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The Classic
Steam Experience
      2021
The Classic Steam Experience - Saphos Trains
WELCOME ABOARD                                                                                            O U R I M M A C U L AT E LY R E S T O R E D
                                                                                                                              WORLD-FAMOUS STEAM LOCOMOTIVES
    Welcome to the 2021 edition of our Directory offering a brief overview of
 classic steam experience tours operated by Saphos Trains. For full information
      and further details please refer to our website www.saphostrains.com

All tours will be hauled by one of our immaculately        PREMIER DINING
restored world-famous steam locomotives including:         Seating is in our refurbished First-Class carriages
                                                           with seating arranged at tables of four, or two, laid
LMS 46100 ‘ROYAL SCOT’                                     with crisp linen and fully dressed with the finest
SOUTHERN 34046 ‘BRAUNTON’                                  crockery, fresh flowers and glassware. On a typical
                                                           one day tour the service includes a full English
BR 70000 ‘BRITANNIA’                                                                                               46100 ‘ROYAL SCOT’                                                            34046 ‘BRAUNTON’
                                                           Breakfast served with old-fashioned, courteous          Built in 1927, ‘Royal Scot’ was the flagship engine of the LMS and            Built by the Southern Railway in 1946, ‘Braunton’, a member of
LNER 60007 ‘SIR NIGEL GRESLEY’                             attention by your personal carriage steward,            in 1933 was selected to travel to the USA for the Century of Progress         the West Country class, was designed to work some of the fastest
LNER 60532 ‘BLUE PETER’                                    followed by a late morning tea/coffee service with      Exposition. Complete with a set of carriages she was displayed in             and most celebrated trains on the South coast including the
                                                           pastries. Following an afternoon stop for sightseeing   Chicago, travelled throughout the country, and even crossed the               Bournemouth Belle and Atlantic Coast Express.
                                                                                                                   Rocky Mountains.
STANDARD CLASS                                             you will be welcomed back on board with a selection
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four.       of tempting canapés as you look forward to the
Toilet facilities are available in each carriage and a     gastronomic journey ahead comprising of a
buffet bar is available throughout most of the             sumptuous four course dinner, lovingly created by
journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages,          our brigade of chefs. An extensive range of drinks
snacks, and alcoholic drinks.                              including aperitifs, fine wines, champagne, and
                                                           liquors is available for purchase throughout the day.
FIRST CLASS
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four,       TICKETS & TIMINGS
or table of two. Toilet facilities are available in each   The departure/arrival times shown in this
carriage and a complimentary service of tea/coffee         publication and our website are approximate,
& biscuits are included. A buffet bar is available         based on the best information available when the        70000 ‘BRITANNIA’                                                             60007 ‘SIR NIGEL GRESLEY’
throughout most of the journey for the purchase            tour was first planned so they should be treated        The first of its class of 55 Pacific locomotives built by British Railways,   Built at Doncaster in 1937 to haul the crack express trains operating
                                                                                                                   ‘Britannia’ entered service in 1951 and worked crack express trains           between London and Edinburgh, 60007 was named after her
of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and           as a rough guide only. However, please be aware
                                                                                                                   from London to East Anglia. In 1952 she had the honour of hauling             designer and is now one of only six A4 Pacific’s in existence. She
alcoholic drinks.                                          that these timings can vary considerably when           the funeral train of King George VI from Kings Lynn to London and             had the honour of hauling the Royal Train in 1956 and in 1959 gained
                                                            the confirmed timings are received from Network        in 2012 the Royal train with HRH Prince Charles on board.                     the post-war speed record for steam having attained 112mph.
FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT                            Rail and we are unable to consider a cancellation,
Enjoy the exclusive use of a private compartment           refund or transfer due to the confirmed timings
containing a maximum of six first class seats -            being different to the approximate ones previously
Included in the price is a complimentary service           advised. The tickets, seating information and
of tea/coffee, biscuits, and Smoked Salmon Blinis          itinerary for all tours are normally posted first
on the outward journey, whilst on the return you           class 7 days prior to the date of travel.
will be welcomed on board with a chilled glass of
champagne and sumptuous Afternoon Tea.                     For more information and to book online
                                                           please visit: www.saphostrains.com
                                                           or call 0800 038 5320

                                                                                                                   5029 ‘NUNNEY CASTLE’                                                          60532 ‘BLUE PETER’
                                                                                                                   Nunney Castle was completed at Swindon Works in May 1934 as                   Blue Peter is the last remaining L.N.E.R. Class A2 Pacific and was one
                                                                                                                   No. 5029. It is one of a class of 171 locomotives built between 1923 and      of the most powerful express passenger locomotives in the UK. She
                                                                                                                   1950. The design of the ‘Castle’ was based on a previous GWR                  was one of 15 of the class designed by Arthur H Peppercorn and
                                                                                                                   locomotive the ‘Star’. She is currently being overhauled and is               entered service in 1948 just weeks after the amalgamation of the Big
                                                                                                                   scheduled to start service in 2021.                                           Four railway companies into the newly nationalised British Railways.

