The Classic Steam Experience 2021

The Classic Steam Experience 2021 WELCOME ABOARD OUR IMMACULATELY RESTORED WORLD-FAMOUS STEAM LOCOMOTIVES Welcome to the 2021 edition of our Directory offering a brief overview of classic steam experience tours operated by Saphos Trains. For full information and further details please refer to our website www.saphostrains.com

All tours will be hauled by one of our immaculately PREMIER DINING restored world-famous steam locomotives including: Seating is in our refurbished First-Class carriages with seating arranged at tables of four, or two, laid LMS 46100 ‘ROYAL SCOT’ with crisp linen and fully dressed with the finest SOUTHERN 34046 ‘BRAUNTON’ crockery, fresh flowers and glassware. On a typical one day tour the service includes a full English BR 70000 ‘BRITANNIA’ 46100 ‘ROYAL SCOT’ 34046 ‘BRAUNTON’ Breakfast served with old-fashioned, courteous Built in 1927, ‘Royal Scot’ was the flagship engine of the LMS and Built by the Southern Railway in 1946, ‘Braunton’, a member of LNER 60007 ‘SIR NIGEL GRESLEY’ attention by your personal carriage steward, in 1933 was selected to travel to the USA for the Century of Progress the West Country class, was designed to work some of the fastest LNER 60532 ‘BLUE PETER’ followed by a late morning tea/coffee service with Exposition. Complete with a set of carriages she was displayed in and most celebrated trains on the South coast including the pastries. Following an afternoon stop for sightseeing Chicago, travelled throughout the country, and even crossed the Bournemouth Belle and Atlantic Coast Express. Rocky Mountains. STANDARD CLASS you will be welcomed back on board with a selection Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four. of tempting canapés as you look forward to the Toilet facilities are available in each carriage and a gastronomic journey ahead comprising of a buffet bar is available throughout most of the sumptuous four course dinner, lovingly created by journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, our brigade of chefs. An extensive range of drinks snacks, and alcoholic drinks. including aperitifs, fine wines, champagne, and liquors is available for purchase throughout the day. FIRST CLASS Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four, TICKETS & TIMINGS or table of two. Toilet facilities are available in each The departure/arrival times shown in this carriage and a complimentary service of tea/coffee publication and our website are approximate, & biscuits are included. A buffet bar is available based on the best information available when the 70000 ‘BRITANNIA’ 60007 ‘SIR NIGEL GRESLEY’ throughout most of the journey for the purchase tour was first planned so they should be treated The first of its class of 55 Pacific locomotives built by British Railways, Built at Doncaster in 1937 to haul the crack express trains operating as a rough guide only. However, please be aware ‘Britannia’ entered service in 1951 and worked crack express trains between London and Edinburgh, 60007 was named after her of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and from London to East Anglia. In 1952 she had the honour of hauling designer and is now one of only six A4 Pacific’s in existence. She that these timings can vary considerably when alcoholic drinks. the funeral train of King George VI from Kings Lynn to London and had the honour of hauling the Royal Train in 1956 and in 1959 gained the confirmed timings are received from Network in 2012 the Royal train with HRH Prince Charles on board. the post-war speed record for steam having attained 112mph. FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT Rail and we are unable to consider a cancellation, Enjoy the exclusive use of a private compartment refund or transfer due to the confirmed timings containing a maximum of six first class seats - being different to the approximate ones previously Included in the price is a complimentary service advised. The tickets, seating information and of tea/coffee, biscuits, and Smoked Salmon Blinis itinerary for all tours are normally posted first on the outward journey, whilst on the return you class 7 days prior to the date of travel. will be welcomed on board with a chilled glass of champagne and sumptuous Afternoon Tea. For more information and to book online please visit: www.saphostrains.com or call 0800 038 5320

5029 ‘NUNNEY CASTLE’ 60532 ‘BLUE PETER’ Nunney Castle was completed at Swindon Works in May 1934 as Blue Peter is the last remaining L.N.E.R. Class A2 Pacific and was one No. 5029. It is one of a class of 171 locomotives built between 1923 and of the most powerful express passenger locomotives in the UK. She 1950. The design of the ‘Castle’ was based on a previous GWR was one of 15 of the class designed by Arthur H Peppercorn and locomotive the ‘Star’. She is currently being overhauled and is entered service in 1948 just weeks after the amalgamation of the Big scheduled to start service in 2021. Four railway companies into the newly nationalised British Railways.

