CHRISTMAS MARKETS & CAROLS
BY STEAM INCLUDING AUTUMN 2016 & SPRING 2017
DESTINATIONS
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STATION TO STATION STEP BACK IN TIME ON A MAGICAL DAY OUT BY STEAM TRAIN Having recently beenBritannia awarded our second Rostered Loco: ® Certificate we TripAdvisor Boarding stations of Excellence, Depart Return areLondon proud toPaddington present The Cathedrals Express 0700 2230 Autumn Brochure. Inside you will find details Slough 0725 2155 of our 2016 Christmas Programme, Reading 0800 2105 including trips to annual favourites like Bath Hungerford 0845 2030 andTaunton Winchester, as well as new adventures to 1055 1900 theExeter Salisbury and Lincoln Christmas Markets. St Davids 1155 1815 YouPaignton will also find information about our exciting 1315 1715 itineraries for 2017, starting off with a day out to Kingswear 1400 1630 North Wales for St David’s Day. FARES Exeter All our day trips and holidays are designed to Dining £239 offerPullman you theStyle chance to travel by steam train
Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES Paignton/Kingswear Pullman Style Dining £255 Premier Dining £215 First Class £165 Premium Standard £115
through Britain’s most scenic countryside, visiting some of the most popular Cathedral Cities, market towns and seaside resorts. You will have plenty of time to explore your chosen destination or enjoy specially organised optional excursions. For more details about any of the trips listed in this brochure, please call our Booking Office on 01483 209888 or visit the website at www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk A charming maritime village, perfect for a summer getaway. Kingswear is located on the opposite side of the river Dart to Dartmouth in the South Hams area of South Devon, just south of the English Riviera. This trip will be diesel hauled between Exeter & London on the return journey.
Ticket prices All fares quoted in this brochure are based on an adult return ticket, but child and family tickets are also available. A family ticket consists of 2 adults and 2 children (under 16s), which allows the second child to travel free of charge in Premium Standard. In all other classes, the second child ticket is subject to an upgrade fee only. We also offer a Group Discount of 10% for groups of 10 passengers or more. For booking a private carriage, please speak to a member of our team. Gift Vouchers Why not treat your loved ones to a Steam Dreams Gift Voucher to use on a glorious day trip of their choice? Vouchers can be personalised with a printed message and are available in a range of values from £50. 2
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STATION TO STATION CONTENTS
Rostered Loco: Britannia
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Autumn Day Trips 0800 London Paddington 2335 Slough 0830 2305 Christmas Programme Reading 0910 2240 2017 Programme Goring & Streatley 0920 2230 Flying Scotsman 2017 1000 2150 Swindon Bath Spa Emerald Manx Explorer 1030 2017 2120 The Bristol Temple Meads 1130 2100 The Emerald Isle Explorer 2017 Hereford 1330 1900 Ludlow 1405 1830 Shrewsbury 1445 1655 FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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Devon Belle 2017
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Moors & Dales Express 2017
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Terms & Conditions
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Locomotives 39
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2016/17 Calendar
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Shrewsbury is one of England’s finest medieval market towns, set amidst glorious countryside. The town centre is packed with Tudor buildings, steep narrow streets and alleyways. In fact it boasts over 600 listed buildings including the Castle, now a regimental museum, and the famous Shrewsbury
This trip will be diesel hauled between London & Bristol in both directions.
Timings All timings stated in this brochure are approximate and subject to change. Final timings are confirmed by Network Rail 5-7 days before the trip, at which time tickets will then be sent out to all passengers. Remember, it is an adventure! A trip on The Cathedrals Express is always an adventure and like any train, vintage or modern, we are dependent on third parties such as Network Rail, our Train Operating Company, locomotive owners and of course the good old British weather! Our full Terms and Conditions (p.38) outline how we deal with any given situation– we take pride in always ensuring that whatever the day has in store we will make it fun, give passengers an enjoyable day out and ensure the on-board service is unbeatable. Booking Office 01483 209888
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ON BOARD SERVICE NON DINING Our waiting staff will be at your service throughout the journey to take orders for the purchase of food and drink from our on-board selection, which includes morning pastries and bacon rolls, freshly made sandwiches, soup, snacks and chilled drinks, all served to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink on-board. First Class In First Class you are seated in vintage carriages, almost always in compartments of up to six people, and on rare occasions, in an open carriage on tables for four. Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding along with teas and coffees throughout the day. You will also be offered a small selection of baked treats on the return journey.
Premium Standard In Premium Standard, you are seated in an open carriage at tables of four laid with crisp, white tablecloths, and served complimentary tea or coffee at your seats. Christmas Tours During the festive season, the carriages will be decked with traditional Christmas decorations and all passengers will be served complimentary mulled wine and minced pies.
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DINING
Tables for Two Enjoy the added luxury of securing your own table for two in either Pullman Style Dining or Premier Dining; available for a supplement of £30 per table.
ON BOARD SERVICE
The menu served from our bespoke kitchen is devised by our Head Chef, who refreshes beloved British dishes with a modern twist, using seasonal local ingredients whenever possible. Meals are served at a leisurely pace, allowing for pick up and drop off stations along the way and any opportunities to alight the train. We offer a single set menu on all our trips, but if notified in advance, we can cater to a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian and coeliac options.
Luncheon Tours Our recent revival of BR’s Sunday Luncheons offers Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining passengers the chance to enjoy a traditional three course lunch on the outward journey and a light meal and dessert on the return. Pullman Style Dining Our Pullman Style Dining carriages have table lamps and curtains at the windows in either the original Metcam Pullman Carriages or refurbished First Class carriages with wood panelling. They provide our most comfortable seats with the most leg room, and combined with the highest level of service, the atmosphere evokes memories of a bygone era.You will be welcomed on board with champagne and orange juice, accompanied by morning croissants. This is followed by a delicious full English breakfast or brunch. On the return trip, tempting canapés open the five-course meal, which is complemented by a half bottle of wine per person.*
Circular Tours Circular tours often appeal to those who wish to experience the leisurely pace of steam travel without the need to get off the train at a destination. Passengers can enjoy a delicious meal served over the duration of the journey. *Meals served on board may vary. Please see the individual trip for details.
