Christmas 2013 & 2014 Preview

WONDERFUL journeys

BY STEAM

CHRISTMAS 2013 & 2014 PREVIEW

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all our Passengers.

After a difficult few months, I am very optimistic that our recent decision to return to West Coast Railways as our Train Operator will mean business as usual from now on.

They are committed, like Steam Dreams, to delivering the programme that is set out in our brochures. We believe the cancellations and late changes to our itineraries that blighted some journeys in the last 12 months will now be a thing of the past.

It also means that for the whole of 2014, we will be back working with the familiar coaches that formed part of the Green Train that was Steam Dreams’ regular stock for so many years. Many of these coaches have recently been upgraded and we are delighted that Premier Dining passengers will be back in coaches with a 2 and 4 seat configuration.

With more locos to choose from than ever before, the future looks bright and steamy!

Marcus Robertson Chairman

Contents

London Waterloo, Woking, Salisbury to Bath, Ludlow & Shrewsbury 6 London Euston to Chester 7 London Victoria, Woking & Hampshire to Bath 8 Ipswich, Colchester & Shenfield to Winchester 9 Horsham & Dorking to Ely 10 Southend & Upminster to Chichester 11 London Victoria, Redhill & South Coast to Salisbury & Sherborne 12 London Kings Cross, Stevenage, Huntingdon & Peterborough to York 13 White Cliffs Christmas Luncheon 14 London Kings Cross, Stevenage & Peterborough to York & Shildon (National Railway Museum) - The Great Gathering 15 London to Bath & Cardiff St David’s Day Special 16 Broxbourne, Cambridge & Peterborough to Settle & Carlisle 17

GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS An amazing gift for family or friends Why not treat your loved ones to a Steam Dreams Gift Voucher to use on a glorious day trip of their choice? Vouchers can be personalised with a printed message and are available in a range of values from £25 upwards.

Your voucher will be valid for a full year from date of purchase and is not exchangeable for a cash refund.

Please note that vouchers will be sent by email unless specified, in which case they will be sent by First Class post along with a current Steam Dreams Brochure.

Last post date will be Friday 20 December 2013 (any post sent around this date cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas Day).

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£150.00 Dear Mum & Dad,

We saw this and thoug ht of you!

Hope you both enjoy a nostal gic day out on a wonderful steam train.

Have a Wonderful Day together.

Merry Christm as and

lots of love.

Rosie & Jim Expires 25Oct14 This voucher is only valid on Cathedrals Express steam train tours, and only if paid in full by the donor. Tours must be booked before the voucher expiry date, although travel may take place after this date. No responsi bility will be accepte d for lost, stolen or damage d vouchers. All voucher s are non-refundable and may only be redeem ed by calling the booking office and quoting the voucher number.

Issued by Steam Dreams on 25 October 2013 Brought to you by Bryherley Ltd. (Reg No. 4036827 trading as Steam Dreams, ) PO Box 169, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9YS Tel 01483 209888 Fax 01483 209889 Email

Oxford, Banbury & Midlands to Settle & Carlisle 18 Southend Airport, Wickford & Shenfield to Salisbury 19 London Kings Cross to York 20 Spring 2014 21 The Cathedrals Explorer – Highlands & Islands 2014

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Spring and early Summer 2014 28-29 The Atlantic Coast Express

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Boarding Stations and Destinations

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A Personal Touch

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Many thanks and credit go to Mark Walker for the original front cover photo.

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If a voucher is not what you are looking for, then why not surprise your loved one who is already travelling! Have a chilled bottle of Champagne, a bottle of Wine or a selection of delicious Luxury Chocolates gift wrapped and presented to them on the train with a handwritten tag of your own personal message.

Only available for delivery on one of our Christmas trains.

Please call our Booking Office on 01483 209 888 for details and purchase.

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ON Board CUISINE Pullman Style Dining

Premier Dining Plus

Premier Dining 2014

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 in style.

Exclusively available for this winter season only, passengers travelling in our new Premier Dining Plus will be seated in refurbished and festively decorated second class BR carriages with a more spacious seating arrangement – along with the added option of a table for two (£30 supplement payable). Passengers travelling in this class will receive the same appetising menu as Premier Dining.

We are delighted to say that from the start of 2014, Premier Dining will once again be in coaches with a mixture of tables for two or four.

We are returning to the West Coast coaches that The Cathedrals Express used for many years up until the end of 2011 and that many passengers have asked us to revert to. They are ideal for restaurant car style service.

Premier Dining

All Dining Passengers

Champagne and orange juice, followed by a full English breakfast or luxury brunch, make 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. Premier Dining is served in coaches with tables for four throughout.

Tables in our dining carriages are laid with crisp white linen, shining tableware and seasonal flowers. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be ordered through our waiting staff. Meals are provided from a set menu. We cater for vegetarian and special dietary requirements when pre-ordered at the time of booking. Whether a full English breakfast or luxury brunch is served depends on the time of day and duration of the journey.

On occasions, the number of courses or types of meal offered may be changed, due to the time of day, length of journey or timing changes from Network Rail.

Passengers start their day with champagne and orange juice, accompanied by pastries. This is followed by 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.

Tables for Two Enjoy the added luxury of securing your own table for 2. In both Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining these are available for a supplement of £30 per table.

Sunday Luncheon and High Tea

First Class

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.

Passengers are usually seated in compartments for up to six people. 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.

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.

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Saturday 30 November

London Waterloo, Woking, Salisbury to Bath, Ludlow & Shrewsbury

London Euston to Chester

For the first time, passengers from Waterloo, Woking, Salisbury and Bath will have the opportunity to take The Cathedrals Express to visit one of Britain’s most iconic Christmas markets at the Medieval Fayre held inside Ludlow Castle. As well as a multitude of stalls, there will be a variety of entertainment including jugglers, stilt walkers, wassailers and much more. Ludlow is renowned as one of the most attractive Border towns with a well deserved reputation for culinary delights.

Alternatively passengers may opt to continue on to spend a few hours in Shrewsbury.

Chester

BATH, Ludlow & Shrewsbury

Saturday 23 November

Sit back and relax aboard our atmospheric steam train as we leave the hubbub of the capital and travel through beautiful countryside.

We traverse some of the country’s most rural areas before arriving in the lovely city of Chester with its charming backdrop of cobbled streets and Tudor buildings.

