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SAPHOS TRAINS (Crewe) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Our Journeys

Celebrations, britain's most luxurious train.

Evoking the opulence of 1930s rail travel, this luxurious yet intimate train traverses the glorious countryside en-route to some of Britain's top destinations.

Beautifully detailed

Step on board.

Travel in one of seven beautifully detailed carriages, each bearing the name of a great British castle or stately home.

The individually designed carriages have been lovingly restored by some of the country's top craftspeople, including marquetry experts, muralists and mosaic artists.

Champagne arrival

FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES

Time to dine.

Take a seat in your unique, elegant carriage and await a feast for all the senses.

Featuring the finest seasonal ingredients from the British Isles, classic and innovative dishes are crafted by our executive head chef and his team in a cupboard-sized kitchen.

The scenery that unfolds from your window inspires each and every course.

The entertainment

Prepare to be entertained.

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2024 journeys are now available to book. Departing from a variety of regional stations, offering day trips and a fine dining experience to Britain's best loved destinations.

Our 2024 programme is further enhanced with the inclusion of a Champagne reception, Caviar blinis, upgraded Sommelier wine selection matched perfectly for each course, Port with the cheese board, Fortnum & Mason tea, and memorable gift on departure. We've also brought back Champagne Afternoon Tea which includes a bottle of Laurent-Perrier champagne per couple.

AWARD-WINNING CHEESEBOARD

To round the journey off, choose from an array of British cheeses from our award-winning cheese board, accompanied with chutney, fruitcake, biscuits and a glass of Port. Finally, mull over the journey with Fortnum & Mason tea and petits fours.

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Step back in time on board one of our heritage carriages, as we travel along Britain’s scenic mainline to an exciting destination of your choice

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The Easter Chieftain 2024 FRIDAY 29 MARCH - MONDAY 1 APRIL We are pleased to present our

The Easter Chieftain 2024

Friday 29 march – monday 1 april.

We are pleased to present our Easter Chieftain railcruise excursion to Scotland, with three nights at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort .

With comfortable First Class rail travel, fine food and accommodation, spectacular Highland scenery and views from coast to coast, this four-day excursion has something for everyone.    

We ask that your choice of off train option for each day is advised at the time of booking.

Our 2024 Scottish Highlander begins at Eastleigh, and from your choice of joining station, you will be warmly welcomed aboard our special private Premier Dining train. For those joining at stations as far as Dorridge, the Great British Breakfast will be served, whilst those joining at Derby will enjoy a lighter serving.

Once everyone is on board we will make our way through North Derbyshire to York, then across the Vale of York and the length of County Durham. After crossing the River Tyne, we take a short afternoon break at Newcastle, where the city centre starts right across the road from the station.

Continuing northwards, we run through the delights of Northumberland, eventually almost on the coast with views of legendary Lindisfarne before a climb to cross the River Tweed on the magnificent Royal Border Bridge.

Two miles north of Berwick-upon-Tweed we enter Scotland, with Evening Dinner Service commencing, enjoyed as the train makes for Edinburgh. From here we make our way along the Highland Mainline and then onto our destination of Aviemore. Road coaches will then take you on a short transfer to the Four Star Macdonald Aviemore Resort, which you should reach around 2145.

After a Hotel Buffet Breakfast we leave Aviemore aboard our special train with Kyle of Lochalsh as the day’s destination, reached via Inverness and the undulating scenic single line railway that connects the east and west coasts of Scotland.

A Light Luncheon is served outward and Evening Dinner during the return.

The following selection of off-train options at Kyle completes your day.

OPTION A: SKYE BOUND

OPTION B: PLOCKTON & CRUISE

OPTION C: EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

OPTION D: EXPLORE KYLE OF LOCHALSH

Our journeys end at Kyle of Lochalsh offers the opportunity to explore this quiet small town and harbour facing the Isle of Skye.

A relaxed Sunday begins with a Buffet Breakfast in the Hotel on the day the clocks go forward.

We then invite you to choose either:

OPTION F: RAIL TO ABERDEEN

After Montrose, the line travels inland for a while before the Stonehaven cliff tops and the descent to the ‘Granite City’ of Aberdeen, where the station is close to both the city centre and the harbour.

A couple of hours are available for exploration during the afternoon before you rejoin the train for a delicious Evening Dinner as the train heads towards the setting sun through Keith, Elgin, Nairn and Inverness, then the last leg over Slochd Summit back to Aviemore.  

OPTION G: AROUND AVIEMORE

Enjoy a non – train day, exploring this part of the Grampians with meals (Lunch and Evening Dinner) enjoyed at the hotel resort.

Included is a ride on the funicular up Cairngorm Mountain, to over 3000 feet for wonderful views, and a visit to the Highland Folk Museum.

It is time to head south, and so we leave Aviemore having enjoyed the Hotel Buffet Breakfast. Coaches will take you on a short transfer to Aviemore station where we rejoin the train at around 0900.

The return route will take us over the Highland Mainline to Perth. A full ‘Taste of Scotland’ Luncheon will then be served as we travel south towards York, by way of Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Travelling then via a cross country route, we make our way back to our first set-down at Derby, then as outward back to Eastleigh.

A Light Supper will be served to those who are alighting at stations later in the journey.

Wherever you travel with us on this weekend excursion, we are sure that it will leave you with a treasure trove of incredible memories.

Confirmed Timings

*A limited dining option is available for those joining at Derby.

Additional Information

Seating in the carriages is arranged at tables of four, with two seats facing two. There are also a limited number of ‘Tables for Two’, with single seats facing each other. (Supplement Fare applies). Passengers will be able to enjoy the comfort of travelling in 1970’s BR MK2 carriages.

Dietary requirements: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please advise when you book.

Confirmation: All bookings will be confirmed in writing when the deposit payment has been processed. A non-refundable deposit of £200 per person is required upon booking.

Operating within the constraints of the national rail network, confirmed times are normally advised to us 7 to 10 days before the date of departure. Around one week before the departure date you will receive a letter from us with your reserved seat number(s), the confirmed timings and other details relating to the excursion. These times may vary by up to an hour in either or both directions – the times quoted now are for guidance only.  

Locomotives: We will be in the capable hands of DB Cargo UK who will provide suitable locomotives for the routes we traverse. The air conditioned carriages will be provided by Riviera Trains Ltd.

Pathfinder Tours prides itself as one of the nation’s leading names in UK rail travel by special train.

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WHY CHOOSE PATHFINDER TOURS TO TRAVEL WITH?

Pathfinder Tours prides itself as one of the nation’s leading names in UK rail travel by special train. We organise up to 40 day excursions every year, as well as a number of weekend trips, travelling to many interesting destinations and events.

Some customers just love to travel in our comfortable carriages; others have a real passion for the locomotives, steam or diesel. Many travel with us time and time again – we’d love to welcome you on board too!

TRAVELLING WITH MOBILITY EQUIPMENT 

We are happy to welcome aboard customers who have mobility equipment that requires storing on the train. As storage space is limited, the equipment must be foldable or demountable. We recommend lightweight equipment be brought to facilitate this. Please note that we do not carry any equipment for loan purposes on the trains – please bring along that which will make your day out manageable.

Often, we only have very limited stopping time at the stations – usually 2 to 3 minutes. Stewards are there to welcome all passengers onto the train and may not have the time to assist every individual who has equipment to manoeuvre. Travelling with a companion who can help you on and off the train would be beneficial.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

To operate our main line excursions Pathfinder Tours uses these professional train operating companies (TOC’s)…

DB Cargo (DB)

Direct Rail Services (DRS)

GB Railfreight (GBRf)

each of which is owned by a respected national or international parent company.

Bookings can be made with us in the knowledge that each excursion is run with your safety and welfare as the absolute priority.

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Some customers just love to travel in our comfortable carriages; others have a real passion for the locomotives, steam or diesel. Many travel with us time and time again – we’d love to welcome you on board too!

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UK Day Trips 2024

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Saturday 6th April 2024

Why not join us for a classic day out by steam train that combines exciting main line running with varied landscapes enroute to Worcester. 

