MAGICAL DAYS OUT
BY STEAM
CH I R N AN IST CLU D MA DIN SH S G OP CA PI RO NG LS
AUTUMN 2014 - SPRING 2015
Welcome
On Board Dining
Discover the bygone age of steam
Pullman Style Dining
Welcome to our autumn brochure, in which you
Our 1950’s carriages, with wood-panelled walls, elegant table lamps and curtains at the windows, make the ideal setting for a wonderful journey along Britain’s best railways. Discreet yet attentive service is offered throughout the trip, so you will feel truly looked after.
will find information about our day trips for the rest of 2014, including our exciting Christmas programme with trips to festive favourites like Norwich, Ely and Bath. For 2015 you will find plenty of interesting itineraries and details of our holidays by steam to Ireland, the Lake District and the newly-announced tour to Edinburgh with Sir Nigel Gresley. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.
Passengers start their day with champagne and orange juice, followed by a three-course breakfast including a full English breakfast or luxury brunch. On the return trip, tempting canapés open your five-course meal, which is complimented by a half bottle of wine per person. Teas and coffees are served throughout the day. Premier Dining Champagne and orange juice, followed by a full English breakfast or luxury brunch, makes Premier Dining an inviting option. Homeward bound a delicious four-course meal is served by our helpful waiting staff, with tea and coffee available throughout the day.
Contents Holidays by Steam 2015
4-9
Emerald Isle Explorer
4-5
Cathedrals Express to Edinburgh
6-7
Lakes Express
8-9
Autumn Programme
10 - 15
Christmas Programme
15 - 25
2015 Programme
26 - 37
Terms & Conditions & Locomotives 38 - 39 2
Tables for Two Enjoy the added luxury of securing your own table for two. In both Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining these are available for a supplement of ÂŁ30 per table. Sunday Luncheons & Circular Tours Pullman Style Dining or Premier Dining will enjoy a traditional three course Sunday Lunch on the outward journey. On the return journey a High Tea will be served consisting of a light meal and dessert. First Class Passengers are usually seated in compartments for up to six people or in open carriages. Champagne and orange juice is offered after boarding, with tea and coffee available throughout the day. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served, whilst additional food and drinks can be ordered through our waiting staff. You are also welcome to bring your own food onboard. Premium Standard Passengers are seated at tables for four in open carriages and are served complimentary tea or coffee at their seats. Our waiting staff will be happy to take orders for the purchase of any additional drinks or snacks we have available and will bring them to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food onboard.
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Day 1 Wednesday 17 June London to Dublin via the North Wales Coast Day 2 Thursday 18 June Day in Dublin. Optional trip to Belfast by steam. Day 3 Friday 19 June Dublin to Galway via Athlone Day 4 Saturday 20 June Day in Galway Day 5 Sunday 21 June Galway to Killarney via Limerick Day 6 Monday 22 June Day in Killarney. Optional steam trip along the branch line to the coastal town of Tralee. Day 7 Tuesday 23 June Killarney to Waterford Day 8 Wednesday 24 June Waterford to Dublin via Kilkenny Day 9 Thursday 25 June Dublin to London via the North Wales Coast
Roundstone Harbour, Galway
Table for two
Table for 4 inc. double/twin Rooms special offer price
For hotels Single Supplement
Pullman Style Dining £2,950
£1,000
£9,995
£1,000
Premier Dining
£2,250
-
£7,995
£750
Non Dining
£1,695
-
-
£300
Price pp
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking 4
A full Holidays by Steam brochure is available – please call the Booking Office for more information
17 – 25 June 2015
EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER Discover Ireland, an island often known as The Emerald Isle thanks to its lush green vistas. You can experience these breathtaking views from the railway as we travel behind 5’3” gauge steam locomotives to Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Waterford.
461 powers towards Ferrycarrig tunnel
Waterford Quays
In Ireland all railways are a different gauge to the UK so we will be using the carriages that belong to the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. These are different to those on charter trains used in the UK with more basic seating* and décor but also a very Irish ambience - including the only railway bar in the world with draught Guinness. The hotels on this trip are of the highest calibre featuring some of the best 3, 4 and 5 Star hotels ever involved in a Steam Dreams tour (for non-Dining, Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers respectively). What’s Included: • Carefully chosen, quality hotel accommodation • Breakfast in your hotel each morning for passengers in all classes • Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers will be served a 3 or 4 Course Dinner in their hotels • On days spent on the train, complimentary teas and coffees will be served to all passengers • Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers will be served a lunchtime meal on all train days in Ireland *
The seating is narrower than in the dining carriages normally used on The Cathedrals Express day trips.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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5 – 7 July 2015
THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO EDINBURGH A FAREWELL TO GRESLEY What better way to spend a short break in July than a tour by steam train from Southern England to the glorious cities of York or Edinburgh? One of the highlights of The Cathedrals Express calendar is a trip to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, and in 2015 A4 class Sir Nigel Gresley will be hauling this special from London to Edinburgh and back to York shortly before she is retired from mainline running for overhaul. Passengers also have the option of spending two nights in York. The journey itself is wonderfully scenic with distant views of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Cathedral City of Durham, before the approach to Newcastle brings a view of the imposing Angel of the North. Crossing the Tyne we are soon
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racing along with views of the North Sea coast near Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island before passing scenic Alnmouth and Eyemouth. After crossing the grandeur of the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick into Scotland and enjoying the rugged cliff top views, we descend towards the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh offers a plethora of architectural and cultural pleasures and few City walks can warm the blood like those down Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Passengers who choose to may book their hotels as part of their trip.
