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DELIGHTFUL JOURNEYS
BY STEAM
Summer, Autumn and
Christmas Day Trips
Programme 2018
Holidays by Steam, Highlands
and Islands, Angel of the North,
Emerald Isle Craic Express
WELCOME ON BOARD Sit back, relax and let the romance of steam travel whisk you away to a bygone era as you travel through the UK and beyond. With a vast array of trips across beautiful rolling countryside The Steam Dreams Rail Co. will treat you to an experience to treasure forever. Whether you choose to join us on a visit to one of the UK’s magnificent Cathedral Cities, a coastal town or even a steam- hauled holiday around the British Isles - your journey will be truly memorable. Whilst travelling with us passengers can choose to dine in one of four classes of travel; Pullman Style or Premier Dining with hot meals served on board, or if you prefer the flexibility of buying from our on-board range of snacks and drinks, First Class or Premium Standard.
New for 2018
With warm summer days and long, light evenings beckoning now is the time to think about joining
us on one of our many trips. As well as old favourites we have introduced a number of new and
exciting itineraries this year including a summer visit to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (page 6)
or the magnificent Chatsworth House (page 24) and Blenheim Palace (Page 31), as well as London
to Salisbury via the Arun Valley (page 21) and after a few years gap we will be visiting the Settle and
Carlisle railway from Hertfordshire and stations along the Midland Main line (page 22). The Isle of Wight – Page 6
Family Tickets and Groups Remember, it is an adventure!
All fares quoted in this brochure are based on A trip on The Cathedrals Express is always an
WELCOME ON BOARD
an adult return ticket, but special tickets for the adventure and like any train, vintage or modern,
under 30s and families are also available. We we are dependent on third parties such as
also offer a group discount of 10% for groups Network Rail, our Train Operating Company,
of 10 passengers or more. For booking a large locomotive owners and of course the good old
group or to take advantage of our under 30s and British weather! Our full Terms and Conditions
family tickets please speak to the Booking Office. (page 42 & 43) outline how we deal with any
given situation – we take pride in always ensuring
Gift Vouchers that whatever the day has in store we will make
Chatsworth House – Page 24
it fun, give passengers an enjoyable day out and
Why not treat your loved ones to a Steam Dreams
provide unbeatable on-board service.
gift voucher to use on a day trip of their choice?
Vouchers can be personalised with a printed message
and are available in a range of values from £50.
For more details about any of the trips
listed in this brochure, please call our
Rostered Locomotive
Booking Office on 01483 209 888
The rostered loco that is shown, is the one planned
to haul the train on a particular date at the time or visit the website at
of going to print. Rostered locos might change, www.SteamDreams.co.uk
and alterations will be updated on the website.
Holidays by Steam – Pages 34 to 39 3
DINING ON BOARD The menu served from our bespoke Kitchen Car is devised by our Chef Director, who refreshes 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, but 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, accompanied by morning pastries. This is followed by a delicious Full English breakfast or brunch. On the return journey, you will enjoy a sumptuous four course meal. On some journeys the meals offered vary due to trip length and time.
Pullman Style Dining
First Class
With elegant 1950s or 1960s carriages,
Passengers are seated in compartments for up to six people or in 1960s open carriages
wood-panelled walls, table lamps and curtains,
at tables for four. Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding, along
combined with our most comfortable
with tea and coffee. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served on the return journey.
seats and the highest level of service, the
atmosphere in Pullman Style Dining evokes
memories of a bygone era. Extra touches like Premium Standard
canapés to open the evening meal, which
In Premium Standard, seating is in 1960’s open carriages with large picture windows.
is accompanied by a half bottle of wine per
The carriage has individual seating around tables of four laid with white linen
person, make Pullman Style Dining our most
tablecloths. You are served complimentary tea or coffee at your seats.
DINING ON BOARD
popular class of travel.
In both non-dining classes our waiting staff will be at your service throughout the
Premier Dining journey to take orders for the purchase of food and drink from our on-board
Comfortable 1960’s Restaurant Cars with selection, all served to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food
wood panelling and large picture windows and drink on-board.
await you in Premier Dining.
5
LONDON TO PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH & TO SALISBURY
THE ISLE OF WIGHT Saturday 2 nd June 2018
Saturday 2 nd June 2018 Travel on the first ever Cathedrals Express from
This new itinerary takes you out of London Portsmouth to Salisbury! The trip will head west,
and along the line affectionately known as the offering views of the Spinnaker Tower before
‘Pompey Direct’ to Portsmouth. Here, you can following the Test Valley and continuing through the
choose to spend around 8 hours exploring the Hampshire and Wiltshire countryside to Salisbury. You
vibrant city of Portsmouth or take the Ferry to will have a short break to enjoy a riverside walk to
Isle of Wight for the afternoon. the Cathedral or explore the historic city centre.
Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212. Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212.
Station Out Return
Station Out Return
Portsmouth & Southsea 1340 1825
London * 0830 2210
Salisbury 1525 1635
Wimbledon** 0900 N/A
Woking 0945 2135 Fares
Portsmouth Harbour 1130 1955 Pullman Style Dining £199
*
Departs from London Victoria, returns to Premier Dining £159
London Waterloo. **Pick up only
First Class £109
Fares IOW*** P’mouth
Premium Standard £69
Pullman Style Dining £269 £249
Premier Dining £209 £189 Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining
First Class £159 £139 passengers will be served a light lunch on
Premium Standard £109 £89 the outward journey and a cream tea on
the return journey. This trip will be vintage
Passengers travelling in Pullman Style and diesel hauled between Portsmouth and
Premier Dining between Portsmouth and Salisbury and steam on the return as far
Woking will receive a 2 course evening meal. as Eastleigh.
***
Includes ferry transfer to IOW.
LONDON TO PORTSMOUTH & ISLE OF WIGHT / PORTSMOUTH TO SALISBURY / LONDON TO EXETER, TORBAY & DARTMOUTH
LONDON TO EXETER, TORBAY & DARTMOUTH
Sunday 10 th June 2018
A very popular trip taking in the beauty of the countryside as we travel through Hampshire
and Wiltshire before arriving at Exeter. You can choose to spend time here or remain on the
train as it follows one of the most scenic railways adjacent to the English Channel at Dawlish
and along the Exe Estuary to the sandy beaches at Paignton and on to the Torbay Steam
Railway to Kingswear for transfer across the estuary by ferry to Dartmouth.
Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa or Black 5 45212.