Pullman Style Private Dining Private parties of 2-6 people can enjoy the same luxury Pullman Style service in the privacy of a First Class compartment. Please call the Booking Office for details. Premier Dining Upon boarding our comfortable Mark 2 vintage carriages, you will be offered a glass of champagne and orange juice, followed by a full English breakfast or brunch. On the return journey, a delicious four-course meal* is served. As drinks are not included with the main meal, our waiting staff are on hand to take orders from our wine list and on board selection of chilled drinks. 5
HEREFORD, LUDLOW & SHREWSBURY
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
LONDON PADDINGTON TO HEREFORD, LUDLOW & SHREWSBURY Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
London Paddington Slough Reading Goring & Streatley Swindon Bath Spa Bristol Temple Meads Hereford Ludlow Shrewsbury
Depart
Return
0800 2335 0830 2305 0910 2240 0920 2230 1000 2150 1030 2120 1130 2100 1330 1900 1405 1830 1445 1655
FARES Ludlow/Shrewsbury Hereford Pullman Style Dining £255 £239 Premier Dining £215 £199 First Class £165 £149 Premium Standard £115 £99
Ludlow will be holding the annual Food Festival in the heart of the castle grounds, with plenty of delights to excite your tastebuds. There will be cookery demonstrations from some renowned chefs, interesting exhibitors of local produce and the chance to taste some truly delicious food and drink.
This trip will be diesel hauled between London & Bristol in both directions.
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WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
Victoria/ Waterloo Woking Farnborough Main Basingstoke Southampton Central Bournemouth Corfe Castle Swanage
Depart Return
0845 2215 1000 2140 1020 2120 1050 2050 1150 1930 1250 1845 1340 1740 1400 1725
FARES TO Bournemouth Corfe Castle/Swanage Pullman Style Dining £225 £249 Premier Dining £189 £209 First Class £139 £159 Premium Standard £89 £109 FARES FROM Bournemouth to Swanage Pullman Style Dining £179 Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59
Soak up the last days of summer with a day out by steam to the seaside.You can either unwind with an extended stay in Bournemouth, enjoying its seven miles of gorgeous golden sands and pretty parks, or stay on the train as it journeys along the Swanage Railway to the Victorian resort of Swanage.You will have over three hours here to walk along the sandy beaches or visit its curious architectural landmarks such as Billingsgate Fish Market and Wellington’s Clock Tower.
CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE
LONDON VICTORIA TO BOURNEMOUTH, CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE
Alternatively, alight at the village of Corfe and spend time exploring the castle ruins, treating yourself to a cream tea or wandering the cobbled streets. This trip will depart from London Victoria on the outward journey and return to London Waterloo. Passengers travelling from Bournemouth to Swanage in Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
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CARLISLE
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER
LONDON EUSTON TO CARLISLE VIA THE CUMBRIAN COAST Rostered Loco: Scots Guardsman Boarding stations Depart Return
London Euston Milton Keynes Rugby Lichfield Trent Valley Crewe Preston Carlisle
0710 2215 0745 2100 0825 2030 0900 2005 0935 1930 1025 1850 1235 1410
FARES Pullman Style Dining £255 Premier Dining £215 First Class £165 Premium Standard £115
This trip will be diesel or electric hauled between London and Carnforth in both directions.
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Take a scenic trip to the border City of Carlisle and visit the ancient Castle and Cathedral. The journey takes us along the West Coast Mainline, with steam joining for the climb at Shap on the edge of the Lake District and the Cumbrian Fells. Once in the ancient city, which dates back to Roman times, there is much to see and do. Particular highlights include the magnificent Castle founded in 1092 and nearby Citadel built by Henry VIII, as well as the beautiful Cathedral with its famous 14th century stained glass window. The highlight comes on our return journey which will take us along the stunning Cumbrian Coast route (pictured below), rarely used for steam charters, granting you magnificent views of sea and mountain.
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WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER
Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations Depart Return
Horsham Dorking Main Leatherhead Epsom Cheam Clapham Junction Gloucester FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
0730 2230 0800 2210 0815 2155 0830 2145 0840 2130 0900 2100 1315 1615
£249 £209 £159 £109
This trip will be diesel hauled between Horsham and West London in both directions.
Gloucester is home to some beautiful ancient monuments and one of the country’s best-loved cathedrals. The Cathedral, founded in 700AD, one of Europe’s architectural glories, is the resting place of murdered King Edward II and the glazed cloisters are the most complete medieval example of their kind in England – the setting for parts of the famous Harry Potter films. Parliament has also been held within its walls.
GLOUCESTER
HORSHAM, SURREY & LONDON TO GLOUCESTER
Gloucester’s restored 200-year old historic docks contain two museums, an antiques market and a shopping centre. For fans of Beatrix Potter, there is also a Beatrix Potter Museum and Shop based in the original building used by Beatrix Potter in her wonderful story, and brings her magical world to life with displays, illustrations and unique gifts.
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OXFORD & WORCESTER
SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER
NORTH KENT TO OXFORD & WORCESTER Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
Depart
Rainham (Kent) Gillingham Rochester Meopham Bromley South West Brompton Oxford Worcester Shrub Hill
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0700 2330 0705 2320 0705 2305 0715 2255 0800 2230 0830 2150 1115 1810 1315 1630
FARES TO Oxford Worcester Pullman Style Dining £239 £249 Premier Dining £199 £209 First Class £149 £159 Premium Standard £99 £109 FARES FROM Oxford to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £189 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard £69
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Treat yourself to a day out by steam train to spend time in the beautiful city of Oxford, famous for its University and place in history. Known as ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, Oxford has much to offer the visitor aside from the beautiful university buildings and library.You can visit the bustling shopping centre, take a walk along the river or relax in the lovely parks and gardens. Alternatively, stay on the train as it takes us through the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham to historic Worcester, where a tour around the impressive Norman Cathedral, dating back to 1084, is highly recommended. This trip will be diesel hauled between North Kent and West London in both directions. Passengers travelling between Oxford and Worcester will be served a 2 course meal on the return journey.
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FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
Depart Return
London Victoria 0845 2345 Broxbourne 1100 2200 Harlow Town 1120 2140 Whittlesford (for Duxford) 1215 ---Cambridge 1240 2015 Ely 1340 1930 Norwich 1500 1750
FARES TO Cambridge/Ely Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES TO Duxford/Norwich Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 FARES FROM Cambridge to Norwich Pullman Style Dining £179 Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59
Enjoy a day out to East Anglia, where you can visit the historic Imperial War Museum (at Duxford), explore the colleges at Cambridge or wander Ely’s charming streets. After visiting Duxford, you will be transferred by road coach to Cambridge before rejoining the train.