A full Holidays by Steam brochure is available – please call the Booking Office for more information
Day 1 Sunday 5 July London to York and Edinburgh Day 2 Monday 6 July There will be an optional tour which will be finalised later this year and it is planned this will include the Forth Bridge. Day 3 Tuesday 7 July We return south with Sir Nigel Gresley leaving us at York to be replaced by another steam locomotive for the final leg. Fares (excl. hotels)
Forth Bridge
London to Edinburgh
York
Edinburgh
With hotels
Without hotels
from London
from York
Pullman Style Dining
£895
£675
£425
£425
Premier Dining
£729
£549
£349
£349
First Class
£609
£449
£275
£275
Premium Standard
£424
£299
£199 Castle apply. 25% non-refundable deposit taken at time of booking,Edinburgh Single supplements
Booking Office 01483 209888
£199
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An ni 50 ve t rs h ar y Tr ip
14 – 17 September 2015
THE LAKES EXPRESS
One of the great traditional holiday destinations within the British Isles is the beautiful Lake District nestling at the foot of the Cumbrian Mountains. Summer 2015 sees the 50th anniversary since the last London Euston to Windermere Lakes Express ran at the end of that summer season and now Steam Dreams is commemorating that with its very own Lakes Express.
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A full Holidays by Steam brochure is available – please call the Booking Office for more information
Day 1 Monday 14 September A nostalgic trip as we steam north from London to the Lake District behind a former London, Midland and Scottish locomotive. You will have the option to alight the train at Oxenholme to transfer to your hotel, or you can stay on the train for the climb of Shap and be transferred to your hotel from Penrith. Day 2 Tuesday 15 September Day at your leisure in the Lake District You can either opt to make your own arrangements for activities or join us on one of our optional excursions, including: • A day out to one of the Lake District’s railways: the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and the narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway • Beatrix Potter’s House • Holker Hall • Brantwood House • Wordsworth House
The Settle and Carisle Railway
Yew Tree House
Day 3 Wednesday 16 September There is an optional day trip featuring steam along the Cumbrian Coast and the Settle and Carlisle lines. Day 4 Thursday 17 September You can opt to return from Penrith or Oxenholme as we race home towards London.
Carnforth Station
Fares - Inc. Hotels on a Bed and Breakfast Basis in a Twin/Double Fares without Hotel room and coach transfers to/from hotel. with Hotel
Table for two
Hotel single Supplement
without Hotel
Table for two
Pullman Style Dining
£999
£100
£100
£675
£100
Premier Dining
£849
£75
£100
£549
£75
First Class
£725
-
£75
£425
Premium Standard
£499
-
£75
£299
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking
Booking Office 01483 209888
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BATH, HEREFORD, LUDLOW & SHREWSBURY
SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2014
LONDON & SALISBURY TO BATH, HEREFORD, LUDLOW & SHREWSBURY A popular trip crossing beneath the Severn Estuary through the pretty town of Abergavenny , through the Welsh Marches to Hereford, Ludlow and Shrewsbury. Ludlow will be holding the annual Food Festival in the heart of the castle grounds. There will be cookery demonstrations from some well renowned chefs, exhibitors of local produce and the chance to taste some truly delicious food and drink. Entry to the castle costs £8.50 per adult. Rostered Loco: 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL Boarding stations Depart Return Clapham Junction 07:10 00:20 Staines 08:00 23:50 Woking 08:30 23:20 Salisbury 09:45 22:20 Westbury 10:25 21:45 Bath 10:45 21:15 Bristol 11:00 20:30 Hereford 13:45 18:45 Ludlow 14:00 18:00 Shrewsbury 14:45 17:25 Diesel hauled between London & Bristol in both directions
FARES to Bath Pullman Style Dining £199 Premier Dining £169 First Class £129 Premium Standard £89 FARES to Hereford Ludlow or Shrewsbury Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £115 You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare.
CHESTER, BANGOR & HOLYHEAD
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2014
LONDON EUSTON TO CHESTER, BANGOR & HOLYHEAD From Crewe our steam engine takes us to Chester and onwards for the beautiful journey along the North Wales Coast to Bangor and Holyhead. Along the way we pass beneath the walls of Conwy Castle and across the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Straight to the island of Anglesey. Take an extended stay in Chester, a visit to Bangor or Caernarfon or stay on the train to the very edge of the Irish Sea at Holyhead. Rostered Loco: 46233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND Boarding stations Depart Return London Euston 07:10 23:15 Watford Junction 07:25 22:45 Milton Keynes 07:45 22:15 Northampton 08:10 21:50 Rugby 08:25 21:15 Lichfield Trent Valley 09:00 20:40 Crewe 10:00 20:00 Chester 10:40 19:00 Bangor 13:00 17:00 Holyhead 13:40 16:00 Diesel or electric hauled between London and Crewe in both directions
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FARES to Chester Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £189 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES to Bangor and Holyhead Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £115 You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare. Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Lichfield and travelling to Chester or joining at Chester and travelling to Holyhead will receive a two course meal on the return journey.
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TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2014
Rostered Loco: 4464 BITTERN Boarding stations Depart Return Clapham Junction 07:45 23:15 Wimbledon 08:10 22:50 Surbiton 08:45 22:30 Woking 09:10 22:00 Salisbury 10:25 21:00 Westbury 11:00 20:30 Exeter 13:20 18:30 Paignton 14:05 17:30 Kingswear 14:45 16:50 Diesel hauled between London & Westbury in both directions
FARES to Exeter Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES to Paignton & Kingswear From Exeter Pullman Style Dining £249 £165 Premier Dining £209 £139 First Class £159 £99 Premium Standard £115 £69 You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare. Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Exeter and travelling to Kingswear will receive a two course meal on the return journey.
EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
LONDON & SURBITON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2014
OXFORD, GORING, NEWBURY & ALDERMASTON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR Rostered Loco: 4464 BITTERN Boarding stations Depart Return Oxford 08:30 22:15 Goring 09:00 21:45 Aldermaston 09:20 21:15 Newbury 09:35 21:00 Exeter 13:20 19:00 Paignton 14:05 18:00 Kingswear 14:45 17:20 Diesel hauled between London & Westbury outbound
FARES to Exeter Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES to Paignton & Kingswear from Exeter Pullman Style Dining £249 £165 Premier Dining £209 £139 First Class £159 £99 Premium Standard £115 £69 You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare. Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Exeter and travelling to Kingswear will receive a two course meal on the return journey.
Two opportunities to take an extended stay in Exeter or remain on board to Kingswear with time to take the ferry to Dartmouth. Enjoy the scenic run along one of the world’s most iconic railways adjacent to the English Channel before arriving at Torbay Steam Railway in Paignton. Travel along to the beautiful hamlet of Kingswear with the historic naval town of Dartmouth across the estuary of the River Dart. Booking Office 01483 209888
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CANTERBURY
SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2014
READING, SURREY & LONDON TO CANTERBURY We leave London late morning and travel through the Garden of England to Canterbury where there will be time to visit the Cathedral to marvel at the treasures contained with this historic Cathedral.
Rostered Loco: 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL Boarding stations Depart Return Reading 08:15 21:15 Wokingham 08:40 21:00 Ascot 08:55 20:25 Staines 09:25 20:00 Hounslow 09:40 19:45 Chiswick 09:50 19:30 Putney 10:00 19:20 Clapham Junction 10:15 19:10 Bromley South 11:00 18:40 Canterbury 12:45 16:00
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99
BLUEBELL RAILWAY
THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014
WATERCRESS LINE TO THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY
Rostered Loco: 34046 BRAUNTON Boarding stations Depart Return Alresford 07:30 22:10 Alton 08:30 21:20 Farnham 08:50 21:00 Aldershot 09:00 20:50 Sheffield Park 13:30 17:25 On the return journey this train will be diesel hauled between Kingscote and the outskirts of London where the train will reverse and steam haulage will resume. 12
For the first time we join together two of Southern England’s most famous private railways by a direct steam hauled train. From the Hampshire Downs we join the National Railway System at Alton through London to the North Downs and on to the newly opened connection to the Bluebell Railway. We terminate at Kingscote station from where passengers transfer to a train of vintage carriages for the short journey to the terminus at Sheffield Park, near the gardens of the National Trust house of the same name. Alternatively, spend time looking at the Bluebell’s many attractions or even take another journey up and down the railway. Our return journey is via the Surrey Hills. FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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£239 £199 £149 £99
THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER 2014
An opportunity for passengers in Kent and London to enjoy a day out to the Georgian honeypot of Bath or famous Port of Bristol - home to the SS Great Britain.
Rostered Loco: 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL Boarding stations Depart Return Tonbridge 08:30 23:00 Bromley South 09:20 22:35 Clapham Junction 10:00 22:05 Chiswick 10:10 21:50 Egham 11:00 20:10 Ascot 11:20 19:40 Bath Spa 13:45 16:55 Bristol Temple Meads 14:05 16:35 Diesel hauled from London to Tonbridge on the return journey
Our route takes us down the Great Western Mainline - affectionately known as Brunel’s Billiard Table as it passes through the Thames Valley before climbing up to the Wiltshire Downs after Swindon.
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Booking Office 01483 209888
BATH & BRISTOL
KENT, LONDON & SURREY TO BATH & BRISTOL
£239 £199 £149 £99 13
CAMBRIDGE & ELY
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2014
NEWBURY, ALDERMASTON & READING TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY
Rostered Loco: 70000 BRITANNIA Boarding stations Depart Return Newbury 08:30 22:55 Aldermaston 08:45 22:40 Reading 09:25 22:20 Twyford 09:45 22:10 Slough 10:05 21:45 Ealing Broadway 10:25 21:30 West Hampstead 10:50 20:00 Cambridge 13:20 17:20 Ely 13:40 17:00 Diesel hauled on the return journey from West London to Newbury 14
With the work at Reading on schedule, steam will be able to return in style to Newbury with a run across the north of London and into the East Anglian countryside for the option of visiting two lovely cities - academic Cambridge or scenic Ely with its Cathedral high on the hill overlooking the Fens. FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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£239 £199 £149 £99
LONDON EUSTON & MILTON KEYNES TO CARLISLE
Rostered Loco: 46115 SCOTS GUARDSMAN Boarding stations Depart Return London Euston 07:00 22:30 Watford Junction 07:15 22:10 Berkhamsted 07:25 21:55 Milton Keynes 08:00 21:30 Northampton 08:20 21:10 Rugby 08:30 21:00 Lichfield Trent Valley 09:00 20:20 Stafford 09:25 20:00 Crewe 09:40 19:40 Carlisle 12:45 14:30 This trip will be diesel or electric hauled from London to Carnforth on the outward journey and from Blackburn to London on the return journey.
CARLISLE
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SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2014
This trip features a steam hauled trip over the wonderful Shap Summit on the outward journey to Carlisle and returns south over the iconic Settle & Carlisle Railway. The stunning Settle and Carlisle Railway is widely known to be one of the most scenic lines in England. A masterpiece of Victorian engineering that cuts through beautiful scenery, over the 24 arches of the breath-taking Ribblehead Viaduct, which will be reached as the sun starts to set. FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 2014
Soak up the festive atmosphere on a Cathedrals Express Christmas Special. We have designed itineraries to allow you to see the best of British Christmas Markets in the historic cities of York, Bath, Ludlow and Chester, all offering an array of regional specialities and unique gifts. Alternatively, join us for Christmas Carol services in beautiful cathedrals such as the famous Christchurch Cathedral in Oxford, Ely Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, with its
Main picture: Winchester Choristers
imposing spire, or Sherborne Abbey, once
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named one of ‘the best churches in England’. With a special menu for diners and mulled wine and mince pies for everyone, served in carriages dressed with traditional Christmas decorations, it’s the perfect way to start your Christmas countdown.