Station Out Return Fares
London Paddington 0715 2330 Pullman Style Dining £279
Slough 0740 2255 Premier Dining £219
Twyford 0800 2240 First Class £169
Reading 0810 2230 Premium standard £119
Swindon 0855 2120
Taunton 1025 1830 Exeter to Kingswear
Exeter St Davids 1120 1800 Pullman Style Dining £249
Paigton 1200 1715 Premier Dining £189
Kingswear First Class £139
1240 1630
for Dartmouth Premium standard £89
Vintage diesel between London and Taunton
on outward journey.
7
LONDON TO CARDIFF
Thursday 14 th June 2018
Steaming west from Paddington our journey takes us through the Thames valley along
‘Brunel’s masterpiece’ before heading to Uffington where we will pass the famous “White
Horses”. Once in Cardiff, there will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy the rich culture and
diverse range of influences. The city centre provides an excellent mix of old and new, with
the imposing Castle, beautiful Llandaff Cathedral and the lovely National History Museum
sitting alongside modern shopping districts, the harbour and the new Millennium Stadium.
Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa or Black 5 45212.
Station Out Return Fares
London Paddington 0920 2140 Pullman Style Dining £249
Slough 0945 2100 Premier Dining £209
Reading 1030 2040 First Class £159
Swindon 1145 1845 Premium standard £109
Cardiff 1430 1645
Steam hauled throughout.
There will be a reduced meal service for
diners joining at Swindon on return journey.
LONDON TO CARDIFF / ‘A BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN’ – LONDON VICTORIA TO CARNFORTH OR PRESTON
‘A BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH FLYING
SCOTSMAN’ – LONDON VICTORIA
TO PRESTON OR CARNFORTH
Monday 18 th June 2018
Join the World’s most famous steam locomotive on a day trip from London Victoria. It will
be a spectacular journey as this magnificent loco follows the West Coast main line, stopping at
Milton Keynes before continuing on to Preston. From Preston we return on a modern
Virgin service in standard class to Milton Keynes and London Euston. Alternatively take a one
way trip and continue with Flying Scotsman to the famous station at Carnforth where Brief
Encounter was filmed. Return by service train from Preston is included in your ticket price.
Rostered Locomotive: Flying Scotsman.
Station Out Return Fares
London Pullman Style Dining £399
0845 1930
Victoria/Euston Premier Dining £325
Milton Keynes 1035 1900 First Class £249
Preston 1530 1615 Premium standard £175
Carnforth 1700 N/A
Please note catering will differ from
Steam hauled from London to Carnforth. normal services. Please call booking office
Fares to Preston include return by Virgin or see website.
Trains West Coast service in standard class.
Fares to Carnforth are one way only and
do not include return travel.
9
LONDON & SURREY HILLS TO
OXFORD, CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER
Thursday 28 th June 2018
Enjoy a wonderful day travelling from London and The Surrey Hills by steam to visit
one of two stunning Cathedral Cities, Oxford with its historic Christ Church Cathedral
and Worcester with its unequalled views of the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds from its
Cathedral tower on the banks of the River Severn.
Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212 or B1 Mayflower.
Copyright Gordon Edgar
Station Out Return London to
Fares
Worcester
West Brompton 0740 2225 Pullman Style Dining £269
Clapham Junction 0800 2205 Premier Dining £209
Redhill 0835 2115 First Class £159
Dorking Deepdene 0850 2100 Premium standard £109
Shalford 0915 2020
London to Oxford
Guildford 0920 2000
Pullman Style Dining £259
Farnborough North 0940 1945
Premier Dining £199
Reading 1020 1850
Oxford 1130 1830 First Class £149
Cheltenham 1330 1630 Premium standard £99
Worcester 1310 1600 Oxford to Worcester
Steam hauled throughout. Pullman Style Dining £225
Reduced meal service from Oxford. Premier Dining £175
First Class £125
There will be a coach transfer provided for those
wishing to visit Cheltenham from Evesham. Premium standard £79LONDON & SURREY HILLS TO OXFORD, CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER / LONDON & THE CHILTERNS TO WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
LONDON & THE CHILTERNS TO
WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
SUNDAY LUNCHEON SPECIAL
Sunday 1 st July 2018
Sit back and enjoy this leisurely Sunday lunchtime trip taking in the beautiful English
scenery as we climb through The Chilterns before arriving in Warwick with its famous
Castle and grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. Alternatively you can stay on to
Stratford-upon-Avon birthplace of Shakespeare, with its stunning architecture, quaint
and quirky shops and beautiful river walks.
Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa.
Station Out Return Fares
London Paddington 1115 2155 Pullman Style Dining £269
Beaconsfield 1215 2100 Premier Dining £209
Warwick 1445 1850 First Class £159
Stratford-upon-Avon 1520 1820 Premium standard £109
Steam hauled throughout. Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining
passengers will be served a lunch on the
outward journey and a light dinner on the
return journey. No breakfast or brunch will
be served on this trip.
11LONDON TO YORK
Thursday 5 th July 2018
Travel in style from London to York behind a 1960s vintage diesel or electric locomotive,
giving you plenty of time to explore this extraordinary Cathedral City. Full of culture, art,
history and heritage, York is perfect for a summer getaway. History-lovers will enjoy visits
to the stunning Minster with its renowned Rose window, the Jorvik Viking Centre, medieval
guildhalls or Georgian town houses. For steam buffs the National Railway Museum is a
must-see. A walk around the 13th century walls and through the medieval Shambles also
comes highly-recommended.
Rostered Locomotive: 1960s vintage diesel or electric locomotive.
Station Out Return Fares
London Kings Cross 0815 2210 Pullman Style Dining £249
Potters Bar 0830 2140 Premier Dining £189
Stevenage 0900 2120 First Class £139
Peterborough* 0935 2035 Premium standard £89
York 1200 1910
*
Pullman and Premier Dining not available
from Peterborough.LONDON TO DURHAM & NEWCASTLE
Thursday 5 th July 2018
After a fast run behind vintage electric or diesel we are steam hauled from York to
LONDON TO YORK \ LONDON TO DURHAM & NEWCASTLE
Durham and Newcastle. Durham’s Cathedral is one of the wonders of the World,
nestling beside the Castle high above the twisting River Wear. A vibrant and revitalised
city, Newcastle offers something for everybody. With a lively atmosphere, visitors never
fail to be captivated. Wander down to the transformed waterfront with its bars and
restaurants. From here you can view the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which arches across
the Tyne to link the city to Gateshead’s quays and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
Rostered Locomotive: Jubilee or 35018 British India Line.