CAMBRIDGE, DUXFORD, ELY & NORWICH
LONDON TO DUXFORD, CAMBRIDGE, ELY & NORWICH ARMISTICE DAY SPECIAL
Alternatively, stay on the train as it makes its way through the Fens to Norwich, where you will have time to visit the Cathedral Quarter or discover some of the gems in the city’s pretty lanes. Walking around Norwich feels like stepping back in time, surrounded by ancient architecture including the iconic Norwich Cathedral with its 315 foot spire and the largest Cathedral Close in England.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 2016
Make Christmas that little bit more magical this year by treating yourself and your loved ones to a day out by steam to some of Britain’s most famous Christmas Markets and Cathedral Cities. Enjoy the stunning frosty views through some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside with a glass of hot mulled wine and a delicious mince pie in a beautifully decorated vintage carriage. Join us as we take you to Bath, Salisbury, Minehead, Lincoln and Winchester Christmas Markets this year to find some unique and festive gifts unique to each destination.
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Salisbury Christmas Market
Alternatively, join us on our ever-popular White Cliffs circular on 22 December, our final trip of the year. In one of our dining classes you can indulge in a wonderful four or five course Christmas meal, complete with Christmas Crackers, figgy pudding and mulled wine whilst enjoying views of Dover Castle, the White Cliffs and the English Channel.
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TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Rostered Loco: Braunton Boarding stations
London Victoria East Croydon Redhill Reigate Shalford Guildford Wokingham Reading Salisbury
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FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £109
SALISBURY
LONDON TO SALISBURY VIA THE SURREY HILLS
Beautiful, historic and festive, Christmas in Salisbury is a magical time. With a wide-range of events, plenty of opportunities to do a spot of shopping and lots of festive activities, Salisbury is a fantastic place to visit this Christmas period. The Christmas Market of over 75 chalets, selling everything from the finest fudge and delicious goodies to unique and hand craft gifts, sits on a backdrop of the historic Guildhall in Salisbury’s market square. Once you’ve found the gifts you need, a visit to the Cathedral is highly recommended. With its unique Font, medieval clock, Magna Carta exhibition and spire, there is plenty to see.
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LINCOLN
THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER
LONDON TO LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
London Kings Cross Hertford North Stevenage Huntingdon Lincoln Central
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Return
0900 2150 0945 2110 1000 2055 1045 2015 1330 1745
FARES Pullman Style Dining (Limited availability) £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
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A contemporary cathedral city with over 2,000 years of history, Lincoln is the perfect place to visit over the festive period. Take a trip back through time and stroll along the cobbles the cultural quarter of the city. The medieval square between the impressive Norman castle and magnificent gothic cathedral is the perfect backdrop for the Christmas Market. You will find over 250 stalls here, as well as seasonal entertainment.
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SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER
Rostered Loco: Oliver Cromwell Boarding stations
Southend East Upminster West Hampstead Winchester
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Return
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FARES Pullman Style Dining (Limited availability) £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
Celebrating its 10 anniversary this year, the Winchester Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe with its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Close surrounding an open-air ice rink. All the exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products, many of which can’t be bought on the high street.
WINCHESTER
SOUTHEND TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
The trip will be diesel hauled from London to Southend East on the return journey.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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ELY
TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER
HORSHAM, SURREY & LONDON TO ELY CHRISTMAS CAROLS Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
Horsham Dorking Main Leatherhead Cheam Kensington Olympia Ely
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Return
0840 2245 0910 2215 0920 2205 0940 2150 1020 2100 1345 1700
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £109
This trip will be diesel hauled between London and Horsham on the return journey.
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This festive journey takes us past London and through the Fens to Ely, a pretty city full of charm and beauty and home to one of the most magnificent cathedrals in England. It is in this iconic Cathedral that passengers will experience the sound of carols at Christmas, led by the superb boys choir and the Cathedral Organ, which is regarded as one of the largest and finest instrument of its kind in the South East of England. After an enchanting carol service, there will be plenty of time to enjoy exploring the city’s ancient narrow winding streets, interesting old buildings, and busy shopping area. Don’t forget to save time to take a stroll along the beautiful waterside with its many riverside restaurants and wander around the marina.
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SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
Rostered Loco: Royal Scot Boarding stations
London Paddington Slough Reading Bath Spa Bristol Temple Meads
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FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
BATH
LONDON PADDINGTON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET £249 £209 £159 £109
Travel to the stunning Roman city of Bath and explore its many museums and places of interest. It has some of the very finest architectural sights in Europe including the Roman Baths and Pump Room, Pulteney Bridge, the Abbey and Royal Crescent. Bath is renowned as one of England’s top shopping centres with many individual and specialist shops. Passengers travelling in Pullman Style or Premier Dining will be served a full Christmas Lunch on the outward journey and a light two course meal on the return journey.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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WINCHESTER
WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER
ASHFORD TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
Depart
Return
Ashford International 0810 2120 Charing 0830 2030 Maidstone East 0850 2015 Borough Green & Wrotham 0910 1945 Bromley South 0945 1915 Wet Brompton 1015 1830 Winchester 1245 1610 FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £109
Enjoy a steam-hauled journey through the garden of England and rolling hills of Hampshire to Winchester, the ancient capital of England. Here, the Christmas Market will be in full swing. The city justly claims to be England’s Christmas Capital and its Cathedral is at the heart of the festivities with a stunning Christmas Market and real Ice Rink dominating its beautiful and historic Close. Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, Winchester attracts more than 350,000 visitors each year. You’ll find chalets selling festive favourites such as mulled wine, bratwurst, mince pies and stollen.
This trip will be diesel hauled between West London and Ashford on the return journey.
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SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER
Rostered Loco: Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations
Depart Return
London Paddington Maidenhead Twyford Reading Newbury Dunster Minehead
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FARES TO Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Minehead £249 £209 £159 £109
A trip through the rolling hills of Wiltshire and Somerset takes us to the delightful branch line along the West Somerset Coast to the historic village of Dunster where a private Christmas Carol Service will be held in the Parish Church. You will be coached to Minehead to rejoin the train after the service. Passengers with Christmas Shopping in mind can opt to stay on to Minehead where the Christmas Market will be in full swing at the station. FARES TO Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
DUNSTER & MINEHEAD
LONDON TO DUNSTER CAROLS & MINEHEAD MARKET
Dunster £259 £219 £169 £119
Dunster fares include coach transfer and entry to carol service.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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WHITE CLIFFS
THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER
WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Rostered Loco: Braunton Boarding stations
London Victoria Bromley South White Cliffs
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£215 £179 £129 £85
What could be more enjoyable than a steam train trip around the beautiful Kent coast ahead of the Christmas festivities? This circular tour often appeals to those who wish to experience the leisurely pace of steam travel without the need to get off the train at a destination. Passengers can sit back, relax and enjoy views of the English Channel and Dover Castle. In Premier Dining a four-course meal will be served over the duration of the journey while Pullman Style Dining passengers will be served a five-course meal with complimentary wine.