Wednesday 17th April 2024

The Kyle of Lochalsh special train provides a rare opportunity to travel behind a lovingly restored vintage steam locomotive over one of…

Saturday 27th April 2024

Join us on this train that will leave London Paddington early on Saturday morning for the scenic journey, with a nostalgic steam hauled train, to the attractive cities of Bath and Gloucester.  

Sunday 5th May 2024

These ever-popular summer day trips by steam train run from Bristol Temple Meads, Yatton and Taunton to Devon & Cornwall. 

Saturday 11th May 2024

The Cumbrian Mountain Express provides a wonderful opportunity to get out and about with the added bonus of steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway.

Saturday 18th May 2024

Join us on board this special steam hauled train using a locomotive from the Carnforth pool, running at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return.

Sunday 19th May 2024

This is a rare opportunity to travel by steam train over the scenic branch line from Whitland through Tenby to Pembroke Dock. 

Saturday 25th May 2024

The Mancunian is a special train running from Manchester and Stockport to Holyhead.

Saturday 1st June 2024

Our journey will combine the scenic grandeur of the Cumbrian Fells with the exposed Cumbrian coastline that skirts the western edge of the Lake District. 

Saturday 8th June 2024

Join us for an interesting trip from London’s King’s Cross to travel steam hauled on the Blyth and Tyne line to Morpeth. 

Saturday 15th June 2024

The Bath & Bristol Steam Express offers the opportunity for passengers from the South Coast to visit either Bath or Bristol. 

Saturday 22nd June 2024

Wednesday 26th June 2024

A unique experience awaits those who join this day trip by steam train to Swanage. 

Saturday 29th June 2024

This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to travel by a special charter train to the historic city of Chester. 

Saturday 6th July 2024

This trip provides an opportunity for passengers from London and the Midlands to travel steam hauled over the very scenic North Wales Coast line. 

Sunday 7th July 2024

This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway.

Tuesday 9th July 2024

This day trip by steam train provides a unique opportunity to visit the Yeovil Railway Centre and the popular seaside resort of Weymouth for the afternoon.  

Saturday 13th July 2024

Join us for an exillerating main line steam run from London’s King’s Cross to the historic city of York. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for passengers from Merseyside and Lancashire to travel by steam train over two of England’s most scenic railway routes.

Sunday 14th July 2024

The North Wales Coast Express is a special steam hauled summer train that runs from Liverpool and Chester to Holyhead. 

Saturday 20th July 2024

This series of trains from London Paddington to Minehead features haulage by two steam locomotives in one day. 

Wednesday 24th July 2024

We are offering a number of attractive summer day trips from London to Weymouth by steam train. 

Sunday 28th July 2024

Wednesday 31st July 2024

We are offering a number of attractive summer day trips from London to Weymouth by steam train.

Saturday 3rd August 2024

The Cumbrian Mountain Express provides a wonderful opportunity to get out and about with the added bonus of steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway. 

Sunday 4th August 2024

This summer series of steam hauled trains provides an opportunity for passengers from York, Leeds and the Aire Valley to travel over the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway

Wednesday 7th August 2024

This day trip by steam train provides an interesting day out to the historic city of Canterbury and the popular north Kent coast resorts. 

Saturday 10th August 2024

Thursday 15th August 2024

Sunday 18th August 2024

These ever-popular summer day trips by steam train run from Bristol Temple Meads, Yatton and Taunton to Devon & Cornwall.

Saturday 24th August 2024

This is a wonderful opportunity for those from the Crewe and Manchester areas to travel by steam train over two of England’s most scenic railway routes. 

Join us on this scenic rail tour by steam train through the beautiful Cotswold Hills. Our destination is the cathedral city of Worcester.

Sunday 1st September 2024

Wednesday 4th September 2024

This day trip by steam train provides an interesting day out to the historic city of Canterbury and the popular north Kent coast resorts.

Saturday 7th September 2024

The Stratford Flyer will give passengers from East Anglia a wonderful opportunity to travel from Norfolk to the internationally recognised destination of Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. 

Sunday 8th September 2024

Wednesday 11th September 2024

Saturday 14th September 2024

Saturday 21st September 2024

The “Coast to Coast Express” is a day trip by special train travelling from Liverpool to Scarborough and back, thus linking the Irish Sea with the North Sea.

Saturday 28th September 2024

Join us on this classic rail journey, following part the route of the old Atlantic Coast Express (ACE) that ran from London to the seaside resorts of Devon and Cornwall in South West England. 

Saturday 5th October 2024

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The most comprehensive freely available listing of steam and modern traction railtours available on the web., latest railtour news, wednesday 27th march 2024, historic bath (belmond (british pullman)).

• DBC Class 67 London Victoria (pu) - Bath Spa (break/rev) & return

Thursday 28th March 2024

Portsmouth harbour statesman (statesman rail).

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Chesterfield (pu) - Alfreton (pu) - Ilkeston (pu) - East Midlands Parkway (pu) - Loughborough (pu) - Leicester (pu) - Market Harborough (pu) - Kettering (pu) - Wellingborough (pu) - Bedford (pu) - Portsmouth Harbour (break/rev) & return

The Jacobite: Morning Train (West Coast Railway Company)

•   Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan - Arisaig - Mallaig (break/rev) & return

Friday 29th March 2024

A moving murder mystery (belmond (british pullman)).

• DBC Class 67 London Victoria (pu) - Circular - London Victoria

West Of Scotland Push-Pull (Inter-City)

• 47712 and DBSO Crewe (pu) - Preston (pu) - Carlisle (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley

The Easter Chieftain: Day 1 (Pathfinder Railtours)

• To be confirmed Eastleigh (pu) - Salisbury (pu) - Westbury (pu) - Chippenham (pu) - Swindon (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Leamington Spa (pu) - Dorridge (pu) - Derby (pu) - York - Newcastle upon Tyne - Aviemore

Saturday 30th March 2024

West of scotland push pull: day 2 (inter-city).

• 47712 and DBSO Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - Oban (break/rev) & return

Settle & Carlisle Steam Special (Northern Belle)

• WCRC Class 47/57 Manchester Victoria (pu) - Preston (pu) - Carnforth
• Steam tba Carnforth - Shap - Carlisle
• Steam tba Carlisle - S&C - Hellifield - Preston (sd) -
• WCRC Class 47/57 Preston - Manchester Victoria

The Easter Chieftain: Day 2 (Pathfinder Railtours)

• To be confirmed Aviemore - Kyle of Lochalsh (break/rev) & return

The Golden Arrow (Saphos Trains)

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Poole (pu) - Bournemouth (pu) - Brockenhurst (pu) - Southampton Central (pu) - Eastleigh (pu) - Winchester (pu) - Micheldever (pu) - Basingstoke (pu) - Reading (pu) - West London
• LSL Steam Pool West London - Canterbury (break) - Dover Priory - Folkestone Central - Ashford International - Tonbridge - West London
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) West London - Reading (sd) - Basingstoke (sd) - Micheldever (sd) - Winchester (sd) - Eastleigh (sd) - Southampton Central (sd) - Brockenhurst (sd) - Bournemouth (sd) Poole

Sunday 31st March 2024

West of scotland push pull: day 3 (inter-city).

• 47712 and DBSO Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - Glasgow Central - Gourock - Wemyss Bay - Ardrossan Harbour - Largs - Dumfries - Carlisle (sd) - Preston (sd) - Crewe-

The Easter Chieftain: Day 3 (Pathfinder Railtours)

• Class 66. x 2 Aviemore - Aberdeen (break/rev) & return

Monday 1st April 2024

Torbay riviera pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Hull (pu) - Brough (pu) - Gilberdyke (pu) - Goole (pu) - Thorne North (pu) - Doncaster (pu) - Chesterfield (pu) - Belper (pu) - Derby (pu) - Torquay (sd) - Paignton (break/rev) & return

The Easter Chieftain: Day 4 (Pathfinder Railtours)

• To be confirmed Aviemore (pu) - Derby (sd) - Dorridge (sd) - Leamington Spa (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Swindon (sd) - Chippenham (sd) - Westbury (sd) - Salisbury (sd) - Eastleigh

Tuesday 2nd April 2024

Wednesday 3rd april 2024, thursday 4th april 2024, the cambrian coast express (pathfinder railtours).