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THE WHITE ROSE
                    WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST - DEPARTING FROM
        WOLVERHAMPTON (06.05/23.30) / CODSALL (06.30/23.20) / TELFORD (06.45/23.10)
         WELLINGTON (06.55/22.55) / SHREWSBURY (07.10/22.40) / CREWE (08.15/21.30)
             HARTFORD (08.30/21.10) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.50/20.50)
         NEWTON LE WILLOWS (09.20/20.35) / MANCHESTER VICTORIA (09.50/20.00)

                  WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER - DEPARTING FROM
       LLANDUDNO JCT (06.15/23.35) / COLWYN BAY (06.25/23.25) / RHYL (06.35/23.15)
PRESTATYN (06.45/23.00) / FLINT (07.00/22.50) / SHOTTON (07.10/22.40) / CHESTER (07.20/22.30)
   CREWE (08.15/21.30) HARTFORD (08.30/21.10) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.50/20.50)
        NEWTON LE WILLOWS (09.20/20.35) / MANCHESTER VICTORIA (09.50/20.00)

                                                                                                                       Enjoy a fabulous day tour steam hauled from Crewe over two very different
                                                                                                                      routes with the outward journey taking the spectacular Vale of Edale through
                                                                                                                        the Peak District National Park with stunning views of Mam Tor to historic
                                                                                                                                               York for a sightseeing break.

                                                                                                                   We return through Wakefield and true Pennine
                                                                                                                   scenery with the rugged and steep sided Calder Valley
                                                                                                                   towering over the train with its stone architecture
                                                                                                                   clinging to the hillside and restored Rochdale Canal
                                                                                                                   keeping company with the line. York is a city of
                                                                                                                   extraordinary cultural and historical wealth. A
                                                                                                                   magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses
                                                                                                                   the narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense
                                                                                                                   Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals
                                                                                                                   in the world. The tourist-oriented city with its myriad
                                                                                                                   museums include the Jorvik Centre and superb
                                                                                                                   National Railway Museum.

    STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
            FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
    Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

                     CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320
                   OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM
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THE L AKEL ANDER
                          SATURDAY 15 MAY - DEPARTING FROM
        RUGBY (06.05/23.20) / COVENTRY (06.15/23.10) / HAMPTON IN ARDEN (06.25/22.55)
         BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (06.30/22.50) / WOLVERHAMPTON (07.10/22.15)
             STAFFORD (07.35/21.55) / CREWE (08.35/21.15) / PRESTON (09.45/20.15)

                      SATURDAY 21 AUGUST - DEPARTING FROM
         SHREWSBURY (06.00/23.25) / GOBOWEN (06.10/23.10) / CHIRK (06.20/23.00)
          RUABON (06.30/22.50) / WREXHAM (06.40/22.40) / CHESTER (07.20/22.10)
    FRODSHAM (07.45/21.45) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.35/21.15) / PRESTON (09.45/20.15)

                                                                                                                    Enjoy a fabulous day tour hauled by steam from Crewe and offering spectacular
                                                                                                                       views of the Cumbrian mountains and high Pennines as we climb over the
                                                                                                                       Lakeland fells to the historic border city of Carlisle for a lunchtime break.

                                                                                                                   Returning around the longest coastal line in Britain
                                                                                                                   with splendid views across the Irish Sea and
                                                                                                                   Morecambe Bay - Travelling north through Lancaster
                                                                                                                   our steam locomotive works hard to climb up the
                                                                                                                   severe gradients of Grayrigg and Shap with splendid
                                                                                                                   views of the Cumbrian Fells. There will be around
                                                                                                                   two hours available to explore the ancient border city
                                                                                                                   prior to returning around the scenic Cumbrian Coast.
                                                                                                                   At Millom, we follow the sweeping estuary and after
                                                                                                                   Ulverston, we cross Leven Viaduct and follow the
                                                                                                                   shoreline of Morecambe Bay crossing the lengthy
                                                                                                                   Kent Viaduct at Arnside.

    STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
            FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
    Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

                     CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320
                   OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM
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WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS
                     WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST - DEPARTING FROM
         WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (06.20/22.10) / ST HELENS CENTRAL (06.40/21.50)
    HUYTON (07.00/21.30) / BROAD GREEN (07.10/21.20) / LIVERPOOL LIME STREET (07.30/21.00)
            LIVERPOOL SOUTH PARKWAY (07.40/20.50) / RUNCORN (07.55/20.35)
         HARTFORD (08.10/20.20) / CREWE (08.40/19.50) / SHREWSBURY (09.20/19.00)

                                                                                                                      Our train is steam hauled from Crewe offering a totally unique day out as we
                                                                                                                      traverse the breath-taking beauty of the Welsh Marches route with a journey
                                                                                                                         through the pretty Shropshire countryside dividing England and Wales.

                                                                                                                   Passing Church Stretton with outstanding views of
                                                                                                                   the Long Mynd and continuing along the Marches
                                                                                                                   we pass magnificent Stokesay Castle and the historic
                                                                                                                   towns of Ludlow and Hereford. Entering South Wales
                                                                                                                   and the county of Monmouthshire there are superb
                                                                                                                   views of the Brecon Beacons and at Newport we cross
                                                                                                                   the River Usk, joining the Great Western main line to
                                                                                                                   Cardiff for an afternoon break.