The Christmas Market is always popular for finding quirky gifts and tasty treats. The market includes several local independent traders including fair trade gifts, beautiful ceramics, jewellery, hats, gloves, scarves and hand-made toys. Amongst the festive food on offer will be Christmas cakes and puddings, mince pies, cheeses, meats, sweets, fine wines as well as the winter warming treats of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.

BOARDING STATIONS

Approx. times Outward Return London Waterloo 07:30 23:15 Woking 08:00 22:45 Salisbury 09:00 21:30 Bath 10:00 20:30 Hereford 12:00 18:15 Ludlow 13:00 17:45 Shrewsbury 14:00 17:00

Rostered Loco: 60163 Tornado Fares from London Salisbury London

& Woking & Bath to Bath Pullman Style Dining £239 £225 £199 Premier Dining £199 £189 £169 First Class £149 £139 £125 Premium Standard £109 £99 £85 *Tickets for Ludlow Fayre can be purchased on the train

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BOARDING STATIONS

Rostered Loco: 70000 britannia

Approx. times Outward Return London Euston 07:40 21:30 Milton Keynes 08:50 20:35 Northampton 09:20 20:00 Nuneaton 10:50 19:00 Lichfield Trent Valley 11:20 18:20 Chester 13:00 16:40

Fares from all other stations from Lichfield Pullman Style Dining £225 £185* Premier Dining Plus £199 £169* Premier Dining £189 £159* First Class £139 £119 Premium Standard £99 £79 *2 course dinner on return

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Monday 9 December

London Victoria, Woking & Hampshire to Bath

Ipswich & Colchester to Winchester

We leave from London Victoria and steam along the old Portsmouth Direct route via the South Downs with its breathtaking views before we arrive in the Georgian city of Bath.

Each year the beautiful 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 special 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: Double-headed Black Fives BOARDING STATIONS

Approx. times Outward Return London Victoria 08:45 22:55 Woking 10:30 21:25 Guildford 10:45 21:10 Petersfield 11:30 20:40 Hedge End 12:20 20:00 Eastleigh 12:40 19:45 Salisbury 13:20 18:45 Bath 14:30 17:30 8

Fares to Bath from London from Salisbury Pullman Style Dining £225 £165* Premier Dining Plus £199 £149* Premier Dining £189 £139* First Class £139 £99 Premium Standard £99 £59 Fares to Salisbury from London, Woking & Guildford Pullman Style Dining £205 Premier Dining Plus £185 Premier Dining £175 First Class £129 Premium Standard £89 *2 course dinner on return

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Join us from your local station of Ipswich, Colchester or Shenfield to travel to this unique heritage city, with a magnificent Cathedral and beautiful surrounding countryside. This pretty Hampshire city is steeped in history with various places to visit.

The Carol Service will be held in the world famous Winchester Cathedral which is a truly beautiful building. The Quiresters with their 600 years of musical history, dressed

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Bath

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in their traditional scarlet and white, lead an exquisite service.

Alternatively, explore the extensive Germanstyle Christmas Market in the Cathedral grounds, or, for the more adventurous, there is also an open air ice rink!

Two Black Fives will come on and off in the London area, a vintage diesel will haul the trip from Ipswich to London and London to Ipswich on the return.

Rostered Loco: Double-headed Black Fives BOARDING STATIONS

Approx. times Ipswich Colchester Shenfield Highbury & Islington Winchester

Fares Outward Return 07:30 22:30 08:00 22:10 09:00 20:45 10:00 20:00 13:00 17:00

Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining Plus Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£225 £199 £189 £139 £99

A supplement of £5pp is payable for carol service entry.

Diesel hauled between Ipswich and London area

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Ely

Horsham & Dorking to Ely Our trip traverses the beautiful Surrey Hills as passengers join the train to Ely. We then pass through London crossing the Thames and heading north to Cambridgeshire and the capital of the Fens.

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Saturday 14 December

Southend to Chichester

Chichester

Thursday 12 December

Chichester Cathedral’s spire soars over the Sussex plain and can be seen for miles around.

The 45 minute Cathedral Carol Service will be led by the choir with carols, readings and prayers.

The phenomenal Ely Cathedral with its Octagon tower flooding light onto the floor below makes a glorious setting for our Carol Service. This year we will join the Kings Junior School for their Christmas Carol Service. Afterwards explore the shops set amidst the narrow winding streets in this delightful city – once home to Oliver Cromwell.

The Tudor Market Cross stands at the centre of the city’s four main Georgian shopping streets which also offer many pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. The Christmas Market consists of over 50 festive stalls selling a wide range of gifts, perfect for family and friends.

Rostered Loco: Double-headed Black Fives BOARDING STATIONS

Approx. times Horsham Dorking Leatherhead Cheam Kensington Olympia Ely

Outward Return 08:45 22:10 09:30 21:45 09:45 21:30 10:00 21:00 11:00 20:00 14:00 17:30

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining Plus Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

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Rostered Loco: Black Fives £225 £199 £189 £139 £99

BOARDING STATIONS

Approx. times Southend Central Upminster West Hampstead Chichester

Fares Outward Return 09:20 21:15 09:50 20:45 10:30 20:00 13:00 16:30

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Thursday 19 December

London Victoria, Redhill & South Coast to Salisbury & Sherborne

London Kings Cross, Stevenage, Huntingdon & Peterborough to York

Our annual Christmas trip to Salisbury and Sherborne takes a different route. Heading south along the Brighton Mainline and then along the coast to Salisbury.

Enjoy the various shopping districts in the compact Tudor city of Salisbury. You will have several hours to explore a fantastic choice of independent shops and sample local crafts and cuisine.

Set in the middle of the delightful town with its mellow stone buildings and only a few minutes walk from the station, Sherborne Abbey has been a Cathedral, a Parish Church and Monastery.

Surrounded by almshouses, Cathedral cottages and the famous school, the Abbey and both castles are lovely places to visit.

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Salisbury & Sherborne

Monday 16 December

Alternatively, enjoy a wonderful Carol Service in Sherborne Abbey. The many traditional and favourite carols, readings and prayers make for an intimate and memorable occasion.

The service lasts around 45 minutes, allowing you plenty of time to explore Sherborne after the service.

