Treat yourself to a steam day out this spring – save £10pp with londonworld.com
Heritage rail operator The Railway Touring Company has a packed timetable of special trains departing from London stations. With a choice of scenic routes and fascinating destinations, there is an adventure waiting just for you.
Stunning Settle & Carlisle
Start the year on a high note literally, with a steam journey across the dramatic Cumbrian Fells and the world-famous Settle & Carlisle Line. Step on board The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express at Euston station and let The Railway Touring Company whisk you North for a memorable journey over the challenging Fells and the Settle & Carlisle’s many viaducts, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct, cutting across vast valleys in the shadow of the mighty Three Peaks.
The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express runs on Saturdays, January 27, February 17 and March 16.
Bath, Chester, Gloucester and York
Early 2024 London departures also include steam trains heading for beautiful historic cities Bath, Chester, Gloucester and York.
On Saturday, February 10, The Bath & Gloucester Steam Express fits the bill for a special Valentine’s treat for someone special in your life. The Railway Touring Company’s train will turn heads at Paddington and Slough as its magnificent steam loco builds up a head of steam ready to take you to Bath and Gloucester in style. Choose between these two fine cities for your afternoon break before heading for home once more by steam.
The White Rose on Saturday, February 24, is heading for York for the day. Setting out from Kings Cross and picking up at Stevenage, this day out combines the thrills of steam travel with all the attractions of this walled city famed for its Minster, cobbled medieval shopping street The Shambles, River Ouse setting and great museums, including the National Railway Museum.
Heading North West on Saturday, March 2, The Cheshireman gives you the opportunity to visit another ancient walled city. Chester’s Roman amphitheatre, cathedral, castle and 14th Century ‘Rows’ lined with small shops and cafes, make for a fascinating day.
Whitby Flyer
New for the 2024 Easter holidays, The Whitby Flyer on Wednesday, March 27, will whisk you up to York where your train will be joined by an historic steam locomotive for a scenic journey skirting the North York Moors and along the Esk Valley into the atmospheric harbour town of Whitby. Famed for its 199 steps to hilltop St Mary’s church and the Abbey, you can also explore the town’s working harbour, pop into the smokehouse for kippers or browse the jet shops.
Summer seaside steam and more
Other steam adventures for 2024 include, in June, The Tynesider heading for Newcastle upon Tyne, The Cumbrian Coast Express and The Swanage Belle, and, in July, The North Wales Coast Express and The End of Southern Steam.
The summer also includes opportunities to steam across the Settle & Carlisle Line and seaside specials to the popular resorts of Minehead, Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Treat yourself – dine on board
travel options include Standard, with refreshments to purchase on board, or bring your own picnic, and First with light meals in the morning and afternoon served to you at your seat.
Special occasion? Go for Premier Dining. Sit back at your linen-clad table to enjoy a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner, all freshly prepared on board, silver served to you as you watch the world go by.
Save £10pp
The Railway Touring Company is offering londonworld.com readers a £10 per person discount on London departures. Visit The Railway Touring Company for details, booking code and T&Cs.