Station Out Return Durham/
Fares
London Kings Cross 0815 2300 Newcastle
Potters Bar 0830 2245 Pullman Style Dining £279
Stevenage 0850 2230 Premier Dining £219
Peterborough 0935 2140 First Class £169
York 1140 1900 Premium standard £119
Durham 1335 1700
Newcastle 1420 1610 York to
Fares
Newcastle
This trip will be steam hauled from York to Pullman Style Dining £225
Newcastle return. Premier Dining £175
First Class £125
Reduced meals for Pullman Style Dining & Premium standard £79
Premier Dining passengers joining at York.
13LONDON TO SALISBURY & BATH
VIA THE HAMPSHIRE HILLS
Thursday 12 th July 2018
With two fabulous destinations this trip provides something for everyone. Passengers
can opt to either visit Salisbury with its magnificent Cathedral or alternatively continue
on their journey to the stunning Roman city of Bath and explore its history and culture
including the Roman Baths and Pump Room, Pulteney Bridge, the Abbey and Royal
Crescent and the Jane Austen Museum which provides a fascinating insight into Regency
Life. If a leisurely afternoon is more your thing you can watch the world go by at many
of the pubs, cafes and restaurants or enjoy a mooch in the fabulous shopping area.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares Salisbury Bath
West Brompton 0740 2310 Pullman Style Dining £259 £269
Cheam 0840 2220 Premier Dining £199 £209
Clapham Junction 0800 2300 First Class £149 £159
Leatherhead 0900 2200 Premium standard £99 £109
Effingham Junction 0910 2150
Reduced fares from Salisbury to Bath are available.
Guildford 0930 2130
Haslemere 1000 2050 Steam hauled throughout.
Salisbury 1215 1830
Bath 1315 1730
Bristol 1325 1650LONDON TO SALISBURY & BATH VIA THE HAMPSHIRE HILLS / LONDON TO CANTERBURY, MARGATE & FAVERSHAM
LONDON TO CANTERBURY, MARGATE
& FAVERSHAM
Thursday 19 th July 2018
Join us on this fabulous trip through the Garden of England with a choice of four
wonderful destinations; Canterbury and its famous Cathedral, Margate with the Turner
Contemporary Gallery and its beaches, Whitstable famous for its Oysters or Faversham’s
famous Shepherd Neame Brewery, where you can enjoy a guided tour.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Margate/
London Victoria 0945 2030 Fares Canterbury Whitstable/
Bromley South 1030 1945 Faversham
Canterbury West 1230 1750 Pullman Style Dining £249 £259
Margate 1310 1715 Premier Dining £189 £199
Whitstable 1330 1650 First Class £139 £149
Faversham 1345 1640 Premium standard £89 £99
Steam hauled throughout.
Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining
passengers travelling from Bromley South to
Canterbury or Canterbury to Faversham will
receive a reduced meal service.
15SOUTHEND TO BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE
Saturday 21 st July 2018
Enjoy a steam hauled journey to the beaches of Dorset or the bustling quayside of Poole
for a glorious summer day out on the waterfront watching the ships, fishing boats and luxury
yachts as they make their way in and out of the harbour.
Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212 or B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares
Southend Victoria 0730 2300 Pullman Style Dining £269
Hockley 0745 2245 Premier Dining £209
Wickford 0800 2230 First Class £159
Shenfield 0815 2210 Premium standard £109
Stratford (London) 0840 2150
Bournemouth 1340 1640
Poole 1350 1630
Steam hauled between West London and
Southampton on the outward journey and
Poole and West London on the return.LONDON TO BOURNEMOUTH,
SOUTHEND TO BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE / LONDON TO BOURNEMOUTH, CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE
CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE
Sunday 29 th July 2018
Take a journey by steam to the traditional Victorian seaside town of Swanage, set in
the heart of Purbeck and built around a beautiful bay, providing the perfect backdrop
for a great family day out. If you prefer something more active a trip to historic Corfe
Castle is also available.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower, 60009 Union of South Africa or Black 5 45212.
Station Out Return Fares
London Paddington 0855 2200 Pullman Style Dining £269
Slough 0930 2130 Premier Dining £209
Reading 0955 2055 First Class £159
Basingstoke 1020 2020 Premium standard £109
Corfe Castle 1340 1740
Swanage 1420 1700
This trip will be diesel hauled between
Corfe and Southampton in one direction.
17LONDON TO WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL
Tuesday 14 th August 2018
In 1318 Edward II made a charter to hold a Carnival in Weymouth. Now in its 700 th
year albeit under a different guise this renowned Carnival will be returning with a
fairground along the seafront as well as many other exciting attractions.
Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212 or B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares
London Victoria 0845 2215 Pullman Style Dining £269
Woking 1005 2045 Premier Dining £209
Basingstoke 1050 2000 First Class £159
Weymouth 1345 1635 Premium standard £109
This trip will be diesel hauled between
Weymouth and Southampton on return journey.WATERCRESS LINE TO EXETER,
LONDON TO WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL / WATERCRESS LINE TO EXETER, TORBAY & DARTMOUTH
TORBAY & DARTMOUTH
Thursday 16 th August 2018
New for 2018 this fabulous trip, hauled on the mainline by vintage diesel, offers you
the opportunity to visit historic Exeter or remain on the train as it follows the Dawlish
Sea Wall to beachy Paignton. From here you can catch a Paignton & Dartmouth steam
service to Kingswear (£10pp supplement).
Rostered Locomotive: Hauled by a vintage diesel locomotive.
Station Out Return Fares Exeter Paignton
Alresford 0630 2345 Pullman Style Dining £249 £259
Alton 0720 2305 Premier Dining £189 £199
Bentley 0730 2250 First Class £139 £149
Farnham 0740 2240 Premium Standard £89 £99
Guildford 0820 2210
Petersfield 0850 2140
Havant 0905 2125
Salisbury 1045 2010
Exeter 1300 1750
Paignton 1340 1700
19LONDON VICTORIA TO THE WEST
SOMERSET RAILWAY
Tuesday 21 st August 2018
Travel from London by steam on this picturesque trip through Wiltshire and Somerset to
the West Somerset Railway; a heritage line which takes you past the stunning panoramas
of the Somerset coastline and the Quantock Hills to historic Dunster and the holiday town
of Minehead.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares
London Victoria 0845 2330 Pullman Style Dining £269
Chiswick 0910 2310 Premier Dining £209
Staines 0930 2250 First Class £159
Sunningdale 1000 2230 Premium standard £109
Reading 1035 2130
Newbury 1115 2100
Minehead 1500 1700LONDON VICTORIA TO THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY / LONDON, SURREY & THE ARUN VALLEY TO CHICHESTER & SALISBURY
LONDON, SURREY & THE ARUN VALLEY
TO CHICHESTER & SALISBURY
Thursday 30 th August 2018
For several years the fabulous Arun Valley route has been closed to locomotive hauled
trains. Now once again passengers can enjoy the lovely English scenery through the
North Downs and then, once in Sussex, the stunning Arun Valley route with views of
Amberley Castle and the hilltop Castle and Abbey at Arundel before arriving at our first
Cathedral City, Chichester. There is plenty to do once there including a walk around the
medieval city walls or Georgian shopping streets. For those continuing on to Salisbury the
train will pass through the beautiful Test Valley before arriving at our final destination
where passengers can soak up the wonderful atmosphere of this beautiful Cathedral City.
Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212 or B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares Chichester Salisbury
London Victoria 0945 2215 Pullman Style Dining £225 £269
Cheam 1020 2130 Premier Dining £175 £209
Leatherhead 1045 2115 First Class £125 £159
Dorking (Main) 1100 2100 Premium standard £79 £109
Horsham 1130 2020
Chichester to Salisbury
Pulborough 1155 2000
Pullman Style Dining* £225
Chichester 1245 1930
Premier Dining* £175
Salisbury 1430 1730 First Class £125
3 course meal on the return journey.
* Premium standard £79
21HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE TO
THE SETTLE & CARLISLE RAILWAY
Tuesday 11 th September 2018
It’s many years since The Cathedrals Express gave passengers from stations along the
Midland Mainline the opportunity to enjoy steam over the unique world famous Settle
and Carlisle railway. On this occasion we will be steam-hauled in both directions between
Hellifield and Carlisle as our train carves its way through the Cumbrian Mountains and
across the famous Ribblehead Viaduct to the Cathedral City of Carlisle. Once there
passengers can visit the ancient Castle founded in 1092 as well as the beautiful Cathedral
with its famous 14th century stained glass window.
Rostered Locomotive: 35018 British India Line or Jubilee.
Station Out Return Fares
Radlett 0610 0015 Pullman Style Dining £279
St Albans 0620 0010 Premier Dining £219
Bedford 0650 2340 First Class £169
Kettering 0715 2320 Premium Standard £119
Leicester 0745 2245
East Midlands Parkway 0815 2220
Sheffield 0930 2135
Carlisle 1425 1630
Diesel hauled in both directions between
Radlett and Hellifield.HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE TO THE SETTLE AND CARLISLE RAILWAY / LONDON & THE MIDLANDS TO THE CUMBRIAN COAST
LONDON & THE MIDLANDS TO
THE CUMBRIAN COAST
Saturday 15 th September 2018
Passengers will be spoilt for views on this beautiful trip. On the way out steam joins
us at Carnforth for the climb over Shap before a short break in Carlisle. On rejoining
we head out to the Cumbrian Coast with nearly 100 miles of stunning views as the
Cumbrian Coast line hugs the narrow strip between The Irish Sea and the Lakeland Fells.
On a clear day you can see distant vistas of the Isle of Man and the Scottish Coast.
Rostered Locomotive: 35018 British India Line.
Station Out Return Fares
London Euston 0710 2230 Pullman Style Dining £279
Milton Keynes 0755 2120 Premier Dining £219
Rugby 0830 2050 First Class £169
Lichfield Trent Valley 0900 2010 Premium standard £119
Crewe 0940 1930
Carlisle 1240 1440
This trip will be electric hauled between
London and Carnforth in both directions.
23LONDON VICTORIA & THE MIDLAND
MAINLINE TO CHATSWORTH & YORK
Thursday 20 th September 2018
With numerous places to visit on this fabulous trip, hauled by vintage diesel, passengers
will be spoilt for choice. Take in the splendour of Chatsworth House, the setting of ‘Pride
and Prejudice’ or stay on the train as it takes you to the walled city of York where you
can explore the quaint cobbled streets and the walled city, visit the stunning Minster with
its renowned Rose window or visit the National Railway Museum. Also worth a visit is the
Jorvik Viking Centre, the medieval guildhalls or the National Trust and English Heritage
properties. Alternatively, why not take a leisure boat trip on the River Ouse which runs
through the City.
Rostered Locomotive: A vintage diesel locomotive.
Station Out Return Chatsworth Chesterfield/
London Victoria 0740 2230 Fares (includes
transfer & entry) York
St Albans 0920 2040 Pullman Style Dining £274 £189
Bedford 1000 2005 Premier Dining £214 £149
Kettering 1030 1940 First Class £164 £99
Leicester 1100 1910 Premium Standard £114 £59
Chesterfield 1220 1750
Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining
Chatsworth 1250 1700
passengers boarding at Chesterfield will
York 1340 1630
receive reduced meal service.LONDON VICTORIA & THE MIDLAND MAINLINE TO CHATSWORTH & YORK / LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE, ELY & NORWICH
LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE, ELY
& NORWICH
Sunday 23 rd September 2018
Journey through the Fens and discover the charms of one of these three beautiful
Cathedral Cities.
A magnificent Cathedral and impressive Norman Castle bookend the City Centre in
Norwich. In between, half-timbered buildings and independent shops line quiet lanes.
Thriving markets and a large student population enhance the City’s relaxed vibe.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares Cambs Ely Norwich
London Kings Cross 1030 2115 Pullman Style Dining £225 £249 £269
Hertford North 1100 2030 Premier Dining £175 £189 £209
Stevenage 1130 2000 First Class £125 £139 £159
Cambridge 1215 1900 Premium standard £79 £89 £109
Ely 1250 1840
Norwich 1410 1710 Cambridge to Norwich
Pullman Style Dining £199
Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining
Premier Dining £159
passengers boarding at or alighting at
First Class £109
Cambridge or Ely will receive a reduced
Premium standard £69
meal service.
25BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD
& WORCESTER
Saturday 27 th October 2018
This long-awaited trip starts out, steam hauled, from the Bluebell Railway, a heritage line
in the heart of Sussex, and takes you up towards the capital and onwards to the beautiful
cities of Oxford and Worcester.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return Fares Oxford Worcester
Sheffield Park 0800 2300 Pullman Style Dining £269 £279
East Grinstead 0910 2215 Premier Dining £209 £219
Oxford 1200 1810 First Class £159 £169
Worcester Shrub Hill 1400 1630 Premium standard SOLD OUT27
BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER \ CHRISTMAS BY STEAM
CAROLS & LUNCHEON
CHRISTMAS MARKETS,
BY STEAMCHRISTMAS MARKETS
Fares from
Pullman Style Dining £269
Premier Dining £209
First Class £159
Premium Standard £109
London and Surrey to Gloucester
Market: Tuesday 20 th November 2018
Join us on our inaugural trip to Gloucester
Christmas Market and mark the start of
our Christmas programme with its fabulous
award-winning Victorian Christmas Market,
the biggest free entry Victorian Christmas
Market in the South West. A perfect
opportunity to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled,
locomotive to be confirmed.
