CHRISTMAS MARKETS & CAROLS
BY STEAM INCLUDING AUTUMN 2015 & SPRING 2016
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DISCOVER THE CHARMING LUXURY OF A DAY OUT BY STEAM TRAIN Having recently celebrated our 15th anniversary, and been awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, we are proud to present The Cathedrals Express Autumn Brochure in which you will find details of our 2015 Christmas Programme, including trips to annual favourites like York and Chester, as well as new adventures to the Salisbury, Cheltenham and Carlisle Christmas Markets. You will also find some exclusive information about our exciting itineraries for 2016, including trips with The Flying Scotsman - the world’s most famous train - to places such as Durham, Salisbury, Bath and Taunton!
So whether you’re looking for the perfect way to spend a special occasion, a unique day out for friends and family or a memorable treat for your partner, The Cathedrals Express offers you a wonderfully nostalgic experience and the perfect escape from busy modern life. For more details about any of the trips listed in this brochure, please call the Booking Office on 01483 209888 or visit our website at www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk.
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 the upgrade fee from Premium Standard only. We also offer a Group Discount of 10% for groups of 10 passengers or more. If you wish to book a private carriage, please speak to a member of our Booking Team. 2
CONTENTS
Day Trips
page 6-10
Christmas Programme 11-21 2016 Programme
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Princess Elizabeth Tours
22-27
Flying Scotsman Tours
28-35
Holidays by Steam 36-41 Cambrian Coast Express
36-37
Emerald Isle Explorer 2016
38-39
Cathedrals Express to Cornwall
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Terms and Conditions 42 Locomotives 43
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 ÂŁ50. Timings All timings stated in this brochure are approximate and subject to change. Final timings are confirmed by Network Rail, normally 5-7 days before the trip, at which time tickets will be sent out to all passengers.
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ON BOARD SERVICE DINING 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. Pullman Style Dining Our 1960’s carriages have table lamps and curtains at the windows with either the original 60’s Pullman décor or elegant 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. Passengers are welcomed on board with champagne and orange juice, accompanied by morning croissants. This is followed by a delicious full English breakfast or luxury brunch. On the return trip tempting canapés open the five-course meal, which is complemented by a half bottle of wine per person. Pullman Style Private Dining Perfect for parties! Private parties of 2-6 people can enjoy the same luxury Pullman Style service in the privacy of their own compartment. Please call the Booking Office for details.
Pullman Style Dining
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Premier Dining Upon boarding our comfortable vintage carriages, passengers are offered a glass of champagne and orange juice, followed by a full English breakfast or luxury brunch. On the return journey, a delicious four-course meal is served. Our waiting staff take orders to purchase from our wine list and on board selection of chilled drinks. Tables for Two Enjoy the added luxury of securing a table for two. Available in both Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining for a supplement of £30 per table. Sunday Luncheon Tours Our recent revival of British Rail’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 light supper on the return.
ON BOARD DINING
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, alcoholic beverages and chilled drinks, all served at your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food or drink on-board. First Class In First Class, passengers are seated in compartments for up to six people. Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding, along with teas and coffees throughout the day, accompanied by a small selection of cakes or biscuits on the return journey.
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Premium Standard In Premium Standard Class, passengers are seated in an open carriage at tables of four laid with crisp, white tablecloths, and are served complimentary tea or coffee at their seats. 5
BATH & BRISTOL
TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
HORSHAM & SURREY TO BATH & BRISTOL Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower Boarding stations
Horsham Ockley Holmwood Dorking (Main) Leatherhead Cheam West Brompton Bath Spa Bristol Temple Meads
Depart
Return
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Steam hauled from Horsham to Bath & Bristol and return to West London. FARES Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99
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Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower Boarding stations Depart Return
London Victoria Purley Reigate Dorking Deepdene Shalford Guildford Crowthorne Cheltenham Worcester Shrub Hill FARES
Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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Enjoy some of the finest countryside in Southern England as we traverse a route through the Surrey Hills followed by the Thames Valley and then the beautiful Golden Valley through Gloucestershire. You have the choice of spending an afternoon in Regency Cheltenham, or carrying on to Worcester on the banks of the River Severn that flows magnificently through the City, past the stunning Cathedral and the famous Worcester County Cricket ground.
CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER
LONDON VICTORIA & SURREY HILLS TO CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER
£239 £199 £149 £99
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Braunton in Worcester © Colin Nash
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THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
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TAUNTON, EXETER, PADDINGTON & KINGSWEAR
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
LONDON PADDINGTON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR Rostered Loco: 4936 Kinlet Hall Boarding stations
London Paddington Slough Maidenhead Twyford Reading Newbury Taunton Exeter St Davids Paignton Kingswear
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Return
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Steam hauled between Somerset and Kingswear in both directions. Fares to Kingswear include travel on the ferry to Dartmouth.
