MAGICAL JOURNEYS BY STEAM Autumn and Christmas day trips programme 2018 Plus Spring 2019 day trips and Holidays by Steam
WELCOME ON BOARD Welcome to our 2018 Autumn brochure which features some fabulous trips including Flying Scotsman, Christmas Markets, atmospheric carol concerts and exciting new plans for 2019. Now in its 20th year, Steam Dreams has matured to perfection! We are proud to offer day trips to more than 33 different destinations and pick up at over 100 stations across the UK every year enabling us to bring the magic and romance of steam travel to as many as possible. All our day trip destinations are carefully selected for their cultural and historic appeal. They include some of the UK’s finest Cathedral cities, stunning coastal resorts, as well as the country’s best shopping havens, magnificent country houses and fabulous gardens. Whilst travelling with us passengers can choose to dine in one of four classes of travel; Pullman Style or Premier Dining with hot meals served on board, or if you prefer the flexibility of
special ticket for the under 30s and families. We also offer a group discount of 10% for groups of 10 or more passengers. Please speak to the Booking Office to take advantage of either of these special offers.
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We are proud to announce the launch of our new website with its much improved design, trip search functions and quick book trips. There’s a whole host of other smaller but just as impactful changes planned, all designed with you in mind to make your experience even better. Take a look at www.SteamDreams.co.uk. We are sure you will appreciate it!
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Family Tickets and Groups At Steam Dreams we believe the experience of steam travel should be enjoyed by young and old alike and taking this into account have created a
We use a number of different steam locomotives to haul our trips including the famous Flying Scotsman (need we say more!), B1 Mayflower which has recently returned to the mainline, 60009 Union of South Africa, 35018 British India Line, 45690 Leander and the Black Fives. Whilst the rostered loco that is shown is the one planned to haul the train on a particular date at the time of going to print, these may change and any alterations will be updated on the website.
Flying Scotsman – Page 6
WELCOME ON BOARD
buying from our on-board range of snacks and drinks, First Class or Premium Standard. We look forward to welcoming you on board for an experience you will treasure forever.
Christmas trips – Pages 8 – 19
For more details about any of the trips listed in this brochure, please call our Booking Office on 01483 209 888 or visit the website at www.SteamDreams.co.uk 2019 trips – Pages 20 – 29
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DINING ON BOARD The menu served from our bespoke Kitchen Car is devised by our Chef Director, who refreshes beloved British dishes with a modern twist, using seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Meals are served at a leisurely pace, allowing for pick up and drop off stations along the way and 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 range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and coeliac alternatives. On a typical day trip, you will be welcomed on board with champagne and orange juice, accompanied by morning pastries. This is followed by a delicious Full English breakfast or brunch. On the return journey, you will enjoy a sumptuous four course meal. On some journeys the meals offered vary due to trip length and time.
Pullman Style Dining
Premier Dining Comfortable 1960’s Restaurant Cars with wood panelling and large picture windows await you in Premier Dining.
In both non-dining classes 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, all served to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink on-board.
First Class Passengers are seated in compartments for up to six people or in 1960s open carriages at tables for four. Champagne and orange juice are served shortly after boarding, along with tea and coffee. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served on the return journey.
Premium Standard In Premium Standard, seating is in 1960’s open carriages with large picture windows. The carriage has individual seating around tables of four laid with white linen tablecloths. You are served complimentary tea or coffee at your seats.
CLASSES OF TRAVEL
With elegant 1950s or 1960s carriages, wood-panelled walls, table lamps and curtains, combined with our most comfortable seats and the highest level of service, the atmosphere in Pullman Style Dining evokes memories of a bygone era. Extra touches like canapés to open the evening meal, which is accompanied by a half bottle of wine per person, make Pullman Style Dining our most popular class of travel.
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FLYING SCOTSMAN There is no doubt Flying Scotsman remains the nations’ favourite locomotive and features on many a bucket list! Steam Dreams are delighted to be able to help these dreams come true and are offering a series of trips throughout October opening up the possibility to as many as possible to enjoy the experience of travelling on this most iconic engine. All these trips will be hauled by Flying Scotsman on the outward journey and will be hauled by a vintage diesel engine on the return.