• DBC Class 67 Reading (pu) - Didcot Parkway (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Leamington Spa (pu) - Dorridge (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Telford Central (pu) - Shrewsbury
• NR Class 97/3 (Pair) Shrewsbury - Barmouth (sd) - Minnffordd (sd) - Porthmadog (sd) - Pwllheli
• NR Class 97/3 (Pair) Pwllheli (pu) - Porthmadog (pu) - Minnffordd (pu) - Barmouth (pu) - Shrewsbury (sd) -
• DBC Class 67 Shrewsbury - Telford Central (sd) - Wolverhampton (sd) - Birmingham New Street (sd) - Dorridge (sd) - Leamington Spa (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Didcot Parkway (sd) - Reading

Friday 5th April 2024

North wales coastal pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Plymouth (pu) - Totnes (pu) - Newton Abbot (pu) - Dawlish (pu) - Exeter St Davids (pu) - Tiverton Parkway (pu) - Taunton (pu) - Bridgwater (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Llandudno (break/rev) & return

Saturday 6th April 2024

Cogload climber (hastings diesels limited).

• Hastings DEMU Hastings (pu) - St Leonards Warrior Square (pu) - Crowhurst (pu) - Battle (pu) - Etchingham (pu) - Tunbridge Wells (pu) - Tonbridge (pu) - Bromley South (pu) - Kensington Olympia (pu) - Reading (pu) - Exeter Central
• Hastings DEMU Exeter Central (pu) - Basingstoke (sd) - London Waterloo (sd) - Bromley South (sd) - Tonbridge (sd) - Tunbridge Wells (sd) - Etchingham (sd) - Battle (sd) - Crowhurst (sd) - St Leonards Warrior Square (sd) - Hastings
• WCR 57 York - Leeds - Wakefield - Hebden Bridge - Preston - Carnforth
• 34067 Carnforth - Carlisle
• 34067 Carlisle - Appleby - Settle - Hellifield
• WCR 57 Hellifield - Clitheroe - Preston - Hebden Bridge - Wakefield - Leeds - York

The Worcester Steam Express (Railway Touring Company)

• 45596 Norwich (pu) - Thetford (pu) - March (pu) - Peterborough (pu) - Melton Mowbray - Leicester - Nuneaton - Worcester Shrub Hill
• 45596 Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Nuneaton - Leicester - Merton Mowbray - Peterborough (sd) -
• WCRC Class 47/57 Peterborough - March (sd) - Thetford (sd) - Norwich
•   Timings: York-Birmingham New Street .

London To Castle Howard, Durham, Beamish & Newcastle Upon Tyne (Steam Dreams)

• LSL Class 90 London King's Cross (pu) - Potters Bar (pu) - Stevenage (pu) - Peterborough - York (sd) - Durham (sd) - Newcastle upon Tyne
• 60007 Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) - Durham (pu) - York (pu) - Peterborough (sd) - Stevenage (sd) - Potters Bar (sd) - London King's Cross

Sunday 7th April 2024

The shakespeare express (vintage trains).

• Steam tba Birmingham Snow Hill (pu) - Birmingham Moor Street (pu) - Tyseley (pu) - Henley in Arden (pu) - Stratford-upon-Avon
• Steam tba Stratford-upon-Avon - Claverdon - Dorridge - Tyseley (sd) - Birmingham- Moor Street (sd) - Birmingham Snow Hill
• Steam tba Birmingham Snow Hill (pu) - Birmingham Moor Street (pu) - Tyseley (pu) - Henley in Arden (sd) - Stratford-upon -Avon
• Steam tba Stratford-upon-Avon (pu) - Claverdon - Dorridge - Tyseley (sd) - Birmingham Moor Street (sd) - Birmingham Snow Hill

Monday 8th April 2024

• FW Steam Pool Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan - Arisaig - Mallaig (break/rev) & return

Tuesday 9th April 2024

Shoeburyness to the bluebell railway & sheffield park (steam dreams).

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Shoeburyness (pu) - Southend Central (pu) - Leigh-on-Sea (pu) - Barking (pu) - West London
• 46100 West London - East Grinstead - Sheffield Park
• 46100 Sheffield Park - East Grinstead - West London
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) West London - Barking (sd) - Leigh-on-Sea (sd) - Southend Central (sd) - Shoeburyness

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Thursday 11th april 2024, royal windsor statesman (statesman rail).

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Cannock (pu) - Walsall (pu) - Stourbridge Junction (pu) - Kidderminster (pu) - Droitwich Spa (pu) - Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Cheltenham Spa (pu) - Windsor & Eton Riverside (break/rev) & return

Friday 12th April 2024

Cornish riviera pullman: day 1 (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Berwick-upon-Tweed (pu) - Alnmouth (pu) - Morpeth (pu) - Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) - Durham (pu) - Darlington (pu) - Northallerton (pu) - York (pu) - Doncaster (pu) - Chesterfield (pu) - Truro (sd) - St Earth (sd) - Penzance

Saturday 13th April 2024

Torbay & dartmouth pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Penzance (pu) - Sr Erth (pu) - Redruth (pu) - Truro (pu) - St Austell (pu) - Bodmin Parkway (pu) - Kingswear (break/rev) & return
• WCRC Class 57 Liverpool Line Street (pu) - Newton-le-Willows (pu) - Carnforth
• 34067 Carnforth - Shap - Carlisle
• 34067 Carlisle - Appleby - S&C - Hellifield - Blackburn - Preston
• WCRC Class 57 Preston - Newton-le-Willows (sd) - Liverpool Lime Street

The Great Britain XVI: Day 1 (Railway Touring Company)

• Steam tba London Victoria (pu) - Dartford - Faversham - Whitstable - Ramsgate - Dover - Folkestone - Ashford - Maidstone East - Swanley - Kensington Olympia - Reading - Oxford - Worcester Shrub Hill

The Lakelander (Saphos Trains)

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Leicester (pu) - Narborough (pu) - Hinckley (pu) - Nuneaton (pu) - Tamworth Low Level (pu) - Lichfield Trent Valley (pu) - Rugeley Trent Valley (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Preston (pu) -
• LSL Steam Pool Preston - Shap - Carlisle
• LSL Steam Pool Carlisle - Cumbrian Coast Line - Carnforth - Preston (sd) -
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Preston - Crewe (sd) - Rugeley Trent Valley (sd) - Lichfield Trent Valley (sd) - Tamworth Low Level (sd) - Nuneaton (sd) - Hinckley (sd) - Narborough (sd) - Leicester

The Harbourmaster & National Botanic Garden Of Wales (UK Railtours)

• GBRf Class 66 London Paddington (pu) - Slough (pu) - Reading (pu) - Swindon (pu) - Bristol Parkway (pu) - Llanelli (sd) - Haverfordwest (break) - Robertson & return

Sunday 14th April 2024

Cornish riviera pullman: day 3 (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Penzance (pu) - St Erth (pu) - Truro (pu) - Chesterfield (sd) - Doncaster (sd) - York (sd) - Northallerton (sd) - Darlington (sd) - Durham (sd) - Newcastle upon Tyne (sd) - Alnmouth (sd) - Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Great Britain XVI: Day 2 (Railway Touring Company)

• Steam tba Worcester Shrub Hill - Bromsgrove - The Lickey - Stafford - Crewe - Lancaster

The One Way Wizzo-Loaded Test Run (Pathfinder Railtours & UK Railtours) (Test Run)

• D1015 and GBRf Class 57/3 tnt London Paddington (pu) - Reading - Oxford - Banbury (break) - Leamington Spa - Coventry - Birmingham International - Aston - Tame Bridge Parkway (sd) - Bescot Yard
• GBRf Class 57/3 Bescot Yard - Soho Loop - Birmingham New Street

Monday 15th April 2024

The great britain xvi: day 3 (railway touring company).

• Steam tba Lancaster - Cumbrian Coast Line - Carlisle - Dumfries - Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central

Tuesday 16th April 2024

The great britain xvi: day 4 (railway touring company).

• Steam tba Glasgow Central - Stirling - Gleneagles - Perth - Pitlochry - Aviemore - Inverness

Wednesday 17th April 2024

The great britain xvi: day 5 (optional tour to kyle of lochalsh) (railway touring company).