FARES to Paignton & Kingswear Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £115 FARES to Exeter Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 Taunton to Kingswear Pullman Style Dining £199 Premier Dining £169 First Class £129 Premium Standard £79 Exeter to Kingswear Pullman Style Dining £189 Premier Dining £159 First Class £119 Premium Standard £69
TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
OXFORDSHIRE TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR Rostered Loco: 4936 Kinlet Hall Boarding stations
Banbury Radley Swindon Chippenham Melksham Taunton Exeter St Davids Paignton Kingswear
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Return
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One of the most popular itineraries for The Cathedrals Express from Oxfordshire and Wiltshire to the the South Devon seaside and the famous Naval town of Dartmouth. Steam joins us in Somerset and takes us along the iconic sea wall at Dawlish before we join the Dartmouth Steam Railway at Paignton for the beautiful journey to Kingswear a short ferry ride from a slice of British history. Steam hauled between Somerset and Kingswear in both directions. Fares to Kingswear include travel on the ferry to Dartmouth.
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M O ER FR T T NS I RS FI RM A W
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
WARMINSTER, SALISBURY & BASINGSTOKE TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY
CAMBRIDGE & ELY
Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower Boarding stations
Warminster Salisbury Andover Basingstoke Bramley (Hants) Reading Maidenhead West Hampstead Cambridge Ely FARES
Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Depart Return
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Enjoy a day out with a run across five counties through beautiful countryside for the option of visiting one of two lovely cities – academic and historic Cambridge or scenic Ely, with its magnificent Octagon Tower. Ely’s other attractions include the famous Stained Glass Museum and Oliver Cromwell’s House, home to Ely’s most famous past resident, with its specially restored rooms and exhibits on 17th Century Life. This trip will be steam hauled from Warminster to Ely and return to West London.
£239 £199 £149 £99 Booking Booking OfficeOffice 0148301483 209888209888
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LU SU N ND C H AY EO N
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
LONDON PADDINGTON TO WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower
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Boarding stations
Depart
Return
London Paddington 1030 2130 Gerrards Cross 1110 2045 Warwick 1255 1830 Stratford-upon-Avon 1325 1750 FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99
Sit back and enjoy this leisurely Sunday Luncheon tour, taking in some beautiful English scenery. Either spend time in Warwick with its famous castle and grounds landscaped by Capability Brown – a definite must see before a wander around the city. Alternatively, you can alight at Stratfordupon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare, with its stunning architecture, quaint and quirky shops and beautiful river walks.
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This winter, discover the magic of a Christmas steam train journey. Watch the frosty landscape pass by whilst enjoying a glass of hot mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautifully decorated vintage carriage. With a wonderful choice of some of the UK’s favourite Christmas Markets, Cathedral Cities and shopping destinations including York, Chester, Bath, Oxford, Cheltenham and Salisbury, you can explore a new city or visit one of your favourites.
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CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER
LONDON EUSTON TO LICHFIELD & CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
Rostered Loco: 70000 Britannia Boarding stations
London Euston Milton Keynes Northampton Rugby Nuneaton Lichfield Trent Valley Chester
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Return
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Enjoy a journey through glorious scenery to one of two fantastic shopping destinations. The Cathedral City of Lichfield boasts pretty cobbled streets with independent craft stores and antiques shops alongside high street outlets. Alternatively, visit Chester’s charming Tudor shopping district which will be filled with over 70 traditional wooden chalets offering an abundance of festive treats and gifts, including quality local and regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, unique gifts 12
FARES to Chester Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES to Lichfield Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES from Lichfield to Chester Pullman Style Dining
£239 £199 £149 £99 £215 £185 £139 £89 £199
Premier Dining £169 First Class £129 Premium Standard £79 Dining passengers travelling from Lichfield to Chester will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
and stocking fillers which are sure to make the perfect present!
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THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations Depart Return
London Victoria Feltham Staines Ascot Wokingham Reading Newbury Dunster Minehead
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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 followed by tea and cake in Dunster Castle.
FARES to Minehead Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES to Dunster Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard Including coach transfer & entrance to carol service and Dunster Castle
£239 £199 £149 £99 £249 £209 £159 £109
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
LONDON TO DUNSTER FOR CAROLS & MINEHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET
You may choose to 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.
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LU SU N ND C H AY EO N
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER
LONDON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET & BRISTOL
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations Depart Return
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London Paddington Slough Twyford Reading Bath Spa Bristol FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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Travel in style to the award winning, beautiful Bath Christmas Market. Each year the centre of Bath is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as 170 chalets packed full of gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets surrounding the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds as you wander around the market; the aroma of warming mulled wine and freshly baked mince pies, enjoyed with a generous sprinkling of cheering carols is the perfect way to start your countdown to Christmas! Bath has plenty to offer outside of the market too, including stunning architecture, Bath Abbey, the beautiful Victorian carousel, Santa’s Grotto and the ice rink nearby.