BOARDING STATIONS Approx. times London Victoria Purley Redhill Haywards Heath Hove Chichester Salisbury Sherborne

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Rostered Loco: Black Fives Outward Return 07:45 22:45 08:15 22:15 08:30 21:50 09:00 21:25 09:30 21:00 10:15 20:30 12:15 18:30 13:30 17:15

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining Plus Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Salisbury Sherborne £205 £185 £175 £129 £89

Fares from Salisbury to Sherborne First Class Premium Standard

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£225 £199 £189 £139 £99 £109 £75

Our train departs from London Kings Cross and heads along the East Coast Main Line. This is the fastest steam route in the country and our train will live up to its Express title on this journey.

Christmas shopping in York is a real pleasure.

The pedestrianised centre of York is only a few minutes walk from the station. Here you will find a wide range of individual and specialist shops

BOARDING STATIONS Approx. times

London Kings Cross Hertford North Stevenage Huntingdon Peterborough York

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Return

07:25 22:15 08:00 21:35 08:30 21:00 09:30 20:20 10:10 19:15 12:30 16:15

selling unusual and interesting gifts that would be hard to find elsewhere. There are street vendors selling roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, crafts and locally made presents for all the family. The street decorations, York Minster and welcoming tea shops and restaurants make this a ‘must visit’ Christmas destination.

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White Cliffs

White Cliffs Christmas Luncheon

York & Shildon

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Sunday 22 December

Sunday 23 February

London Kings Cross, Stevenage and Peterborough to York and Shildon (National Railway Museum)

As usual our last Cathedrals Express of the year is a trip around Kent and along the lovely route past the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. As in 2012 passengers can join the train in London, Surrey or Kent and do a complete circuit back to their starting

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point while enjoying a relaxing Christmas meal.

Passengers will have the choice of spending a wonderful day out in the stunning Cathedral city of York, at a special price, for this rare Diesel hauled trip. Spend a few hours wandering through the picturesque cobbled streets and taking in sights such as the impressive York Minster.

Alternatively stay on the train to Shildon. For a special moment for steam, it will be the final opportunity to see all six surviving members of the A4 class at the National Railway Museum in Shildon. Enjoy this chance to see them lined up together before two are returned across the Atlantic.

Fares

BOARDING STATIONS

Approx. times Outward Return Canterbury East 09:45 14:45 Faversham 10:00 15:00 Rainham 10:30 15:30 Meopham 11:00 16:00 Bromley South 11:15 16:15 Clapham High Street 11:45 16:45 Redhill 12:30 17:30 Edenbridge 13:00 18:00 Tonbridge 13:30 18:30

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BOARDING STATIONS Rostered Loco: Double-headed Black Fives Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

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£215 £179 £135 £95

Approx. times London Kings Cross Stevenage Peterborough York Shildon

Outward Return 08:20 22:30 09:00 21:30 10:00 20:30 12:00 18:00 13:15 16:45

This trip is diesel hauled throughout

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Shildon

Pullman Style Dining £205 £225 Premier Dining £175 £189 First Class £129 £139 Premium Standard £89 £99 Fares York to Shildon Pullman Style Dining* Premier Dining* First Class Premium Standard

£165 £139 £99 £59

*2 course dinner on return

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Wednesday 5 March

London & Salisbury to Bath & Cardiff

Broxbourne, Cambridge & Peterborough to Settle & Carlisle

Settle & Carlisle

Bath & Cardiff

Saturday 1 March – St David’s Day

The Cathedrals Express offers this rare opportunity for passengers from the East of England to visit the world famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. The train is diesel hauled to Yorkshire, then travels by steam over the challenging hills to and from Carlisle.

The Cathedrals Express makes its annual St David’s Day journey, this year, to Bath and Cardiff. The train will head along the South Western Mainline to Salisbury. From here we follow the stunning route through the Wylie and Avon valleys to our second destination of Bath.

including the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.

Explore this fantastic city with some spectacular architecture to look round,

and Llandaff Cathedral, both displaying

Our final destination is the Welsh Capital, Cardiff a City that has changed out of all recognition in the last 20 years giving visitors plenty to see and do. Popular highlights of the city include the historic Cardiff Castle some spectacular heritage.

BOARDING STATIONS Approx. times London Waterloo Woking Basingstoke Andover Salisbury Bath Cardiff 16 28

Outward Return 07:15 22:50 07:50 22:00 08:45 21:30 09:15 20:50 09:50 20:15 11:30 18:30 13:15 16:45

There will be at least two hours to explore the historic city of Carlisle.

Dating back to Roman times some highlights of the city include the beautiful Cathedral, with its famous 14th century stained glass window, as well as the award winning Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

BOARDING STATIONS Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

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Bath Cardiff £225 £239 £189 £199 £139 £149 £99 £115

Approx. times Broxbourne Bishops Stortford Cambridge Ely Peterborough Carlisle

Outward Return 06:30 23:45 06:50 23:20 07:20 22:35 07:40 22:20 08:15 22:00 14:00 16:15

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Saturday 15 March

Oxford, Banbury & Midlands to Settle & Carlisle

Southend Airport, Wickford & Shenfield to Salisbury Our train will travel steam-hauled from Southend across London and through the wonderful rolling countryside of Hampshire and Wiltshire to Salisbury.

Here there will be approximately three hours to explore this wonderful medieval city. You can walk through the chequer patterned streets and see the many historic buildings that add to Salisbury’s charm. One of the highlights to visit is the magnificent Cathedral, with the tallest spire in England it provides a stunning landscape for the surrounding area.

Racing north, diesel hauled from Oxford to Preston, where steam takes over for the challenging climb over Shap and back on the iconic Settle and Carlisle Railway.

From Roman settlement to Norman stronghold, medieval market town to contemporary city,

Salisbury

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Carlisle offers a huge choice of places to visit. You will have plenty of time to explore sights such as the ancient Citadel, spectacular Cathedral and Castle dating back to 1102.

There are also a variety of museums and shops to wander round before the journey home.