Thursday 4 th October 2018
Saturday 6 th October 2018
Flying Scotsman from Theale and Newbury to the West Country
Penzance to Plymouth (SOLD OUT) Flying Scotsman from Plymouth into Cornwall
Flying Scotsman from Taunton along Dawlish
Monday 8 th October 2018
Saturday 13 th October 2018
Flying Scotsman from Plymouth along Dawlish. London Kings Cross to York “Farewell Alan Pegler” (SOLD OUT) Flying Scotsman from Exeter through Somerset
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Thursday 4 th October 2018 & Monday 8 th October 2018 £239 £189 £149 £99
Saturday 6 th October 2018 afternoon tour £199 £159 £109 £69
BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
Steeped in history, this much anticipated trip along The Bluebell Line remains a firm favourite with many. Travelling along it’s 11 miles of heritage line passengers will be treated to stunning views of the Sussex countryside before making their way onwards to the beautiful city of Oxford where you can enjoy 5 hours of sight-seeing, shopping or soaking up the café culture in one of the many coffee/tea houses. Alternatively you can remain on the train as we head on to Worcester with its many wonderful attractions including the 11th Century Cathedral which sits by the River Severn. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station Sheffield Park East Grinstead Oxford Worcester Shrub Hill
Out 0700 0815 1230 1420
Return 2315 2230 1810 1610
This trip will be diesel hauled between London and the Bluebell Railway on the return journey.
Fares Oxford Worcester Pullman Style Dining £269 £279 Premier Dining £209 £219 First Class £159 £169 Premium Standard LIMITED AVAILABILITY
FLYING SCOTSMAN / BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
Saturday 27 th October 2018
Fares from Oxford to Worcester are available in all classes. Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining passengers joining at Oxford will receive a two course meal on the return journey. 7
CHRISTMAS MARKETS, CAROLS & SCENIC TOUR BY STEAM As the winter nights draw in and thoughts turn to Christmas we have prepared a full programme of exciting Christmas markets to visit as well as a selection of stunning Churches and Cathedrals which will host some beautiful Carol concerts. On these special trips the carriages will be dressed in traditional decorations and all passengers will receive a festive mince pie and a glass of mulled wine.
Tuesday 20 th November 2018 Let the festivities begin and join us on our inaugural trip to Gloucester Christmas Market as we head out across the Surrey Hills to this award-winning Victorian Christmas Market, the biggest free entry Victorian Christmas Market in the South West. Featuring over 40 traditional chalets selling high quality festive gifts you won’t find on the high street, there will always be something different to discover. If shopping isn’t your thing you can while away a couple of hours at the glittering open air ice rink! Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station West Brompton Clapham Junction Redhill Reigate Shalford Guildford Gloucester
Out 0740 0750 0830 0840 0910 0925 1215
Return 2215 2205 2115 2100 2020 2000 1645
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
CHRISTMAS MARKETS, CAROLS & LUNCHEON BY STEAM / LONDON & SURREY TO GLOUCESTER MARKET
LONDON & SURREY TO GLOUCESTER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
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LONDON TO CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 22 nd November 2018 Join us behind Union of South Africa and let the train take the strain as you sit back and relax preserving your energy for a fabulous day out Christmas shopping in style at the wonderful Cardiff Christmas Market taking place in the pedestrian streets of the city centre. Named as one of the best Christmas Markets, you are sure to find some wonderful gifts. With an exciting and eclectic mix of exhibitors, handmade products are the essence of what makes this market so different and special every year. Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa. Station London Paddington Slough Reading Swindon Cardiff
Out 0915 0945 1015 1150 1355
Return 2140 2100 2040 1845 1640
This trip will be diesel hauled between Newport and Cardiff on the outward journey.