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WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER
Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower Boarding stations
Horsham Holmwood Dorking (Main) Leatherhead Cheam West Brompton Oxford FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Depart Return
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Fares include entry to private carol service in Christchurch Cathedral.
Enjoy a fantastic new itinerary from Sussex and Surrey, past London and the Thames Valley to The City of Dreaming Spires - a must-see destination with its world-famous university and rich and interesting history. Experience the sound of Carols in the beautiful Christchurch Cathedral, the only Cathedral located within a University College. The mellow stone college buildings, the 12th Century Cathedral and the superb boys choir set the scene for the Christmas season.
OXFORD FOR CAROLS
HORSHAM AND SURREY TO OXFORD FOR CAROLS
After an enchanting Carol service there is plenty of time to shop in Oxford’s bustling centre just a few yards from the Cathedral. This trip will be steam hauled between Horsham and Oxford and return to London.
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CARLISLE
SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER
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LONDON TO CARLISLE CHRISTMAS MARKET Rostered Loco: Scots Guardsman or Galatea
Boarding stations
Depart
Return
London Euston Watford Junction Milton Keynes Northampton Rugby Lichfield Trent Valley Crewe Carlisle
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FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £115
Experience the wonder of a journey by steam through spectacular snow-capped mountains, across viaducts and valleys to reach Carlisle with its wonderful Christmas Market in the historic city centre. Our journey takes us north over the glorious Shap to Carlisle route and south over the world famous Settle & Carlisle Railway - widely known to be one of the most beautiful & scenic lines in England. A masterpiece of Victorian engineering that cuts through outstanding scenery, and ultimately over the 24 arches of the breathtaking Ribblehead Viaduct. This trip will be steam hauled between Carnforth and Carlisle and back to Blackburn on the return journey.
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WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations Depart Return London Victoria 0845 2150 Twickenham 0910 2120 Egham 0930 2105 Sunningdale 0950 2050 Bracknell 1000 2030 Reading 1030 2000 Cheltenham 1345 1715 Worcester Shrub Hill 1415 1645 FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99
CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET
LONDON TO CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET & WORCESTER
Explore the stunning Regency city of Cheltenham and its fabulous Christmas Market. 40 traditional wooden chalet style stalls, offering a wide range of Christmas gifts, crafts, food and drink in a unique Christmas Market atmosphere can be found on the famous Promenade, once named Britain’s Favourite High Street. Alternatively, visit Worcester and one of the country’s finest cathedrals, with its magnificent tower, which offers far reaching views over The Cotswolds. There will also be time to take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the River Severn, which flows magnificently through the city.
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SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
ASHFORD TO SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower Boarding stations
Depart Return
Ashford International 0845 2220 Charing 0855 2210 Maidstone East 0915 2150 Borough Green & Wrotham 0935 2135 Swanley 0955 2115 Bromley South 1015 2100 West Brompton 1045 2020 Salisbury 1350 1700 FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard 18
£239 £199 £149 £99
Salisbury Christmas Market only started in 2012 but is fast becoming one of Southern England’s most popular Christmas shopping destinations. Our trip today takes us from the Garden of England along the scenic route to Maidstone around London and across the Hampshire and Wiltshire Downs to the City of Salisbury, dominated by its Cathedral with its world famous spire. Head to the imposing Guildhall Square to visit the 80 wooden chalets selling a wonderful selection of ‘made in Salisbury’ gifts, crafts, food and drink. The trip will be steam hauled between Ashford and Salisbury and back to London on the return.
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WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth Boarding stations Depart Return
London Kings Cross Hertford North Hitchin Arlesey St Neots Peterborough Retford York
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York’s St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas Markets in the UK, and once you’re there, it’s easy to see why. With bustling Victorian market stalls selling everything from local produce to traditional gifts and crafts, all accompanied by the smell of roasting chestnuts and the sound of carol singers,
FARES to York Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES from Retford to York Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99 £175 £149 £99 £59
YORK ST NICHOLAS FAYRE
LONDON TO YORK ST NICHOLAS FAYRE
Dining passengers travelling from Retford to York will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
there is a sense of stepping into a scene from a Dickens Tale. Away from the main streets, you can explore the shambles and ‘snickleways’ of Britain’s bestpreserved medieval city and visit some of the independent boutiques and treat shops.
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WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER
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SOUTHEND TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower Boarding stations Depart Return
Southend East 0915 2155 Upminster 1000 2110 Willesden Junction 1110 2000 Winchester 1345 1730 The trip will be steam hauled Southend and Winchester and return to West London. FARES Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99
Our steam train takes us towards London before turning south and travelling through the scenic South Downs National Park. Once in Winchester, you will have time to soak up the festive atmosphere in England’s ancient capital. Located in the heart of the city, in the Cathedral grounds, the Christmas Market itself is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. Every exhibitor is hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products many of which can’t be found on the high street. You’ll also find chalets selling festive favourites such as mulled wine, bratwurst, mince pies and stollen.
