser will be available on board we strongly recommend that passengers also bring their own supply with them to use regularly whilst on board. As has always been the case regular hand washing/sanitising is advised throughout the journey.

Acknowledgements and Tickets Bookings made by telephone will be verbally acknowledged at the time of booking and a written confirmation sent within 7 days. Tickets and travel information will usually be despatched at least 5 days before the date of travel. However, this information and the tickets cannot be sent until the departure times are confirmed by the train operator which may be at shorter notice. Please pay particular attention to the departure and arrival times sent with your tickets as these may vary from the approximate timings given in this brochure.

Covid 19 cancellations – if any tour is cancelled by ourselves due to Covid-19 restrictions being in place at the time of travel then all passengers would be offered to transfer their bookings to an alternative date, or if they prefer, would be entitled to a refund of monies paid to us. If a passenger needs to cancel their participation on a tour which is scheduled to go ahead then provided they are able to give a minimum of one week’s notice we would hold their funds in credit for 6 months to enable them to place a new booking.

No refund will be offered against cancellations on tours which are scheduled to proceed.

Family Tickets 2 adults and 2 Juniors (aged 15 and under).

Premier Dining Class Premier Dining Class on our trains is a silver served dining experience providing you with a full meals service at your table, whilst you relax in spacious comfortable seating. The coaches used are British Rail Mark 1 First Open coaches**. The Premier Dining service usually includes a traditional full English breakfast soon after you board the train, and a four course meal on the return journey. Onboard chefs prepare fresh food for all of the meals. We are able to offer vegetarian options but cannot meet other dietary requests.

A fully licensed bar service is always available, we kindly ask passengers to not consume their own alcoholic drinks. A corkage fee of £10 per person will apply for alcohol not purchased on board. The dress code is smart casual, as we like our passengers to be relaxed and travel in comfort.

Tables are available for four or two in Premier Dining Class. Our tables for two are the ideal choice for an unusual and memorable celebration, for a special occasion like a wedding anniversary or birthday. Tables for two, where both passengers have window seats, can be guaranteed for an additional charge of £25.00* per person, subject to availability.

Premier Dining Class is available up to and including any pick up station before 10:30. *prices shown as per individual tour page. **on some occasions a Pullman coach may be used.

First Class First Class seats accommodation on our trains is provided in British Rail Mark 1 First Open coaches** and offers tables for four or for two in spacious comfortable seating. Tables for two, where both passengers have window seats, can be guaranteed for an additional charge of £25.00 per person, subject to availability. First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a Danish pastry and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by scone with butter and jam. A fully licensed bar service is always available, we kindly ask passengers to not consume their own alcoholic drinks. A corkage fee of £10 per person will apply for alcohol not purchased on board. ** on some occasions a Pullman coach may be used.

Standard Class Standard Class seats are accommodated in a mid 1960’s tourist standard open coach.

These are usually arranged in groups of four around a table. In some cases you may be seated in second corridor coach which is a compartment coach seating six passengers per compartment without a table. All seats are reserved. Passengers in First and Standard classes regularly bring hampers and picnics.

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Gift Vouchers We are pleased to offer gift vouchers which can be used against any future trip with us.

Please contact the office to purchase these.

Junior Tickets Junior children includes ages 15 and under (children 3yrs and under may travel on your lap but if they do require a seat then a junior ticket price applies).

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.

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.

All timings shown in the brochure are approximate and subject to change.

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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