• Black 5 tba Inverness (pu) - Kyle of Lochalsh (break/rev) & return

The White Rose (Saphos Trains)

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Hereford (pu) - Leominster (pu) - Ludlow (pu) - Craven Arms (pu) - Church Stretton (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) - Crewe (pu) -
• LSL Steam Pool Crewe - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Manchester Victoria (pu) - Hope Valley - Sheffield - York
• LSL Stream Pool York (pu) - calder valley - Rochdale - Manchester Victoria (sd) - Warrington Bank Quay (sd) - Crewe (sd) -
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Crewe - Shrewsbury (sd) - Church Stretton (sd) - Craven Arms (sd) - Ludlow (sd) - Leominster (sd) - Hereford

Thursday 18th April 2024

Settle & carlisle coastal pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Wolverhampton (pu) - Codsall (pu) - Telford Central (pu) - Wellington (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) - Gobowen (pu) - Chirk (pu) - Ruaben (pu) - Wrexham General (pu) - Chester (pu) - S&C - Carlisle
• Midland Pullman HST Carlisle (pu) - Cumbrian Coast Line - Chester (sd) - Wrexham General (sd) - Ruabon (sd) - Chirk (sd) - Gobowen (sd) - Shrewsbury (sd) - Wellington (sd) - Telford Central (sd) - Codsall (sd) - Wolverhampton
• NR Class 97/3 (Pair) East Midlands Parkway (pu) - Loughborough (pu) - Leicester (pu) - Nuneaton (pu) - Coleshill Parkway (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) -
• NR Class 97/3 (Pair) Shrewsbury - Barmouth (sd) - Minffordd (sd) - Porthmadog (sd) - Pwllheli
• NR Class 97/3 (Pair) Pwllheli (pu) - Porthmadog (pu) - Minffordd (pu) - Barmouth (pu) - Shrewsbury
• DBC Class 67 Shrewsbury - Wolverhampton (sd) - Birmingham New Street (sd) - Coleshill Parkway (sd) - Nuneaton (sd) - Leicester (sd) - Loughborough (sd) - East Midlands Parkway

The Great Britain XVI: Day 6 (Railway Touring Company)

• Steam tba Inverness - Elgin - Aberdeen (break) - Montrose - Dundee - Perth - Stirling - Linlithgow - Edinburgh Wverley

Friday 19th April 2024

The spirit of travel lunch & champagne afternoon tea (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Manchester Victoria (pu) - Rochdale (pu) - Hebdon Bridge (pu) - Brighouse (pu) - & return

The Great Britain XVI: Day 7 (Railway Touring Company)

• Steam tba Edinburgh Waverley - Berwick-upon-Tweed - Newcastle upon Tyne - Hexham - Upperby Curve - Shap - Preston - St Helens - Liverpool Lime Street

Saturday 20th April 2024

• WCRC Class 57 Telford central (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) - Wrexham General (pu) - Chester (pu) - Carnforth
• WCRC Class 57 Preston - Chester (sd) - Wrexham General (sd) - Shrewsbury (sd) - Telford Central

The Great Britain XVI: Day 8 (Railway Touring Company)

• Steam tba Liverpool Lime Street - Crewe - Shrewsbury - Craven Arms - Central Wales Line - Swansea

Settle & Carlisle Circular (Statesman Rail)

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Droitwich Spa (pu) - Kidderminster (pu) - Stourbridge Junction (pu) - Tame Bridge Parkway (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - S&C - Carlisle
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Carlisle (pu) - Shap - Crewe (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Tame Bridge Parkway (sd) - Stourbridge Junction (sd) - Kidderminster (sd) - Droitwich Spa (sd) - Worcester Shrub Hill

Horsham & Chichester To Bath Spa & Bristol61306 (Steam Dreams)

• 61306 Horsham (pu) - Pulborough (pu) - Arundel (pu) - Chichester (pu) - Bath Spa (sd) - Bristol Temple Meads (break/rev) & return

Neasden Nonsense (UK Railtours)

• Hastings DEMU Tonbridge (pu) - Bromley South (pu) - London Victoria (pu) - Greenford - Princes Riosborough - Aylesbury Vale Parkway (rev) - High Wtcombe - Gerrard's Cross Turnback Siding (rev) - West Ruislip - Neasden - Hayes & Harlington (rev) - London Victoria (sd) - Bromley South (sd) - Tonbridge

The Welsh Marches To Hereford (Vintage Trains)

• 5043 or 7029 Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Craven Arms - Hereford
• 5043 or 7029 Hereford (pu) - Abergavenny - Severn Tunnel Junction - Chepstow - Bromsgrove - Birmingham

Sunday 21st April 2024

The great britain xvi: day 9 (railway touring company).

• Steam tba Swansea - Vale of Glamorgan Line - Cardiff Central - Chepstow - Gloucester - Stroud - Swindon - Reading - London Paddington

Monday 22nd April 2024

Tuesday 23rd april 2024, highland clansman pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Chester (pu) - Frodsham (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Wigan North Western (pu) - Preston (pu) - Lancaster (pu) - Oxenholme Lake District (pu) - Penrith Northern Lakes (pu) - Carlisle (pu) - Lockerbie (pu) - Aviemore (break/rev) & return

London To Nottingham & Lincoln (Steam Dreams)

•   London Euston (pu) - Bletchley (pu) - Ridgmont (pu) - Bedford (pu) - Nottingham (sd) - Lincoln Central (break/rev) & return

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Thursday 25th april 2024, friday 26th april 2024, saturday 27th april 2024, settle to carlisle & blackpool pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Dundee (pu) - Leuchars (pu) - Markinch (pu) - Kirkcaldy (pu) - Aberdour (pu) - Inverkeithing (pu) - Edinburgh Gateway (pu) - Haymarket (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - S&C - Blackpool North (break/rev) & return
• WCRC Class 57 Coventry (pu) - Birmingham International (pu) - Walsall (pu) - Strafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Carnforth
• WCRC Class 57 Preston - Crewe (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Walsall (sd) - Birmingham International (sd) - Coventry

The Bath & Gloucester Steam Express (related From 10th February 2024) (Railway Touring Company)

• Black 5 London Paddington (pu) - Slough (pu) - Reading (pu) - Newbury (pu) - Bath Spa (sd) - Gloucester (break/rev) & return

London To Cardiff & The Forest Of Dean Railway (Steam Dreams)

•   London Paddington (pu) - Slough (pu) - Reading (pu) - Newbury - Bristol Parkway (sd) - Severn tunnel Junction (sd) - Cardiff Central (break/rev) & return

The Clan Line 50th Anniversary Pullman (UK Railtours)

• 35028 London Victoria (pu) - Bath Spa (break/rev) & return

Additional Tour Information

Note: uk railtours has taken a group booking on a belmont british pullman working. this is not a ukr charter., sunday 28th april 2024, monday 29th april 2024, tuesday 30th april 2024, wednesday 1st may 2024, settle & carlisle fellsman (saphos trains).

• LSL Steam Pool Blackpool North (pu) - Poulton-le-Fylde (pu) - Kirkham & Wesham (pu) - Preston (pu) - Blackburn (pu) - Clitheroe (pu) - S&C - Carlisle (break/rev) & return

Thursday 2nd May 2024

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Paignton (pu) - Torquay (pu) - Newton Abbot (pu) - Dawlish (pu) - Exeter St Davids (pu) - Tiverton Parkway (pu) - Taunton (pu) - Castle Cary (pu) - Westbury (pu) - Windsor & Eton Riverside (break/rev) & return

Friday 3rd May 2024

Saturday 4th may 2024, historic edinburgh & royal yatch britannia (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Derby (pu) - Chesterfield (pu) - Swinton (pu) - Doncaster (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (break/rev) & return

The Spring Cornish Explorer (Pathfinder Railtours)

• WCRC Class 37 (Pair) Dorridge (pu) - Warwick Parkway (pu) - Leamington Spa (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Swindon (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Par (sd) - Truro (sd) - St Erth (sd) - Penzance (break/rev) & return

English Riviera Express (Saphos Trains)

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Shrewsbury (pu) - Church Stretton (pu) - Craven Arms (pu) - Ludlow (pu) - Leominster (pu) - Hereford (pu) - Abergavenny (pu) - Cwmbran (pu) - Severn Tunnel Junction (pu) - Filton Abbey Wood (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Taunton
• LSL Steam Pool Taunton - Exeter St Davids - Paignton - Kingswear
• LSL Steam Pool Kingswear (pu) - Paignton - Exeter St Davids - Norton Fitzwarren
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Norton Fitzwarren - Bristol temple Meads (sd) - Filton Abbey Wood (sd) - severn Tunnel Junction (sd) - Cwmbran (sd) - Abergavenny (sd) - Hereford (sd) - Leominster (sd) - Ludlow (sd) - Craven Arms (sd) - Church Stretton (sd) - Shrewsbury

Sunday 5th May 2024

The royal duchy (railway touring company).