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2017 PROGRAMME
SPRING PROGRAMME 2017 We are delighted to present our new programme for 2017! There are a number of new itineraries for you, including trips to Stamford and Weymouth, as well as Steam Dreams’ favourites such as Bath, Worcester and Stratford-on-Avon. We hope there is something to interest you, with all our tours now available to book online or through our Booking Office.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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CHESTER & NORTH WALES
WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH
LONDON EUSTON TO CHESTER & NORTH WALES ST DAVID’S DAY SPECIAL Boarding stations
Depart Return
London Euston Milton Keynes Rugby Lichfield Trent Valley Crewe Chester Bangor Holyhead
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FARES Chester Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES Holyhead/Bangor Pullman Style Dining £265 Premier Dining £225 First Class £169 Premium Standard £119
Celebrate St David’s Day with a day out by steam to the historic city of Chester, where you’ll have around 6 hours to explore Chester’s charming Tudor shopping district with an exciting mix of designer brands, independent gems and high street favourites. A walk around the city’s ancient walls and a visit to the Cathedral also come highly recommended. Alternatively, journey along the magical North Wales Coast to Bangor, home of the spectacular Menai straits. Stay aboard to the journeys end at Holyhead to travel across the phenomenal Britannia Bridge. This trip will be diesel or electric hauled between London and Crewe in both directions.
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TUESDAY 7 MARCH
Boarding stations
Ely Cambridge Royston Stevenage Potters Bar Finsbury Park Bath Bristol
Depart Return
0800 2315 0830 2300 0845 2245 0915 2225 0935 2205 0955 2150 1400 1750 1415 1730
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£265 £225 £169 £119
BATH & BRISTOL
ELY & CAMBRIDGE TO BATH & BRISTOL
This trip will be diesel hauled between Ely and West London in both directions.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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BATH & BRISTOL
SATURDAY 11 MARCH
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SOUTHEND TO BATH & BRISTOL Boarding stations
Southend East Upminster West Hampstead Bath Bristol
Depart Return
0800 2200 0840 2120 0950 2030 1330 1645 1345 1630
FARES Pullman Style Dining £255 Premier Dining £215 First Class £165 Premium Standard £115
This trip will be diesel hauled between Southend and West London in both directions.
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SATURDAY 18 MARCH
Boarding stations
Horsted Keynes East Grinstead Oxford Worcester
Depart
Return
0830 2215 0845 2200 1230 1800 1400 1630
FARES Worcester Pullman Style Dining £255 Premier Dining £215 First Class £165 Premium Standard £115 FARES Oxford Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES Oxford to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £189 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard £69
OXFORD & WORCESTER
BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
This historic cathedral city stands on the banks of the River Severn. It can be said the English Civil War began and ended at Worcester, earning the City its motto – The Faithful City, for its support of the Stuarts. This trip will be diesel hauled between West London and Horsted Keynes on the return journey. Dining passengers travelling between Oxford and Worcester will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
TUESDAY 21 MARCH
Boarding stations
London Victoria Staines Woking Basingstoke Salisbury Bath Gloucester
Depart Return
0845 2230 0930 2130 1010 2100 1050 2000 1130 1900 1245 1745 1345 1645
FARES Bath Gloucester Pullman Style Dining £249 £255 Premier Dining £209 £215 First Class £159 £165 Premium Standard £109 £115 FARES Salsibury to Gloucester Pullman Style Dining £215 Premier Dining £179 First Class £129 Premium Standard £85 FARES TO Salisbury Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89
BATH & GLOUCESTER
LONDON VICTORIA, STAINES & WOKING TO BATH & GLOUCESTER
Passengers travelling in Pullman Style Dining or Premier Dining between Salisbury and Gloucester will receive a two course meal on the return journey. Booking Office 01483 209888
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BATH & BRISTOL
SATURDAY 1 APRIL
KETTERING & BEDFORD TO BATH & BRISTOL Boarding stations
Depart Return
Kettering Wellingborough Bedford St Albans Radlett Bath Bristol
0730 2240 0740 2230 0810 2150 0840 2120 0900 2100 1310 1700 1330 1630
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £109
Enjoy a unique journey to one of two fabulous destinations. This trip will be diesel hauled between Kettering and West London in both directions.
STAMFORD, LOUGHBOROUGH & NOTTINGHAM
WEDNESDAY 5 APRIL
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LONDON KINGS CROSS TO STAMFORD, LOUGHBOROUGH & NOTTINGHAM Boarding stations
London Kings Cross Hertford North Hitchin Huntingdon Stamford Loughborough Nottingham
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FARES TO Stamford Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES TO Loughborough/Notts Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
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SATURDAY 8 APRIL
Boarding stations
Rainham (Kent) Rochester Meopham Bromley South West Brompton Salisbury
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Return
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FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
SALISBURY
NORTH KENT TO SALISBURY
£249 £209 £159 £109
Known as ‘the city in the countryside’, Salisbury is surrounded by a landscape so quintessentially English it’s almost too good to be true. If you pause on the edge of the water-meadows to take in the awesome sight of the Cathedral rising up from these lush green fields, it’s easy to understand why Salisbury was named as one of the world’s Top 10 Cities to visit in 2015 by Lonely Planet. This trip will be diesel hauled between North Kent and West London in both directions.
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
Boarding stations
London Victoria Feltham Sunningdale Bracknell Reading Newbury Minehead
Depart
Return
0845 2300 0910 2235 0945 2200 1000 2145 1015 2130 1045 2100 1400 1700
FARES Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
LONDON VICTORIA TO THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
Enjoy a day out to one of the UK’s best loved heritage lines, with three hours to spend in Minehead, which boasts a sandy beach and plenty of shops and cafés. Booking Office 01483 209888
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S ST .G E DA OR Y GE
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
SUNDAY 23 APRIL
LONDON TO OXFORD, WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Boarding stations
London Paddington Slough Reading Oxford Warwick Stratford-upon-Avon
Depart Return
1015 2200 1100 2130 1130 2100 1230 2000 1400 1900 1430 1830
FARES Warwick/Stratford-upon-Avon Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 FARES Oxford Pullman Style Dining £205 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79 FARES Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon Pullman Style Dining £205 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79
Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers travelling between London and Oxford, or Oxford and Stratford-Upon-Avon will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
BATH & BRISTOL
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HORSHAM TO BATH & BRISTOL Boarding stations
Horsham Dorking Leatherhead Cheam Bath Bristol
Depart
Return
0830 2300 0915 2240 0930 2225 0945 2210 1310 1700 1350 1630
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £109
This trip will be diesel hauled between Horsham and West London in both directions.
