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Download Our 2021 Tour Guide Tornado Railtours 2021 On Board Welcome Our train is formed of heritage carriages, Covid Information Following a challenging year, if ever there was a time to have something to look forward to it is now. which provide a nostalgic journey back in time. Passenger and crew safety is our priority during this After a difficult year when many have experienced the disappointment of cancelled plans, we are Passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery as unprecedented time. Our policies and practices on board proud to bring you our programme for 2021. We hope that you can join us on one of our tours and plumes of steam drift past the windows, and the are regularly updated to reflect the latest government enjoy a great experience with Tornado. locomotive’s whistle can be heard. However you guidelines. At time of publishing include social distancing and reduced capacity, face coverings when neither eating Mandy Grant / Denis Bradley choose to travel, you can be assured of a magical or drinking, hand sanitiser available in each carriage and day out on a railtour with Tornado. dividers between seats to name just a few. You can read Standard Class more on how we are striving to keep everyone safe at You can be sure of a wonderful day out in Standard Class, a1steam.com/railtours where every seat is aligned with a window to take in the Please be assured that should another lockdown be scenery as it passes by. Where possible, we endeavour to implemented, your money is safe and you will be given the have Standard Class at the front of the train in at least one option of a refund or hold your tickets over to a new date. direction so that the sound of Tornado hard at work can be heard. Top tips for a great day out: 1. Our heritage carriages provide a wonderfully nostalgic First Class setting but don’t offer some of the conveniences of There has never been a better time to leave the and Carlisle Railway. Its rolling landscape scattered Some of our trains offer First Class Non-Dining seating modern trains. As there are no electric sockets, you modern age behind and enjoy a nostalgic journey by with epic tunnels and soaring viaducts presents any where passengers can look forward to luxurious sur- may wish to bring a battery pack to recharge your steam train. On a tour with Tornado, the journey is locomotive a challenging journey, and passengers roundings, travelling in a comfortable and roomy seat with phone for taking even more photos of your journey! as important as the destination, and all of our tours continue to be thrilled by the sound of Tornado hard curtains by the windows. Complimentary teas and coffee follow beautiful routes through rolling countryside - at work on this stunningly beautiful stretch of railway. are served throughout the day. 2. Another charming quirk of our heritage carriages is the with stunning coastal vistas to be enjoyed on select Ever popular, these trains are selling fast! temperature control. Heating on the train is provid- trains. On-Board Buffet ed by way of steam made by Tornado, as such it is a Heading into autumn, we are pleased to offer four First and Standard Class passengers may wish to bring a little variable. By contrast, on a sunny day a lack of air There are more “firsts” for Tornado in 2021, including trains across the S&C with both Tornado and Flying picnic, or indulge at the On-Board Buffet where a selection conditioning can make the train warm. We recommend our first tours from Hull and the East Riding, Liver- Scotsman. This iconic pairing will take to the rails in of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available. wearing layers so that you are comfortable throughout pool and Glasgow. October and passengers can join these trains in the the journey. Midlands, North East and North West for a steam Premier Dining Our annual ‘Aberdonian’ programme has been adventure not to be forgotten! Be quick though - For a fully immersive experience, why not consider 3. Should the stunning scenery and sounds from the extended to include a Glasgow start. These trains there are only a handful of tickets remaining. booking a Premier Dining ticket; with silver service for locomotive not be enough, you may wish to bring are sure to delight as we once more travel along the all meals, each freshly cooked on the train by our elite something to pass the time such as a good book, pack beautiful North Sea coastline to Aberdeen. We are running a condensed programme this year team of chefs, there is no better way to travel! Dining of cards or even a board game. Each seat is positioned due to lockdown and restrictions requiring trains passengers can look forward to a full English breakfast at a table so there is plenty of room for fun. As regular passengers will know, we have had to to be redated. Let us take this opportunity to thank on the outward journey and a relaxed four course 4. Due to intermittent signal levels along our routes, card move some trains from 2020 to 2021 and these fab- those who have stood by their bookings at this chal- dinner on the way home, as the station lights twinkle machines don’t always work. We advise bringing some ulous tours also offer great access to Tornado from lenging time. We look forward to seeing you later and Tornado’s reassuring rhythmical exhaust sets the cash along for items from the buffet car and merchan- the Midlands, the North East and North West. this year. seal on a memorable day out. dise by which to remember the trip! There are a number of trains which cross the Settle Front Cover: Daniel Birch Cover: Front 2 To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com 3 The Aberdonian Thursday 22nd July Thursday 12th August Thursday 2nd September Saturday 31st July Saturday 11th September Return steam train journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Andy Horne / Maurice Burns A nostalgic day trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with world situated in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Tornado steams famous steam locomotive Tornado. through Princes Street Gardens and pauses to pick up further passengers at Haymarket station in the west of the Let ‘The Aberdonian’ whisk you away as we take in some of city. From there we leave the city surroundings and pass the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train open countryside before our train will start to slow. First and off. Crossing the Forth Bridge, the train runs along the opened in 1890,The Forth Bridge is one of the wonders of coast for much of its route making it an unrivalled way to the modern world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, experience Scotland as you weave through lush countryside crossing over 150ft above the water and stretching over one and marvel at the stunning cliff top vistas. and a half miles in length. Tornado will lead our train across On board the heritage train you can sit back and relax in this magnificent structure giving amazing views of the Firth comfortable seats, whilst admiring the scenery through large of Forth as we cross into the Kingdom of Fife.The railway windows. Our friendly team will look after you, and if you follows the coast line through Inverkeithing and Burntisland choose to dine with us you will be treated to fine Scottish where the city of Edinburgh can be seen across the Forth. fare. Come and travel with us as Tornado runs regularly over Approaching Kirkcaldy the route turns north whilst remain- this historic route. ing alongside the coast, but once we leave the town behind we move into the rich countryside of Fife with its farming Our journey begins in Scotland’s capital; meet the train right communities and many golf courses. in the heart of the city at the imposing Waverley station, To Book Call +44 (0) 1325 488215 or visit www.a1steam.com/aberdonian 5 Michael Denholm The route is then via Perth and follows the River Tay to from the ancient walls of Old Aberdeen to the bold The Clyde Aberdonian Dundee. Our departure from Dundee is through tunnels public art of the city centre. Known the world over for its st under the recently redeveloped riverside quarter, and distinctive granite architecture, its buildings are home to Saturday 21 August 2021 we exit the city and head alongside the River Tay out as elegant places to stay, shop and to dine in, and don’t miss far as the world famous golf course of Carnoustie. We the truly enlightening Aberdeen Art Gallery. then continue alongside the river as we make our way From Glasgow and Stirling to Aberdeen via Perth eastwards passing the coastal town of Arbroath, famous Boarding at: Outward Return Edinburgh 9.00am 9.30pm for its Smokie’s which are still produced in the town. Our Backhouse Peter route meanders along the coast before diving in land and Haymarket 9.05am 9.20pm back again to cross the Montrose Basin with the railway sandwiched between the water and Montrose itself. As we Prices leave Montrose we are running through the stunning Scot- Standard Class £99 tish countryside as we leave the coast behind for a while. First Class £169 Passing through Laurencekirk and Fordoun and Drumlithie Premier Dining £245 it is a chance to see the lush and unspoiled country of NEW which Scotland is rightly proud.
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