• Steam tba Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Yatton (pu) - Taunton (pu) - Exeter St Davids (pu) - Plymouth (sd) - Par (break/rev) & return

Monday 6th May 2024

The jacobite: afternoon train (west coast railway company), tuesday 7th may 2024, wednesday 8th may 2024, thursday 9th may 2024, the jurassic crompton (branch line society).

• 33012 and GBRf Cl 59 tnt and 4-TC Eastleigh P3 (PU 08.49) - Fareham - Havant - Haslemere P3 - Guildford P8 (PU 09.59) - Woking - London Waterloo P7 (PU 11.15 / RM) - Woking P5 (PU 11.45) - Basingstoke P1 (PU 12.13) - Wallers Ash DPL - Shawford Jn - Dn Slow - Eastleigh - Southampton Central P1 (PU 12.53) - Brockenhurst P1 (photo stop) - Bournemouth P2 - Poole - Wareham (SD 14.04) - Norden - Swanage (SD 14:54)

To Swanage Railway for diesel gala. Stock will be London Underground Class 438 4-TC set.

Historic dundee, glamis castle or scone palace (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Darlington (pu) - Durham (pu) - Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) - Dundee nr & return

Friday 10th May 2024

• WCRC Class 57 Darlington (pu) - Durham (pu) - Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) & return

The Great Western Railway (1Z48): Day 1 (Vintage Trains)

• 7029 Birmingham Snow hill (pu) - Widney Manor (pu) - Warwick Parkway (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads - Plymouth

Saturday 11th May 2024

The golden arrow (pathfinder railtours).

•   Birmingham New Street (pu) - Dorridge (pu) - Warwick Parkway (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Didcot Parkway (pu) - West London
•   West London - Canterbury (break) - Dover Priory - Folkestone Central - Ashford International - Tonbridge - West London
•   West London - Didcot Parkway (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Warwick Parkway (sd) - Dorridge (sd) - Birmingham New Street

Train cancelled use the availability of locomotives and rolling stock at WCRC.

The cumbrian mountain express (railway touring company).

• 86259 London Euston (pu) - Watford Junction (pu) - Milton Keynes Central (pu) - Northampton (by service train to Rugby) - Rugby (pu) - Nuneaton (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Preston (pu) - Carnforth
• Steam tba Carlisle - S&C - Hellifield - Preston
• 86259 Preston - Crewe (sd) - Nuneaton (sd) - Rugby (sd) - Northampton (by service train from Rugby) (sd) - Milton Keynes Central (sd) - Watford Junction (sd) - London Euston

The Great Western Railway (1Z48): Day 2 (Vintage Trains)

• 7029 Plymouth (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington
• Diesel tba London Paddington - Oxford (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Warwick Parkway (sd) - Widney Manor (sd) - Birmingham Snow Hill

Sunday 12th May 2024

The return of the jurassic crompton (branch line society).

• 33012 and GBRf Class 69 and 4-TC set Swanage (PU 14:20) - Corfe Castle (PU 14.35) - Norden - Worgret Jn - Wareham (PU 14.58) - Bournemouth P4 - Brockenhurst P1 - Southampton Central P3 (SD 16.01) - Eastleigh P1 - Wallers Ash UPL - Basingstoke P2 (SD 16.51) - Woking P1 (SD 17.15) - London Waterloo P11 (SD 17.55 / RM) - Woking P4 (SD 18.48) - Basingstoke P4 (SD 19.13) - Eastleigh P3 (SD 19.45)

Monday 13th May 2024

Tuesday 14th may 2024, the welsh marches express (saphos trains).

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Coventry (pu) - Leamington Spa (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Swindon (pu) - Chippenham (pu) - Bath Spa (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) -
• LSL Steam Pool Bristol Temple Meads - Abergavenny - Hereford - Shrewsbury
• LSL Steam Pool Shrewsbury (pu) - Hereford - Abergavenny - Bristol Temple Meads
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Bristol Temple Meads - Bath Spa (sd) - Chippenham (sd) - Swindon (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Leamington Spa (sd) - Coventry

Wednesday 15th May 2024

Thursday 16th may 2024.

• WCRC Class 57 Crewe (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Liverpool Lime Street (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (break/rev) & return
• DBC Class 67 Cardiff Central (pu) - Newport (pu) - Cwmbran (pu) - Pontypool & New Inn (pu) - Abergavenny (pu) - Hereford (pu) - Ludlow (pu) - Craven Arms (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu)
• DBC Class 67 Shrewsbury - Craven Arms (sd) - Ludlow (sd) - Hereford (sd) - Abergavenny (sd) - Pontypool & New Inn (sd) - Cwmbran (sd) - Newport (sd) - Cardiff Central

Friday 17th May 2024

Brief encounter lunch & champagne afternoon tea (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Crewe (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Liverpool Lime Street (pu) - Carnforth & return

Saturday 18th May 2024

• WCRC Class 57 Manchester Victoria (pu) - Preston (pu) - Lancaster (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (break/rev) & return
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Nottingham (pu) - Beeston (pu) - Derby (pu) - Belper (pu) - Chesterfield (pu) - Chinley (pu) - Romiley (pu) - Manchester Victoria (pu) - Preston (pu) -
• LSL Steam Pool Carlisle (pu) - Cumbrian Coast Line - Carnforth - Preston
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Preston - Manchester Victoria (sd) - Romiley (sd) - Chinley (sd) - Chesterfield (sd) - Belper (sd) - Derby (sd) - Bestow (sd) - Nottingham

Sunday 19th May 2024

Monday 20th may 2024, tuesday 21st may 2024, wednesday 22nd may 2024, thursday 23rd may 2024, rhs chelsea flower show (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Manchester Victoria (pu) - Stoke-on-Trent (pu) - Birmingham International (pu) - London Victoria (break/rev) & return
• LSL Steam Pool Crewe (pu) - Chester (pu) - Frodsham (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Wigan North Western (pu) - S&C - Carlisle (break/rev) & return

Friday 24th May 2024

• WCRC Class 57 York (pu) - Leeds (pu) - Wakefield Westgate (pu) - Circular

Saturday 25th May 2024

The hanson hanse (branch line society).

• 50008 and Class 20 tba Eastleigh P3 (PU 07.03) - Wallers Ash Loop - Basingstoke P4 (PU 07.35) - Reading P13 (PU 08.03) - Slough P5 (PU 08.27) - Dawley UGL - Hanwell Goods Loop - Ealing Broadway P4 (PU 09.04) - Willesden Junction High Level - Gospel Oak - Harringay Curve - Hornsey K440 Signal (RM) - Up Flyover - London Kings Cross P10 (PU 10.27 / RM) - Gordon Hill - Hertford North - Hitchin Flyover - Royston Loop - Cambridge - Coldham Lane DGL - Ely P1 (SD 12.28) - Kings Lynn P1 (SD 13.05)
• 50008 and Class 20 tba Kings Lynn P1 (PU 15.05) - Ely West Curve - March Down Goods - March West Jn (RM) - March Up Goods - Ely P2 (PU 16.57) - Cambridge Through Line - Bishops Stortford Up Loop - Harlow Town P1 (photo stop) - Broxbourne UPL - Tottenham South Jn - Temple Mills East Jn - Stratford P11 (SD 19.30) - High Meads Curve - High Meads Loop - Temple Mills East Jn - Tottenham South Jn - South Tottenham - Junction Road Jn - Carlton Road Jn - West Hampstead Dn Hendon - Cricklewood Curve Jn - Dudding Hill Jn - Acton Wells Jn - Ealing Broadway P3 (SD 20.30) - Slough P2 (SD 20.50) - Reading P8 (SD 21.08) - Basingstoke P2 (SD 21.42) - Wallers Ash Loop - Eastleigh P3 (SD 22.21)

50008 to lead from Eastleigh

• WCRC Class 57 Darlington (pu) - Durham (pu) - Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) - tba
• 34067 tba - S&C - tba
• WCRC Class 57 tba - Newcastle upon Tyne (sd) - Durham (sd) - Darlington

Sunday 26th May 2024

The millbrook meander (branch line society).