                                                                                                                   CARDIFF
                                                                                                                   Wales’ capital city offers spectacular shopping,
                                                                                                                   museums, and dining. Easy to explore on foot you
                                                                                                                   can visit the Welsh National Museum and spectacular
                                                                                                                   Cardiff Castle. Perhaps also visit Cardiff Bay with
                                                                                                                   restaurants, waterside views, and Wales Millenium
                                                                                                                   Centre.
    STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
            FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
    Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

                     CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320
                   OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM
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NORTH WALES COAST EXPRESS                                                                                              THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
                              MONDAY 31 MAY - DEPARTING FROM                                                                      WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2021 - DEPARTING FROM
WORCESTER SHRUB HILL (06.30/21.50) / DROITWICH SPA (06.45/21.30) / KIDDERMINSTER (07.00/21.20)                             HOLYHEAD (06.50/22.20) / BANGOR (07.20/21.50 / LLANDUDNO JCT (07.45/21.20)
STOURBRIDGE JCT (07.15/21.00) / ROWLEY REGIS (07.30/20.50) / TAME BRIDGE PARKWAY (08.00/20.20)                                 COLWYN BAY (07.55/21.05) / RHYL (08.10/20.50) / PRESTATYN (08.20/20.40) /
        WOLVERHAMPTON (08.40/20.00 / STAFFORD (09.00/19.30) / CREWE (10.00/18.30)                                      FLINT (08.35/20.25) / SHOTTON (08.45/20.15) / CHESTER (09.00/20.00) / CREWE (09.55/19.10)

   Enjoy a day out to the beautiful North Wales coast as our train travels on a 200-                                       Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out to
   mile steam hauled journey from Crewe across the pretty Cheshire Plain, through                                          Stratford-upon-Avon, one of England’s most historic and vibrant towns.
   Chester and along the delightful Welsh shoreline, known for its stunning beaches
                                                                                                                     Situated on the River Avon Stratford is today most
      with sweeping views of the Irish Sea, historic castles, Snowdonia and finally
                                                                                                                     famous as the home of Elizabethan playwright
                        crossing the Menai Strait to Anglesey.                                                       William Shakespeare whose birthplace is a “must
  The choice of destinations includes:                       BANGOR                                                  see”, as is Anne Hathaway’s cottage. The train is
                                                             A small but lively university town, Bangor has          steam hauled from Crewe for a fast run along the
  LL ANDUDNO                                                 a Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace has been            West Coast main line through Walsall and beautiful
  Alight at Llandudno Junction and join the local            refurbished with a museum and gallery. Perhaps          Warwickshire for a lunchtime arrival with many
  service train to Llandudno (payable locally), one of       visit Penrhyn Castle, the National Trust mansion        fantastic areas to explore with unique curio shops
  the finest seaside resorts in Britain there is much to     set in beautiful grounds on the outskirts of town.      to open parkland along the river.
  enjoy with a splendid promenade and an excellent
  restored pier. The town is outstandingly preserved         HOLYHEAD
  with all the traditional attractions of its Victorian      The port of Holyhead offers several places to eat and
  origins and perhaps ride up the Great Orme on              shop along with a Maritime Museum where you can
  board the tramway dating from 1902.                        learn more about the 100 or so shipwrecks that have
                                                             taken place in the vicinity. Perhaps stroll down to
                                                             South Stack Lighthouse or take a coastal walk.

      STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320                                                    STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
              FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                            FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
      Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining     Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

                       CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320                                                                               CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320
                     OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM                                                                              OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM
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WELSH MARCHES WHISTLER                                                                                                           THE BRISTOL FORT Y
                        THURSDAY 3 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM                                                                                    THURSDAY 1 JULY - DEPARTING FROM
            PRESTON (06.40/21.30) / WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (07.05/21.05)                                                 BANGOR (07.00/23.00) / LLANDUDNO JCT (07.20/22.40) / COLWYN BAY (07.30/22.30)
  WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (07.20/20.50) / CREWE (08.15/20.30) / SHREWSBURY (09.05/20.30)                               RHYL (07.50/22.20) / PRESTATYN (08.00/22.10) / CHESTER (08.30/21.40) / CREWE (09.00/21.30)
                                                                                                                                                    STAFFORD (09.30/21.00)
     Traversing the breath-taking beauty of the Welsh Marches route we offer
     a totally unique day out as we travel through the rolling hills of the pretty                                  Travel in style to enjoy a wonderful day out to maritime Bristol, one of England’s
       Shropshire countryside dividing England and Wales. Passing along the                                           most vibrant and exciting towns for a three-hour afternoon break. We travel
      Marches we pass magnificent Stokesay Castle and the historic towns of                                           along the West Coast main line through Stafford and at Walsall we take the
                               Ludlow and Hereford.                                                                   leisurely secondary route through the beautiful countryside and around the
                                                                                                                                                   Birmingham suburbs.
Entering South Wales and the county of                   over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander
Monmouthshire there are superb views of the Brecon       through the antique shops on the quaintly named           Thence passing Bromsgrove and Cheltenham to               Our train is diesel hauled from Bangor to Bristol by a
Beacons as the black mountains tower above the           Christmas steps.                                          arrive in Bristol the famous seafaring town with its     preserved Class 40 diesel locomotive and following
train. At Newport we join the Great Western main                                                                   ancient Dockyard including the S.S Great Britain         an afternoon break two of our immaculately restored
line and travel through the Severn Tunnel to Bristol     Our train is diesel hauled to Crewe by a preserved        launched by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and          steam engines take over to double head the train
for an afternoon break.                                  Class 40 locomotive where two of our immaculately         now restored as a proud memorial to its great            through Cheltenham and up the 1 in 37 climb of the
                                                         restored steam engines take over to double head the       designer. Perhaps take a walk over the Clifton           Lickey incline, around the Birmingham suburbs and
BRISTOL                                                  train through the Welsh Marches to Bristol – We           Suspension Bridge or wander through the antique          through Walsall to Crewe where a Class 40 diesel
he famous seafaring town with its ancient Dockyard       return from Bristol hauled by a Class 40 diesel for the   shops on the quaintly named Christmas steps.             takes charge for the return to Bangor.
including the S.S Great Britain launched by Isambard     journey through Cheltenham, Birmingham New
Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and now restored as a proud       Street and Wolverhampton.
memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a walk

  STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320                                                      STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
          FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                              FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
  Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining       Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

                   CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320                                                                                  CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320
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BUXTON SPA EXPRESS                                                                                            GREAT WESTERN ENVOY
                  WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM                                                                             WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER - DEPARTING FROM
      HEREFORD (06.00/22.45) / LEOMINSTER (06.10/22.35) / LUDLOW (06.20/22.25)                                               BRIDGNORTH (06.00/22.45) / HIGHLEY (06.35/22.10) / ARLEY (06.45/21.55)
CRAVEN ARMS (06.30/22.15) / CHURCH STRETTON (06.40/22.00) / SHREWSBURY (07.00/21.45)                                   BEWDLEY (06.55/21.40) / KIDDERMINSTER (07.15/21.20) / STOURBRIDGE JCT (07.35/21.00)
  CREWE (08.00/20.40) / STAFFORD (08.40/20.00) / RUGELEY TRENT VALLEY (08.50/19.50)                                   BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL (08.20/20.10) / SOLIHULL (08.50/19.40) / DORRIDGE (09.10/19.20)
                            BURTON ON TRENT (09.30/19.10)                                                                                        WARWICK PARKWAY (09.25/19.00)

  Travel in style on our steam hauled train from Crewe to enjoy a wonderful day                                         This is an utterly amazing and unique steam hauled tour offering a journey
 out to Buxton Spa. We travel through the East Midlands towards Sheffield and                                          departing from stations along the Severn Valley heritage railway and through
along the beautiful Hope Valley for a journey through the stunning Peak District                                        the heart of England, passing Banbury, Oxford, and Swindon, we continue
                  National Park offering amazing views of Mam Tor.                                                      through the rolling hills of beautiful Wiltshire with a choice of destination
                                                                                                                                             in elegant Bath or maritime Bristol.
At Chinley we join the line to Peak Forest as our           BUXTON:
engine works hard up the steep gradients to Buxton          The highest market town in England, situated 1,000      BATH                                                     BRISTOL
for an afternoon break. The return journey takes a          feet up in the Peak District National Park and is       The elegant city with attractions just a short stroll    The famous seafaring town and home to Brunel’s S.S
different route as we traverse the line through Dove        deservedly renowned for its Georgian and Victorian      from the station including its famous crescents, curio   Great Britain launched in 1843 and now restored as a
Holes and Whaley Bridge to Stockport before                 architecture much of it linked with the 5th Duke of     shops, street cafes and magnificent Abbey. Perhaps       proud memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a
joining the Hope Valley line and retracing the              Devonshire’s ambitions in 1780 to create an exclusive   visit the Roman Pump Room and Baths or take a            walk over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander
outward journey.                                            spa town. There are stunning ornamental gardens, a      gentle river cruise or open top bus tour.                through the antique shops on Christmas steps.
                                                            wealth of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants
                                                            along with natural wonders such as Poole’s Cavern,
                                                            and the famous Opera House.

     STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320                                                    STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
             FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                            FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
     Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining     Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

                      CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320                                                                                CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320
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THE FELLSMAN
                  WEDNESDAYS 12 MAY, 26 MAY, 14 JULY, 4 AUGUST
                              DEPARTING FROM
                 CREWE (07.35/21.30) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.15/20.30)
                 WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (08.30/20.05) LEYLAND (08.50/19.45)
            BLACKBURN (09.10/19.20) / CLITHEROE (09.35/18.50) / HELLIFIELD (10.40/17.35)

                                                                                                                     The popular ‘Fellsman’ runs again for its 13th season offering a 300-mile return
                                                                                                                     steam hauled journey on the spectacular ‘Settle to Carlisle Railway’ as we travel
                                                                                                                      through the Yorkshire Dales and climb high towards the roof of England. With
                                                                                                                       great limestone peaks and deep valleys, the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line
                                                                                                                       is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the magnificent 24 arch
                                                                                                                                                  viaduct at Ribblehead.