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T TY EC R RF PA PE S E MA H T IST R H
WHITE CLIFFS LUNCHTIME TOUR
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WHITE CLIFFS
Rostered Loco: 70000 Britannia Boarding stations Depart Return London Victoria 0945 1545 Bromley South 1015 1515 FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£215 £185 £139 £89
With wonderful views over the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Castle and the English Channel, as well as the extra magic of seasonal décor, mince pies and mulled wine on board, the White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour is the perfect choice for a festive day out with friends, family, colleagues or a loved one. Dining passengers will be served a four or five course meal over the course of the journey. Ask the Booking Office about special Christmas Party group rates.
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KENT
2016 PROGRAMME
CELEBRATE THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH WITH 6201 PRINCESS ELIZABETH!
Š ALAN HART 6201 Princess Elizabeth Saddleworth Viaduct
HM Queen Elizabeth II, now our longest reigning Monarch will celebrate her 90th Birthday on 21st April 2016. Just as the Queen approaches these milestones, Princess Elizabeth, the locomotive named after her as a young girl will, rather appropriately, be returning on the mainline to celebrate! The Cathedrals Express will be running a special series of trains with the locomotive, and passengers on these trains will enjoy
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the festive atmosphere and receive a commemorative Souvenir Booklet with details of their trip, it’s route, and a review of the locomotive and its history and relationship with the Royal Family and, of course, the Queen. Starting with a pilgrimage to Wales on 1 March, Lizzie will be steaming not just to Cardiff but on to Swansea giving Cardiff residents a chance to join in the celebrations.
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LONDON TO CARDIFF & SWANSEA Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
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FARES to Swansea Pullman Style Dining £255 Premier Dining £215 First Class £165 Premium Standard £115 FARES to Cardiff Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES from Cardiff to Swansea Pullman Style Dining £179 Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59
SATURDAY 12 MARCH
FARES to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 FARES to Oxford Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES from Oxford to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £189 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard £69
OXFORD & WORCESTER
THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
Rostered Loco: 61306 Mayflower
TRAVEL FROM HORSTED KEYNES, EAST GRINSTEAD, OXSTED & OXFORD
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YORK
THURSDAY 17 MARCH
LONDON TO YORK Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
FARES
Pullman Style Dining TRAVEL FROM LONDON KINGS CROSS, Premier Dining HUNTINGDON & PETERBOROUGH. First Class Premium Standard
£249 £209 £159 £109
OXFORD & WORCESTER
SATURDAY 19 MARCH
SOUTHEND EAST TO OXFORD & WORCESTER FARES to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 FARES to Oxford Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES from Oxford to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £189 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard £69
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth TRAVEL FROM SOUTHEND EAST, BASILDON, & UPMINSTER Steam hauled between London and Worcester in both directions. 24
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SATURDAY 2 APRIL
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
TRAVEL FROM LONDON EUSTON, MILTON KEYNES, NORTHAMPTON, RUGBY, NUNEATON & LICHFIELD FARES to Chester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 FARES to Lichfield Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89 FARES from Lichfield to Chester Pullman Style Dining £205 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79
LICHFIELD & CHESTER
LONDON EUSTON TO LICHFIELD & CHESTER
WEDNEDAY 13 APRIL
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
TRAVEL FROM WEST BROMPTON, CHEAM, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD & HASLEMERE
SALISBURY, BATH & BRISTOL
LONDON & SURREY TO SALISBURY, BATH & BRISTOL VIA THE SOUTH COAST
FARES to Salisbury Bath & Bristol Pullman Style Dining £225 £249 Premier Dining £189 £209 First Class £139 £159 Premium Standard £89 £109
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WINDSOR
OXFORD & SALISBURY
SUNDAY 17 APRIL
LONDON PADDINGTON TO OXFORD & SALISBURY Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
TRAVEL FROM LONDON PADDINGTON, GERRARDS CROSS, BICESTER NORTH, OXFORD PARKWAY & GORING & STREATLEY. FARES to Salisbury Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES to Oxford Pullman Style Dining £205 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79 FARES from Oxford to Salisbury Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89
THURSDAY 21 APRIL
LONDON & WINDSOR TOUR The 21st April marks the highlight of our whole programme with ‘Lizzie’, as the locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth is affectionately known. It marks the Queen’s 90th Birthday and Steam Dreams is marking the special day with a unique Cathedrals Express day out, involving a visit to Windsor at some stage during the day. The train is likely to start out from London Victoria, which is of course close to Buckingham Palace. Full details of our itinerary for the day will be announced towards the end of the year but if you are particularly interested in travelling on this date please register with us for your priority booking once the details have been finalised.
