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UK Day Trip Information

Travelling by Steam Train Our Day Trips and Tours almost exclusively make use of specially chartered trains hauled by steam locomotives. The trains offer a choice of types of seating to suit your particular requirements. Each passenger is allocated their own reserved seat ensuring that travel on these special trains is a relaxing experience providing the perfect escape from all the hustle and bustle of modern day life. All of the seats on our trains line up with the carriage windows, unlike many modern trains, and thus provide the maximum viewing area to add to the enjoyment of your journey. In addition to our UK Day Trips and Tours, the Railway Touring Company has a programme of tours using steam hauled charter trains in many other countries of the world. These tours can be for a few days duration or last for up to two weeks, with overnight accommodation provided in good quality hotels. Please visit our website www.railwaytouring.net for further details and to request an overseas brochure; or contact us by telephone if you prefer. Covid-19 With regards to Covid-19 we will always adhere to Government requirements specific at the time of travel. Currently social distancing is not required on board so this means that you can expect to share your table with other passengers if your booking is for 3 or less passengers per table and you have not purchased a table for two option. Should the situation change, we will observe any requirements issued by the UK Government. We request, for the safety of all, that passengers keep movement around the train to a minimum. Passengers will be encouraged to follow the guidelines regarding hand washing and we recommend that you carry hand sanitiser for personal use and reassurance during the journey. Covid 19 cancellations – All bookings are made on a non-refundable basis. If a tour is cancelled by us due to Covid-19 restrictions being in place at the time of travel then all passengers would be offered to transfer their bookings to an alternative date, or if they prefer, would be entitled to a refund of monies paid to us. If a passenger has a confirmed positive test for covid 19 ahead of travel, consideration at our discretion will be given to hold their funds in credit for 6 months. No refund will be offered against cancellations on tours which are scheduled to proceed. Premier Dining Class Premier Dining Class on our trains is a silver served dining experience providing you with a full meals service at your table, whilst you relax in spacious comfortable seating. The coaches used are British Rail Mark 1 First Open coaches.** The Premier Dining service usually includes a traditional full English breakfast soon after you board the train, and a four course meal on the return journey. Onboard chefs prepare fresh food for all of the meals. We are able to offer vegetarian options but cannot meet other dietary requests. A fully licensed bar service is always available, we kindly ask passengers to not consume their own alcoholic drinks. A corkage fee of £10 per person will apply for alcohol not purchased on board. The dress code is smart casual, as we like our passengers to be relaxed and travel in comfort. Tables are available for four or two in Premier Dining Class. Our tables for two are the ideal choice for an unusual and memorable celebration, for a special occasion like a wedding anniversary or birthday. Tables for two, where both passengers have window seats, can be guaranteed for an additional charge of £30.00* per person, subject to availability. Premier Dining Class is available up to and including any pick up station before 10:30. *prices shown as per individual tour page. **on some occasions a Pullman coach may be used. First Class First Class seats accommodation on our trains is provided in British Rail Mark 1 First Open coaches** and offers tables for four or for two in spacious comfortable seating. Tables for two, where both passengers have window seats, can be guaranteed for an additional charge of £30.00 per person, subject to availability. First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by scone with butter and jam. A fully licensed bar service is always available, we kindly ask passengers to not consume their own alcoholic drinks. A corkage fee of £10 per person will apply for alcohol not purchased on board. **on some occasions a Pullman coach may be used. Standard Class Standard Class seats are accommodated in a mid 1960's tourist standard open coach. These are usually arranged in groups of four around a table. In some cases you may be seated in second corridor coach which is a compartment coach seating six passengers per compartment without a table. All seats are reserved. Passengers in First and Standard classes regularly bring hampers and picnics.