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SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014
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Chester has been offering retail therapy since it developed as a bustling market town in the Middle Ages. The unique Rows Galleries, which gives visitors access to shops at street level but also via steps to a covered walkway above, is the oldest shopping facade in England. During Christmas time, the wooden chalets of the Christmas Market in the town centre offer yet more present buying opportunities. Rostered Loco: 70000 BRITANNIA Boarding stations Depart Return London Euston 07:40 21:30 Milton Keynes 08:50 20:35 Northampton 09:20 20:00 Rugby 09:30 19:35 Nuneaton 10:50 19:00 Lichfield Trent Valley 11:20 18:20 Chester 13:00 16:40
CHESTER
LONDON EUSTON TO CHESTER
FARES to Chester Pullman Style Dining £239 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 FARES from Lichfield to Chester Pullman Style Dining £199 Premier Dining £169 First Class £129 Premium Standard £79 Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Lichfield and travelling to Chester will receive a two course meal on the return journey.
Booking Office 01483 209888
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HEREFORD, LUDLOW & SHREWSBURY
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2014
LONDON PADDINGTON TO LUDLOW MEDIEVAL FAYRE G SHOPPIN
Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return London Paddington 08:05 23:30 Slough 08:30 23:05 Twyford 09:00 22:40 Reading 09:10 22:25 Goring 09:30 22:10 Swindon 10:00 21:45 Hereford 13:30 19:10 Ludlow 14:00 18:30 Shrewsbury 14:45 17:30 Diesel hauled between London & Bristol in both directions 18
This train features three destinations – while many will opt to visit Ludlow, you can choose to get off earlier at Hereford or stay on to Shrewsbury. Ludlow houses over 500 listed buildings, including many ancient properties such as the castle and one of the largest parish churches in England. The streets are in fact lined with medieval and Georgian buildings and Broad Street, which leads from the Buttercross down through the Broadgate, has been described as the most beautiful street in Britain. You will have the opportunity to visit the Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre, which has been running for many years and is established as being the ‘best medieval show in the land’, offering a variety of seasonal gifts and entertainment, such as music, falconry and shows. FARES to Hereford Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard FARES to Ludlow & Shrewsbury Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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£239 £199 £149 £99 £249 £209 £159 £115
TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2014 BATH
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Travel from London Victoria to the lovely city of Bath. Each year the historic area between Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths is transformed into a shopper’s haven with over 100 wooden Christmas chalets selling unique, homemade and unusual gifts, decorations and food delicacies. The backdrop of carols echoing around the Abbey creates an extra unique festive atmosphere. The many independent and specialist shops will ensure you can find those special Christmas gifts which are so hard to track down! Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return London Victoria 09:45 22:15 East Croydon 10:15 21:40 Redhill 10:35 21:10 Dorking Deepdene 10:55 20:50 Shalford 11:10 20:40 Guildford 11:20 20:30 North Camp 11:35 20:45 Bath Spa 14:15 17:50 Bristol Temple Meads 14:35 17:35
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Booking Office 01483 209888
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YORK
THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2014
LONDON KINGS CROSS TO YORK
St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK. Outside markets move into Parliament Street, St Sampsons Square and Coppergate while York’s grand medieval Guild Hall provides a home for ‘Made In Yorkshire’ artists and crafters from across the region. The magnificent medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, presents a special medieval market with live crafting, mulled wine and costumed traders and St William’s College houses an arts and crafts market for fine hand-made items not to be found in the shops. Rostered Loco: 4464 BITTERN Boarding stations Depart Return London Kings Cross 07:30 22:30 Hertford North 08:00 21:30 Stevenage 08:20 21:00 Sandy 08:40 20:40 St Neots 09:00 20:30 Peterborough 10:00 19:15 Retford 11:40 17:30 York 13:15 16:15 20
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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
Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Retford and travelling to York will receive a two course meal on the return journey.