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SATURDAY 23 APRIL
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LONDON TO OXFORD, WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
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Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
TRAVEL FROM LONDON PADDINGTON, SLOUGH, OXFORD & WARWICK
THURSDAY 28 APRIL
Rostered Loco: 6201 Princess Elizabeth
TRAVEL FROM RAINHAM (KENT), ROCHESTER, MEOPHAM, BROMLEY SOUTH & WEST BROMPTON Steam hauled between West London and Gloucester in both directions
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Booking Office 01483 209888
£249 £209 £159 £109
GLOUCESTER
NORTH KENT TO GLOUCESTER
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TRAVEL WITH
THE FLYING SCOTSMAN After more than a decade away from the mainline, the world’s most famous steam locomotive, A3 Class 60103 Flying Scotsman, returns in the spring of 2016. The Cathedrals Express has been lucky enough to agree an impressive programme of trips for you to choose from! You can choose from a series of day trips from London as well as afternoon tea excursions from outlying parts of the South East. It promises to be one of the most exciting times for mainline steam and we fully anticipate these trips being quickly sold out. Steam Dreams has made the decision not to increase the price beyond that of our normal itineraries so everyone can savour a trip behind a British icon. The Flying Scotsman will also feature in our 2016 Holidays by Steam. See pages 36-39 for further details.
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THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS FIRST TRIP WITH
YORK & NEWCASTLE
TUESDAY 10 MAY
LONDON TO YORK, DURHAM & NEWCASTLE Our first opportunity to sample a trip behind The Flying Scotsman will be on its inaugural trip on The Cathedrals Express from York to Durham and Newcastle and return to York. Between London and York the train will be hauled by an appropriate vintage locomotive. Durham Cathedral is of course one of the unofficial ‘Wonders of the World’ and to travel there behind the Flying Scotsman will be a special treat but alternatively passengers can stay on and travel to the Angel of the North and visit the buzzing modern city of Newcastle.
Flying Scotsman (from York only)
TRAVEL FROM LONDON KINGS CROSS FARES to York (Diesel) Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES to Durham Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES to Newcastle Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Booking Office 01483 209888
£225 £189 £139 £89 £259 £225 £169 £119 £275 £239 £179 £129
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YORK
A DAY OUT WITH
Enjoy a complete Cathedrals Express experience - but with a difference! - as you travel to one of our many popular Cathedral City destinations behind The Flying Scotsman. In common with all our trips with this famous locomotive, passengers will receive not only their normal high quality at seat service but also a Souvenir Brochure for the day covering Scotsman’s varied and fascinating history. These day trips allow several hours in the city of your choice and we will be offering some optional excursions to nearby places of interest which will be announced at the start of next year. Alternatively, you may of course opt to enjoy your time at leisure in the city and visit the many places of interest on offer. THURSDAY 19 MAY
LONDON TO YORK
TRAVEL FROM LONDON KINGS CROSS Steam hauled between York and London on the return journey. FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard 30
£249 £209 £159 £109
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SATURDAY 21 MAY SALISBURY
LONDON TO SALISBURY
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99
TRAVEL FROM LONDON PADDINGTON
LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY TRAVEL FROM LONDON VICTORIA
FARES Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99
LONDON TO BATH TRAVEL FROM LONDON PADDINGTON
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FARES Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99
BATH & BRISTOL BATH
SATURDAY 28 MAY
CAMBRIDGE & ELY CAMBRIDGE & ELY
WEDNESDAY 25 MAY
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HAMPSHIRE HILLS
CREAM TEA WITH
Flying Scotsman is of course a national icon and to allow passengers from outside of the South East to travel behind this incredible locomotive, The Cathedrals Express will be offering short trips from regional cities with a Cream Tea option. In common with our day trips, you will receive a Souvenir Brochure about the engine, and if you book in either Pullman Style Dining or Premier Dining you will be treated to a full Cream Tea Experience – what more stylish way to spend a relaxing afternoon?
SATURDAY 21 MAY
HAMPSHIRE CREAM TEA TRAVEL FROM SALISBURY FARES Pullman Style Dining £159 Premier Dining £129 First Class £89 Premium Standard £55
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Enjoy a wonderful springtime journey through Hampshire’s countryside to the coast. You can sit back, relax and experience the leisurely pace of steam travel, and if you’re travelling in one of our dining classes, a full cream tea.
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WEDNESDAY 25 MAY EAST ANGLIA
TOUR OF EAST ANGLIA CREAM TEA
Travel through glorious Fenland to ‘the capital of Norfolk’, Norwich, where you will have some time for a leg stretch and a photo opportunity before rejoining the train for your journey home. TRAVEL FROM ELY TO NORWICH FARES Pullman Style Dining £179 Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59
SATURDAY 28 MAY
Experience a lovely afternoon trip past the coast and the Mendip Hills to the pretty market town of Taunton, where you will have a couple of hours to explore the town. Alternatively, stay on the train as it makes its way to the Quantock Hills and spend some time in Bishop’s Lydeard. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at.