BOARDING STATIONS Approx. times Oxford Banbury Leamington Spa Coventry Nuneaton Lichfield Carlisle

Outward Return 07:30 23:00 07:50 22:30 08:15 22:10 08:35 21:50 09:00 21:30 09:30 21:00 14:00 16:15

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Diesel hauled from Oxford to Preston and from Preston to Oxford

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BOARDING STATIONS Approx. times Southend Airport Wickford Shenfield Salisbury

Outward Return 09:00 22:20 09:20 22:05 10:40 21:50 14:30 18:15

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London Kings Cross to York One of the most popular trips on the Cathedrals Express, we travel up the East Coast Mainline to York. There is so much to see and do in York – the Minster with its stunning Rose Window, enjoy a stroll round the city walls or

simply wander along the winding streets with the many tempting shops. Alternatively you can visit the National Railway Museum which is just a few minutes walk from the station.

Tuesday 8 April Ashford to Winchester Boarding at Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Bromley South, Kensington Olympia

Sunday 27 April - Luncheon Special London to Canterbury Boarding at Richmond, Chiswick, Putney, Bromley South

Thursday 10 April Surrey & Hampshire to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear via the Hampshire Hills Boarding at Guildford, Haslemere, Havant, Hedge End, Eastleigh, Salisbury, Westbury, Exeter

Thursday 1 May London to Cambridge, Ely & Norwich Boarding at Chiswick, Putney, Clapham Junction, West Brompton & Stevenage

Sunday 13 April London to Warwick & Stratford-Upon-Avon Wednesday 23 April Salisbury to Oxford & Stratford-Upon-Avon

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York

Saturday 29 March

Thursday 22 May London Kings Cross to York Boarding at Potters Bar, Stevenage, Peterborough

BOARDING STATIONS Approx. times London Kings Cross Potters Bar Stevenage Peterborough York 20 28 32

Outward Return 07:40 22:00 08:10 21:30 08:40 21:00 10:00 19:30 13:00 16:45

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The Cathedrals Explorer 2014

Highlands & Islands of Scotland In 2014 The Cathedrals Explorer returns to the beautiful scenery of Northern Scotland. Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy either six nights in the Highlands or, in a first for Steam Dreams, the option of visiting the stunning Islands of Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

Friday 9 May to Saturday 17 May 2014

Inverness Aberdeen Fort William

Highlands Map

Day 8

Edinburgh

Day 2

Dunrobin Castle

Appleby

Day 4

Durham Day 9

Inverness Kyle of Lochalsh

Day 3

York

Mallaig Fort William

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Day 5 Day 6

Oban

Perth

Day 1

Crianlarich Edinburgh Glasgow

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Islands Map Isle of Lewis

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Prices held for fourth year

Day 7 Fort William

plus an extra day’s holiday!

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Highlands

Highlands

Day 1 – Fri 9 May London to Appleby We depart from London Victoria after the rush hour arriving on the Settle & Carlisle in late afternoon.

Our final destination is the pretty town of Appleby-inWestmorland. Brunch and early dinner will be served for Dining passengers.

Day 2 – Sat 10 May Appleby to Inverness After breakfast in the hotel, we will rejoin the train for the journey to Inverness travelling over the Forth & Tay bridges to Aberdeen for a short break before continuing to Inverness. Lunch and dinner will be served on the train for Dining passengers.

Day 3 – Sun 11 May Inverness Today there are three optional tours, or you could choose to enjoy a day of leisure in Inverness.

Optional Steam trip to Kyle of Lochalsh - see p 11 Optional Loch Ness Boat Trip - £35 Optional Tour to Culloden & Cawdor Castle - £37 Day 4 – Mon 12 May Inverness Today there are three optional tours or you could choose to enjoy a day of leisure in Inverness.

Optional Steam Train Tour to Dunrobin Castle (Price Included) Optional Loch Ness Boat Trip - £35

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Optional visit to Fort George & Loch Ord Whisky Distillery - £37

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Islands

Day 5 – Tue 13 May

Day 1 – Fri 9 May London to Appleby

Optional Tour to St Kilda - £190 per person

Inverness to Fort William (Price Included) Today we transfer hotel from Inverness to Fort William You may choose to travel the 65 miles by coach along the shores of Loch Ness or an all-day trip by train, via the Central Lowlands, back over the Highland Mainline to Perth, the outskirts of Glasgow and then back up into the West Highlands.

The Cathedrals Explorer will head north from London Victoria departing after the rush hour, timed to arrive at Settle & Carlisle in the late afternoon.

Our final destination is the pretty town of Applebyin-Westmorland. Brunch and early Dinner will be served on the train for Dining passengers.

Day 7 – Thur 15 May Outer Hebrides to Fort William

Day 6 – Wed 14 May Fort William

After breakfast in the hotel, we will rejoin the train for the journey to Inverness travelling over the Forth & Tay bridges to Aberdeen where we will have a short break and on to Inverness. Lunch and Dinner will be served on the train for Dining passengers.

Today there are three optional tours or you could choose to enjoy a day of leisure in Fort William.

Optional Steam Train Trip to Oban - see p 11 Today there will be a very rare opportunity for a day trip by steam from Fort William to Oban and return. Lunch and Dinner will be served on the train for Dining passengers.

Optional Coach Tour to Isle of Mull Price £37 Optional Cruise on Loch Linnhe Price £17 Day 7 – Thur 15 May Fort William Today there are three optional tours or you could choose to enjoy a day of leisure in Fort William.

Optional Steam Train trip to Mallaig - see p 11 A steam train tour with breathtaking scenery, taking in climbs, valleys, tunnels and the worldfamous Glenfinnan Viaduct. Dining passengers will enjoy light Lunch and Dinner on the train.

Optional Trip to Oban and Inverary Castle - £35 Optional Trip to Glen Coe, Neptune’s Staircase and Glenfinnan Monument - £22 Day 8 – Fri 16 May Fort William to Durham After breakfast in your hotel, we join the train for the southbound trip to Durham. Our pair of steam locos will once again climb high up on to Rannoch Moor and traverse the West Highland Mainline to the outskirts of Glasgow. Dining passengers will enjoy lunch and dinner on the train.

Day 9 – Sat 17 May Durham to London Victoria A leisurely late morning departure from Durham will allow everyone the chance to visit this small – but perfectly formed – Cathedral city. We then take the fast East Coast Mainline back to London Victoria arriving around 5pm.

Day 2 – Sat 10 May Appleby to Inverness

Day 3 – Sun 11 May Inverness to Isle of Skye Today starts with a steam train trip to Kyle of Lochalsh.