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FLYING SCOTSMAN
TRAVEL WITH
13 - 16 May – Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh LIMITED AVAILABILITY Friday 19 May – Cardiff to Shrewsbury Lunchtime Tour Severn Estuary Evening Tour from Newport Tuesday 23 May – Severn Estuary Lunchtime Tour from Bristol Bristol to Minehead Evening Tour Friday 26 May – West Somerset Lunchtime Tour from Minehead West Somerset Evening Tour from Bishops Lydeard Wednesday 31 May – Hampshire Brunch Tour from Salisbury Salisbury to London Saturday 3 June - Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour Hampshire Hills Evening Tour Tuesday 6 June – Chiltern Hills Lunchtime Tour from London* Chiltern Hills Evening Tour from London*
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Subject to the route being available. In the event that the line is not available, Surrey Hills route will be used
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THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER 2017
THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER Wednesday 14 – Thursday 22 June 2017 A rare opportunity to discover some of the gems in the Islands surrounding the British Isles on this unique tour. Starting with 3 nights in Douglas, Isle of Man, passengers will have the opportunity to experience the diverse culture and fascinating heritage of this sea-bound kingdom. Indulge your love for trains at one of the islands heritage railways, get an excellent view of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland all at once from the Summit of Snaefell, or go seal and shark spotting at Peel Castle. We then fly to Ireland’s capital, Dublin for an afternoon to see plenty of the city’s sights and to spend the night. We then head across Ireland by steam for a visit to the North West town of Westport, set on the Atlantic Coast and surrounded by stunning scenery – not least the 13th Century Ashford Castle, named ‘the best hotel in the world’, where Pullman Style Dining passengers will be staying. The tour finishes with a trip to Belfast and an opportunity to visit the North Coast of Antrim or the Giant’s Causeway. Passengers who would like to see more of the Irish Republic have the option of a further night in Dublin instead.
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3 nights in Douglas, Isle of Man • 1 night in Dublin • 2 nights in Westport • 1 night in Belfast and 1 night in Dublin (or 2 nights in Dublin)
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We are delighted to Britannia be able to offer you the chance Rostered Loco: toBoarding travel to Chester on Tuesday 13 June with Flying stations Depart Return Scotsman to add an extra day to your holiday! London Paddington 0800 2335 Flying Scotsman will take you0830 2305 from London Slough Victoria where you will Readingor Slough to Chester, 0910 2240 spend the night and fly from a small airport Goring & Streatley 0920 2230near Chester to Douglas by private airline charter. Swindon 1000 2150
Bath Spa Bristol Temple Meads Hereford Ludlow Shrewsbury
1030 2120 1130 2100 1330 1900 1405 1830 1445 1655
Day 1 Wednesday 14 June London to the Isle of Man Passengers have the choice of either flying to This tripfrom will be diesel hauled between London Douglas a limited choice of airports in the & Bristol in both directions. South East, or joining a modern train service to Liverpool for the three hours ferry crossing. Hotels in Douglas are likely to include The Sefton and The Mannin Hotel. Day 2 Thursday 15 June Douglas Enjoy a day out on the Isle of Man Steam Railway, the longest narrow gauge steam line in Britain that still uses its original locomotives and carriages. Passengers will also get a chance to visit Castle Rushen in the ancient capital, Castletown. In the evening passengers will dine on the Isle of Man Steam Railway’s dining train.
Day 4 Saturday 17 June Douglas to Dublin Enjoy a morning at leisure before we travel by air from Douglas to Dublin. Day 5 Sunday 18 June Dublin to Westport Passengers will join the Emerald Isle Explorer for a steam journey across country to Westport. Day 6 Monday 19 June Westport Day at leisure in the West of Ireland, with the option of travelling by steam on a day trip to Ballina, or travelling by road coach around the breath-taking Connemara Loop. Day 7 Tuesday 20 June Westport to Belfast via Dublin We set off by steam from Westport to Dublin, where there will be a short break before we continue northwards by steam to Belfast. Passengers have the choice of spending two nights in Dublin or one night in Belfast and one night in Dublin. There is a supplement for the Belfast option due to the extra steam mileage.
THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER 2017 DESTINATIONS
START YOUR HOLIDAY WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN !
Day 8 Wednesday 21 June Dublin or Belfast Morning at leisure in Belfast, with the option of visiting the Titanic exhibition or the Giant’s Causeway before returning by steam to Dublin. Passengers who have opted to spend the night in Dublin will have a choice of optional excursions including a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse. Day 9 Thursday 22 June Journey Home Passengers not wishing to fly will be taken by ferry and train back to Euston. Flights can be arranged to a limited number of airports in the South East.
Day 3 Friday 16 June Douglas There will be optional trips on The Manx Electric Railway, to the Great Laxey Water Wheel and the Snaefell Mountain Railway. In the evening, passengers will have the chance to visit Snaefell on the Snaefell Mountain Railway and dine in the restaurant at the summit.
Class of travel Pullman Style Dining
Fares
Fare including 13 June with Flying Scotsman
Single Supplement
Westport Ballina
Belfast Option
£2,995
£3,360
£1,000
£199
£199
Premier Dining
£2,395
£2,720
£750
£149
£149
Non Dining
£1,795
£1,995
£300
£75
£75
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Final balance due 17 February 2017
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THE EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER
THE EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER Wednesday 14 – Thursday 22 June 2017 An opportunity to join Steam Dreams on its third adventure around the beautiful green isle, The Emerald Isle Explorer will be visiting both old favourites and exciting new parts of Ireland. 2 nights in Dublin • 2 nights in Killarney • 2 nights in Westport • 1 night in Belfast & 1 night in Dublin (or 2 nights in Dublin) Timed to coincide with mid-summer, this trip is the ultimate in beautiful scenery, exceptional hotels, relaxing days and great company. Starting with 2 nights in Dublin, passengers will have the opportunity to see plenty of the city’s sights as well as an optional return trip by steam along the scenic coastal line from Dublin to Wexford and Rosslare. We head off then to Killarney, probably Ireland’s most famous tourist destination adjacent to the world famous Ring of Kerry and set among beautiful lakes and mountains. The hotels here are of exceptional quality and it is by popular demand that we have decided to make this return. We then head across the country for our first visit to the North West Irish town of Westport, set on the Atlantic Coast and surrounded by stunning scenery – not least the
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13th Century Ashford Castle, named ‘the best hotel in the world’, where Pullman Style Dining passengers will be staying at the Lodge. The tour finishes with a trip to Belfast and an opportunity to visit the North Coast of Antrim or the Giants Causeway. Passengers who would like to see more of the Irish Republic have the option of a further night in Dublin instead. We will be working with our good friends and colleagues at the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland whose hospitality seems to know no bounds! Their carriages are a delight to travel in and every year there seems to be another steam locomotive to use and we are hoping on this trip we might have as many as four locomotives at different times.