SOMERSET
SOMERSET CREAM TEA FROM BRISTOL
TRAVEL FROM BRISTOL TO TAUNTON & BISHOP’S LYDEARD FARES Pullman Style Dining £179 Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59
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CHILTERN HILLS
LUNCH WITH
WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE
CHILTERN HILLS LUNCHTIME TOUR An opportunity to sample not just a lunchtime trip with Flying Scotsman but also to enjoy an itinerary that until recently did not exist! We start out from London Victoria with Flying Scotsman climbing up through the Chilterns before connecting to the brand new line at Bicester, joining the Chiltern mainline to Oxford, before returning to London via the Thames Valley. Whilst enjoying views of the Chilterns, passengers will enjoy a full at seat service, with those in Premier Dining or Pullman Style Dining being served a full four or five course luncheon.
TRAVEL FROM LONDON VICTORIA FARES Pullman Style Dining £205 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79
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SURREY HILLS
DINNER WITH
WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE
SURREY HILLS EVENING TOUR An opportunity to enjoy a beautiful summers evening trip round the Surrey Hills that climbs up into the North Downs through a rural idyll that could have come from Herefordshire or Somerset rather than the Home Counties. All passengers on board will be given a copy of the Flying Scotsman Souvenir Brochure and all passengers in Premier Dining or Pullman Style Dining will enjoy a four or five course dinner respectively.
TRAVEL FROM LONDON VICTORIA FARES Pullman Style Dining £199 Premier Dining £169 First Class £119 Premium Standard £75
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CAMBRIAN COAST EXPRESS 2016
Cambrian Coast Express Sunday 5 - Wednesday 8 June 2016 We are delighted to announce that this glorious early summer holiday takes us to The Cambrian Coast and Snowdonia behind the famous Flying Scotsman. For those who don’t know the far west of Wales the area offers some of the most stunning sea and mountain scenery anywhere in Britain, with railway lines to match! You can enjoy fantastic views across Cardigan Bay, scenic views through mountain passes and of course the world famous Barmouth Bridge across the River Mawddach Estuary. Passengers will stay three nights in these lovely surroundings with hotels close to the coast and, in the case of Pullman Style passengers, in the beautiful Italianate Portmeirion Village. Optional excursions will include many of the lovely tourist attractions in the area including Bodnant Gardens and the many Great Little Railways of Wales including The Welsh Highland Railway, the Ffestiniog Railway and the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
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Fares including Hotel Single Supplement
Table for 2
Fares without Hotel
Pullman Style Dining
£1249
£295
£125
N/A
Premier Dining
£849
£170
£100
£599
First Class
£749
£150
-
£499
Premium Standard
£499
£125
-
£299
CAMBRIAN COAST EXPRESS 2016
Day 1 Sunday 5 June Hotels London Paddington to Pwlhelli Pullman Style Dining passengers Main route will be staying at Setting out from Brunel’s historic terminus, we the famous italianate village resort of Portmeirion head off towards Birmingham in the capable known to many as the location Optional of the iconic TV hands of one of the world’s most famous series “The Prisoner”. Ferry locomotives. This leg of the trip takes us through Lewis The Portmeirion Hotel is arguably the most the heart of the Midlands and on to Shrewsbury. stunning hotelDunrobin in Wales with wonderful views, After a short sightseeing break in Shrewsbury, we fine interiors, great service and food. Inverness Uist head West through mid-Wales hauled by one Skye of Premier Dining, First Class and Premium Aberdeen the vintage diesels that are still passed to operate Standard passengers will be staying at quality Kyle of Lochalsh Mallaig 3* or 4* hotels in the historic seaside towns of on this scenic rural line. Fortand William Llandudno Caernarfon. We climb up through the remote Cambrian Mountains before descending to the famous, butMull Oban Perth largely unpronounceable town of Machynlleth. St Andrews Iona We enjoy the beautiful sights as we approach Edinburgh Cardigan Bay through the Dovey Valley, run Glasgow close to the sea all the way past Towyn, travel Troon over the famous Barmouth Trestle Bridge, past Harlech Castle to Porthmadog and Pwlhelli. Days 2 & 3 Monday 6 June - Tuesday 7 June Carlisle Optional Excursions in Snowdonia You can either opt to make your own arrangements or join us for one of our optional excursions which, over the next two Porthmadog Harbour days, are likely to include a day out to North Wales’ incredibly scenic steam railways – the Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway. Other excursions will include a sea trip to Puffin Island and Beaumaris, Bodnant Gardens and Conway Town or Portmeirion and Penryhn Castle. Day 4 Wednesday 8 June Holyhead and Bangor to Chester, Shrewsbury and Paddington by steam Passengers will be taken from their hotels and given the choice of an early morning start for a A short break is planned at Chester before heading quick trip to Holyhead retracing their steps back south to Shrewsbury and across the Welsh Marches to the mainland. to South Wales, back across the South Western Later starters can join this trip in Bangor and Mainline to Paddington for a mid-evening arrival. head South.