Station Out Return
West Brompton 0740 2130
Clapham Junction 0805 2115
Redhill 0845 2030
Reigate 0855 2025
Shalford 0930 1945
Guildford 0940 1920
Gloucester 1300 1630London to Cardiff Christmas Market: this Christmas market is a shopper’s paradise
Thursday 22 nd November 2018 guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Treat yourself to a trip to the fabulous
Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled,
Cardiff Christmas Market taking place locomotive to be confirmed.
in the pedestrian streets of Cardiff City
Centre which was named as one of the Station Out Return
best Christmas Markets last year. With an London Victoria 0845 2115
Ashford (Surrey) 0925 2030
exciting and eclectic mix of exhibitors,
Chertsey 0945 2005
handmade products are the essence of
Woking 1000 1945
what make this market so different and
Salisbury 1130 1805
special every year.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Bath 1305 1700
Bristol 1330 1640
Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of
South Africa.
London to Lincoln Christmas Market:
Station Out Return Sunday 9 th December 2018
London Paddington 0930 2240 Now in its 36th year, the Lincoln Christmas
Slough 1000 2200 Market will be returning to the picturesque
Reading 1030 2140 medieval square between the impressive Norman
Swindon 1150 1945 Castle and magnificent gothic Cathedral - the
perfect backdrop for a spot of Christmas shopping.
Cardiff 1350 1740
Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled,
London to Bath Christmas Market: locomotive to be confirmed.
Wednesday 28 th November 2018 Station Out Return
Travel in style across Hampshire and London Kings Cross 0920 2135
Wiltshire to the award-winning Bath Hertford North 1010 2050
Christmas Market. With 170 chalets Stevenage 1035 2030
packed full of gorgeous Christmas gifts Lincoln 1330 1735
29Ashford to Winchester Christmas
Market via the Watercress Line:
Friday 14 th December 2018
Winchester Christmas Market is recognised
as one of the best in Europe with its unique
location, high quality exhibitors and bustling
atmosphere. Passengers visiting the market
will travel by road coach from Alton on
the outward journey and on the return the
journey will be taken from Winchester to
Alresford to meet the train.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return
Ashford Int (Kent) 0820 2245
Charing 0850 2230
Maidstone East 0910 2215
Borough Green
0945 2200
& Wrotham
Bromley South 1025 2125
Kensington
1105 2045
Olympia
Alton 1335 1845
Alresford 1430 1730
Winchester 1430 1640
Diesel hauled on the return journey.Watercress Line to Hampshire Hills Station Out Return
and Salisbury Christmas Market: Alresford 0820 2320
Monday 17 th December 2018 Alton 0920 2230
Salisbury Christmas Market transforms the heart Bentley 0930 2220
of this medieval Cathedral City into a winter Farnham 0945 2215
wonderland with its German Market-style Aldershot 0955 2205
wooden chalets and festive events. This trip Guildford 1020 2150
is a favourite with Steam Dreams passengers Petersfield 1100 2100
and will get you in the Christmas spirit! Salisbury 1300 1900
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Diesel hauled on return journey.
London Victoria to Oxford and Station Out Return
Blenheim Palace – NEW FOR 2018: London Victoria 0945 2245
Wednesday 12 th December 2018
Hounslow 1035 2205
Come and enjoy Blenheim Palace as you Staines 1100 2150
have never seen it before. Transformed Oxford (for Blenheim) 1300 1920
into a winter wonderland of lights for
the Christmas season, enjoy a magical
illuminated trail as it winds through the
landscaped grounds of Blenheim Palace
highlighting its rich history with all the
magic and wonder of the festive season.
Not to be missed!
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
31CAROLS
Fares from
Pullman Style Dining £269
Premier Dining £209
First Class £159
Premium Standard £109
Southend East to Norwich:
Wednesday 5 th December 2018
Starting out steam hauled from Southend
join us on a festive journey for Carols in the
splendid Norwich Cathedral, home to many
fabulous events – this year it is planned for
the train to be steam-hauled from Southend
all the way across East Anglia to Norwich
with steam back to London on the return.
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Station Out Return
Southend East 0900 2330
Upminster 0940 2250
Barking 1000 2230
Norwich 1500 1830
Diesel hauled from London on return journey.CAROLS Sherborne Abbey, where passengers will enjoy a
wonderful service lead by the choir. Guaranteed
London Victoria to Worcester: to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!
Wednesday 12 th December 2018
Steam hauled throughout we leave London Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
heading West on our way to Worcester via
Oxford passing through abundant scenic Station Out Return
countryside in the Thames Valley en route. Alresford 0820 2320
Once in Worcester we will head for the Alton 0920 2230
Bentley 0930 2220
CHRISTMAS
CAROLS / CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
magnificent Cathedral which rises majestically
above the River Severn for a fabulous Carol Farnham 0945 2215
service exclusively for Steam Dreams passengers. Aldershot 0955 2205 LUNCHEON
Guildford 1020 2150
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Petersfield 1100 2100 White Cliffs Christmas Lunch
Special: Friday 21 st December 2018
Station Out Return Salisbury 1300 1900
Sherborne 1415 1750 Join us on our last hurrah of the 2018
London Victoria 0945 2245 season for a festive Christmas special as we
Hounslow 1035 2205 travel around the beautiful Kent countryside.
Staines 1100 2150 This traditional end to the Steam Dreams
Bracknell 1140 2115 programme allows you sit back, relax and
Reading 1210 2050 enjoy the views of the White Cliffs, the
Oxford 1300 1920 English Channel and Dover Castle before
Worcester 1500 1800 the joy of Christmas takes over!
Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
Watercress Line and Hampshire
Hills to Sherborne Abbey: Monday Station Out Return
17 th December 2018 London Victoria 1015 1445
The last of our fabulous Carol services takes us Bromley South 1045 1415
Cathedral Enterprises LTD
to Sherborne and the beautiful 800 year old
33HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN Thursday 9 th May 2019 – Friday 17 th May 2019 Taking in some truly spectacular Highland scenery this 9 day holiday will be a magical tour. This coupled with Flying Scotsman makes this a holiday not to be missed. Day 1: London to Edinburgh with Flying Scotsman – Thursday 9th May 2019 After leaving London Kings Cross behind modern traction for a quick run to York we will be joined by Flying Scotsman, on the beautiful stretch of railway for which is was built. From here, we will cruise along the East Coast Mainline passing key landmarks before heading over the Royal Border Bridge and into Edinburgh. Day 2: Edinburgh to Inverness with Flying Scotsman – Friday 10th May 2019 After crossing the Forth Railway bridge with Flying Scotsman, our route from
here will take us via Perth before arriving in Mayflower will head us to Rannoch Moor Skye to Armadale where we will visit
Inverness that evening. along the West Highland Line to Fort William. Clan Donald and The Museum of the
Isles both spectacular in their own ways.