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We are delighted to be able to offer you the chance to travel to North Wales on Tuesday 13 June with Flying Scotsman to add an extra day to your holiday! Flying Scotsman will take you from London Victoria or Slough to Llandudno, where you will spend the night and catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin the following morning. Day 1 Wednesday 14 June London to Dublin Passengers have the choice of either travelling by service train to Holyhead and sailing to Dublin, or flying to Dublin direct. Hotels in Dublin may include The Merrion and Jurys Inn. Day 2 Thursday 15 June Dublin Passengers can join an optional day trip by steam along the coast to Wexford or Rosslare, or enjoy excursions in Dublin such as a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Day 3 Friday 16 June Dublin to Killarney Travel by steam from Dublin to Killarney. Hotels in Killarney are likely to include the Aghadoe Heights, The Lake Hotel and the Malton.
Day 6 Monday 19 June Westport Day at leisure in the West of Ireland, with the option of travelling by steam on an evening trip to Ballina, or travelling by road coach around the breath-taking Connemara Loop. Day 7 Tuesday 20 June Westport to Belfast via Dublin We set off by steam from Westport to Dublin, where there will be a short break before we continue northwards by steam to Belfast. Passengers have the choice of spending two nights in Dublin or one night in Belfast and one night in Dublin.There is a supplement for the Belfast option due to the extra steam mileage. Hotels in Belfast are likely to include The Merchant House.
THE EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER
START YOUR HOLIDAY WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN !
Day 8 Wednesday 21 June Dublin or Belfast Morning at leisure in Belfast, with the option of visiting the Titanic exhibition or the Giant’s Causeway before returning by steam to Dublin. Passengers who have opted to spend the night in Dublin will have a choice of optional excursions including a visit to the famous Trinity College. Day 9 Thursday 22 June Journey Home Passengers not wishing to fly will be taken by ferry and train back to London. Flights can be arranged to a limited number of airports in the South East.
Day 4 Saturday 17 June Killarney Day at leisure in Ireland’s lake district, with the option of a steam trip to Tralee or a coach tour around the Ring of Kerry. Day 5 Sunday 18 June Killarney to Westport via Portarlington We set off from Killarney to Portarlington, where we continue our journey across country to Westport. Hotels in West Ireland are likely to include The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Pullman Style Dining passengers wishing to stay in the main building at Ashford Castle can do so at a supplement.
Kylemore Abbey
Class of travel Pullman Style Dining
Fares
Table for 2
Fare including 13 June with Single Dublin Flying Scotsman Supplement Rosslare
£2,995
£1,000 £3,360
£1,000
Premier Dining
£2,395 -
£2,720
£750
Non Dining
£1,795 -
£1,995
£300
Westport Ballina
Belfast Option
£199
£199
£199
£149
£149
£149
£75
£75
£75
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Final balance due 17 February 2017
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DEVON BELLE 2017
THE DEVON BELLE Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 July 2017 50th Anniversary of the end of Southern Steam An opportunity to enjoy a 3 night mid-summer break in the beautiful South Devon resorts of Dartmouth and Torbay, the Devon Belle also celebrates 50 years since the end of British Rail steam in the South of England. HIGHLIGHTS Travel by steam along the beautiful Dawlish Sea Wall. Spend 3 nights in the English Riviera. Celebrate 50th Anniversary of southern steam with a trip from Weymouth to London Waterloo on 9 July.
Fares with hotels Class of travel
Fares without hotels per person
Single supplement
Table for 2 supplement Optional trip to Penzance
Pullman Style Dining
£749
£1249
£295
£150
£249
Premier Dining
£629
£929
£170
£100
£209
First Class
£499
£799
£170
-
£159
Premium Standard
£349
£599
£125
-
£109
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Final balance due 6 April 2017
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Friday 15 – Monday 18 September 2017 Journey by steam to the North of England, where you will be taken on some of the UK’s finest heritage railways, and will spend 3 nights exploring Yorkshire’s stunning countryside and vibrant historic cities. The chance to visit some of Yorkshires heritage lines at the Yorkshire Moors, Weardale and Wensleydale.
MOORS & DALES 2017
THE MOORS & DALES EXPRESS
HIGHLIGHTS Travel by steam across the famous Harringworth Viaduct. Enjoy a short break in York on the outward journey and Lincoln on the return - two of the UK’s most beautiful historic cities. Spend 3 nights either at Whitby or in the Yorkshire Dales.