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
LONDON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Travel from London Paddington in style to the lovely city of Bath for its award-winning Christmas Market. Nestled between the historic Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths, the city centre is transformed into a shopper’s paradise with 170 wooden chalets selling unique, homemade and unusual gifts, decorations and food delicacies. As festive Christmas music wafts around, this shopper’s haven is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station London Victoria Staines Chertsey Woking Salisbury Bath
Out 0845 0930 0950 1015 1200 1320
Return 2130 2045 2005 1945 1805 1700
Fares to Bath Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 Fares to Salisbury Pullman Style Dining £259 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99
LONDON TO CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET / LONDON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Tuesday 4 th December 2018
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LONDON TO LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET Sunday 9 th December 2018 Enjoy the scents of mulled wine, the sounds of entertainment, music and merriment as you soak up the atmosphere of this picturesque Christmas market located at the top of ‘Steep Hill’ in the medieval square between the impressive Norman Castle and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral. Now in its 36th year this popular market is very well established attracting people from far and wide. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station London Kings Cross Hertford North Stevenage Lincoln
Out 0920 1010 1035 1330
Return 2135 2050 2030 1735
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
Wednesday 12 th December 2018 New for 2018, you can join us on a steam trip to Blenheim Palace. Here, passengers can enjoy a tour of the Palace, which this year will have a magical theme. There is also the option to take an enchanting woodland walk around the illuminated grounds (£14 supplement). The magical trail will wind through the landscape, highlighting Blenheim Palace’s rich history, all with the magic and wonder of the festive season! Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station London Victoria Hounslow Staines Blenheim Palace
Out 0945 1035 1100 1400
Return 2245 2205 2150 1820
Fares to Blenheim Palace Pullman Style Dining £304 Premier Dining £244 First Class £194 Premium Standard £144 Fares to Blenheim include the coach transfer and entry to the Palace. Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers travelling to Blenheim Palace will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
LONDON TO LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET / LONDON TO BLENHEIM PALACE – NEW FOR 2018
LONDON TO BLENHEIM PALACE – NEW FOR 2018
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LONDON TO CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET OR WORCESTER SHOPPING Wednesday 12 th December 2018 Enjoy a wonderful day travelling from London steam hauled as we make our way to one of two fabulous destinations. The stunning Regency city of Cheltenham and its fabulous Christmas Market, now in its 16th year, boasts traditional wooden chalet style stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts. Alternatively, you can continue on your journey and visit Worcester whose Cathedral offers unequalled views of the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station London Victoria Hounslow Staines Bracknell Reading Cheltenham Worcester
Out 0945 1035 1100 1140 1210 1420 1520
Return 2245 2205 2150 2115 2050 1845 1750
Passengers travelling to Cheltenham will be transferred by road coach from Evesham to the city centre on the outward journey.
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
Friday 14 th December 2018 Hauling us on our outward journey will be the newly restored B1 Mayflower as we make our way along the Watercress Line to the pretty market town of Alresford for a magical carol service at St. Johns Church. The Parish Church of New Alresford since 1851, this beautiful church always lends a warm welcome to Steam Dreams with a variety of traditional carols and hymns to get you in the festive mood. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station Ashford International Charing Maidstone East Borough Green & Wrotham Bromley South Kensington Olympia Alton Alresford
Out 0820 0850 0910
Return 2245 2230 2215
0945
2000
1025 1105 1335 1445
2125 2045 1845 1730
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
LONDON TO CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET OR WORCESTER SHOPPING / ASHFORD & KENT TO THE WATERCRESS LINE FOR CAROLS IN ALRESFORD
ASHFORD & KENT TO THE WATERCRESS LINE FOR CAROLS IN ALRESFORD
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ASHFORD & KENT TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 14 th December 2018 Travel in style from stations across Kent and London to Alton, where passengers can board a road coach for the short (30 minute) transfer to the beautiful Cathedral city of Winchester. Here you will have time to visit the Christmas Market, which is recognised as being one of the best in Europe. There is a variety of festive food and drink on offer, as well as local crafts, such as painters, jewellers and glass makers. The pretty wooden chalets are set within the grounds of the Cathedral, next to the open air ice rink. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station Ashford International Charing Maidstone East Borough Green & Wrotham Bromley South Kensington Olympia Winchester (by coach)
Out 0820 0850 0910
Return 2245 2230 2215
0945
2200
1025 1105 1430
2125 2045 1630
This trip will be steam hauled on the outward journey and diesel hauled on the return.
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£279 £219 £169 £119
Monday 17 th December 2018 Join us on this unique itinerary along the famous Watercress Line and through the beautiful countryside of Hampshire and Surrey to Salisbury. Once here, passengers can head for the wonderful Christmas Market, that transforms the heart of this beautiful medieval Cathedral City into a winter wonderland with its authentic German Market style wooden chalets and festive events. Proudly returning to the historic Guildhall Square for its 7th consecutive year, the market will see the return of many award-winning exhibitors and products. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station Alresford Alton Farnham Aldershot Guildford Salisbury
Out 0820 0920 0945 0955 1020 1300
Return 2320 2230 2215 2205 2150 1900
This trip will be diesel hauled between Salisbury and Alresford on the return journey.