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SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2014
CAROLS
Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return Southend East 08:25 21:15 Upminster 08:55 21:45 Broxbourne 10:20 19:40 Cambridge 11:30 18:25 Norwich 13:30 17:30
Starting from Southend, our route skirts round London before racing across the Home Counties, past Cambridge and Ely, with panoramic views of its unique Cathedral, and approach Norwich across the Fens and rolling countryside. The Cathedral itself has dominated the city’s skyline for over 900 years and was recently voted Norfolk’s favourite building. FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
CAMBRIDGE & NORWICH
SOUTHEND & BROXBOURNE TO CAMBRIDGE & NORWICH
£239 £199 £149 £99
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2014 ELY
HORSHAM & DORKING TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY Our trip traverses the beautiful Surrey Hills as passengers join the train to Ely. We pass through London crossing the Thames and head north to Cambridgeshire and the capital of the Fens. The phenomenal Ely Cathedral with its Octagon tower flooding light onto the floor below makes a glorious setting for our Carol Service. Afterwards explore the shops set amidst the narrow winding streets in this delightful city. Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return Horsham 08:20 22:15 Ockley 08:35 22:00 Holmwood 08:50 21:40 Dorking (Main) 09:00 21:30 Leatherhead 09:15 21:20 Cheam 09:30 21:05 West Brompton 10:20 20:15 Cambridge 13:05 17:25 Ely 13:30 17:00
This trip will feature some diesel haulage on the return journey
CAROLS
FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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OXFORD
THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2014
PETERBOROUGH, ELY, CAMBRIDGE, AUDLEY END & HARLOW TO OXFORD CAROLS
The city of dreaming spires is a must-see destination with its world-famous university. Experience the sound of Carols in 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. After the Carol service there is plenty of time to shop in Oxford’s bustling centre just a few yards from the Cathedral. Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return Peterborough 07:45 22:45 Ely 08:45 22:05 Cambridge 09:10 21:45 Audley End 09:15 21:20 Harlow Town 10:00 20:50 Oxford 13:30 16:50
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FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk
£239 £199 £149 £99
TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2014
Enjoy magnificent views of the White Horse at Westbury before joining the beautiful Avon Valley on your way to Bath. The excellent shopping in Bath certainly isn’t a new attraction, as fashionistas have been flocking here for their style fix since Georgian times. The compact city centre is easily
Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return Rainham 08:30 22:10 Rochester 08:40 22:00 Meopham 09:00 21:40 Bromley South 09:25 21:20 Clapham High Street 09:45 21:00 Kensington Olympia 10:00 20:45 Slough 11:00 19:45 Maidenhead 11:05 19:35 Bath 13:15 17:00 Bristol 13:35 16:45 Diesel hauled between London & Rainham on return journey
walkable, combining grand Georgian streets and thoroughfares with many small picturesque passageways and lanes to explore at every turn. Boutiques and independent shops in Bath almost outnumber the familiar high street names, offering shoppers a truly unique experience.
BATH & BRISTOL
KENT & LONDON TO BATH & BRISTOL
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SALISBURY & SHERBORNE
SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2014 LONDON PADDINGTON, SLOUGH, MAIDENHEAD & SWINDON TO SALISBURY & SHERBORNE CAROLS
Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return London Paddington 08:00 23:00 Slough 08:30 22:30 Maidenhead 08:45 22:15 Twyford 09:00 22:00 Reading 09:15 21:50 Goring & Streatley 09:30 21:30 Swindon 10:50 20:40 Salisbury 12:30 18:45 Sherborne 14:15 17:00 Yeovil Junction 14:25 16:45 24
Enjoy the various shopping districts in the compact Tudor city of Salisbury, where you will have several hours to explore a fantastic choice of independent shops and sample local crafts and cuisine. Alternatively, take part in a wonderful Carol Service in Sherborne Abbey. Set in the middle of the delightful town with its mellow stone buildings and only a few minutes walk from the station, the Abbey is a perfect setting for the carol service. The service lasts around 45 minutes allowing you plenty of time to explore Sherborne after the service. The train continues on to Yeovil Junction where you can watch the locos being turned and serviced. FARES
From Salisbury to Sherborne
Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£239 £199 £149 £99
£179 £139 £89 £59
Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Salisbury and travelling to Sherborne will receive a two course meal on the return journey.
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TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER 2014
PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Call the booking office for information on group packages
Rostered Loco:TWO BLACK FIVES Boarding stations Depart Return London Victoria 09:45 16:55 East Croydon 10:20 16:05 Purley 10:30 15:55 Redhill 10:50 15:40 Godstone 11:00 15:25 Penshurst 11:10 15:15 Tonbridge 11:30 15:00
WHITE CLIFFS
WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Spend the winter solstice taking a leisurely round trip through Kent with views of the English Channel and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. You can join the train in London, Surrey or Kent and complete the circuit back to your starting point whilst enjoying a relaxing Christmas meal with all the trimmings. FARES Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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2015 PROGRAMME It is always exciting to announce our annual programme and with many exciting events coming up in the 2015 British calendar the programme has embraced a Rule Britannia theme, demonstrating the best of Britain as the nation celebrates the 70th anniversary of VE Day. We have a number of new itineraries for you, including trips to the Isle of Wight and Brighton, as well as Steam Dreams’ favourites such as Chester, Weymouth and York. We hope there is something to interest you, with all our tours now available to book online or through our booking office.
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SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015
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SOUTH DOWNS
VALENTINES LUNCHEON OVER THE SOUTH DOWNS
Enjoy a leisurely round trip around the beautiful South Downs travelling past Winchester, with brief glimpses of the sea near Portsmouth and then heading up through classic Hampshire and Surrey countryside to Guildford and London. The perfect way to spend Valentine’s day. Travel from London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Twickenham, Staines, Addlestone or Woking
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015 BRIGHTON
VALENTINES DINNER TO BRIGHTON FOR BRIEF ENCOUNTER
BRIEF ENCOUNTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING IN BRIGHTON In Celebration of the anniversary of the iconic 1945 film, The Brief Encounter, we have organised a special screening for Steam Dreams passengers at a private venue.
Travel from London Victoria early evening FARES
Lunchtime Dinner Tour Tour & Screening Both
Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
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£199 £179 £139 £85
£199 £179 £139 £85
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ST D LU AV N ID CH ’S EO DA N Y
LYDNEY, CHEPSTOW & CARDIFF
SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2015 LONDON TO GLOUCESTER, LYDNEY, CHEPSTOW & CARDIFF St David’s Day is celebrated as usual with a trip to the Welsh capital – this route takes us through the Thames Valley and then along the Golden Valley to Gloucester. You can leave here or carry on along the stunning route that winds alongside the Severn Estuary. A second drop-off at Lydney with the option of a trip on the Dean Forest Railway, and another at historic Chepstow precede the arrival at Cardiff. All in all the perfect way to enjoy the first day of March! Travel from London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Twyford, Reading, Goring or Swindon.