Under the viaduct to Whitby This trip will be hauled by a steam locomotive from a pool including Flying Scotsman, Princess Elizabeth and Duchess of Sutherland. Fares with hotels - Whitby
Fares with hotels - Dales
Class of travel
Fares without hotels
per person
Single Supplement
per person
Table for 2 Single Supplement Supplement
Pullman Style Dining
£749
£1249
£225
£1249
£350
£125
Premier Dining
£629
£929
£160
£929
£200
£100
Non Dining
£499
£799
£160
£799
£200
-
Premium Standard
£349
£599
£50
£599
£125
-
10% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking with a further 15% of the total amount to be paid by 15 Sept 2016. Final balance due 15 June 2017
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BOARDING POINTS INDEX
BOARDING POINTS INDEX 2016 Boarding point
Date
Train
Ashford International
Wednesday 14 December, 2016
Ashford & Charing to Winchester Market
Banbury
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Basingstoke
Wednesday 28 September, 2016
London to Corfe Castle & Swanage
Bath Spa
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Borough Green & Wrotham
Wednesday 14 December, 2016
Ashford & Charing to Winchester Market
Bournemouth
Wednesday 28 September, 2016
London to Corfe Castle & Swanage
Bristol Temple Meads
Saturday 3 September, 2016
London Paddington to Kingswear
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Tuesday 23 May, 2017
Severn Estuary Circular from Bristol
Tuesday 23 May, 2017
Bristol to Minehead
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
Wednesday 14 December, 2016
Ashford & Charing to Winchester Market
Thursday 22 December, 2016
White Cliffs Christmas Circular
Broxbourne
Friday 11 November, 2016
London Victoria to Cambridge & Norwich
Cambridge
Friday 11 November, 2016
London Victoria to Cambridge & Norwich
Cardiff
Friday 19 May, 2017
Cardiff to Shrewsbury
Charing
Wednesday 14 December, 2016
Ashford & Charing to Winchester Market
Cheam
Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Horsham to Gloucester
Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Horsham to Ely Christmas Carols
Chippenham
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Clapham Junction
Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Horsham to Gloucester
Crewe
Saturday 1 October, 2016
London to Carlisle & The Cumbrian Coast
Dorking (Main)
Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Horsham to Gloucester
Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Horsham to Ely Christmas Carols
Thursday 20 October, 2016
Lewes to Bath & Bristol
Tuesday 29 November, 2016
London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills
East Grinstead
Saturday 18 March, 2017
Bluebell Railway to Oxford & Worcester
Epsom
Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Horsham to Gloucester
Exeter St Davids
Saturday 3 September, 2016
London Paddington to Kingswear
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Farnborough Main
Wednesday 28 September, 2016
London to Corfe Castle & Swanage
Gillingham
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
Goring & Streatley
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Guildford
Tuesday 29 November, 2016
London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills
Harlow Town
Friday 11 November, 2016
London Victoria to Cambridge & Norwich
Haywards Heath
Thursday 20 October, 2016
Lewes to Bath & Bristol
Hereford
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Hertford North
Thursday 1 December, 2016
London to Lincoln Christmas Market
Horsham
Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Horsham to Gloucester
Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Horsham to Ely Christmas Carols
Horsted Keynes
Saturday 18 March, 2017
Bluebell Railway to Oxford & Worcester
Hungerford
Saturday 3 September, 2016
London Paddington to Kingswear
Huntingdon
Thursday 1 December, 2016
London to Lincoln Christmas Market
Bromley South
East Croydon
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Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Horsham to Ely Christmas Carols
Leatherhead
Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Horsham to Gloucester
Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Horsham to Ely Christmas Carols
Lewes
Thursday 20 October, 2016
Lewes to Bath & Bristol
Lichfield Trent Valley
Saturday 1 October, 2016
London to Carlisle & The Cumbrian Coast
Maidenhead
Saturday 17 December, 2016
London to Dunster & Minehead
Maidstone East
Wednesday 14 December, 2016
Ashford & Charing to Winchester Market
Melksham
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Meopham
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
Milton Keynes
Saturday 1 October, 2016
London to Carlisle & The Cumbrian Coast
Newbury
Saturday 17 December, 2016
London to Dunster & Minehead
Newport
Friday 19 May, 2017
Severn Estuary Circular from Newport
Oxford
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
Preston
Saturday 1 October, 2016
London to Carlisle & The Cumbrian Coast
Radley
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Rainham (Kent)
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
Reading
Saturday 3 September, 2016
London Paddington to Kingswear
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Saturday 17 September, 2016
The Cathedrals Express to Cornwall
Saturday 10 December, 2016
London to Bath Christmas Market
Saturday 17 December, 2016
London to Dunster & Minehead
Thursday 20 October, 2016
Lewes to Bath & Bristol
Tuesday 29 November, 2016
London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills
Reigate
Tuesday 29 November, 2016
London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills
Rochester
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
Rugby
Saturday 1 October, 2016
London to Carlisle & The Cumbrian Coast
Shalford
Tuesday 29 November, 2016
London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills
Slough
Saturday 3 September, 2016
London Paddington to Kingswear
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Saturday 10 December, 2016
London to Bath Christmas Market
Southampton Central
Wednesday 28 September, 2016
London to Corfe Castle & Swanage
Southend East
Saturday 3 December, 2016
Southend East to Winchester Market
Stevenage
Thursday 1 December, 2016
London to Lincoln Christmas Market
Swindon
Saturday 10 September, 2016
Paddington to Ludlow & Shrewsbury
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Saturday 3 September, 2016
London Paddington to Kingswear
Saturday 24 September, 2016
Banbury to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Twyford
Saturday 17 December, 2016
London to Dunster & Minehead
Upminster
Saturday 3 December, 2016
Southend East to Winchester Market
West Brompton
Saturday 29 October, 2016
North Kent to Oxford & Worcester
West Hampstead
Saturday 3 December, 2016
Southend East to Winchester Market
Westbury
Saturday 17 September, 2016
The Cathedrals Express to Cornwall
Woking
Wednesday 28 September, 2016
London to Corfe Castle & Swanage
Wokingham
Tuesday 29 November, 2016
London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills
Redhill
Taunton
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS & CONDITIONS We strongly recommend that all our passengers take out travel/ cancellation insurance, as charges apply should you need to cancel or postpone your trip for whatever reason, whether your plans change due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions. Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for additional costs incurred in making your travel plans and do advise that you do not pre-book travel or accommodation. If you do need to book accommodation in advance, we recommend that you book a rate that includes cancellation insurance should details of your trip change. Timings, routes and locomotives are subject to change as we are dependent on third parties and these are not within our control. For our Multi-day Trips Terms & Conditions, please see our full Holidays by Steam Brochure. Passenger Seating Please note all of our trains are allocated seating and your carriage letter and seat numbers will be shown on your tickets. As a general rule, seats are allocated so that parties of two are given one window seat and one aisle seat. Passengers must be aware that any seating requests must be stated at the time of booking, and that although and we always endeavour to accommodate requests this may not always be possible. Please note that the seat numbers on your tickets also indicate the direction your seat will be facing on the outward journey. F means a forward facing seat and R means a rearward facing one. The actual seats remain the same on the return journey – whether the direction of travel changes or not. This means that if the train reverses, a facing seat becomes reverse for the return journey and vice versa. If there is a problem on the day please speak to one of our members of staff on the train. Train Safety Following a general review of charter train safety, passengers must not lean out of a moving train. Windows can be open but no part of the body or any equipment, such as cameras, may be outside of the carriage. Passengers also may not linger in the vestibules at the end of each coach. Steam Dreams staff will enforce these rules and anyone found breaking these regulations will be asked to leave the train at the next station. Payment Bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards. Debit card payments do not incur extra charges, but a 2% transaction fee is charged for credit card payments (2.6% for Amex payments), which covers the costs incurred by Steam Dreams for providing this service. Other payment methods including paying by cash or cheque* are still available for telephone bookings only and remain free of charge. *We are unable to accept payments by cheques less than 21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for postage and time to process the payment. Deposits All deposits are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes and Discounts All third party gift vouchers, Steam Dreams gift vouchers, credit notes or discounts must be redeemed through the Booking Office and cannot be used for online bookings. In the event of a train being cancelled or you cancelling your booking, Steam Dreams vouchers are non-refundable as a cash payment; however vouchers can be transferred for use against another Steam Dreams trip. Passengers who have booked using a
third party voucher should note that if you choose to cancel your booking within seven days of departure the third party voucher is non-transferable. Discounts may only be used against bookings made after the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to any previous bookings. Steam Availability Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed. On occasion a diesel locomotive may be substituted, mainly due to drought, route restrictions or locomotive failure on the day. In the event that a trip advertised as being at least partially steam hauled has no steam traction, a partial refund will be offered. Occasionally on some tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be diesel hauled, normally at the request of Network Rail, the train operating company or the locomotive owner. Where possible we will try to make this clear at the time of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be made at a later stage for operational reasons. Diesel Assistance On steam hauled trips occasionally for operational reasons or due to adverse weather, a diesel engine may be attached to the train. General Conditions Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times run as advertised and we reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third parties and strongly recommends that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. Traveller Health Conditions To get the most out of our trips, passengers must be able to board the train and walk through the carriage(s) to their allocated seat unassisted. Passengers must make Steam Dreams staff aware of any mobility assistance required at least a week prior to the date of the trip. Mobility assistance includes the use of wheelchairs, walking frames and walking sticks. Wheelchairs, walking frames and mobility scooters must be of the fold-up variety and will be issued with an identity tag before being stored in the guards van and cannot be used on board the train. If in doubt, please contact the Bookings Office for advice. During your time with us, please bring any problems you may experience to the attention of the management so that we may try to rectify them swiftly. Please note that tickets for all day trips are sent out by email unless requested to be sent by post. Brochure Accuracy This brochure was printed in August 2016. We have done all we can to ensure that it is accurate, but due to any changes made by suppliers or human error, information may alter after publication or may be unintentionally incorrect. Please find our full terms & conditions on our website www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk
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We use a number of different steam locomotives to haul our trips, which are listed in this brochure. On occassions it is necessary to change the rostered steam locomotive. Please see our website for the most up to date information.