On arrival in Kyle of Lochalsh we may take the opportunity to visit Eilean Donan Castle before being transferred by coach to our hotels on the Isle of Skye where we will be having dinner and staying the night.

Day 4 – Mon 12 May Isle of Skye to Outer Hebrides After breakfast in our hotel we will travel to Dunvegan Castle. After time to explore the castle we travel to Uig for the two and a half hour ferry crossing to Tarbert on the Isle of Harris. We will then transfer to our hotels either in Tarbert or Stornoway where we will stay for the next three nights. Dinner will be taken in the hotel.

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The Cathedrals Explorer

There is a late morning departure by ferry from Tarbert to Uig from where we will travel by coach across the entire length of Skye to Armadale to catch the ferry to Mallaig where we will rejoin the train. If time allows we will visit the stunning Clan Donald Gardens and Castle with views across the Sleat of Sound.

At Mallaig we rejoin the Cathedrals Explorer steam train for the journey to Fort William. This two and a half hour trip takes in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK as well as the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. Dinner is served on the train.

Day 8 – Fri 16 May Fort William to Durham After breakfast in your hotel, we join the train for the southbound trip to Durham. Our pair of steam locos will once again climb high up on to Rannoch Moor and traverse the West Highland Mainline to the outskirts of Glasgow. Dining passengers will enjoy Lunch and Dinner on the train.

Day 9 – Sat 17 May Durham to London Victoria A late morning departure from Durham will allow everyone the chance to visit this Cathedral city.

We then take the fast East Coast Mainline back to London Victoria arriving around 5pm.

Days 5 & 6 – Tue 13 & Wed 14 May Outer Hebrides Optional excursions over the next two days will include a visit to an Eagle Observatory, a visit to the Standing Stones of Callanish and the fascinating Black House village set on the edge of the Atlantic as well as the opportunity to visit a Harris Tweed museum and shop, gallery and tours to take in the stunning scenery across the Outer Hebrides.

There will be plenty of time for leisurely exploration of the towns of Tarbert and Stornoway. These tours will be included in the cost of the holiday. Breakfast and dinner will be taken in your hotel.

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Prices – What’s included

Highlands and Islands

Highlands and Islands

Where do I join/leave the Train?

The main tour will depart from and return to London Victoria. It is also possible to join/leave the train at Redhill, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks or Bromley South. Alternatively we can arrange a chauffeur driven car to and from your home.

We have also negotiated special rates for our passengers to stay at the Grosvenor Hotel adjacent to Victoria Station the night before the Tour. If you are interested in any of these options please ask the Booking Office for details.

Will I sit in the same seats throughout the Tour Yes, although optional tours may vary.

Will I be able to choose which hotels I stay in?

Hotels will be allocated dependent on class of travel but please do discuss your preferences with our Booking Office staff.

If I decide to book my Explorer trip today – can I decide later if I go on the Highlands or the Islands?

Yes, but you need to inform us of your choice by 9 January 2014 at the latest.

Do you provide travel insurance?

No but we recommend you take insurance out at the time of booking your trip.

If I don’t go on excursions what will I do?

A day at leisure is often a bonus. Most hotels have swimming pools and easy access to Town Centres.

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HIGHLANDS

• 8 Nights Hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.

• Pullman Style and Premier Dining Passengers will receive dinner every day either in the hotel or on the train and lunch when on the train.

• Coach and ferry transfers.

• A choice of optional excursions in the Outer Hebrides to include entry into selected visitor attractions.

• A team of helpful staff throughout your journey.

ISLANDS

northern pick ups

Do all hotels have lifts?

While most hotels have lifts, some hotels do not.

If you have mobility issues please discuss these with our Booking Office staff to ensure your needs are met.

How long are the train days?

Following our customer feedback, we have done our best to ensure that almost all train days are around 8 – 10 hours. We aim to arrive in our hotels early evening and leave after breakfast.

• 8 Nights Hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.

• Pullman Style and Premier Dining Passengers will receive dinner every day either in the hotel or on the train and lunch when on the train • Coach transfers between the train and your hotels.

• A choice of train or coach transfer between Inverness and Fort William.

• A team of helpful staff throughout your journey.

Will there always be a Steam Dreams representative staying in my hotel?

Yes. What happens to the luggage?

Once your luggage has been delivered to our staff at your station it is taken by road to your hotel and will be waiting for you in your bedroom. You leave your luggage outside your bedroom door or in reception when you depart the hotels and it is waiting for you in your room at your next hotel.

I have dietary allergies – can these be accommodated at both the hotels and on the train?

Yes, in almost all cases, but you need to discuss your requirements with our staff at the time of booking.

Passengers may choose to join The Cathedrals Explorer (Highlands) for only part of the holiday. There are two options. Join the train at Appleby or Carlisle on the morning of Friday 10 May and leave at Durham on the evening of Friday 16 May. Alternatively, it is possible to join the train in the Edinburgh area on the afternoon of Friday 10 May and leave the train early afternoon on Friday 16 May in the Edinburgh area.

Please ask the Booking Office for details.

cHAUFFERED pick ups

Steam Dreams is now pleased to offer a bespoke transfer service for our multi-day trips. You will be picked up from your home or hotel and taken to the departure station and

Pullman Style £2,495 Premier Dining £1,995 First Class £1,650 Premium Standard £1,350 Single Supplements apply

Highlands and Islands

Highlands and Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Pullman Style £2,995 Premier Dining £2,395 First Class £2,000 Premium Standard £1,650 Single Supplements apply

Appleby/Carlisle to Durham

Islands Highlands Pullman Style Dining £2,699 £2,149 Premier Dining £2,099 £1,699 First Class £1,749 £1,399 Premium Standard £1,449 £1,149 Edinburgh Islands Highlands Pullman Style Dining £2,499 £1,999 Premier Dining £1,949 £1,549 First Class £1,599 £1,249 Premium Standard £1,299 £999 Single Supplements apply

if required taken home at the end of the trip.

For further details on this service including costs please contact our booking team who will be happy to provide you with all available options and a tailor made quotation.