BATH & BRISTOL
SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2015
SOUTHEND & LONDON TO BATH & BRISTOL
A unique opportunity to travel from Southend, across London and down the Great Western Mainline - affectionately known as Brunel’s Billiard Table as it passes through the Thames Valley before climbing up to the Wiltshire Downs after Swindon. 28
Travel from Southend East, Basildon, Upminster, Barking, West Hampstead, Slough or Reading. Diesel hauled from London to Southend on the return.
Fares from £99 in Premium Standard, £149 in First Class, £199 in Premier Dining, £239 in Pullman
THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2015
Explore the quaint cobbled streets of York which offer something for everyone. The stunning Minster with its renowned Rose window is a mustsee for any new visitor to York.The National Railway Museum is home to a large collection of notable locomotives and rolling stock. York’s many little lanes and alleyways, known as The Shambles, are full of interesting shops and cafes. The world-famous speciality tea room and patisserie, Betty’s, can be found in St Helen’s Square - perfect for afternoon tea.
YORK
LONDON TO YORK
Travel from London King’s Cross, Hertford North, Stevenage, Arlesey, Huntingdon, Peterborough or Retford.
MARCH SPRING SATURDAY 2015 – exact 7date to be 2015 confirmed shortly
This unique trip from the Bluebell Railway to Ely will be the first steam-hauled excursion from the Bluebell Railway. It is expected to take place in spring 2015, with the date being confirmed in late 2014. If you are interested in joining this exciting tour, please let us know and we can contact you as soon as a date is confirmed.
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CAMBRIDGE & ELY
BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY
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CANTERBURY
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL 2015
SALISBURY TO CANTERBURY From one beautiful Cathedral City to another across the rolling hills of Southern England and along the Kent coast on the return journey. Britain’s leading Cathedral City, Canterbury, offers an old world delight of cobbled streets and attractive cafes and shops. Travel from Salisbury, Andover, Whitchurch, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Woking, Hounslow, Clapham Junction or Bromley South. Diesel hauled from London to Salisbury on the return
SETTLE & CARLISLE
THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2015
COLCHESTER TO SETTLE & CARLISLE
Enjoy a steam trip over the iconic Settle & Carlisle Railway, known as one of the most scenic lines in Britain. You will also have time to explore the ancient walled city of Carlisle.
Travel from Colchester, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, March, Peterborough or Grantham.
PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2015
LONDON PADDINGTON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR Our trip starts diesel hauled and heads across Southern England to Westbury where steam takes over. The journey then runs along one of the world’s most scenic railways, adjacent to the English Channel at Dawlish before arriving at Torbay Steam Railway in Paignton which we then travel along to the beautiful hamlet of Kingswear across the estuary of the River Dart opposite the historic naval town of Dartmouth. Travel from London Paddington, Maidenhead, Reading or Newbury.
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Fares from £99 in Premium Standard, £149 in First Class, £199 in Premier Dining, £239 in Pullman
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2015
Steam returns to Southend Airport line with a trip to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday in the town synonymous with his name. We also stop at Warwick and along with Stratford upon Avon, old world charm and fascinating buildings are around every corner. Travel from Southend Airport, Hockley, Wickford, Shenfield or Stratford (London)
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Diesel hauled from London to Southend on the return journey
TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2015
A chance for mid Sussex and Surrey passengers to enjoy steam from their local station en route to the lovely Georgian City of Bath and the historic seaside port city of Bristol. Enjoy travelling along Brunel’s famous Great Western Railway through the Thames Valley and across the Wiltshire Hills. Travel from Horsham, Ockley, Holmwood, Dorking, Leatherhead or Cheam
BATH & BRISTOL
HORSHAM & SURREY TO BATH & BRISTOL
Diesel hauled from London to Horsham on the return journey
SATURDAY 16 MAY 2015
One of the classic journeys of modern steam across the beautiful Settle & Carlisle Railway Line. Electric traction whizzes us north to give us ample opportunity to enjoy the Lakeland Fells near the climb of Shap as well as the Pennines by beautiful Ribblehead Viaduct.
SETTLE & CARLISLE
LONDON EUSTON TO SETTLE & CARLISLE
Travel from London Euston, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Lichfield Trent Valley or Crewe.
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SURREY HILLS
VE DAY CEL RULE BRI
FRIDAY 8 MAY 2015
SURREY HILLS LUNCHEON
Our celebrations of the 70th anniversary of VE Day start, under the banner of Rule Britannia, with haulage by the class of that name, around the beautiful Surrey Hills. Unusually pickups on this train are available across Surrey as we perform a loop back in the London suburbs in order to cross the famous Surrey Hills line in both directions.
WHITE CLIFFS
Travel from Clapham Junction, Twickenham, Egham, Addlestone, Woking or Shalford.
WHITE CLIFFS EVENING DINNER TOUR
Surely the ultimate journey with connotations of wartime sacrifice but hope that lay within the lyrics of Vera Lynn’s famous song, the White Cliffs evokes very many poignant images of sailors and airmen leaving – and some returning – from the daunting tasks of war. Travel from London Victoria, Bromley South, Bat & Ball or Tonbridge.
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FARES
Lunch Dinner Both tour tour
Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£199 £169 £129 £75
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£199 £169 £129 £75
£299 £249 £179 £125
TANNIA!
SUNDAY 10 MAY 2015
LONDON WATERLOO TO SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT Our celebrations continue and what more fitting destination to evoke Britannia ruling the waves than Southampton Docks. Hopefully, one of Bulleid’s famous locos with wartime connotations will whisk us from Waterloo to Southampton Docks. Passengers here may opt to leave for a tour of the Isle of Wight, or alternatively join us on a second trip across Southern England. In the evening on return from the Isle of Wight or Bath & Bristol, passengers will be whisked back to Waterloo with diners enjoying a delicious dinner.