SAPHOS TRAINS | Classic Steam 1 THE WHITE ROSE

WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST - DEPARTING FROM WOLVERHAMPTON (06.05/23.30) / CODSALL (06.30/23.20) / TELFORD (06.45/23.10) WELLINGTON (06.55/22.55) / SHREWSBURY (07.10/22.40) / CREWE (08.15/21.30) HARTFORD (08.30/21.10) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.50/20.50) NEWTON LE WILLOWS (09.20/20.35) / MANCHESTER VICTORIA (09.50/20.00)

WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER - DEPARTING FROM LLANDUDNO JCT (06.15/23.35) / COLWYN BAY (06.25/23.25) / RHYL (06.35/23.15) PRESTATYN (06.45/23.00) / FLINT (07.00/22.50) / SHOTTON (07.10/22.40) / CHESTER (07.20/22.30) CREWE (08.15/21.30) HARTFORD (08.30/21.10) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.50/20.50) NEWTON LE WILLOWS (09.20/20.35) / MANCHESTER VICTORIA (09.50/20.00)

Enjoy a fabulous day tour steam hauled from Crewe over two very different routes with the outward journey taking the spectacular Vale of Edale through the Peak District National Park with stunning views of Mam Tor to historic York for a sightseeing break.

We return through Wakefield and true Pennine scenery with the rugged and steep sided Calder Valley towering over the train with its stone architecture clinging to the hillside and restored Rochdale Canal keeping company with the line. York is a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses the narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. The tourist-oriented city with its myriad museums include the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.

STANDARD CLASS £99 / FIRST CLASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999 Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

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SATURDAY 21 AUGUST - DEPARTING FROM SHREWSBURY (06.00/23.25) / GOBOWEN (06.10/23.10) / CHIRK (06.20/23.00) RUABON (06.30/22.50) / WREXHAM (06.40/22.40) / CHESTER (07.20/22.10) FRODSHAM (07.45/21.45) / WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (08.35/21.15) / PRESTON (09.45/20.15)

Enjoy a fabulous day tour hauled by steam from Crewe and offering spectacular views of the Cumbrian mountains and high Pennines as we climb over the Lakeland fells to the historic border city of Carlisle for a lunchtime break.

Returning around the longest coastal line in Britain with splendid views across the Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay - Travelling north through Lancaster our steam locomotive works hard to climb up the severe gradients of Grayrigg and Shap with splendid views of the Cumbrian Fells. There will be around two hours available to explore the ancient border city prior to returning around the scenic Cumbrian Coast. At Millom, we follow the sweeping estuary and after Ulverston, we cross Leven Viaduct and follow the shoreline of Morecambe Bay crossing the lengthy Kent Viaduct at Arnside.

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Our train is steam hauled from Crewe offering a totally unique day out as we traverse the breath-taking beauty of the Welsh Marches route with a journey through the pretty Shropshire countryside dividing England and Wales.

Passing Church Stretton with outstanding views of the Long Mynd and continuing along the Marches we pass magnificent Stokesay Castle and the historic towns of Ludlow and Hereford. Entering South Wales and the county of Monmouthshire there are superb views of the Brecon Beacons and at Newport we cross the River Usk, joining the Great Western main line to Cardiff for an afternoon break.