• 50008 and GBRf Class 66 tnt Eastleigh P3 (PU 10.00) - Southampton Airport Parkway P2 (PU 10.06) - Southampton Central P1 (PU 10.16) - Southampton Maritime Freightliner Terminal - Redbridge - Romsey - Salisbury P4 (PU 12.20) - Gillingham (Dorset) P2 (photo stop) - Yeovil Junction (RM) - Yeovil Pen Mill (RM) - Dorchester West P2 (SD 14.27) - Weymouth P1 (SD 14.43)
• 50008 and GBRf Class 66 tnt Weymouth P3 (PU 17.08) - Dorchester South P1 (PU 17.24) - Poole - Bournemouth - Brockenhurst P1 - Redbridge - Millbrook Freightliner Terminal - Southampton Central P1 (SD 19.35) - Southampton Airport Parkway P1 (SD 19.46) - Eastleigh P3 (SD 19.53)
• Steam tba Derby (pu) - Tyseley (pu) - Henley in Arden (pu) - Stratford-upon-Avon
• Steam tba Stratford-upon-Avon (pu) - Claverdon - Dorridge - Tyseley (sd) - Derby

Monday 27th May 2024

Tuesday 28th may 2024, ben neves & lochaber pullman (midland pullman).

• Midland Pullman HST Morpeth (pu) - Alnmouth (pu) - Berwick-upon-Tweed (pu) - Dunbar (pu) - Drum (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - Linlithgow (pu) - Fort William (break/rev) & return

Wednesday 29th May 2024

Thursday 30th may 2024, welsh marches express (saphos trains).

• LSL Class 47 (Pair) High Wycombe (pu) - Princes Risborough (pu) - Haddenham & Thame Parkway (pu) - Bicester Village (pu) - Oxford Parkway (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Swindon (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) -
• LSL Class 47 (Pair) Bristol temple Meads - Swindon (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Oxford Parkway (sd) - Bicester Village (sd) - Haddenham & Thame Parkway (sd) - Princes Risborough (sd) - High Wycombe

Friday 31st May 2024

• Midland Pullman HST Carlisle (pu) - Penrith Northern Lakes (pu) - Oxenholme Lake District (pu) - Lancaster (pu) - Preston (pu) - Wigan North Western (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Torquay (sd) - Paignton (break/rev) & return
• WCRC Class 57 Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Newport - Cardiff Central Circular

Saturday 1st June 2024

The english riviera airshow (pathfinder railtours).

• D1015 and Class 50 tnt Tame Bridge Parkway (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Dorridge (pu) - Leamington Spa (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Swindon (pu) - Torquay (sd) - Paignton (break/rev) & return

The Mersey Express To Liverpool (Vintage Trains)

• 5043 Tyseley (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Liverpool Lime Street (break/rev) & return

Sunday 2nd June 2024

Monday 3rd june 2024, tuesday 4th june 2024, wednesday 5th june 2024, the bucket & spade charter (branch line society).

• D213 Crewe (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Manchester Victoria (pu) - York (sd) - Scarborough (break/rev) & return

Thursday 6th June 2024

The holt hoover (branch line society).

• 50008 and 33012 Eastleigh P2 (PU 08.34) - Wallers Ash Loop - Basingstoke P3 (PU 09.13) - Reading P15 (PU 10.03) - Slough P5 (PU 10.28) - Greenford West Jn - South Ruislip (PU 11.21) - High Wycombe P2 (PU 11.46) - Haddenham & Thame Parkway P1 (PU 12.06) - Bicester North - Banbury P1 (PU 12.43) - Warwick Parkway P2 (PU 13.14) - Dorridge - Tyseley - Landor Street Jn - Coleshill Parkway P2 (PU 14.16) - Nuneaton - Leicester P2 (PU 15.00) - Humberstone Road Goods - Melton Mowbray - Peterborough P6 (PU 16.38) - March Up Goods - Ely West Curve - Brandon Down Goods Loop - Norwich P6 (PU 18.35 / RM) - Cromer P1 (RM) - Sheringham (NNR) (SD 20.20)

It is planned for 50008 to run round at Humberstone Road, with 33012 then leading to Norwich.

Chatsworth house (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Norwich (pu) - Ipswich (pu) - Chesterfield (break/rev) & return

Friday 7th June 2024

Saturday 8th june 2024.

• WCRC Class 57 Coventry (pu) - Birmingham International (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Carnforth
• WCRC Class 57 Preston - Crew (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Wolverhampton (sd) - Birmingham International (sd) - Coventry

The Lakes Express (Pathfinder Railtours)

• WCRC Class 47/57 Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Severn Tunnel Junction (pu) - Pontypool & New Inn (pu) - Abergavenny (pu) - Hereford (pu) - Ludlow (pu) - Craven Arms (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) - Carlisle
• Carnforth Steam Pool Carlisle - Cumbrian Coast Line - Carnforth
• WCRC Class 47/57 Carnforth - Shrewsbury (sd) - Craven Arms (sd) - Ludlow (sd) - Hereford (sd) - Abergavenny (sd) - Pontypool & New Inn (sd) - Severn Tunnel Junction (sd) - Bristol Temple Meads

The Bluth & Tyne Or Beamish Open Air Museum (UK Railtours)

• Rail Adventure Class 43 x 2 Finsbury Park (pu) - Potters Bar (pu) - Stevenage (pu) - Peterborough (pu) - Doncaster (pu) - Durham (sd) - Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Rail Adventure Class 43 x 2 Newcastle Upon Tyne (pu) - Heaton Down Goods Loop (service stock) - Newsham - Bedlington - Morpeth - Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Rail Adventure Class 43 x 2 Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) - Sundewrland - Hartlepool - Northallerton - Doncaster (sd) - Peterborough (sd) - Stevenage (sd) - Potters Bar (sd) - Finsbury Park

The Ffestiniog Express (Vintage Trains)

• 5043 or 7029 Dorridge (pu) - Widney Manor (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Llandudno Junction
• Diesel tba Llandudno Junction - Blaenau Ffestiniog (rev) - Llandudno Junction
• 5043 or 7029 Llandudno Junction - Crewe (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Wolverhampton (sd) - Birmingham New Street (sd) - Widney Manor (sd) - Dorridge

Sunday 9th June 2024

The cromer crompton (branch line society).

• 33012 and 50008 tnt Sheringham (NNR) (PU 17.05) - Cromer P2 (RM) - Norwich P4 (SD 18.09 / RM) - Trowse Up & Dn Loop - Ely P3 (SD 19.25 / RM) - March Down Goods - Peterborough P7 (SD 20.13) - Melton Mowbray - Leicester P3 (SD 21.13) - Nuneaton P6 (SD 21.39) - Coleshill Parkway (SD 22.01) - Water Orton P1 (SD 22.08)

Monday 10th June 2024

Tuesday 11th june 2024, wednesday 12th june 2024, thursday 13th june 2024, friday 14th june 2024, saturday 15th june 2024.

• WCRC Class 57 Leeds (pu) - Wakefield Westgate (pu) - Barnsley (pu) - Huddersfield (pu) - Sheffield (pu) - Manchester Victoria (pu) - Carnforth
• To be confirmed Preston - Manchester Victoria (sd) - Sheffield (sd) - Huddersfield (sd) - Barnsley (sd) - Wakefield Westgate (sd) - Leeds

The Ancient Kingdom (UK Railtours)

• TBA London King's Cross (pu) - Potters Bar (pu) - Stevenage (pu) - Peterborough (pu) - Alnmouth (sd) - Berwick-upon Tweed
• TBA Berwick upon Tweed - Grantshouse - Drem - Prestonpans - Joppa straight Siding Leith South Goods - Berwick upon Tweed
• TBA Berwick upon Tweed (pu) - Alnmouth (pu) - Peterborough (sd) - Stevenage (sd) - Potters Bar (sd) - London King's Cross

Sunday 16th June 2024

Scheduled that each return working will be hauled by a different castle, monday 17th june 2024, tuesday 18th june 2024, wednesday 19th june 2024, thursday 20th june 2024, ladies day at ascot (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Manchester Victoria (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Birmingham International (pu) - Ascot (break/rev) & return

Friday 21st June 2024

• WCRC Class 57 Crewe (pu) - Chester (pu) - Wrexham General (pu) - Circular

Saturday 22nd June 2024

The return of the jolly fisherman 125 special (uk railtours).