Day 3: Inverness to Dunrobin Castle or Day 6: Leisure in Fort William,
day at leisure – Saturday 11 th May 2019 Mull or Iona
Day 7: Fort William to the Lake
Today we will be joined by B1 Mayflower A day at leisure in Fort William or you can join one District – Wednesday 15 th May 2019
which will take us to the famous castle of of our excursions; which may include a trip on
We leave Fort William behind B1
The Jacobite across the world famous Glenfinnan
HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN
Dunrobin. Those staying in Inverness will be Mayflower and head along the West
Viaduct to Mallaig, a cruise on Loch Linnhe, a
offered a choice of excursions which may Highland Line to the Firth of Clyde and
trip to Glen Coe, Neptune’s staircase or a day
include a trip to Cawdor Castle, Culloden trip to Iona or Mull. through the Lowlands, over Beattock
Battlefield or a boat trip on Loch Ness. Summit and past Carlisle to Penrith.
OPTION 2 ISLE OF SKYE We disembark here for two nights at
Days 4,5 & 6: Sunday 12 th May 2019 – Ullswater in the northern Lake District.
Day 4: Inverness to Isle of Skye
Tuesday 14 th May 2019
B1 Mayflower will take us to the Kyle of
OPTION 1 HIGHLANDS Lochalsh where passengers can visit the Day 8: A day at leisure in the Lake
Day 4: Kyle of Lochalsh iconic Eileen Donan Castle before travelling District – Thursday 16 th May 2019
by coach over the bridge to Skye and our Enjoy a day at leisure or join us on
One of the great railway journeys of
hotels in the North of the Island at Portree. optional excursions to local attractions
the world with B1 Mayflower across the
Highlands to the West Coast to the Kyle including Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
Day 5: at leisure on Skye
of Lochalsh.
There are a number of optional excursions including Day 9: Penrith to London – Friday
(weather permitting) a full day trip to St Kilda,
Day 5: Inverness to Fort William 17 th May 2019
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Flora MacDonald’s
Leaving Inverness we will be double headed tomb and other historic points of interest. Today we return steam hauled from
with Flying Scotsman and B1 Mayflower as Penrith to London with B1 Mayflower.
we head across beautiful Highland scenery Day 6: Skye to Fort William including
before descending into the Lowlands where The Jacobite steam train For further details please visit our
Flying Scotsman leaves us. From here B1 We will travel by coach the full length of website www.steamdreams.co.uk
TO ORDER A COPY OF THE FULL HOLIDAY BY STEAM BROCHURE PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ON 01483 209888 35ANGEL OF THE NORTH Saturday 29th June 2019 – Tuesday 2nd July 2019 A four day long weekend from London and East Anglia taking in the stunning North East coastline with an optional trip by steam to Edinburgh. Day 1: London and East Anglia to Durham and Newcastle – Saturday 29 th June 2019 Our outward journey behind B1 Mayflower takes us northwards past York and onto the beautiful Cathedral City of Durham where passengers may spend the next three nights or alternatively can continue on to Newcastle. Day 2: Optional Day trip to Edinburgh – Sunday 30 th June 2019 Today there will be the option of steaming into Scotland with a day trip to the Scottish capital Edinburgh.
After a chance to explore this beautiful city passengers to choose from. These may include stopping for a short break before we race
we head back to Newcastle along the East a visit to Linidsfarne, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh south along the east coast Mainline as we
Coast Mainline with stunning views across the Castle and Hadrians Wall. For railway head home.
Scottish and English coasts, including crossing enthusiasts there will be an opportunity to
the Border Bridge. Alternatively a number of travel along a preserved railway. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
coach excursions will be available for those
that choose to have a day off the train. Day 4: Newcastle and Durham to For full details of all our holidays
ANGEL OF THE NORTH 2019 / LAKES EXPRESS
East Anglia and London – Tuesday 2 nd please refer to our 2018-2021
Day 3: A day at leisure – Monday 1 st July 2019 Holidays by Steam brochure available
July 2019 on line at www.steamdreams.co.uk or
B1 Mayflower will take us back through the
call the booking office 01483 209 888.
There will be many different excursions for Lincolnshire countryside and on to Lincoln,
LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING ON THE LAKES EXPRESS
with Flying Scotsman
18th June 2018 – 21st June 2018 the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and the
narrow gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway as well
as other places of interest the Lakes has to offer.
Join us on this fantastic holiday by For our return journey to London Flying Scotsman
steam to The Lake District. will be replaced by another steam locomotive.
Fares from (including hotels)
This fabulous four day tour with the world’s
most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, Pullman Style Dining £1199
offers passengers the chance to experience many Premier Dining £999
fabulous sights including; northern England’s most First Class £849
scenic railways, the famous Settle and Carlisle, Premium standard £599
TO ORDER A COPY OF THE FULL HOLIDAY BY STEAM BROCHURE PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ON 01483 209888 37EMERALD ISLE CRAIC EXPRESS to the Wild Atlantic Way Friday 6th September 2019 – Wednesday 11th September 2019 Enjoy a late summer holiday on the beautiful island of Ireland visiting the South and West Coast, famous for its Wild Atlantic Way. Day 1: Dublin to Killarney – Friday 6th September 2019 This part of the trip is steam hauled by the magnificent Irish express passenger locomotive No 85 Merlin. We will head from Dublin City Centre across the South West corner of Ireland to Killarney where we will stay for the next two nights.
Day 2: Optional trip Killarney to Cork Day 4: Day at leisure – Monday 9 th Day 6: Galway to Dublin –
and Kinsale – Saturday 7th September 2019 September 2019 Wednesday 11 th September 2019
There will be an optional trip by steam to A day at leisure in Gallway exploring this Today we will head West to East across
the South East of Ireland where passengers wonderful city or optional excursions including the whole of Ireland before arriving in
can explore the City of Cork. Alternatively a trip to the Cliffs of Moher or a boat trip to
Dublin where we end our tour.
the legendary Isle of Aran (weather permitting).
EMERALD ISLE CRAIC EXPRESS TO THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY
passengers can take a trip along the
dramatic Wild Atlantic Way.
Rostered Locomotives: No 85 Merlin
Day 5: Wild Atlantic Way Option –
Tuesday 10 th September 2019 & No 4 Tank Engine.