                                                                                                                    Our engine will be working hard as we climb to the
                                                                                                                    magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views
                                                                                                                    of the three peaks. Passengers get a marvellous view
                                                                                                                    down Dent Dale and approaching Garsdale you will
                                                                                                                    see sweeping views of Wensleydale - with our engine
                                                                                                                    in full flight we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit
                                                                                                                    of the line at Ais Gill. Travelling on through the lush
                                                                                                                    Eden Valley to the historic border city of Carlisle
                                                                                                                    where you may choose to visit the castle, cathedral,
                                                                                                                    or famous Tullie House Museum – all surrounded by
                                                                                                                    great places to shop, eat, or be entertained so creating
                                                                                                                    the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Returning
     STANDARD CL ASS £99 / FIRST CL ASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320
                                                                                                                    from Carlisle and following a stop for water at
             FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                  Appleby we travel over the same spectacular route
     Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining   giving another opportunity to experience the beauty
                            Premier dining is not available from Clitheroe or Hellifield                            of the high Pennines and pretty Ribble Valley as our
                                                                                                                    locomotive works hard up the steep and taxing climb
                      CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320                                                            of Wilpshire Bank.
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ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS
                    SUNDAY 6 JUNE & 13 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM
                     BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (09.00/20.25) / YATTON (09.25/20.00)
                      WESTON SUPER MARE (09.40/19.40) / TAUNTON (10.40/19.00)

                  SUNDAY 20 JUNE & 27 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM
                    BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (08.40/20.40) / BATH SPA (09.00/20.20)
                     BRADFORD ON AVON (09.20/20.00) WESTBURY (09.35/19.45)
                            FROME (09.45/19.35) / TAUNTON (10.40/19.00)

                                                                                                                      We recreate one of the great steam hauled holiday trains of the golden age of
                                                                                                                    railway travel for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available
                                                                                                                    to discover the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resort of Dartmouth.
                                                                                                                    The train departs from Bristol hauled by one of our       At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line
                                                                                                                    famous steam locomotives for the journey across the       and travel alongside the beautiful River Dart for an
                                                                                                                    lush Somerset levels and through the Blackdown hills      arrival into the riverside terminus at Kingswear,
                                                                                                                    to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with          where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price
                                                                                                                    pretty fishing boats and stunning views to the Jurassic   included) to the historic and romantic port of
                                                                                                                    coast. Continuing along the famous sea wall line we       Dartmouth – there are antique shops, galleries and
                                                                                                                    race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and         cafes to explore – perhaps take a leisurely cruise on
                                                                                                                    beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping             the River Dart or explore Dartmouth Castle before
                                                                                                                    company with the train.                                   indulging in a delicious Devon cream tea.

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             FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
     Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining
                                    Premier dining is not available from Taunton

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DEVONIAN EXPRESS                                                                             PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR EXPRESS
                        WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM
                                                                                                                                            WEDNESDAY 16 JUNE- DEPARTING FROM
        SOLIHULL (06.00/21.30) / DORRIDGE (06.10/21.15) / WARWICK PARKWAY (06.15/21.05)
                                                                                                                             WOLVERHAMPTON (06.00/23.10) / TAME BRIDGE PARKWAY (06.20/22.50)
         LEAMINGTON SPA (06.25/20.50) / BANBURY (06.45/20.30) / OXFORD (07.15/20.00)
                                                                                                                     ROWLEY REGIS (06.50/22.25) / STOURBRIDGE JCT (07.10/22.05) / KIDDERMINSTER (07.25/21.45)
           SWINDON (07.55/19.20) / CHIPPENHAM (08.10/19.00) / BATH SPA (08.25/18.40)
                                                                                                                              DROITWICH SPA (07.40/21.30) / WORCESTER SHRUB HILL (07.55/21.15)
                             BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (09.00/18.00)
                                                                                                                             CHELTENHAM SPA (08.25/20.45) / BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (09.15/19.40)

     We recreate one of the classic holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel                               Enjoy an exciting day trip steam hauled from Bristol to the dynamic and vibrant
     for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover                                  waterfront city of Portsmouth. From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval
                       the many charms of maritime Plymouth.                                                           and maritime heritage, to towering visitor attractions, museums and miles of
                                                            The train is steam hauled from Bristol with two of our     beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for absolutely everyone.
                                                            famous steam locomotives for the journey across the
                                                            lush Somerset levels, then through the Blackdown hills   Ideally situated on the south coast Portsmouth is           Our train will arrive into Harbour Station next to the
                                                            and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading        ideal for a day by the sea as there are lots to do during   Historic Dockyard (admission payable locally) home
                                                            along the estuary with its fishing boats and stunning    the three-hour afternoon break.                             to Henry VIII’s flagship the Mary Rose in its very own
                                                            views across to the Jurassic coast. Continuing along                                                                 museum where visitors can see the ship in all her
                                                             the famous sea wall line we race through tunnels and                                                                glory - Also, board the world’s most famous warship,
                                                            cuttings and beside beaches and coves with the sea                                                                   HMS Victory, and try the new audio guide as the
                                                            keeping company with the train. At Newton Abbot we                                                                   drama of the battle of Trafalgar unfolds, and visit
                                                            join the steeply graded main line over the Devon banks                                                               the Victorian powerhouse HMS Warrior, as well as
                                                            where our engines work hard with gradients as steep                                                                  unique Gallipoli Campaign survivor - HMS M.33.
                                                            as 1 in 36. There are spectacular views of Dartmoor as
                                                            we descend to Plymouth for an afternoon break.