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking and the balance to be paid no later than 4 March 2016
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EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER 2016
Emerald Isle Explorer Wednesday 17 – Thursday 25 June 2016 Following the highly successful first Emerald Isle Explorer, our 2016 Irish adventure takes on celebrity status on its opening leg from London Euston to Holyhead, which we are proud to announce will now be hauled 60103 Flying Scotsman! The run along the North Wales Coast should whet your appetite for the beautiful lines we have chosen along the Irish Coast, which will explore the full extent of Ireland’s coastal railway line from Dublin to Rosslare. All the hotels have been carefully hand-picked for you; Pullman Style Dining passengers will enjoy five star luxury in hotels such as Lough Eske Castle in County Sligo and the five star Hayfield Manor Hotel in Cork, while Premier Dining passengers have four star comfort to look forward to, and Non-Dining passengers have well-positioned quality hotels close to the city centres. Passengers who decide to travel north of the border will savour the coastal run from Londonderry before visiting The Giants Causeway and then staying in nearby Portrush or travelling on to vibrant Belfast for the night. There will also be the option to travel from Coleraine to Belfast by road along the world famous beautiful Antrim Drive before all passengers return steam-hauled to the South and re-join those who opted to stay in Dublin.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
1 night in North Wales 1 night in Wexford 2 nights in Cork 2 nights in Sligo Either 1 night in Belfast or Portrush and 1 night in Dublin or 2 nights in Dublin Irish Locomotives and Carriages We will be using the locomotives and coaches of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI). This thriving body of steam-loving volunteers have two sets of coaches – one that is allowed to operate both North and South of the border and another which is their dedicated set that only travels in the Irish Republic. The Southern Irish set of 64 seat Craven Coaches are different to those used on trains in the UK with more basic seating and décor but with a very singular Irish ambience, including the only railway bar in the world serving draught Guinness - available exclusively for Pullman Style passengers. Flying Option Passengers who wish to fly and join the train in Ireland will stay in Dublin on Wednesday 15 June rather than staying in North Wales. Members of the Steam Dreams team will greet you at the airport and arrange the transfers to and from your hotel. Elected flights may be available through Steam Dreams, but please register your interest at the time of booking to be sent further information.
Wexford Harbour
• Eight nights’ hotel accommodation B/B* • Full porterage service throughout, transporting all luggage directly to and from your hotel rooms. • Coach transfers between train and hotel. • A team of helpful staff both on-board the train and at your hotels to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable journey with us. *For all non-dining passengers and D/B/B for Dining passengers
Giant’s Causeway
Londonderry
Main Route
EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER 2016
SUMMARY
Optional Tours Bangor
Coach Transfers
Belfast Sligo
Banbridge
Enniskillen
Newry Dundalk
Castlebar
Flight or Ferry to Dublin
Athlone Galway
Dublin
Sallins
Athenry
Cherryville Junction
Wicklow
Athy Ennis
Carlow
Limerick
Limerick Junction Clonmel
Tralee
Kilkenny Wexford
Mallow
Waterford
Killarney Cork
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Fares
Table for 2
Party of 4 special offer price Single (double/twin rooms only) Supplement
Belfast Option
Cork - Tralee Excursion
Pullman Style Dining
£2,995
£1,000
£9,999
£1,000
£400
£199
Premier Dining
£2,395
-
£7,999
£750
£350
£149
Non Dining
£1,795
-
£6499
£300
£300
£75
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Balance to be paid no later than 31 January 2016.
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The Cathedrals Express to Cornwall From London & the Surrey Hills to Newquay Saturday 17 - Tuesday 20 September 2016 This truly special trip, scheduled to be hauled by Merchant Navy Class 35018 British India Line, takes The Cathedrals Express for a late summer holiday in the beautiful far South-West giving you the chance to travel by steam along the iconic Great Western Railway. You will race along the famous sea wall at Dawlish and over Brunel’s signature bridge across the River Tamar into Cornwall - Poldark’s land of rugged cliffs, pretty harbours and sandy beaches.