• Rail Adventure Class 43 x 2 London St Pancras International (pu) - Luton Airport Parkway (pu) - Kettering (pu) - Leicester (pu) - Nottingham - Skegness (break/rev) & return

The Red Dragon To Cardiff (Vintage Trains)

• 5043 or 7029 Tyseley (pu) - Birmingham Snow Hill (pu) - Droitwich Spa (pu) - Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Cheltenham Spa (pu) - Chepstow - Cardiff Central
• 5043 or 7029 Cardiff Central (pu) - Chepstow - Cheltenham Spa (sd) - Birmingham New Street

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Monday 24th june 2024, tuesday 25th june 2024, wednesday 26th june 2024, historic windsor & royal kew gardens (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Manchester Victoria (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Hounslow (break/rev) & return

Thursday 27th June 2024

Friday 28th june 2024, gatsby gala dinner (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 London Victoria (pu) - Circular - London Victoria

Saturday 29th June 2024

The mazey day cornishman (pathfinder railtours).

• Class 50 x 2 Dorridge (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Worcestershire Parkway (pu) - Cheltenham Spa (pu) - Cam & Dursley (pu) - Bristol Parkway (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Par (sd) - Truro (sd) - St Erth (sd) - Penzance (break/rev) & return

Sunday 30th June 2024

• Steam tba Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Birmingham Snow Hill (pu) - Birmingham Moor Street (pu) - Tyseley (pu) - Henley in Arden (pu) - Stratford-upon-Avon
• Steam tba Stratford-upon-Avon (pu) - Claverdon - Dorridge - Tyseley (sd) - Birmingham Moor Street (sd) - Birmingham Snow Hill - Worcester Shrub Hill

Monday 1st July 2024

Tuesday 2nd july 2024, wednesday 3rd july 2024, thursday 4th july 2024, friday 5th july 2024, rhs hampton court & historic windsor (northern belle).

• WCRC Class 57 Cardiff Central (pu) - Bath Spa (pu) - Hounslow (break/rev) & return

Saturday 6th July 2024

• WCRC Class 57 Cardiff Central (pu) - Newport (pu) - Bath Spa (pu) - Circular

The White Rose To York & Scarborough (Vintage Trains)

• 5043 or 7029 Birmingham New Street (pu) - Coileshill Parkway (pu) - Tamworth (pu) - Burton upon Trent (pu) - Derby (pu) - York (sd) - Scarborough (break/rev) & return

Sunday 7th July 2024

Monday 8th july 2024, tuesday 9th july 2024, wednesday 10th july 2024, thursday 11th july 2024, friday 12th july 2024.

• WCRC Class 57 Glasgow Central (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - Circular

Saturday 13th July 2024

The cumbrian cromptons (pathfinder railtours).

• WCRC Class 47/57 Reading (pu) - Didcot Parkway (pu) - Oxford (pu) - Banbury (pu) - Warwick Parkway (pu) - Dorridge (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Crewe (pu) -
• WCRC Class 33 (Pair) Crewe - S&C - Carlisle
• WCRC Class 33 (Pair) Carlisle (pu) - Penrith (pu) - Shap - Preston - Crewe (sd) - Birmingham New Street (sd) - Dorridge (sd) - Warwick Parkway (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Didcot Parkway (sd) - Reading

Sunday 14th July 2024

• Steam tba Leicester (pu) - Tyseley (pu) - Henley in Arden (pu) - Stratford-upon-Avon
• Steam tba Stratford-upon-Avon (pu) - Claverdon - Dorridge - Tyseley (sd) - Leicester

Monday 15th July 2024

Tuesday 16th july 2024, wednesday 17th july 2024, thursday 18th july 2024, the aberdonian (21st century steam ltd).

• 60163 Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - Haymarket (pu) - Forth Bridge - Perth - Dundee - Montrose - Aberdeen (break/rev) & return

Friday 19th July 2024

Saturday 20th july 2024, sunday 21st july 2024, monday 22nd july 2024, tuesday 23rd july 2024, wednesday 24th july 2024, thursday 25th july 2024, friday 26th july 2024, saturday 27th july 2024, the jolly whistler (pathfinder railtours).

• WCRC Class 47/57 Burton-upon-Trent (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Sandwell & Dudley (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) -
• 40145 Crewe - Stockport - Guide Bridge - Hope Valley - Sheffield - Worksop - Retford - Gainsborough Lea Road -Lincoln - Sleaford - Skegness
• 40145 Skegness - Boston - Sleaford - Nottingham - Beeston - Castle Donington - Burton-upon-Trent (sd) - Birmingham New Street (sd) - Sandwell & Dudley (sd) - Wolverhampton (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Crewe

The Dean Forest Railway (UK Railtours)

• 33012 and 4TC Basingstoke (pu) - Woking (pu) - Clapham Junction (pu) - Didcot Parkway (pu) - Swindon - Kemble - Stroud - Gloucester - Lydney - Dean Forest Railway - Parkend
• 33012 and 4TC Parkend - Dean Forest Railway - Lydney - Gloucester - Stroud - Kemble - Swindon - Didcot Parkway (sd) - Reading West Curve - Basingstoke
• GBRf Class 66 and 4TC and 33012 TNT ? Basingstoke - Woking (sd) - Clapham Junction

Sunday 28th July 2024

The waterside wanderer (uk railtours).

• Class 33 and GBRf Class 66 London Fenchurch Street (pu) - Stratford - Chelmsford (pu) - Colchester (pu) - Manningtree - Harwich Town (rev) - Griffin Wharf - Clacton on Sea - Walton on the Naze - Colchester Town - Stratford (sd) - London Fenchurch Street

Monday 29th July 2024

Tuesday 30th july 2024, wednesday 31st july 2024, thursday 1st august 2024, friday 2nd august 2024, saturday 3rd august 2024, chester (to be confirmed).

• HST Newcastle upon Tyne (pu) - Chester-le-Street (pu) - Durham (pu) - Darlington (pu) - Northallerton (pu) - York (pu) - Chester (break/rev) & return

Sunday 4th August 2024

Monday 5th august 2024, tuesday 6th august 2024, wednesday 7th august 2024, thursday 8th august 2024, friday 9th august 2024, saturday 10th august 2024, sunday 11th august 2024, monday 12th august 2024, tuesday 13th august 2024, wednesday 14th august 2024, thursday 15th august 2024, friday 16th august 2024, saturday 17th august 2024, the exmoor coast cromptons (pathfinder railtours).

• WCRC Class 33 (Pair) Reading (pu) - Eastleigh (pu) - Southampton Central (pu) - Ramsey (pu) - Salisbury (pu) - Westbury (pu) - Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Bishops Lydeard - Minehead (break/rev) & return

Note that the section from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and return will be operated by a pair of West Somerset Railway Class 33s.

By routemaster to the lost village of imber (uk railtours).

• Hastings DEMU Tonbridge (pu) - East Croydon (pu) - London Waterloo (pu) - Woking (pu) - Basingstoke (pu) - Andover - Salisbury - Warminster
• Hastings DEMU Warminster (pu) - Salisbury - Ramsey - Southampton Central - Winchester - Basingstoke (sd) - Woking (sd) - London Waterloo (sd) - East Croydon (sd) - Tonbridge

Sunday 18th August 2024

Monday 19th august 2024, tuesday 20th august 2024, wednesday 21st august 2024, thursday 22nd august 2024, friday 23rd august 2024, saturday 24th august 2024, sunday 25th august 2024, monday 26th august 2024, tuesday 27th august 2024, wednesday 28th august 2024, thursday 29th august 2024, friday 30th august 2024, saturday 31st august 2024, sunday 1st september 2024, monday 2nd september 2024, tuesday 3rd september 2024, wednesday 4th september 2024, thursday 5th september 2024.