Optional Steam Train Trips Kyle of Lochalsh Pullman Style £225 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Standard Class £99

Oban Pullman Style £225 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Standard Class £99

Mallaig Pullman Style £175 Premier Dining £139 First Class £99 Standard Class £69 27

Sunday 1 June - Luncheon Special London Waterloo to Salisbury, Sherborne & Yeovil - Boarding at Waterloo, Woking, Basingstoke

Thursday 5 June Radlett & St Albans to Settle & Carlisle Boarding at Radlett, St Albans, Bedford, Leicester & Sheffield

CLASS Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard 28

FARES From £225 From £189 From £139 From £99

Thursday 12 June London to Cambridge, Ely & Norwich Boarding at Chiswick, Putney, Clapham Junction, West Brompton & Stevenage

Saturday 21 June Mid Summer’s Day Circular - Dinner

Thursday 3 July Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway) to Cambridge & Ely Boarding at Bluebell Railway & East Grinstead

Saturday 14 June Southend to York Boarding at Southend, Basildon, Upminster, Finsbury Park Peterborough

Thursday 26 June London Waterloo to Weymouth Boarding at Waterloo & Woking

Saturday 5 July Alresford to Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway) Boarding at Alresford, Medsted, Alton, Farnham & Aldershot

Saturday 21 June Mid Summer’s Day Circular - Lunch

Saturday 28 June Ipswich to Canterbury Boarding at Ipswich, Colchester, Shenfield, Kensington Olympia, Bromley South

Wednesday 9 July London Victoria to Corfe Castle & Swanage Boarding at Victoria, Staines, Chertsey & Woking

CLASS Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Spring/ SUMMER 2014

Spring/ SUMMER 2014

Thursday 29 May Northampton to Salisbury Boarding at Northampton, Milton Keynes, Berkhamsted, Watford Junction & West Brompton

FARES From £225 From £189 From £139 From £99 01483 209888

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5-8 September 2014

Departing

from

London

Waterloo

on

5 September we travel down via Salisbury and Exeter, steam hauled to Barnstaple. After a short stop we will reverse back, diesel hauled, to Exeter where steam traction is again rejoined and head westward along the seawall at Dawlish, on to the Devon Banks, over Brunel’s famous Tamar Bridge to Cornwall and our final destination, Penzance.

St Michael’s Mount

There will be optional railway and non railway excursions on 6 & 7 September, or simply relax

Hotel Options

retrace our steps as far as Exeter. We then head

This tour does not include hotel accommodation.

If you require accommodation in St Ives, Steam Dreams will be happy to book rooms for you at additional cost.

to Okehampton, or you may choose to enjoy a

Option 1: The Tregenna Castle Hotel.

few hours exploring Exeter before rejoining the

Set in 72 acres with stunning panoramic views over St Ives, the Tregenna Castle Hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, 9 hole golf course and beautiful sub tropical gardens leading down into the town itself.

Three nights Bed & Breakfast in Double/Twin Rooms £218-265pp to include coach transfers.

and enjoy two days at leisure.

On 8 September we depart Penzance and

train for the return journey to London via Yeovil and Salisbury.

Smeatons Pier, St Ives

Option 2: The Harbour Hotel

The Atlantic Coast Express

This beautiful 4* hotel has stunning views overlooking Porthminster Beach in St Ives. All rooms have sea views and you may choose from either Classic or Superior (please ask the Booking Office for details). The Harbour Hotel is a short walk from the centre of St Ives and has a magnificent setting, exceptional service and exquisite food.

50th Anniversary Special This unique four-day late summer trip

Three nights Bed & Breakfast in Double/Twin rooms £360-£405 to include coach transfers.

to Cornwall has plenty to offer both the steam enthusiast and those seeking a short break holiday – with sun, sand and sea as well as glorious scenery, wonderful hotels topped off by great food and friendly on-board service!

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Tregenna Castle Hotel

www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk

Brunel Bridge

Price

Deposit

Pullman Style

£675

£169

Premier Dining

£549

£137

First Class

£425

£106

Premium Standard

£299

£75

01483 209888

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BOARDING STATIONS AND DESTINATIONS Station Date To Andover Sat 1 Mar ‘14 Bath & Gloucester Ashford Tue 08 Apr ‘14 Winchester Banbury Thur 13 Mar ‘14 Carlisle Basingstoke Sat 1 Mar ‘14 Bath & Gloucester

Sun 01 Jun ‘14 Sherborne & Yeovil Bath Sat 23 Nov ‘13 Hereford, Ludlow & Shrewsbury

Sat 1 Mar ‘14 Bath & Gloucester Bishops Stortford Wed 05 Mar ‘14 Carlise Bromley South Sun 22 Dec ‘13 White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

Tue 08 Apr ‘14 Winchester

Sun 27 Apr ‘14 Canterbury

Sat 21 Jun ‘14 White Cliffs Evening Special Broxbourne Wed 05 Mar ‘14 Carlise Cambridge Wed 05 Mar ‘14 Settle & Carlise Canterbury East Sun 22 Dec ‘13 White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Cardiff Sat 1 Mar ‘14 Bath & Gloucester Cheam Thur 12 Dec ‘13 Ely Chichester Mon 16 Dec ‘13 Sherborne Chippenham Wed 23 Apr ‘14 Oxford & Straford Chiswick Sun 27 Apr ‘14 Canterbury Clapham High Street Sun 22 Dec ‘13 White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Colchester Mon 09 Dec ‘13 Winchester Coventry Thur 13 Mar ‘14 Carlisle Dorking Thur 12 Dec ‘13 Ely East Croydon Sat 21 Jun ‘14 Romney Marsh Lunchtime Special Eastleigh Thur 05 Dec ‘13 Bath Christmas Market

Thur 10 Apr ‘14 Kingswear Edenbridge Sun 22 Dec ‘13 White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

Sat 21 Jun ‘14 Romney Marsh Lunchtime Special Ely Wed 05 Mar ‘14 Settle & Carlise Faversham Sun 22 Dec ‘13 White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Guildford Thur 05 Dec ‘13 Bath Christmas Market

Thur 10 Apr ‘14 Kingswear Haslemere Thur 10 Apr ‘14 Kingswear Havant Thur 10 Apr ‘14 Kingswear Haywards Heath Mon 16 Dec ‘13 Sherborne Hedge End Thur 05 Dec ‘13 Bath Christmas Market

Thur 10 Apr ‘14 Kingswear Highbury & Islington Mon 9 Dec ‘13 Winchester Horsham Thur 12 Dec ‘13 Ely Hove Mon 16 Dec ‘13 Sherborne Inverness Mon 12 May ‘14 Highlands & Islands Explorer ‘14