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Day 1 Saturday 17 September Beginning our journey at London Victoria in the morning, we travel through some of the most beautiful countryside in Southern England. You will be able to board the train at London Victoria, Redhill, Dorking, Guildford, Blackwater, Reading and Westbury. This run, of course, includes beautiful views of Dawlish before we head inland for the climb along the edge of Dartmoor takes us down to Plymouth. From Plymouth we carry on over Brunel’s famous Tamar Bridge into Cornwall and if anything the scenery just gets better and better, crossing elegant viaducts over rivers, forests and valleys. Day 2 Sunday 18 September The train will be at rest but there will be plenty of optional excursions for passengers including a day trip to Padstow, the Eden Project or the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Day 3 Monday 19 September Excursions will include train trips around Cornwall and a boat trip to the Isles of Scilly. Day 4 Tuesday 20 September Day 4 sees our train return from Cornwall. Starting from Penzance around 9.30am we skirt along the seashore as the sun climbs over the bay above St. Michael’s Mount – passengers who wish may leave their hotels later and join the train at Par. We return along the same route with drop-offs across Berkshire and Surrey en route to London.
Royal Albert Bridge
THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO CORNWALL 2016
Unusually our route starts from London Victoria and will pass through the rolling Surrey Hills picking up along the way – giving passengers from South London and Surrey probably their first direct steam train to Cornwall. A wonderful way to spend the glorious late summer, you will have two whole days to explore Cornwall’s gems from our base in Newquay.
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Dawlish
Train Only
Table for two supplement
Including Hotels
Single supplement
Pullman Style Dining
£699
£150
£999*
£265
Premier Dining
£575
£100
£849
£230
First Class
£499
-
£749
£200
Premium Standard
£299
-
£499
£160
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of bookingand the balance to be paid no later than 31 May 2016 * Call the Booking Office to find out about staying in Rick Stein Hotels in Padstow.
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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 endevour 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. 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. To avoid disappointment, passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links before final timings have been released by Network Rail. 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 2015. 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
West Coast Railways Northern Pool This pool of locomotives normally includes 46115 Scots Guardsman, 45699 Galatea, 45690 Leander & Stanier 8F 48151 but may vary throughout the year.
60103 Flying Scotsman
61306 Mayflower Built for the London & North Eastern Railway, 61306 Mayflower is one of two surviving B1 Class locomotives.
70000 Britannia 70000 Britannia was the first of 55 Standard class 7 engines to be built in Crewe by British Railways.
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. 43 43
THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS 2015 PROGRAMME Tuesday 22 September Thursday 24 September Sunday 27 September Tuesday 29 September Saturday 10 October Sunday 18 October
Horsham & Surrey to Bath & Bristol London to Cheltenham & Worcester London Paddington to Kingswear Oxfordshire & Wiltshire to Kingswear Warminster to Cambridge & Ely London Paddington to Warwick & Stratford-upon-Avon
Saturday 21 November Thursday 26 November Sunday 29 November Wednesday 2 December Saturday 5 December Wednesday 9 December Saturday 12 December Wednesday 16 December Saturday 19 December Tuesday 22 December
London Euston to Chester Christmas Market London Victoria to Dunster for Carols & Minehead Market London Paddington to Bath Christmas Market Horsham to Oxford for Carols London Euston to Carlisle Christmas Market London Victoria to Cheltenham Market & Worcester Ashford to Salisbury Christmas Market London King’s Cross to York St. Nicholas Fayre Southend to Winchester Christmas Market White Cliffs Christmas Lunchtime Tour
Mayflower Mayflower Kinlet Hall Kinlet Hall Mayflower Mayflower
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME Britannia Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Mayflower Scots Guardsman or Galatea Princess Elizabeth Mayflower Princess Elizabeth Mayflower Britannia
2016 PROGRAMME Tuesday 1 March Saturday 12 March Thursday 17 March Saturday 19 March Saturday 2 April Wednesday 13 April Sunday 17 April Thursday 21 April Saturday 23 April Thursday 28 April Tuesday 10 May Thursday 19 May Saturday 21 May Wednesday 25 May Saturday 28 May
London Paddington to Cardiff & Swansea Bluebell Railway to Oxford & Worcester London Kings Cross to York Southend East to Oxford & Worcester London Euston to Lichfield & Chester West Brompton to Salisbury, Bath & Bristol London Paddington to Oxford & Salisbury Queen’s Birthday Celebration Train London Paddington to Warwick & Stratord-upon-Avon North Kent to Gloucester London Kings Cross to York, Durham & Newcastle London Kings Cross to York London Paddington to Salisbury London Victoria to Cambridge & Ely London Paddington to Bath & Bristol
Princess Elizabeth Mayflower Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman
FLYING SCOTSMAN SHORTER TOURS Saturday 21 May Wednesday 25 May Saturday 28 May Wednesday 1 June Wednesday 1 June
Hampshire Cream Tea Tour Ely Cream Tea Tour of East Anglia Somerset Cream Tea Tour London Victoria to Chiltern Hills Lunchtime Tour London Victoria to Surrey Hills Evening Tour
5-8 June 17 - 25 June 17 - 20 September
Cambrian Coast Express Emerald Isle Explorer The Cathedrals Express to Cornwall
Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman
2016 HOLIDAYS BY STEAM Flying Scotsman/LMS locomotives Flying Scotsman/RPSI locomotives British India Line
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