Day 3: Killarney to Limerick and
Galway – Sunday 8 th September 2019 Passengers have the choice of two fantastic
options today; travelling along the Wild Atlantic SailRail transfers to Ireland from London
We head to the famous city of Limerick Way by coach in the morning before re joining available through Steam Dreams see
where we say goodbye to Merlin and the Tank as it races back across the country to 2018-2021 Holidays by Steam brochure,
welcome famous No 4 Tank Engine which Athlone and back to Galway or alternatively visit the website or call the booking office
will take us on to Galway. you can remain on the train for the day. for details.
TO ORDER A COPY OF THE FULL HOLIDAY BY STEAM BROCHURE PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ON 01483 209888 39BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONS
Aldershot Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne Dorking Deepdene Thursday 28 th June Oxford & Worcester
Alresford Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton East Grinstead Saturday 27 th October Oxford & Worcester
Friday 14 th December Winchester East Midlands Parkway Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle
Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne Effingham Jct Thursday 12th July Salisbury & Bath
Alton Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton Ely Sunday 23 rd September Cambridge, Ely & Norwich
Exeter St Davids Sunday 10 th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth
Friday 14 th December Winchester
Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton
Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne
Farnborough North Thursday 28 th June Worcester
Ashford Int (Kent) Friday 14 th December Alton, Alresford and Winchester
Farnham Thursday 16 th August Dartmouth
Ashford (Surrey) Wednesday 28 th November Bristol & Bath Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne
Barking Wednesday 5th December Norwich Guildford Thursday 28 th June Oxford & Worcester
Basingstoke Sunday 29 th July Swanage Thursday 12 th July Salisbury & Bath
Tuesday 14 th August Weymouth Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton
Beaconsfield Sunday 1st July Stratford-Upon-Avon Tuesday 20th November Gloucester
Bedford Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne
Thursday 20 th September York Haslemere Thursday 12 th July Bath
Bentley Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton Havant Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton
Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne Hertford North Sunday 23 rd September Norwich
Borough Green & Wrotham Friday 14 th December Alton, Alresford and Winchester Sunday 9 th December Lincoln
Bracknell Wednesday 12 th December Oxford & Worcester Hockley Saturday 21 st July Bournemouth & Poole
Bromley South Thursday 19 th July Canterbury & Whitstable Horsham Thursday 30 th August Salisbury
Hounslow Wednesday 12 th December Oxford & Worcester
Friday 14 th December Alton, Alresford and Winchester
Kensington Olympia Friday 14 th December Alton, Alresford and Winchester
Friday 21st December White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour
Kettering Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle
Cambridge Sunday 23 rd September Norwich
Thursday 20 th September York
Canterbury West Thursday 19th July Faversham
Leatherhead Thursday 12th July Salisbury & Bath
Charing Friday 14 th December Alton, Alresford and Winchester
Thursday 30 th August Salisbury
Cheam Thursday 12th July Bath Leicester Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle
Chesterfield Thursday 20 th September York Thursday 20 th September York
Chertsey Wednesday 28 th November Bristol & Bath Lichfield Trent Valley Saturday 15 th September Carlisle via Cumbrian Coast
Chichester Thursday 30 th August Salisbury Maidstone East Friday 14 th December Alton, Alresford and Winchester
Chiswick Tuesday 21 st August The West Somerset Railway Margate Thursday 19th July Faversham
Clapham Junction Thursday 28 th June Oxford & Worcester Milton Keynes Monday18 th June Preston & Carnforth
Thursday 12 th July Salisbury & Bath Saturday 15 th September Carlisle via Cumbrian Coast
Tuesday 20th November Gloucester Oxford Thursday 28 th June Worcester
Crewe Saturday 15 th September Carlisle via Cumbrian Coast Saturday 27 th October Worcester
Dorking (Main) Thursday 30 th August Salisbury Wednesday 12 th December WorcesterPeterborough Thursday 5 th July York, Durham & Newcastle Stevenage (contd.) Sunday 9 th December Lincoln
Petersfield Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton Stratford (London) Saturday 21 st July Bournemouth & Poole
Monday 17 th December Salisbury & Sherborne Sunningdale Tuesday 21 st August The West Somerset Railway
Portsmouth Saturday 2 nd June Salisbury Swindon Thursday 14th June Cardiff
Potters Bar Thursday 5 th July York, Durham & Newcastle Thursday 22nd November Cardiff
Pulborough Thursday 30 th August Salisbury Taunton Sunday 10 th June Dartmouth
Radlett Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle Twyford Sunday 10 th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth
Reading Sunday 10 th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth Upminster Wednesday 5th December Norwich
Thursday 14th June Cardiff West Brompton Thursday 28 th June Oxford & Worcester
Thursday 28 th June Worcester Tuesday 20 th November Gloucester
Sunday 29 th July Corfe Castle & Swanage Wickford Saturday 21 st July Bournemouth & Poole
BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONS
Tuesday 21 st August The West Somerset Railway Wimbledon Saturday 2 nd June Portsmouth
Thursday 22nd November Cardiff Woking Saturday 2 nd June Portsmouth
Wednesday 12 th December Oxford & Worcester Tuesday 14 th August Weymouth
Redhill Thursday 28 th June Oxford & Worcester Wednesday 28 th November Bristol & Bath
Tuesday 20th November Gloucester York Thursday 5 th July Durham & Newcastle
Reigate Tuesday 20th November Gloucester
Rugby Saturday 15th September The Cumbrian Coast London Euston Monday 18 th June Preston & Carnforth
Salisbury Thursday 3 rd May Bath & Bristol Saturday 15 th September Carlisle via Cumbrian Coast
Thursday 12 th July Bath London Kings Cross Thursday 5 th July York, Durham & Newcastle
Thursday 16 th August Exeter & Paignton Sunday 23 rd September Cambridge, Ely & Norwich
Wednesday 28 th November Bristol & Bath Sunday 9 th December Lincoln
Monday 17 th December Sherborne London Paddington Tuesday 5 th June Chiltern Hills
Shalford Thursday 28 th June Oxford & Worcester Sunday 10 th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth
Tuesday 20th November Gloucester Sunday 1 st July Stratford-upon-Avon
Sheffield Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle
Sunday 29 th July Corfe Castle & Swanage
Sheffield Park Saturday 27 th October Oxford & Worcester
Thursday 22nd November Cardiff
Shenfield Saturday 21 st July Bournemouth & Poole
London Victoria Tuesday 5 th June Surrey Hills Flyer
Slough Sunday 10 th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth
Monday 18 th June The Lakes Express
Thursday14th June Cardiff
Sunday 29 th July Corfe Castle & Swanage Thursday 19 th July Canterbury & Whitstable
Thursday 22nd November Cardiff Tuesday 14 th August Weymouth
Southend Victoria Saturday 21 st July Bournemouth & Poole Tuesday 21 st August West Somerset Railway
Southend East Wednesday 5th December Norwich Thursday 30 th August Chichester & Salisbury
St Albans Tuesday 11 th September Carlisle via Settle Thursday 20 th September Chatsworth & York
Thursday 20 th September Chatsworth & York Wednesday 28 th November Bristol & Bath
Staines Tuesday 21 st August The West Somerset Railway Wednesday 12 th December Oxford & Worcester
Wednesday 12 th December Oxford & Worcester Friday 21st December White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour
Stevenage Thursday 5 th July York, Durham & Newcastle Portsmouth & the Isle
London Waterloo Saturday 2 nd June
Sunday 23 rd September Norwich of Wight
41TERMS & CONDITIONS
General Conditions due to operational reasons, occasionally Network Rail’s trip, otherwise the credit note will be issued. Passengers
Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the final timings do not include one of the boarding stations who have booked using a Steam Dreams or third party
proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times we have requested. In these circumstances, Steam Dreams voucher will be issued with a credit note for the amounts
run as advertised but we reserve the right to amend or will take responsibility for ensuring that passengers are able stated above.
cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams to join the train at the nearest available boarding station at
cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third no additional cost (usually by service train). Diesel Assistance
parties and strongly recommends that all passengers Occasionally, on steam hauled trips, a diesel engine may
take out travel/cancellation insurance. Charges do apply Steam Availability be attached to the train for operational reasons or due to
should passengers need to cancel or postpone their Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam adverse weather. Steam Dreams will not offer a discount
trip for whatever reason, whether their plans change traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the or compensation in this instance.
due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions. sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed.
To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense, On occasion a diesel locomotive may be substituted, Traveller Health Conditions
passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links or mainly due to fire risk, drought, route restrictions or To get the most out of our trips, passengers must be
accommodation, unless the costs associated with cancelling locomotive failure. All steam locomotives are subject to able to board the train and walk through the carriage(s)
these arrangements are covered by the passengers own a Fitness to Run (FTR) exam 24 hours prior to running to their allocated seat unassisted. Passengers must make
insurance, as Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for on the main line, which means it is sometimes necessary Steam Dreams staff aware of any mobility assistance
additional costs incurred in passengers travel plans. for a substitute to be made at the last minute. On some required at least a week prior to the date of the tour.
tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be Mobility assistance includes the use of wheelchairs, walking
Timings, routes and locomotives are subject to change as
diesel hauled, normally at the request of Network Rail, frames and walking sticks. Wheelchairs, walking frames and
Steam Dreams is dependent on third parties and these
the train operating company or the locomotive owner. mobility scooters must be of the fold-up variety and will
are not within their control. Timings displayed in Steam
Where possible we will try to make this clear at the time be issued with an identity tag before being stored in the
Dreams brochures and on the Steam Dreams website are
of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be guards van and cannot be used on board the train. If in
approximate and subject to change. Timings and platform
made at a later stage for operational reasons. If for reasons doubt, please contact the Booking Office for advice.
numbers are confirmed by Network Rail normally 5-7 days
beyond our control a trip has no steam traction a partial
before travel and once details are confirmed tickets will be
refund of £15 in Premium Standard, £20 in First Class, £25 Dining on board
issued with the final timings and platform numbers.
in Premier Dining and £30 in Pullman Style Dining may be Please check the individual day trip itinerary and the
Steam Dreams will use its best endeavours to ensure the offered. Alternatively we may offer a credit note for treble ‘Your Route’ section to see what meals are included on
boarding/alighting stations listed in their brochure and this amount to be used against a future trip. The nature each trip. Steam Dreams will endeavour to ensure delivery
website are those which are used on the day. However, of the compensation must be agreed on the date of the of the dining service to Pullman Style and Premier DiningPassengers as listed in our publicity material. On-board Third party vouchers may only be redeemed on · Between 2 months and 1 month before travel- 20%
meal service is dependent on train timings (issued to Steam particular trips, as specified by Steam Dreams. If you fee (or loss of deposit)
Dreams by third parties), provision of utilities and access choose to cancel a booking made with a third party
to re-stock, and therefore on very rare occasions may be · Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 30% fee
voucher within 7 days of departure, the third party
subject to revisions from what has been advertised. (or loss of deposit)
voucher is non-transferable.
Steam Dreams will endeavour to cater for allergies or · Between 14 days and 48 hours of travel - 50% fee
Discounts may only be used against bookings made after
severe dislikes of some foods, but cannot guarantee that the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to · Within 48 hours of travel - 75% fee
all our food will be totally free of specific allergens (such any previous bookings.
as nut, garlic or gluten) as it is prepared in kitchens where · On or after the day of travel - bookings are
traces of allergens may be found. Deposits non-transferable.
All deposits are non-transferable or refundable, even if Outstanding balances should be paid in full two
Payment
TERMS & CONDITIONS
subsequent payment has been made for the full balance. months before departure to ensure your booking is
Bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards. Other
not cancelled.
payment methods including paying by bank transfer or
Customer Cancellation
cheque* are available for telephone bookings only although
Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip During your time with us, please bring any problems
cleared funds must be received at least 14 days prior to
for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: you may experience to the attention of the
travel. Cash payments may be made by arrangement with
the Booking Office or on-train staff. · Up to 2 months before travel - 15% fee (or loss management so that we may try to rectify them swiftly.
of deposit)
*
We are unable to accept payment by cheques less than
Please note that tickets for all day trips are
21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for postage and · Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 25% sent out by email unless requested to be sent
time to process the payment. fee (or loss of deposit)
by post.
· Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 50% fee
Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes & Discounts
Brochure Accuracy
All third party gift vouchers, Steam Dreams gift vouchers, · Within 14 days of travel - 100% fee.
This brochure was printed in May 2018. We have
credit notes or discounts must be redeemed through the
Booking Office by telephone and cannot be used for online done all we can to ensure that it is accurate, but
Customer Transfers
bookings. In the event of a train being cancelled or you due to any changes made by suppliers or human
Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked
cancelling your booking, vouchers are non-refundable as error, information may alter after publication or
trip to another for whatever reason, the following charges
a cash payment, however vouchers can be transferred for may be unintentionally incorrect.
will apply:
use against another Steam Dreams trip. In the event of a
customer cancellation, the cancellation/transfer conditions · Up to 2 months before travel - 10% fee (or loss Please find our full terms & conditions on our website
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