Spring steam adventures: Save £20pp with londonworld.com

Make 2026 the year that you experience the world-famous Settle & Carlisle Line, treat someone you love to a romantic Valentine’s Day steam journey or simply escape for a day on board one of The Railway Touring Company’s trains, saving £20pp with londonworld.com’s special offer.

Combining classic locomotives, breath-taking scenery and a choice of interesting destinations, these days out are a treat to look forward to.

Settle & Carlisle Line

Step on board the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express from London Euston or Watford Junction on Saturday, February 7, 21 or 28, for a day to remember. These trains will head north to Carnforth where they will be met by a magnificent steam locomotive for the onward journey over the Cumbrian Fells, including a run through beautiful Lune Gorge.

At ancient border city Carlisle take a break to explore the castle, cathedral, museum, shops and cafes before re-boarding for the highlight of the day – steam across the Settle & Carlisle Line. This stunning route includes the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct, a steep climb up to Ais Gill summit and views of the mighty Three Peaks.

The Valentine’s White Rose

On Saturday, February 14, The Valentine’s White Rose will whisk you away for a romantic journey to visit the historic city of York. For an extra special day book Premier Dining for you and your partner. Leaving from King’s Cross and Stevenage, this train will give you several hours to see York’s beautiful Minster, stroll along the famous Shambles or city walls or visit the gallery or one of the many museums.

The Whitby Flyer

Atmospheric Whitby, with its famous 199 steps, hilltop church and abbey, working harbour, kipper smokery, jet shops and quaint streets, makes for a great day out. Visiting by steam train is the icing on the cake.

The Whitby Flyer runs from King’s Cross and Stevenage on Wednesday, March 18. Following a fast run north hauled by Blue Class 86 electric locomotive, the train picks up steam at York then follows a scenic route following the attractive Esk Valley line through the northern North Yorkshire Moors, through Sleights and Ruswarp and beneath the impressive Larpool Viaduct into Whitby.

The Cumbrian Coast Express

The scenic grandeur of the Cumbrian Fells and the exposed Cumbrian coastline provide contrasting views from your seat as you relax on board The Cumbrian Coast Express on Saturday, March 21.

Departing from London Euston, this special train will be hauled by a Blue Class 86 electric locomotive for an exciting run over the Cumbrian Fells, including climbs up to Grayrigg and Shap. After a break in Carlisle, the train will be joined by an historic steam locomotive for the return route along the coast with spectacular cliff edge views and the Isle of Man visible on a clear day across the Irish Sea, followed by a run along the shoreline in the approach to St Bees.

The Cumbrian Mountain Express

On Saturday, March 28, there is another opportunity to travel over the dramatic Settle & Carlisle Line by steam. Again, setting out from London Euston and Watford Junction, The Cumbrian Mountain Express will meet an historic steam locomotive at Carnforth, then make its way over the rugged Cumbrian Fells into Carlisle. The return route is across the Settle & Carlisle Line with views of viaducts, including the Ribblehead, and the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.

For more details of these and other steam adventures, visit The Railway Touring Company at: https://www.railwaytouring.net/london-world-offer

Treat yourself – dine on board

The Railway Touring Company’s travel options include Standard, with refreshments to purchase on board, or bring your own picnic, and First with brunch in the morning and a light meal in the afternoon served 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 £20pp

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