Tue 13 May ‘14 Highlands & Islands Explorer ‘14 Ipswich Mon 09 Dec ‘13 Winchester Kensington Olympia Thur 12 Dec ‘13 Ely

Tue 08 Apr ‘14 Winchester Leamington Spa Thur 13 Mar ‘14 Carlisle Leatherhead Thur 12 Dec ‘13 Ely Lichfield Trent Valley Sat 30 Nov ‘13 Chester - Christmas Shopping

Thur 13 Mar ‘14 Carlisle Melksham Wed 23 Apr ‘14 Oxford & Straford Meopham Sun 22 Dec ‘13 White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Milton Keynes Sat 30 Nov ‘13 Chester - Christmas Shopping Northampton Sat 30 Nov ‘13 Chester - Christmas Shopping Nuneaton Thur 13 Mar ‘14 Carlisle 32

DESTINATIONS To

London Station

Date

To

Otford

Sat 21 Jun ‘14

White Cliffs Evening Special

Oxford

Thur 13 Mar ‘14

Carlisle

Wed 23 Apr ‘14

Oxford & Straford

Peterborough

Thur 19 Dec ‘13

London Euston London Kings Cross

London Paddington London Victoria

London Waterloo

Sat 30 Nov ‘13 Thur 28 Nov ‘13 Sun 23 Feb ‘14 Sat 29 Mar ‘14 Thur 22 May ‘14 Sat 01 Mar ‘14 Thur 05 Dec ‘13 Mon 16 Dec ‘13 Thur 03 Apr ‘14 Sat 21 June ‘14 Sat 21 June ‘14 Fri 09 May ‘14 Sat 23 Nov ‘13 Sat 1 March ‘14 Sun 01 June ‘14 Fri 05 Sep ‘14

Chester York York & Shildon York York Central Wales Bath Sherborne Bath & Gloucester Romney Marsh Lunchtime Special White Cliffs Evening Special Highlands & Islands Explorer 2014 Hereford, Ludlow & Shrewsbury Bath & Gloucester Salisbury, Sherborne & Yeovil Atlantic Coast Express

Station Date

Petersfield Potters Bar

Purley

Putney Rainham (Kent) Redhill

Richmond Salisbury

Sevenoaks Shenfield Southend Central

Stevenage

Swindon Tonbridge

Upminster

West Hampstead West Malling Westbury

Woking

York

Sun 23 Feb Wed 05 Mar Sat 29 Mar Thur 22 May Thur 05 Dec Thur 19 Dec Sat 29 Mar Thur 22 May Mon 16 Dec Sat 21 Jun Sun 27 Apr Sun 22 Dec Mon 16 Dec Sun 22 Dec Sat 21 Jun Sun 27 Apr Sat 23 Nov Thur 05 Dec Mon 16 Dec Sat 1 Mar Thur 10 Apr Wed 23 Apr Tue 08 Apr Mon 09 Dec Sat 14 Dec Sat 15 Mar Thur 19 Dec Sun 23 Feb Sat 29 Mar Thur 22 May Wed 23 Apr Sun 22 Dec Tue 08 Apr Sat 21 Jun Sat 14 Dec Sat 15 Mar Sat 14 Dec Sat 21 Jun Thur 10 Apr Wed 23 Apr Sat 23 Nov Thur 05 Dec Sat 1 March Thur 10 Apr Sun 01 Jun Sun 23 Feb

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York York & Shildon Carlise York York Bath Christmas Market York York York Sherborne Romney Marsh Lunchtime Special Canterbury White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Sherborne White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Romney Marsh Lunchtime Special Canterbury Hereford, Ludlow & Shrewsbury Bath Christmas Market Sherborne Bath & Gloucester Kingswear Oxford & Straford Winchester Winchester Chichester Salisbury York York & Shildon York York Oxford & Straford White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Winchester Romney Marsh Lunchtime Special Chichester Salisbury Chichester White Cliffs Evening Special Kingswear Oxford & Straford Hereford, Ludlow & Shrewsbury Bath Christmas Market Bath & Gloucester Kingswear Sherborne & Yeovil Shildon

Out of London Starts As with all our excursions we normally plan to operate our train with steam for 100% of the journey. However, occasionally on some of our itineraries that start and finish out of London, it has been necessary, for operational reasons, for part of the journey to be diesel hauled. In most cases this will be the last leg of the journey on the return home and is normally requested by Network Rail, the train operating company or the loco owner.

Inverness• •Kyle of Lochalsh Aberdeen•

•Fort William

Perth• Stirling• • Edinburgh

• Carlisle

• Newcastle

• Appleby • Durham • Scarborough • York • Beverley • Chester

Shrewsbury • Ludlow • Hereford •

Lincoln •

• Lichfield Norwich • • Stratford-upon-Avon Ely • • Worcester • Cambridge • Gloucester

Cardiff • Bristol • • Bath Sherborne•

Penzance•

Salisbury•

• Oxford London• • Winchester

Corfe Castle • Bournemouth •Newquay Exeter• • •Swanage •Paignton • Plymouth• Weymouth •Kingswear Dartmouth•

Canterbury• White Cliffs •

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Locomotives With Steam Dreams now using West Coast Railway to haul its trains, it now gives us access to many more locomotives. As usual we will update the rostered locomotives for each trip on the Steam Dreams website. Occasionally this will change if a locomotive becomes unavailable for any reason but we will be using locomotives from a large pool that will include:

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Various Black Fives

70000 Britannia

70013

60007 Sir Nigel Gresley

60009 Union of South Africa

61994 The Great Marquess K4 Class

34046 Braunton

35028

34067 Tangmere

Clan Line

46115 Scots Guardsman

Oliver Cromwell

4464 Bittern

Please note that on occasions it is necessary to change the rostered steam locomotive.

Please see our website for the most up to date information.

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We strongly recommend that all our passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance, as charges apply should you need to cancel or postpone your trip for whatever reason, whether your plans change due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions. Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for additional costs incurred in making your travel plans and do advise that you do not pre-book travel or accommodation.

If you do need to book accommodation in advance, we recommend that you book a rate that includes cancellation insurance should details of your trip change. Timings, routes and locomotives are subject to change as we are dependent on third parties and these are not within our control.