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£259 £199 £149 £99
ASHFORD & KENT TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET / ALRESFORD & HAMPSHIRE TO SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
ALRESFORD & HAMPSHIRE TO SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
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ALRESFORD & HAMPSHIRE TO SHERBORNE CAROLS – NEW FOR 2018 Monday 17 th December 2018 Travel along the historic Watercress Line through Surrey and Hampshire to the charming market town of Sherborne. Here you can enjoy a specially organised carol service in the famous Sherborne Abbey, thought of by many as the finest building in Dorset, with its glorious fan vaulting. A spectacular venue to ring in the Christmas season. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station Alresford Alton Farnham Aldershot Guildford Petersfield Havant Salisbury Sherborne Yeovil Junction
Out 0820 0920 0945 0955 1020 1100 1120 1300 1415 1425
Return 2320 2230 2215 2205 2150 2100 2045 1900 1750 1740
This trip will be diesel hauled between Salisbury and Alresford on the return journey.
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£279 £219 £169 £119
Reduced fares from Salisbury are available.
Friday 21 st December 2018 Start your Christmas countdown on board our White Cliffs tour and sit back, relax and let our steam train take you around Britain’s South Coast. In Pullman Style Dining or Premier Dining, champagne is served before you enjoy a delicious four or five-course meal over the duration of the journey. It’s perfect for those wanting to enjoy a leisurely lunchtime trip to celebrate the festive season with colleagues, family or friends. Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower. Station London Victoria Bromley South
Out 1100 1130
Return 1645 1615
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £189 £139 £89
ALRESFORD & HAMPSHIRE TO SHERBORNE CAROLS – NEW FOR 2018 / WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS TOUR
WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS TOUR
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SPRING PROGRAMME 2019 We are delighted to present our new programme for 2019! There are a number of new itineraries on offer, including trips to Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Highgrove Royal Gardens and the Mid Norfolk Railway, as well as Steam Dreams’ favourites such as Dartmouth, Swanage and York. If you find a journey which piques your interest, all the tours listed in this brochure are now available to book online or through the Booking Office.
LONDON TO SALISBURY, BATH & BRISTOL Thursday 7 th March 2019
Join us as we head cross country to one of three fascinating destinations as well as the option to visit the world-famous Stonehenge. This fabulous itinerary offers passengers from London and the suburbs a choice of exciting destinations; charming Salisbury, pretty Bath or maritime Bristol. Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. To Salisbury Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£249 £189 £139 £89
To Bath or Bristol Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
From Salisbury to Bristol Pullman Style Dining £199 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard £69 Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining passengers joining at Salisbury will receive a two or three course meal on the return journey.
SPRING PROGRAMME 2019 / LONDON TO SALISBURY, BATH & BRISTOL
Travel from London Victoria, Egham, Woking, Basingstoke or Salisbury.
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LONDON TO LINCOLN & YORK Thursday 14 th March 2019 Travel from London Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage, Peterborough or Lincoln. After a swift run up the East Coast Main Line in our 1950s & 60s carriages behind a vintage electric locomotive to Peterborough, our steam locomotive joins us for the journey onwards to Lincoln and York. For those who choose to alight at Lincoln a treat awaits. Ringed by historic city gates, this beautiful city’s old centre is a tangle of cobbled medieval streets surrounding its 11th century castle and colossal 12th century cathedral. Alternatively, passengers can stay on board to York: Another city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth, where visitors can spend hours exploring the medieval spider’s web of narrow streets, visiting the awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world, or viewing the excellent collection of locomotives and rolling stock on display at the railway museum. Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. To Lincoln Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard To York Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£259 £199 £149 £99
£279 £219 £169 £119
From Lincoln to York Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89 This trip will be electric hauled between London and Peterborough in both directions. Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers boarding or alighting at Lincoln will be served a two course meal on the return journey.
Saturday 23 rd March 2019 Travel from Southend East, Upminster or Barking. This new itinerary starts off steam-hauled and takes passengers directly to the Bluebell Railway, one of the prettiest heritage lines in England. Here you have the chance to visit Sheffield Park and Gardens (supplement applies). Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£279 £219 £169 £119
This trip will be diesel hauled from West London to Southend on the return journey.
LONDON TO CHICHESTER & SALISBURY Thursday 28 th March 2019 Travel from West Brompton, Clapham Junction, Cheam, Leatherhead, Dorking (Main), Horsham, Pulborough or Chichester. This popular trip offers a winning combination of beautiful scenery and fabulous destinations as we pass castles and the coast to visit two cathedral cities, as well as the option to visit Petworth House (supplement applies). Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.
National Trust Property Excursions.
Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
Chichester Salisbury £225 £269 £175 £209 £125 £159 £79 £109
Chichester to Salisbury Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79
LONDON TO LINCOLN & YORK / SOUTHEND TO THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY / LONDON TO CHICHESTER & SALISBURY
SOUTHEND TO THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY
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LONDON TO SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY & WORCESTER Saturday 30 th March 2019 Travel from London Euston, Milton Keynes or Northampton. Travel by steam from London to Kidderminster, where we change to a second steam train for the journey along the 16-mile long Severn Valley Railway. The railway follows the course of the River Severn for most of its route, and past the Severn Valley Country Park, crossing the Shropshire/Worcestershire border. Alternatively, stay on our train as it makes its way to Worcester. Steeped in history and heritage, Worcester is home to many interesting buildings from days gone by which are still in use, and an unrivalled selection of shopping outlets from high street favourites to eclectic boutiques. Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. To Worcester Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
To Severn Valley Railway Pullman Style Dining £285 Premier Dining £225 First Class £175 Premium Standard £125
Thursday 4 th April 2019 Travel from Chinnor, Princes Risborough, Bicester Village, Oxford Parkway, Goring & Streatley or Basingstoke. Your chance to be part of a trip which until summer 2018 was not possible – connecting the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and the Thames Valley to the Swanage Railway. Once there, you can choose to spend time in the quaint village of Corfe and visit the castle ruins, pubs and tearooms, or continue to Swanage for the sandy beach and beautiful views of the Jurassic coast. Alternatively, alight at Bournemouth and enjoy a stroll along the seven miles of sandy beach. Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£279 £219 £169 £119
This trip will be diesel hauled between Swanage and Southampton in one direction.
LONDON TO SVR & WORCESTER / CHINNOR & PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAY TO BOURNEMOUTH & SWANAGE
CHINNOR & PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAY TO BOURNEMOUTH & SWANAGE
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LONDON TO BRESSINGHAM, NORWICH & MID NORFOLK RAILWAY – NEW FOR 2019 Thursday 11 th April 2019 Travel from London Liverpool Street or Norwich. Enjoy a relaxing day out as we take you cross country passing through the beautiful Fens and on to Bressingham where passengers can alight to visit the fabulous Bressingham Gardens and Museum, founded by Alan Bloom. Whilst there passengers can also enjoy train rides into the Waveney woodland and valley and around Alan Bloom’s Dell Garden. Alternatively passengers can remain on the train and visit the stunning Cathedral city of Norwich with its imposing 315 foot spire, mediaeval churches and beautiful architecture or continue on your journey to the Mid Norfolk Railway, a 15 mile preserved standard gauge heritage railway, one of the longest in Great Britain. Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. Mid Norfolk Railway Pullman Style Dining £279 Premier Dining £219 First Class £169 Premium Standard £119 London to Norwich Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
This trip will be diesel hauled between The Mid Norfolk Railway and Norwich in one direction.
To Bressingham Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£289 £229 £179 £129
Tuesday 16 th April 2019 Travel from Slough, Reading, Basingstoke, Andover, Salisbury, Bath or Bristol. Enjoy a day out to one of the UK’s best-loved heritage lines which takes you through stunning Somerset. Passengers will also have time to visit Minehead’s sandy beach and picturesque harbour. Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£269 £209 £159 £109
This trip will be steam hauled on the outward journey and diesel hauled on the return.
LONDON TO EXETER & DARTMOUTH Saturday 4 th May 2019 Travel from London Paddington, Slough, Reading, Newbury or Exeter. Travel through scenic Wiltshire and Somerset, where our steam engine joins us for the journey along the stunning Dawlish sea wall and through Devon to the Dart Valley. You also have the option to visit the South Devon Railway (supplements applies). Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed. To Exeter: Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£259 £199 £149 £99
To Paignton or Kingswear Pullman Style Dining £279 Premier Dining £219 First Class £169 Premium Standard £119 This trip will be diesel hauled between London and Taunton on the outward journey.
LONDON TO BRESSINGHAM, NORWICH & MNR / SLOUGH TO MINEHEAD / LONDON TO EXETER & DARTMOUTH
SLOUGH TO BATH & MINEHEAD
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LONDON TO HIGHGROVE, CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER – NEW FOR 2019 Thursday 23 rd May 2019 Travel from London Victoria, Staines, Ascot, Bracknell, Reading or Kemble. With something for everyone this fabulous trip will not disappoint! Enjoy a full day out from London and the Thames Valley as we make our way through the scenic Cotswolds, cross country on our way to the fabulous Royal Gardens at Highgrove, where passengers can enjoy a tour of these magnificent and much loved gardens. Alternatively passengers can enjoy an afternoon in regency Cheltenham with its lovely architecture and sweeping avenues or historic Worcester with its impressive Norman Cathedral. Rostered Locomotive: Steam locomotive to be confirmed. To Highgrove Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£294 £234 £184 £134
To Cheltenham or Worcester Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109
Reduced fares from Kemble to Worcester are available.