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THE ELIZABETHAN                                                             ‘The Elizabethan’ was a premier train in the post-war period named to honour
                                                                                                the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and ran from 1953. We proudly present
       SATURDAY 24 TO MONDAY 26 JULY - DEPARTING FROM                                          this recreation with a matching rake of beautifully restored carmine and cream
LONDON KINGS CROSS (09.00/19.30) / POTTERS BAR (09.30/19.00) / STEVENAGE (09.45/18.45)            carriages for an incredibly unique journey along the East Coast Main Line
             HUNTINGDON (10.15/18.15) / PETERBOROUGH (11.00/17.30)                                between London and Edinburgh, offering a two-night break in Scotland’s
                                                                                                                                historic capital.

                                                                                             Our train is diesel hauled to York by Deltic 55022
                                                                                             ‘Royal Scots Grey’ and following a change of
                                                                                             locomotive we continue steam hauled behind LNER
                                                                                             Pacific 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ to the beautiful
                                                                                             Scottish Capital with a fast run through Darlington
                                                                                             and at Newcastle the crossing of the Tyne bridges.
                                                                                             Continuing along the Northumberland coast there
                                                                                             are stunning views at Berwick on Tweed as we pass
                                                                                             over the Royal Border Bridge and enter Scotland to
                                                                                             continue through the lowlands to Edinburgh with an
                                                                                             arrival around 19.00. Following a two night break our
                                                                                             train returns steam hauled to York where Deltic 55022
                                                                                             ‘Royal Scots Grey’ takes over for the remainder of the
                                                                                             journey to London.

                                                                                             On Sunday, the day is free for sightseeing, or perhaps
                                                                                             join ‘The Aberdonian’ steam hauled train for a
                                                                                             fabulous journey to Aberdeen including the crossing
                                                                                             of the iconic Forth Bridge and travel through
                                                                                             wonderful Scottish scenery.

                                                                                             ON TRAIN MEALS: (PREMIER DINING ONLY)
                                                                                             Saturday: Mid-morning Brunch and
                                                                                                       five course Luncheon
                                                                                             Monday: Seven course ‘taste of Scotland’
                                                                                                       Luncheon

                                                                                             HOTELS
                                                                                             No overnight accommodation is included on this
                                                                                             tour allowing you the flexibility to arrange your
                                                                                             own hotels in Edinburgh. For further advise and
                                                                                             a list of recommended hotels please contact our
                                                                                             reservation team.

               FIRST CL ASS £370 / PREMIER DINING £700
              FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £2280
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TORBAY RIVIERA EXPLORER                                                                                                           THE ABERDONIAN
                        WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM                                                                                    SUNDAY 25 JULY - DEPARTING FROM
      SHREWSBURY (06.00/22.30) / CHURCH STRETTON (06.20/22.10) / LUDLOW (06.40/21.50)                                                EDINBURGH WAVERLEY (09.15/21.00) / HAYMARKET (09.25/20.50)
       LEOMINSTER (06.50/21.40) / HEREFORD (07.05/21.25) / ABERGAVENNY (07.30/20.55)
               CWMBRAN (07.45/20.40) / SEVERN TUNNEL JCT (08.30/20.00)                                                 Step on board the famous steam hauled ‘Aberdonian’ train with travel in our
                           BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (09.20/19.10)
                                                                                                                      painstakingly restored carmine and cream carriages for a memorable journey
                                                                                                                     over the iconic Forth Bridge and through the Kingdom of Fife where the railway
     We recreate one of the great holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel
                                                                                                                                 follows the coast through Inverkeithing and Burntisland.
     for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover
          the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resort of Dartmouth.                                      The route is then through Perth and follows the River
                                                                                                                    Tay to Dundee passing the world-famous golf course
The train is diesel hauled to Bristol where one of our      historic of Dartmouth with antique shops, galleries     of Carnoustie. As our journey progresses, we pass
famous steam locomotives takes over for the journey         and cafes to explore.                                   Stonehaven and along the cliffs above the North Sea
across Somerset, then through the Blackdown hills                                                                   to Aberdeen, the granite city on what is a wonderful
and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading                                                                   finish to a unique railway journey. We arrive at
along the estuary with its fishing boats and stunning                                                               Aberdeen’s station situated right in the city centre
views. Continuing along the famous sea wall line we                                                                 close to all the attractions for a sightseeing break as
race through tunnels and cuttings and beside beaches                                                                our engine is turned and serviced for the return
and coves with the sea keeping company with the                                                                     journey back to Edinburgh.
train. At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage
line and alongside the beautiful River Dart to arrive
into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, where it is
a short crossing on the ferry (price included) to the