SOUTHAMPTON & ISLE OF WIGHT
EBRATIONS
BATH & BRISTOL
SUNDAY 10 MAY 2015
EASTLEIGH, SOUTHAMPTON, ROMSEY & SALISBURY TO BATH & BRISTOL Departing Southampton Docks, an afternoon day trip across Hampshire and Wiltshire to Bath in Somerset and Bristol in Gloucestershire. FARES
Southampton Sunday Luncheon tour From London to Bath & Isle of White* to Bristol & Bath via Southampton
Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Dining passengers will enjoy lunch on the outward journey and Sunday Afternoon Tea on the return.
£249 £199 £275 £209 £159 £229 £159 £109 £175 £115 £75 £129
*including ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight and excursion on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
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Travel from Eastleigh Southampton, Romsey or Salisbury.
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SALISBURY & SHERBORNE
THURSDAY 14 MAY 2015 PRESTON PARK, HAYWARDS HEATH, REDHILL & LONDON TO SALISBURY & SHERBORNE A new starting point for The Cathedrals Express as we head up north from Preston Park picking up en route to the South Western mainline to Salisbury and Sherborne where steam leaves us and a vintage diesel whisks us down to the South Coast and along to Preston Park before dropping off en route to London. Travel from Preston Park, Haywards Heath, Horley, Redhill, East Croydon or West Brompton. Our return journey is diesel hauled from Salisbury and along the south coast of England.
CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE
TUESDAY 19 MAY 2015
LONDON VICTORIA TO CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE One of our most popular destinations, Corfe Castle and Swanage, but this time by a new route picking up at Cheam and stations on the way down the Portsmouth Direct line. The Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast are one of the most beautiful and hard to access parts of Southern England and the steam train is the perfect way to get there. Travel from London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Twickenham, Staines, Brookwood, Basingstoke or Bournemouth.
YORK & SCARBOROUGH
THURSDAY 21 MAY 2015
LONDON KINGS CROSS TO YORK & SCARBOROUGH Our annual trip to the coast at Scarborough with the option of visiting York, is hauled quickly by vintage diesel on the outward trip but on the return is scheduled to be hauled all the way from Scarborough to London by one of Britain’s most popular steam engines A4 Class 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley. Travel from London Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage, Huntingdon, Peterborough or Retford.
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Fares from £99 in Premium Standard, £149 in First Class, £199 in Premier Dining, £239 in Pullman
THURSDAY 28 MAY 2015
Sir Nigel Gresley is our loco for this trip from Victoria and stations to Reading heading west past the rolling hills of Berkshire and Wiltshire to the Somerset town of Taunton. Here we join the delightful 20 mile preserved steam railway branch along the Somerset Coast to Dunster and Minehead. Travel from London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Feltham, Staines, Ascot, Reading or Maidenhead.
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
LONDON VICTORIA TO THE WEST SOMERSET COAST
TUESDAY 2 JUNE 2015
Recalling the bygone years of steam, The Cathedrals Express takes the historic route out of Paddington, steam hauled all the way to Chester. Picking up along the Thames Valley and in the Midlands, after three hours in this beautiful walled Cathedral City we return swiftly, diesel hauled, to London.
CHESTER
LONDON PADDINGTON TO CHESTER
Travel from London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Pangbourne, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington or Nuneaton.
THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2015
With Sir Nigel Gresley at the helm once more, the Cathedrals Express heads off to one of the most popular destinations in our calendar. Heading out past the newly rebuilt Reading Station complex along the Thames Valley to Georgian Bath and cosmopolitan Bristol, we return in the evening via the Avon Valley and Savernake.
BATH & BRISTOL
LONDON VICTORIA TO BATH & BRISTOL
Travel from London Victoria, St Margarets, Egham, Ascot, Bracknell or Reading. Booking Office 01483 209888
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OXFORD & WORCESTER
SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2015
LONDON TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
The Sunday Luncheon departing Paddington mid morning to two of Britain’s loveliest cities – the dreaming spires of Oxford and the Cathedral by the Severn at Worcester. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Cotswold Countryside as Sir Nigel Gresley, our loco for the day, chugs along as the back drop to a traditional Sunday lunch.
Travel from London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Twyford, Reading or Goring.
PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
THURSDAY 11 JUNE 2015
LONDON TO PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR VIA THE SURREY HILLS
Heading south from Cheam, picking up at stations across the Surrey and Hampshire Hills. Steam takes over at Westbury for the magical run along the south Devon seaside so cruelly wrecked and brilliantly re-built during last winter’s storms. Nip across by ferry to Dartmouth before returning homewards by the same route. 36
Travel from Cheam, Epsom, Leatherhead, Effingham Junction, Guildford, Petersfield, Havant or Salisbury.
Fares from £99 in Premium Standard, £149 in First Class, £199 in Premier Dining, £239 in Pullman
TUESDAY 30 JUNE 2015
Another new itinerary from Southend Airport, this time diesel hauled as far as Somerset, where steam takes over for the trip to Exeter and the run along the Devon sea wall before arriving at Kingswear for Dartmouth. Steam takes us back on the same route as the outward before diesel takes over for the final leg to London and Southend.
EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
Travel from Southend Airport, Wickford, Shenfield, Stratford, Slough or Reading.
THURSDAY 9 JULY 2015
Travel from London Waterloo or Woking.