• DBC Class 67 Bristol Temple Meads (pu) - Bristol Parkway (pu) - Cam & Dursley (pu) - Cheltenham Spa (pu) - Worcestershire Parkway (pu) - Bromsgrove (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) -
• DBC Class 67 Shrewsbury - Wolverhampton (sd) - Birmingham New Street (sd) - Bromsgrove (sd) - Worcestershire Parkway (sd) - Cheltenham Spa (sd) - Cam & Dursley (sd) - Bristol Parkway (sd) - Bristol Temple Meads

Friday 6th September 2024

Saturday 7th september 2024, the clyde aberdonian (21st century steam ltd).

• 60163 Glasgow Central (pu) - Stirling - Perth - Dundee - Montrose - Aberdeen (break/rev) & return

Sunday 8th September 2024

Monday 9th september 2024, tuesday 10th september 2024, wednesday 11th september 2024, settler & carlisle fellsman (saphos trains), thursday 12th september 2024.

• DBC Class 67 Swindon (pu) - Kemble (pu) - Stroud (pu) - Cheltenham Sap (pu) - Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Kidderminster (pu) - Stourbridge Junction (pu) - Tame Bridge Parkway (pu) - Shrewsbury (pu) -
• DBC Class 67 Shrewsbury - Tame Bridge Parkway (sd) - Stourbridge Junction (sd) -Kidderminster (sd) - Worcester Shrub Hill (sd) - Cheltenham Spa (sd) - Stroud (sd) - Kemble (sd) - Swindon

Friday 13th September 2024

Saturday 14th september 2024, sunday 15th september 2024, monday 16th september 2024, tuesday 17th september 2024, wednesday 18th september 2024, thursday 19th september 2024, friday 20th september 2024, saturday 21st september 2024, sunday 22nd september 2024, monday 23rd september 2024, tuesday 24th september 2024, wednesday 25th september 2024, thursday 26th september 2024, friday 27th september 2024, saturday 28th september 2024, sunday 29th september 2024, monday 30th september 2024, tuesday 1st october 2024, wednesday 2nd october 2024, thursday 3rd october 2024, friday 4th october 2024, saturday 5th october 2024, sunday 6th october 2024, monday 7th october 2024, tuesday 8th october 2024, wednesday 9th october 2024, thursday 10th october 2024, friday 11th october 2024, saturday 12th october 2024, sunday 13th october 2024, monday 14th october 2024, tuesday 15th october 2024, wednesday 16th october 2024, thursday 17th october 2024, friday 18th october 2024, saturday 19th october 2024, sunday 20th october 2024, monday 21st october 2024, tuesday 22nd october 2024, wednesday 23rd october 2024, thursday 24th october 2024, friday 25th october 2024, sunday 10th november 2024.

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For generations of British railway users, the term “Change at Crewe” is as much a part of the English language as “The weather can’t make its mind up” or “Only if you’re having one”. That’s because Crewe is the countryside junction where a host of historic railways met, so travelling from North to South or East to West quite often involved a change on one of the platforms that were built. Its location away from the major cities, but central in England, made it perfect.

Inevitably, it became a prime location to site railway works, and around them came homes, shops, businesses, hotels and all the trappings of modern life. So while most stations are named after the town or city they are in, with Crewe, it’s the other way round – the town was named after the junction and the station, as there wasn’t much here before the railways came.

All that engineering know-how concentrated in one place was music to the ears of later industrialists, and it was here that the Bentley and Rolls Royce factories were built, and during the war they switched production from cars to aircraft engines for the war effort. Crewe remains a great place to build things and is home to BAE Systems, Bentley, Bombardier, Fujitsu and the most important industry of all – Whitby Morrison, who make most of Britain’s ice cream vans.

Things to do in Crewe

You can’t visit Crewe without doing something connected with the railway, so if you’re looking for a great day out, you have to visit the Crewe Heritage Centre . Among the exhibits is the prototype of the Advanced Passenger Train, Britain’s 1970s/80s answer to the Italian Pendolino, which you might well travel to Crewe on. There’s also a shop and cafe there, so why not spend a few hours amongst the trains.

If you’ve got a little time to spare and the sun is shining, you should take a wander around Queen’s Park , a Victorian-era garden built at the height of the British park-building craze that was intended to enhance the lifestyles of working Britons. It has changed little in the intervening century and a half, and you never know, there could be an ice cream van there that was built a stone’s throw from where you’re standing.

Bentley is a name synonymous with luxury driving, and the cars are the sole preserve of celebrities, footballers and successful business people. But there’s nothing stopping you from booking on a tour of the factory to see the master craftspeople at work on these cars, the designs of which are made to the customer’s detailed specifications. And while you’re there, don’t forget to put your deposit down on your next Bentley – it’ll save you a trip.

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Crewe exists because of the railways, so it’s no surprise it’s very easy to get to by train.

Ways to save on travel when heading to Crewe

Plan ahead, and you should rarely have to pay full price when you travel to Crewe on Avanti West Coast. The most you’ll ever pay is when you buy your ticket on the day and travel during peak hours – so here are some ways you can save.

First, if you’re a regular train traveller, have you considered a Railcard ? For as little as £30 a year, you can get big discounts off your travel when you go off-peak, discounts that can be as much as 50% if you’re 16 or 17 years old, and one third off for everyone else. You can easily see how that £30 would be a good investment if you travel just a few times a year.

If you’re travelling with friends, family or colleagues, you can save by booking together as a group rather than separately, too. And you’ll stand a better chance of being able to sit together if you book well ahead (if you want to, that is). And finally, when you come to buy your tickets, you can book ahead on this website or our app, where you’ll never be charged a fee, unlike when you book through third party services. Find out more ways to save here .

Can I get to Crewe by train?

Yes, it’s easy to get to Crewe by train. Avanti West Coast runs regular trains to Crewe, so you can travel in comfort from wherever you are in the country. Check our train times page for up-to-date information on routes, journey times, and train timetables.

Can you park overnight at Crewe train station?

The car park at Crewe station is open 24/7, meaning you can leave your car overnight or for the duration of your trip. Parking charges start from £12 per day.

How can I get to and from Crewe train station?

Crewe train station is well-served by public transport, and you can take service numbers 37, 38, 84 and 85 to and from the station. There is also sheltered bike parking and ample car parking spaces.

How can I get a cheap train ticket to Crewe?

The best way to get cheap tickets to Crewe is to book in advance. You can do that online or on the Avanti West Coast app - and remember that when you book directly with us, you don’t pay any booking fees. It’s also easy to upgrade or change your ticket when you book with us , giving you more flexibility. There are also lots of other ways to save with Avanti. If you’re travelling with friends, family, colleagues or with a school group, consider booking a group ticket to benefit from cheaper tickets, or if you fall into one of our eligible groups, you could save up to a third on the cost of train tickets with a railcard.

When is the best time to visit Crewe?

For warmer weather and sunnier skies, visit Crewe during the summer months - but you'll find plenty to see and do in this bustling town all year round. The Lumen Festival of Lights in February, a self-guided trail of illuminated lights, offers a great way to explore Crewe, while the Heritage Open Days in September allow you to explore parts of the town not normally open to the public.

How far in advance can I book train tickets?

Tickets usually become available to book online and on the app 12 weeks in advance. You can sign up for Advance Ticket Alerts to be notified when tickets for your routes become available. Remember that the earlier you book, the more you save - and with an Advance ticket , you’ll always have a seat booking for stress-free travel, whatever your destination.

What do you get in First Class?

When you travel First Class with Avanti, all you need to do is sit back and relax - and let us take care of the rest. You’ll enjoy roomier seats with a guaranteed table, so you can catch up on emails, watch an episode of your favourite show, or get stuck into a good book. We also offer complimentary food and drink on board in First Class, served to you at your table by a dedicated host (subject to availability), with a carefully chosen menu featuring suppliers local to our routes. And if you’re departing from or arriving at one of our stations with a First Class Lounge, you can take advantage of it to enjoy snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and free, fast Wi-Fi.

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