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          FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                               FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
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SEVERN VALLEY ENTERPRISE                                                                                                           THE MAGNA CARTA
                        WEDNESDAY 21 JULY - DEPARTING FROM                                                                             SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM
 LANCASTER (06.00/22.45) / PRESTON (06.25/22.25) / WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (06.45/22.05)                                        CREWE (07.00/22.50) / STAFFORD (07.50/22.10) / WOLVERHAMPTON (08.20/21.40)
  WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (07.05/21.45) / HARTFORD (07.20/21.30) / CREWE (08.10/20.50)                                            BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (09.20/20.40) / COVENTRY (09.40/20.30)
                              SHREWSBURY (08.50/20.10)                                                                                 LEAMINGTON SPA (10.00/20.10) / BANBURY (10.15/19.30)

                 WWEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM                                                             Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out travelling
     LONDON PADDINGTON (06.40/22.15) / SLOUGH (07.10/21.45) / MAIDENHEAD (07.30/21.25)                                over a circular route through the heart of England passing Oxford the city of
       READING (08.00/20.55) / DIDCOT PARKWAY (08.30/20.25) / OXFORD (09.00/20.00)                                  dreaming spires, toward Reading where we join the main line through Basingstoke
                                                                                                                        to Salisbury, one of England’s most historic and vibrant towns situated in
 This is an amazing and unique mid-summer tour offering a very unusual steam                                                      beautiful Wiltshire and famous for its visitor attractions.
    hauled journey through the Midlands for a trip over the full length of the
                                                                                                                    Following a sightseeing break, we return in the late     SALISBURY
preserved Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth for a three-hour afternoon break.                                     afternoon over a different route through Westbury        This pretty cathedral city has welcomed visitors since
                                                                                                                    then beside the River Avon and onward through            1227 and is surrounded by a landscape so quintessentially
We travel through the heart of England to                    to Bridgnorth. We return in the late afternoon and     Chippenham and Swindon.                                  English it is almost too good to be true. Home to one
Kidderminster where we leave the main line and              re-trace the outward journey but this time with the                                                              of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country with
join the preserved Severn Valley Railway for a              taxing and impressive 1 in 45 climb of Old Hill Bank                                                             its spire being the tallest in Britain and containing
stunning 16 mile journey through the Wyre Forest            as the locomotive works hard to haul our train to                                                                the Magna Carta. You can visit the Rifles Berkshire
as the line accompanies the pretty River Severn              the summit.                                                                                                     and Wiltshire Museum or head out to Old Sarum
passing numerous beautifully restored stations                                                                                                                               on the edge of the city, a massive iron age hill fort
                                                                                                                                                                             where you can see the ruins of a castle, cathedral
                                                                                                                                                                             and royal palace.

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          FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                               FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
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DEVON BELLE                                                          We are pleased to present a fabulous three-day tour to the beautiful English
                                                                                                 Riviera hauled all the way from London by our lovingly restored steam
     MONDAY 13 TO WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM                                     locomotives and recreating one of the great holiday trains of the golden age
              LONDON PADDINGTON (10.00/16.30) / SLOUGH (10.30/16.00)                           of railway travel with a journey around the beautiful Devon coast and time
                  MAIDENHEAD (10.45/15.45) / READING (11.15/15.15)                            available to discover the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resorts
                                                                                                                    of Torquay, Paignton or Dartmouth.

                                                                                           The train departs from Paddington for the journey
                                                                                           along the Vale of the White Horse and across the lush
                                                                                           Somerset levels, then through the remote Blackdown
                                                                                           hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before
                                                                                           heading along the estuary with its pretty fishing boats
                                                                                           and stunning views across to Exmouth and the
                                                                                           Jurassic coast.

                                                                                           Our first stop is at the quintessential resort of
                                                                                           Torquay where you may choose to alight.
                                                                                           Alternatively, continue to Paignton where we offer
                                                                                           another passenger stop before our train joins the
                                                                                           steeply graded heritage line as we travel alongside the
                                                                                           beautiful River Dart with journeys end in the riverside
                                                                                           terminus of Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on
                                                                                           the ferry to the historic and romantic port of
                                                                                           Dartmouth for a two-night break. The ‘Devon Belle’
                                                                                           returns from Kingswear, calling additionally at
                                                                                           Paignton and Torquay for the return to London
                                                                                           retracing the outward journey along the sea wall
                                                                                           at Dawlish and through historic Exeter.

                                                                                           On Tuesday enjoy the delights of the English Riviera,
                                                                                           alternatively, you may choose to join our ‘Welshman’
                                                                                           steam hauled train for a fabulous day tour to the
                                                                                           capital city of Cardiff.

                                                                                           ON TRAIN MEALS: (PREMIER DINING ONLY)
                                                                                           Monday:    Seven course Luncheon
                                                                                           Wednesday: Morning Pastries & Five
                                                                                                      course Luncheon

                                                                                           HOTELS
                                                                                           No overnight accommodation is included on this
                                                                                           tour allowing you the flexibility to arrange your
             FIRST CL ASS £370 / PREMIER DINING £700
                                                                                           own hotels in Torquay, Paignton, or Dartmouth.
            FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £2280                                         For further advise and a list of recommended
          Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £70 per person   hotels please contact our reservation team.