LOCOMOTIVES
LOCOMOTIVES
34046 Braunton Braunton returned to steam on the main line in April under the guise of classmate 34052 Lord Dowding.
60103 Flying Scotsman Need we say more!
61306 Mayflower Built for the London & North Eastern Railway, Mayflower is one of two surviving B1 Class locomotives.
70013 Oliver Cromwell One of 55 of the’ Britannia’ class.
6201 Princess Elizabeth 6201 was built in 1933 at Crewe Works and was one of 13 Princess Royal Class locomotives.
Terms & Conditions for One Day Trips Customer Cancellation Should the customer to cancel their booked trip for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: • Up to 2 months before travel - 15% fee (or loss of deposit) • Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 25% fee (or loss of deposit) • Between 1 month and 14 days before travel- 50% fee • Within 14 days of travel - 100% fee. Customer Transfers Should the customer transfer from one booked trip to another for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: • Up to 2 months before travel - 10% fee (or loss of deposit) • Between 2 months and 1 month before travel- 20% fee (or loss of deposit) • Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 30% fee (or loss of deposit) • Between 14 days and 48 hours of travel - 50% fee • Within 48 hours of travel - 75% fee • On or after the day of travel - bookings are nontransferable. Outstanding balances to be paid in full 2 months before departure to ensure your booking is not cancelled. In the event of a customer cancellation where a deposit has been paid, the greater charge applies.
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DESTINATIONS
DAY 10 MONTH
2016 PROGRAMME STATION TO STATION
Sat 10 September
London Paddington to Hereford, Ludlow & Shrewsbury Loco: Britannia WedRostered 28 September London Victoria to Bournemouth, Corfe Castle & Swanage
Princess Elizabeth
Sat 1Boarding October stations LondonDepart Euston to Return Carlisle via The Cubrian Coast
Scots Guardsman
Paddington Horsham, 0700 2230 to Gloucester WedLondon 5 October Surrey & London Slough 0725 2155 Sat 29 October North Kent to Oxford & Worcester Reading 0800 2105 Fri 11 November London to Duxford, Cambridge, Ely & Norwich Hungerford 0845 2030 Tue 29 November London to1055 1900 Salisbury via Surrey Hills Taunton ThurExeter 1 December London to Lincoln 1815 St Davids 1155 Sat 3Paignton December Southend 1315 1715 to Winchester Tue 6Kingswear December Horsham, 1400 1630 Surrey & London to Ely Sat 10 December
Wed FARES 14 December
London Paddington to Bath
Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Braunton Princess Elizabeth Oliver Cromwell Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth
Exeter Ashford to Winchester
Stanier Black Five
Pullman Style Dining £239 London to Dunster & Minehead Princess Elizabeth Premier Dining £199 Thur First 22 December White Cliffs Special Braunton Class £149 A charming maritime village, perfect for a summer Premium Standard £99 getaway. Kingswear is located on the opposite FARES Paignton/Kingswear side of the river Dart to Dartmouth in the South 2017 Pullman Style Dining £255PROGRAMME Hams area of South Devon, just south of the £215Wales Wed Premier 1 March Dining London Euston to North Scots Guardsman English Riviera. First Class £165 between Exeter & Tue 7 March Ely & Cambridge to Bath & BristolThis trip will be diesel hauled Mayflower Premium Standard £115 Sat 17 December
London on the return journey. Mayflower
Sat 11 March
Southend to Bath & Bristol
Sat 18 March
Bluebell Railway to Oxford & Worcester
Mayflower
Tue 21 March
London Victoria, Staines & Woking to Bath & Gloucester
Mayflower
Sat 1 April
Kettering & Bedford to Bath & Bristol
Britannia
Tue 4 April
London Kings Cross to Stamford, Loughborough & Nottingham Mayflower
Sat 8 April
North Kent to Salisbury
Mayflower
Thur 20 April
London Victoria to The West Somerset Railway
Mayflower
Sun 23 April
London to Oxford, Warwick & Stratford-upon-Avon
Britannia
Wed 26 April
Horsham to Bath & Bristol
Britannia
Fri 19 May
Cardiff to Shrewsbury
Flying Scotsman
Fri 19 May
Severn Estuary Evening Tour from Newport
Flying Scotsman
Tue 23 May
Severn Estuary Lunchtime Tour from Bristol
Flying Scotsman
Tue 23 May
Bristol to Minehead Evening Tour
Flying Scotsman
Fri 26 May
West Somerset Lunchtime Tour from Minehead
Flying Scotsman
Fri 26 May
West Somerset Evening Tour from Bishops Lydeard
Flying Scotsman
Wed 31 May
Hampshire Brunch Tour from Salisbury
Flying Scotsman
Wed 31 May
Salisbury to London
Flying Scotsman
Tue 6 June
Chiltern Hills Lunchtime Tour from London
Flying Scotsman
Tue 6 June
Chiltern Hills Evening Tour from London
Flying Scotsman
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