Sunday 26 th May 2019 Travel from London Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Peterborough or Stamford. With the light summer evenings getting longer this is a fabulous trip not to be missed as we head North to the stunning Peak District with its breath-taking scenery. Once there passengers wanting to see more of the beautiful Peak District can travel over the traditional Peak Rail preserved railway which runs between Rowsley and Matlock. Alternatively the former spa town of Matlock offers many tea shops and shops. Excursions to other attractions in the Peak District may be added, keep an eye out for further details. Rostered Locomotive: Steam locomotive to be confirmed. Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard
£279 £219 £169 £119
LONDON TO HIGHGROVE, CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER / LONDON TO ECCLESBOURNE, MATLOCK & ROWSLEY
LONDON TO ECCLESBOURNE, MATLOCK & ROWSLEY
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HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2019 Our Holidays by Steam mirror The Cathedrals Express day trip concept: beautiful countryside, fascinating cities, attentive staff, great food and wine, comfortable travel in vintage carriages, historic locomotives - and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed and stress free holiday in the unique environment of a steam hauled train. Along the way there will be optional group excursions or free time to explore cities, historic castles, National Trust properties and other attractions at your leisure, as well as optional steam trips to nearby cities. We carefully select interesting hotels in convenient and picturesque settings, with passengers being allocated hotels based on the class of travel.
HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS EXPLORER with Flying Scotsman Thursday 9 th May 2019 – Friday 17 th May 2019 The Highlands & Islands Explorer nine day holiday promises to be a magical tour, taking in some truly spectacular Highland scenery, with long daylight hours, lakes, mountains, sea and islands, as well as stays in Edinburgh and the Lake District. Eilean Donan Castle with Highlands & Islands Explorer
Fares from £1995 including hotel accommodation * Join the train at London Kings Cross on day one, returning to London Euston on day nine.
HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2019
Arguably the highlight of the tour will be our stay in Fort William, where Pullman Style Dining passengers will be staying in the most luxurious accommodation Steam Dreams have yet offered.
THE EMERALD ISLE CRAIC EXPRESS to The Wild Atlantic Way Friday 6 th September 2019 – Wednesday 11 th September 2019 The beguiling Wild Atlantic Way provides a stunning backdrop to this late summer holiday visiting the South and West Coast of the green isle. Passengers will enjoy stays in Killarney, in Ireland's Lake District, and at Galway Bay. Fares from £1195 including hotel accommodation * Join the train from Dublin, with transfers from the UK available at a supplement. *
fares including hotel accommodation are based on two sharing. Single supplements apply.
The Emerald Isle Craic Express
For more details about any of the trips listed on this page, order your free copy of our Holidays by Steam brochure by calling our Booking Office on 01483 209 888. 31
BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONS Aldershot Alresford Alton Andover Ascot
Monday 17 th December Monday 17 th December Monday 17 th December Tuesday 16 th April Thursday 23 rd May
Friday 14 th December Saturday 23 rd March Thursday 7 th March Thursday 4 th April Tuesday 16 th April Bath Tuesday 16th April Bentley Monday 17 th December Bicester Village Thursday 4 th April Borough Green & Wrotham Friday 14 th December Bracknell Wednesday 12 th December Thursday 23 rd May
Ashford Int (Kent) Barking Basingstoke
Bristol Bromley South Charing Cheam Chertsey Chichester Chinnor Clapham Junction Dorking (Main) East Grinstead Egham Exeter Farnham
Tuesday 16th April Friday 14 th December Friday 21st December Friday 14 th December Thursday 28 th March Tuesday 4 th December Thursday 23 rd March Thursday 4 th April Tuesday 20 th November Thursday 28th March Thursday 28th March Saturday 27 th October Thursday 7 th March Monday 8 th October Saturday 4 th May Monday 17 th December
Salisbury & Sherborne Salisbury & Sherborne Salisbury & Sherborne Minehead Highgrove, Cheltenham & Worcester Alton, Alresford & Winchester Bluebell Railway Salisbury, Bath & Bristol Bournemouth & Swanage Minehead Minehead Salisbury & Sherborne Bournemouth & Swanage Alton, Alresford & Winchester Worcester Highgrove, Cheltenham & Worcester Minehead Alton, Alresford & Winchester White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Alton, Alresford & Winchester Chichester & Salisbury Bath Salisbury Bournemouth & Swanage Gloucester Chichester & Salisbury Chichester & Salisbury Oxford & Worcester Salisbury, Bath & Bristol Bristol Dartmouth Salisbury & Sherborne