For our Multi-day Trips Terms & Conditions, please see our full Holidays by Steam Brochure.

One Day Trips: Passenger Cancellation Should the passenger choose to cancel their booked trip for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: Up to two months before travel – a 15% charge (or loss of deposit).

Between two months and one month before travel – a 25% charge (or loss of deposit).

Between one month and 14 days before travel – a 50% charge.

Within 14 days of travel – a 100% charge.

Passenger Transfers Should the passenger choose to transfer from one booked trip to another for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: Up to two months before travel – a 10% charge (or loss of deposit).

Between two months and one month before travel – a 20% charge (or loss of deposit).

Between one month and 14 days of travel – a 30% charge (or loss of deposit for deposits of 50%).

Between 14 days and 48 hours of travel – a 50% charge.

Within 48 hours of travel – a 75% charge.

On or after the day of travel bookings are non-transferable.

Payment Bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards (with the exception of American Express). Debit card payments do not incur 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. Other payment methods including paying by cash or cheque* are still available for telephone bookings only and remain free of charge. *We are unable to accept payments by cheques less than 21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for postage and time to process the payment.

Deposits All deposits are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes and Discounts All third party gift vouchers, Steam Dreams gift vouchers, credit notes or discounts must be redeemed through the Booking Office and cannot be used for online bookings. In the event of a train being cancelled or you cancelling your booking, Steam Dreams vouchers are non-refundable as a cash payment; however vouchers can be transferred for use against another Steam Dreams trip. Passengers who have booked using a

third party voucher should note that if you choose to cancel your booking within seven days of departure the third party voucher is non-transferable. Discounts may only be used against bookings made after the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to any previous bookings.

Steam Availability Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed. On occasion a diesel locomotive may be substituted, mainly due to drought, route restrictions or locomotive failure on the day. Occasionally on some tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be diesel hauled, normally at the request of Network Rail, the train operating company or the locomotive owner. Where possible we will try to make this clear at the time of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be made at a later stage for operational reasons.

Diesel Assistance On steam hauled trips occasionally for operational reasons or due to adverse weather, a diesel engine may be attached to the train.

General Conditions Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times run as advertised and we reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third parties and strongly recommends that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. To avoid disappointment, passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links before final timings have been released by Network Rail.

Traveller Health Conditions To get the most out of our trips, passengers must be able to board the train and walk through the carriage(s) to their allocated seat unassisted. Passengers must make Steam Dreams staff aware of any mobility assistance required at least a week prior to the date of the trip. Mobility assistance includes the use of wheelchairs, walking frames and walking sticks. Wheelchairs, walking frames and mobility scooters must be of the fold-up variety and will be issued with an identity tag before being stored in the guards van and cannot be used on board the train. If in doubt, please contact the Bookings Office for advice.

During your time with us, please bring any problems you may experience to the attention of the management so that we may try to rectify them swiftly.

Please note that tickets for all day trips are sent out by email unless requested to be sent by post.

Brochure Accuracy This brochure was printed in October 2013. We have done all we can to ensure that it is accurate, but due to any changes made by suppliers or human error, information may alter after publication or may be unintentionally incorrect.

Please find our full terms & conditions on our website www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk

Bryherley Ltd trading as Steam Dreams, operators of The Cathedrals Express. Registered in England. Registered No. 4036827

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THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS 2013/14 PROGRAMME Date

Route

Sat 23 Nov

London Waterloo, Woking, Salisbury to Bath, Ludlow & Shrewsbury - Medieval Fayre

Sat 30 Nov

London Euston to Chester - Christmas Market

Thur 5 Dec

London Victoria to Bath - Christmas Market

Mon 9 Dec

Ipswich & Colchester to Winchester for Carols

Thur 12 Dec

Horsham & Dorking to Ely for Carols

Sat 14 Dec

Southend to Chichester for Carols

Mon 16 Dec

London Victoria & South Coast to Salisbury & Sherborne for Carols

Thur 19 Dec

London Kings Cross to York

Sun 22 Dec

White Cliffs Christmas Luncheon

Sun 23 Feb

London Kings Cross, Stevenage & Peterborough to York & Shildon

Sat 1 Mar

London Waterloo to Bath & Cardiff

Wed 5 Mar

Broxbourne, Cambridge & Peterborough to Carlisle via the Settle & Carlisle

Thur 13 Mar

Oxford, Banbury & Midlands to Carlisle via the Settle & Carlisle

Sat 15 Mar

Southend Airport & Wickford to Salisbury

Sat 29 Mar

London Kings Cross to York

Tue 8 Apr

Ashford to Winchester

Thur 10 Apr

Surrey & Hampshire to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear via the Hampshire Hills

Sun 13 Apr

London to Warwick & Stratford-Upon-Avon

Wed 23 Apr

Salisbury to Oxford & Stratford-Upon-Avon

Sun 27 Apr

London Victoria to Canterbury

Thur 1 May

London to Cambridge, Ely and Norwich

Thur 22 May

London Kings Cross to York

Thur 29 May

Northampton to Salisbury

Sun 1 Jun

London Waterloo to Salisbury, Sherborne & Yeovil

Thur 5 Jun

Radlett & St Albans to Carlisle via the Settle & Carlisle

Thur 12 June

London to Cambridge, Ely & Norwich

Sat 14 June

Southend to York

Sat 21 June

Romney Marsh - Mid-Summer's Day Luncheon Special

Sat 21 June

White Cliffs - Mid-Summer's Evening Special

Thur 26 June

London Waterloo to Weymouth

Sat 28 June

Ipswich to Canterbury

Thur 3 July

Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway) to Cambridge & Ely

Sat 5 July

Alresford to Sheffield Park (Bluebell Railway)

Wed 9 July

London to Corfe Castle & Swanage

May 2014

The Cathedrals Explorer - Highlands & Islands

Sept 2014

The Atlantic Coast Express

Steam Dreams, PO Box 169, Albury, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9YS Booking Office: 01483 209888 www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk Fax 01483 209889 Email info@steamdreams.co.uk

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.

For full terms and conditions call the Booking Office or visit the website. Timings are approximate and subject to change. 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. A 2% charge will be applied to all bookings made with a credit card. No charge for debit card payments.

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