WEYMOUTH
LONDON WATERLOO TO WEYMOUTH
The Cathedrals Express regularly celebrates the end of Southern Steam on 9 July 1967 by replicating the last steam hauled service by taking a trip to Weymouth. Scheduled to be hauled by one of Bulleid’s famous Pacific locomotives, everything should be perfect – beautiful seaside route, lovely countryside, a homely seaside town and steam on a memorable date. Booking Office 01483 209888
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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. 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 fire risk, 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. If for reasons beyond our control a trip has no steam traction a partial refund of £10 in Premium Standard, £15 in First Class, £20 in Premier Dining and £25 in Pullman Style Dining may be offered. Alternatively we may offer a credit note for double this amount to be used against a future trip. Diesel Assistance On steam hauled trips occasionally for operational reasons or due to adverse weather, a diesel engine may be attached to the train. 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 tour. 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 onboard the train. If in doubt, please contact the booking office for advice. 38
Payment Bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards (with the exception of American Express). Debit card payments do not incurr extra charges, but a 2% transaction fee is charged for credit card payments, which covers the costs incurred by Steam Dreams for providing this service. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Other payment methods including paying by cash or cheque* are still be available for telephone bookings only and remain free of charge. We are unable to accept payment by cheques less than 21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for postage and time to process the payment.
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Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes & 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-transferrable. Discounts may only be used against bookings made after the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to any previous bookings. Deposits All deposits are non-transferrable or refundable. Carbon Emissions All our trips are Carbon Neutral. To offset carbon emissions a small supplement will be added to each booking. You may ask not to pay this supplement when making telephone bookings only. For on-the-day bookings or availability please call the train mobile 07775 735 005 Detailed train timings are available 24 hours a day from the train time hotline 01483 209 887* Calls to this number are charged at your standard rate; mobile charges may be higher.
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To see our full terms and conditions, with information about cancellation fees and transfer fees for day trips, short breaks and holidays, please see our website.
Steam Dreams use West Coast Railways to haul its trains, giving access to many more locomotives. On occasions it is necessary to change the rostered steam locomotive. Please see our website for the most up to date information. Black Fives
A4 Pacifics - 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley 4464 Bittern & 60009 Union of South Africa
Light Pacifics 34046 Braunton & 34067 Tangmere
Britannia Class 70013 Oliver Cromwell & 70000 Britannia
Former LMS Locomotives - 46115 Scots Guardsman, 6201 Princess Elizabeth & 45699 Galatea
British India Line Merchant Navy Class Locomotive This locomotive is to appear regularly on the Cathedrals Express once its rebuilding is complete.
(expected during 2015). More information will be displayed on the website as it becomes available.
Please note that while all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that this brochure was correct at the time of printing it may be unintentionally incorrect or details may have changed since publishing. For up to date information please see the specific page of our website or call the booking office on 01483 209888. www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk 39
THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS 2014/2015 PROGRAMME Thur 2 Oct Thur 9 Oct Thur 16 Oct Thur 23 Oct Sat 01 Nov Sat 22 Nov Sat 29 Nov Tue 2 Dec Thur 4 Dec Sat 6 Dec Tue 9 Dec Thur 11 Dec Tue 16 Dec Sat 20 Dec Tue 23 Dec Sat 14 Feb Valentine's Day
Alresford, Alton, Farnham & Aldershot & Watercress Line to The Bluebell Railway Tonbridge, Bromley South, Clapham Junction, Chiswick, Egham & Ascot to Bath & Bristol Newbury & Reading to Cambridge & Ely London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Putney, Chiswick & Hertford North to Lincoln London Euston, Berkhamsted & Milton Keynes to Carlisle via Settle & Carlisle London Euston, Milton Keynes & Northampton to Chester London Paddington, Slough, Reading & Swindon to Hereford, Ludlow & Shrewsbury London Victoria, Redhill, Dorking, Shalford & Guildford to Bath London Kings Cross, Hertford North, Stevenage, Peterborough & Retford to York Southend East, Upminster & Broxbourne to Norwich Horsham, Holmwood, Dorking, Leatherhead & Cheam to Ely Peterborough, Ely & Cambridge to Oxford Rainham, Rochester, Meopham & Kensington Olympia to Bath London Paddington, Maidenhead, Twyford, Reading to Salisbury & Sherborne London Victoria, Redhill & Tonbridge to White Cliffs – CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Valentine’s Day Lunchtime Tour of the South Downs 2015 Valentine’s Dinner Tour to Brighton for Brief Encounter screening
Sun 1 Mar Sat 7 Mar Thur 12 Mar Wed 8 Apr Sun 19 Apr Thur 16 Apr Thur 23 Apr Tue 28 Apr Fri 8 May VE Day
London to Gloucester, Lydney, Chepstow & Cardiff Southend East to Bath & Bristol London Kings Cross to York Salisbury to Canterbury London Paddington to Exeter, Paington & Kingswear Colchester to Settle & Carlisle Southend Airport to Stratford-upon-Avon Horsham to Bath & Bristol Lunchtime tour of the Surrey Hills Evening tour of the White Cliffs of Dove
Sun 10 May VE Day
London to Southampton Docks (for Isle of Wight) Eastleigh & Southampton to Bath & Bristol
Thur 14 May Sat 16 May Tue 19 May Thur 21 May Thur 28 May
Preston Park to Salisbury & Sherborne London Euston to Settle & Carlisle London Victoria, Cheam & Effingham to Corfe Castle & Swanage London Kings Cross to York & Scarborough London Victoria to The West Somerset Coast Via The Quantock Hills
Tue 2 Jun Thur 4 Jun Sunday 7 Jun Thur 11 Jun
London Paddington to Chester London Victoria & Ascot to Bath & Bristol London Paddington to Oxford & Worcester London & Surrey Hills to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Wed 17-Thur 25 Jun 2015
Emerald Isle Explorer 2015
Tue 30 Jun
Southend Airport to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear
Mon 14-Thur 17 Sept 2015
The Lakes Express 2015
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