Goring & Streatley Guildford
Hitchin
Thursday 4 th April Tuesday 20th November Monday 17 th December Monday 17 th December Sunday 9 th December Saturday 13th October Sunday 26 th May
Horsham Huntingdon
Thursday 28 th March Sunday 26 th May
Hounslow Kensington Olympia Kemble Leatherhead Lincoln Maidstone East Milton Keynes
Wednesday 12 th December Friday 14 th December Thursday 23rd May Thursday 28 th March Thursday 14 th March Friday 14 th December Saturday 30 th March
Newbury
Saturday 4 th May Tuesday 4 th October Saturday 30 th March
Havant Hertford North
Northampton Norwich Oxford Oxford Parkway Peterborough
Thursday 11th April Saturday 27 th October Thursday 4 th April Thursday 14 th March Saturday 13th October Sunday 26 th May
Petersfield Plymouth
Monday 17 th December Saturday 6 th October Monday 8 th October
Bournemouth & Swanage Gloucester Salisbury & Sherborne Salisbury & Sherborne Lincoln York Ecclesbourne, Matlock & Rowsley Chichester & Salisbury Ecclesbourne, Matlock & Rowsley Worcester Alton, Alresford & Winchester Worcester Chichester & Salisbury York Alton, Alresford & Winchester Severn Valley Railway & Worcester Exeter & Dartmouth Taunton Severn Valley Railway & Worcester Mid Norfolk Railway Worcester Bournemouth & Swanage Lincoln & York York Ecclesbourne, Matlock & Rowsley Salisbury & Sherborne Cornwall Exeter
Thursday 14 th March Sunday 26 th May
Princes Risborough Pulborough Reading
Thursday 4 th April Thursday 28 th March Thursday 22 nd November Wednesday 12th December Tuesday 16 th April Saturday 4 th May Thursday 23 rd May
Redhill Reigate Salisbury
Shalford Sheffield Park Slough
Southend East Staines
Tuesday 20th November Tuesday 20th November Tuesday 4 th December Monday 17 th December Thursday 7 th March Tuesday 16 th April Tuesday 20th November Saturday 27 th October Thursday 22nd November Tuesday 16 th April Saturday 4 th May Saturday 23rd March Tuesday 4 th December Wednesday 12 th December Thursday 23 rd May
Stamford
Sunday 26 th May
Stevenage
Sunday 9 th December Thursday 14 th March Thursday 22 nd November Thursday 4 th October Thursday 4 th October
Swindon Taunton Theale
Lincoln & York Ecclesbourne, Matlock & Rowsley Bournemouth & Salisbury Chichester & Salisbury Cardiff Worcester Minehead Exeter & Dartmouth Highgrove, Cheltenham & Worcester Gloucester Gloucester Bath Sherborne Bath & Bristol Minehead Gloucester Oxford & Worcester Cardiff Minehead Exeter & Dartmouth Bluebell Railway Bath Worcester Highgrove, Cheltenham & Worcester Ecclesbourne, Matlock & Rowsley Lincoln Lincoln & York Cardiff Plymouth Taunton
Upminster West Brompton
Saturday 23 rd March Tuesday 20 th November Thursday 28 th March Tuesday 4th December Thursday 7th March
Bluebell Railway Gloucester Chichester & Salisbury Bristol & Bath Salisbury, Bath & Bristol
London Euston
Saturday 30 th March
London Kings Cross
Saturday 13 th October Sunday 9 th December Thursday 14 th March Sunday 26 th May
London Liverpool Street London Paddington
Thursday 11 th April
Severn Valley Railway & Worcester York Lincoln Lincoln & York Ecclesbourne, Matlock & Rowsley Bressingham, Norwich & MNR Cardiff Exeter & Dartmouth Bath Worcester White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Salisbury, Bath & Bristol Highgrove, Cheltenham & Worcester
Woking
London Victoria
Thursday 22 nd November Saturday 4 th May Tuesday 4 th December Wednesday 12 th December Friday 21 st December Thursday 7 th March Thursday 23 rd May
BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONS
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TERMS & CONDITIONS General Conditions Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times run as advertised but 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. Charges do apply should passengers need to cancel or postpone their trip for whatever reason, whether their plans change due to ill health, travel issues or weather conditions. To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense, passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links or accommodation, unless the costs associated with cancelling these arrangements are covered by the passengers’ own insurance, as Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for additional costs incurred in passengers’ travel plans. Timings, routes and locomotives are subject to change as Steam Dreams is dependent on third parties and these are not within their control. Timings displayed in Steam Dreams brochures and on the Steam Dreams website are approximate and subject to change. Steam Dreams will use its best endeavours to ensure the boarding/alighting stations listed in their brochure and website are