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THE GOLDEN ARROW                                                                                                          THE WELSHMAN
                    SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM                                                                            TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM
                                       LONDON VICTORIA (10.30/20.10)                                                      KINGSWEAR (08.00/21.30) / CHURSTON (08.15/21.15) / PAIGNTON (08.30/21.00)
                                                                                                                      TORQUAY (08.45/20.45) / NEWTON ABBOT (09.00/20.30) / EXETER ST DAVID’S (09.30/20.00)
       This is a train with a real ‘wow’ factor offering a circular steam tour of over                                              TIVERTON PARKWAY (09.50/19.40) / TAUNTON (10.10/19.20)
       200 miles hauled by one of our immaculate steam locomotives - complete
                                                                                                                      This is an utterly amazing and unique                  Continuing through Somerset and over the
       with the Golden Arrow regalia she used to adorn whilst hauling the famous                                                                                             Blackdown hills to Bristol and through the Severn
                                                                                                                      steam hauled tour offering a journey
                                     continental boat train.                                                                                                                 tunnel as we emerge into Wales and over the River
                                                                                                                        departing from stations along the                    Usk at Newport with an arrival into the Welsh capital
Features include the journey through the picturesque        After making our way through the London suburbs           preserved Dartmouth Steam Railway                      of Cardiff for an afternoon break. Our return journey
Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent             we continue into open countryside and through the        and then along the coastal line through                 takes the beautiful route through historic Chepstow
coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above        pretty Garden of England, rich with an abundance of                                                              and past Lydney along the wide expanse of the Severn
                                                                                                                       tunnels and cuttings of red rock at
the train – the highlight of the day being an afternoon     Oast Houses and Hop Fields. After passing Ashford                                                                estuary offering stunning to the Vale of Berkeley. At
break in historic Canterbury.                               we soon arrive at historic Canterbury around              Dawlish and through historic Exeter.                   Gloucester we join the West of England main line and
                                                            lunchtime for an afternoon break of about three                                                                  return south through Yate and Bristol.
                                                            hours in this city of narrow streets and ancient
                                                            buildings, the incomparable cathedral, setting for
                                                            so many dramatic events stand at its heart. Travelling
                                                            on through the beautiful Kent countryside we follow
                                                            the coastal line through Dover and Folkestone with
                                                            dramatic white cliffs and spectacular views across
                                                             the English Channel.

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          FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999                                                                               FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
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CHATSWORTH CHRISTMAS                                                                                                         PENNINE MOORS
                SPARKLE EXPRESS                                                                                                          CHRISTMAS CRACKER
                   WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER - DEPARTING FROM                                                                                SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER - DEPARTING FROM
  LANCASTER (06.10/22.20) / PRESTON (06.30/22.00) / WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (06.50/21.40)                                      RUGBY (09.00/20.00) / COVENTRY (09.10/19.50) / HAMPTON IN ARDEN (09.20/19.40)
   WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (07.10/21.20) / HARTFORD (07.25/21.05) / CREWE (08.00/20.30)                                       BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (09.30/19.30) / TAME BRIDGE PARKWAY (10.00/19.00)
            STAFFORD (08.40/19.40) / LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY (09.00/19.10)                                                             WOLVERHAMPTON (10.15/18.45) / PENKRIDGE (10.30/18.30)
                                                                                                                                             STAFFORD (10.45/18.15) / CREWE (11.45/17.15)
     This is an utterly amazing and unique tour steam hauled from Crewe and
   guaranteed to get us in the Christmas spirit as enjoy a fast run to Nuneaton                                        We are pleased to present a truly memorable circular tour steam hauled from
  then taking the secondary line across to Leicester where we travel through the                                      Crewe travelling in vintage carriages through deep valleys and over wild Pennine
  East Midlands to Chesterfield where road coaches will transport us to historic                                                 moors with taxing climbs to make the engine work hard.
   Chatsworth House, ancestral home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.                                           Our train travels up the West Coast Main Line and at       our trusty steam locomotive is changed for a slightly
                                                                                                                     Leyland we turn towards the hills, through Blackburn       more modern form of traction.
It is a short journey through the Peak District to the      fountains, sculptures and water cascades designed by
                                                                                                                     and Burnley we enter true Pennine scenery with the
fabulous Chatsworth Estate. Spend the afternoon             Lancelot Capability Brown. Partake in some seasonal
                                                                                                                     moors towering over the line as we commence the 1
marvelling at the house and its grand interiors             shopping therapy with a visit to the Christmas Market
                                                                                                                     in 65 climb with our engine working hard to haul the
transformed into a Christmas wonderland with every          where traditional stalls are bedecked with festive
                                                                                                                     heavy train to Copy Pit, 749 feet above sea level. After
room having a unique and seasonal theme and the             delights. Following a break of around three hours
                                                                                                                     crossing viaducts and past former Victorian Mills we
staff wearing Dickensian costumes. Discover the             coaches will transport us back to Chesterfield station
                                                                                                                     travel through the Calder Valley passing Todmorden
16-generation history of the Cavendish family and           for the return steam hauled journey.
                                                                                                                     and the 1.6 mile Summit Tunnel we travel to Manchester
stroll around the 105-acre garden containing
                                                                                                                     and continue west over Chat Moss to Crewe where

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 STANDARD CL ASS £130 / FIRST CL ASS £195 / PREMIER DINING £350                                                                 (Premier Dining includes a glass of champagne, seven course luncheon and half bottle of wine)
         FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £1,180
                                                                                                                                          FIRST CL ASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999
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