those which are used on the day. However, due to operational reasons, occasionally our operators final timings do not include one of the boarding stations we have requested. In these circumstances, Steam Dreams will take responsibility for ensuring that passengers are able to join the train at the nearest available boarding station at no additional cost (usually by service train). 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. All steam locomotives are subject to a Fitness to Run (FTR) exam 24 hours prior to running on the main line, which means it is sometimes necessary for a substitute to be made at the last minute. 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 £15 in Premium Standard, £20 in First Class, £25 in Premier Dining and £30 in Pullman Style Dining may be offered. Alternatively we may offer a credit note for treble this amount to be used against a future trip. The nature of the compensation must be agreed on the date of the trip, otherwise the credit note will be issued. Passengers who have booked using a Steam Dreams or third party voucher will be issued with a credit note for the amounts stated above. 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 on board the train. If in doubt, please contact the Booking Office for advice. Passengers may have to walk up to 500 yards to access the train or road coaches.
Payment Bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards with the exception of AMEX. Other payment methods including paying by cash or cheque* are still be available for telephone bookings only and remain free of charge, although cleared funds must be received at least 14 days prior to travel. Cash payments may be made by arrangement with the Booking Office or on-train staff. *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.
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 by telephone and cannot be used for online bookings. In the event of a train being cancelled or you cancelling your booking, vouchers are non-refundable as a cash payment, however vouchers can be transferred for use against another Steam Dreams trip. In the event of a customer cancellation, the cancellation/transfer conditions stated below will apply. Third party vouchers may only be redeemed on particular trips, as specified by Steam Dreams. If you choose to cancel a booking made with a third party voucher within 7 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. Deposits All deposits are non-transferable or refundable, even if subsequent payment has been made for the full balance. Outstanding balances should be paid in full two months before departure to ensure your booking is not cancelled. Customer Cancellation Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip for whatever reason, the greater of the following charges will apply: • U p to 2 months before travel - 15% fee (or loss of deposit)
• B etween 2 months and 1 month before travel - 25% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 1 month and 14 days before travel- 50% fee • W ithin 14 days of travel - 100% fee. Customer Transfers Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked trip to another for whatever reason, the greater of the following charges will apply: • U p to 2 months before travel - 10% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 2 months and 1 month before travel- 20% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 1 month and 14 days before travel - 30% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 14 days and 48 hours of travel 50% fee • W ithin 48 hours of travel - 75% fee
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Dining on board Please check the individual trip itinerary and the route sections to see what meals are included on each trip. Steam Dreams will endeavour to ensure delivery of the dining service to Pullman Style and Premier Dining Passengers as listed in our publicity material. On-board meal service is dependent on train timings (issued to Steam Dreams by third parties), provision of utilities and access to re-stock, and therefore on very rare occasions may be subject to revisions from what has been advertised. Steam Dreams will endeavour to cater for allergies or severe dislikes of some foods, but cannot guarantee that all our food will be totally free of specific allergens (such as nut, garlic or gluten) as it is prepared in kitchens where traces of allergens may be found.
On or after the day of travel - bookings are non-transferable. 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 out by post.
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Trip Flying Scotsman from Theale & Newbury to Somerset Flying Scotsman Taunton to Dawlish Plymouth to Penzance with Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman from Plymouth into Cornwall Flying Scotsman from Plymouth along Dawlish Flying Scotsman from Exeter into Somerset London Kings Cross To York Bluebell Railway To Oxford & Worcester London & Surrey to Gloucester Victorian Market London Paddington to Cardiff London to Bath Christmas Market London to Lincoln Christmas Market London Victoria to Worcester Ashford to Alresford For Carols & Winchester Market Alresford to Salisbury Christmas Market and Sherborne Carols London Victoria to The White Cliffs
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