CARDIFF Wales’ capital city offers spectacular shopping, museums, and dining. Easy to explore on foot you can visit the Welsh National Museum and spectacular Cardiff Castle. Perhaps also visit Cardiff Bay with restaurants, waterside views, and Wales Millenium Centre. STANDARD CLASS £99 / FIRST CLASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999 Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320 OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM 6 CLICK ON THE DATE TO VIEW ONLINE SAPHOS TRAINS | Classic Steam 7 NORTH WALES COAST EXPRESS THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE MONDAY 31 MAY - DEPARTING FROM WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2021 - DEPARTING FROM WORCESTER SHRUB HILL (06.30/21.50) / DROITWICH SPA (06.45/21.30) / KIDDERMINSTER (07.00/21.20) HOLYHEAD (06.50/22.20) / BANGOR (07.20/21.50 / LLANDUDNO JCT (07.45/21.20) STOURBRIDGE JCT (07.15/21.00) / ROWLEY REGIS (07.30/20.50) / TAME BRIDGE PARKWAY (08.00/20.20) COLWYN BAY (07.55/21.05) / RHYL (08.10/20.50) / PRESTATYN (08.20/20.40) / WOLVERHAMPTON (08.40/20.00 / STAFFORD (09.00/19.30) / CREWE (10.00/18.30) FLINT (08.35/20.25) / SHOTTON (08.45/20.15) / CHESTER (09.00/20.00) / CREWE (09.55/19.10) Enjoy a day out to the beautiful North Wales coast as our train travels on a 200- Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out to mile steam hauled journey from Crewe across the pretty Cheshire Plain, through Stratford-upon-Avon, one of England’s most historic and vibrant towns. Chester and along the delightful Welsh shoreline, known for its stunning beaches with sweeping views of the Irish Sea, historic castles, Snowdonia and finally Situated on the River Avon Stratford is today most famous as the home of Elizabethan playwright crossing the Menai Strait to Anglesey. William Shakespeare whose birthplace is a “must The choice of destinations includes: BANGOR see”, as is Anne Hathaway’s cottage. The train is A small but lively university town, Bangor has steam hauled from Crewe for a fast run along the LLANDUDNO a Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace has been West Coast main line through Walsall and beautiful Alight at Llandudno Junction and join the local refurbished with a museum and gallery. Perhaps Warwickshire for a lunchtime arrival with many service train to Llandudno (payable locally), one of visit Penrhyn Castle, the National Trust mansion fantastic areas to explore with unique curio shops the finest seaside resorts in Britain there is much to set in beautiful grounds on the outskirts of town. to open parkland along the river. enjoy with a splendid promenade and an excellent restored pier. The town is outstandingly preserved HOLYHEAD with all the traditional attractions of its Victorian The port of Holyhead offers several places to eat and origins and perhaps ride up the Great Orme on shop along with a Maritime Museum where you can board the tramway dating from 1902. learn more about the 100 or so shipwrecks that have taken place in the vicinity. Perhaps stroll down to South Stack Lighthouse or take a coastal walk.

STANDARD CLASS £99 / FIRST CLASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320 STANDARD CLASS £99 / FIRST CLASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999 Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining

CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320 CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320 OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM 8 CLICK ON THE DATE TO VIEW ONLINE CLICK ON THE DATE TO VIEW ONLINE 9 WELSH MARCHES WHISTLER THE BRISTOL FORTY THURSDAY 3 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM THURSDAY 1 JULY - DEPARTING FROM PRESTON (06.40/21.30) / WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (07.05/21.05) BANGOR (07.00/23.00) / LLANDUDNO JCT (07.20/22.40) / COLWYN BAY (07.30/22.30) WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (07.20/20.50) / CREWE (08.15/20.30) / SHREWSBURY (09.05/20.30) RHYL (07.50/22.20) / PRESTATYN (08.00/22.10) / CHESTER (08.30/21.40) / CREWE (09.00/21.30) STAFFORD (09.30/21.00) Traversing the breath-taking beauty of the Welsh Marches route we offer a totally unique day out as we travel through the rolling hills of the pretty Travel in style to enjoy a wonderful day out to maritime Bristol, one of England’s Shropshire countryside dividing England and Wales. Passing along the most vibrant and exciting towns for a three-hour afternoon break. We travel Marches we pass magnificent Stokesay Castle and the historic towns of along the West Coast main line through Stafford and at Walsall we take the Ludlow and Hereford. leisurely secondary route through the beautiful countryside and around the Birmingham suburbs. Entering South Wales and the county of over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander Monmouthshire there are superb views of the Brecon through the antique shops on the quaintly named Thence passing Bromsgrove and Cheltenham to Our train is diesel hauled from Bangor to Bristol by a Beacons as the black mountains tower above the Christmas steps. arrive in Bristol the famous seafaring town with its preserved Class 40 diesel locomotive and following train. At Newport we join the Great Western main ancient Dockyard including the S.S Great Britain an afternoon break two of our immaculately restored line and travel through the Severn Tunnel to Bristol Our train is diesel hauled to Crewe by a preserved launched by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and steam engines take over to double head the train for an afternoon break. Class 40 locomotive where two of our immaculately now restored as a proud memorial to its great through Cheltenham and up the 1 in 37 climb of the restored steam engines take over to double head the designer. Perhaps take a walk over the Clifton Lickey incline, around the Birmingham suburbs and BRISTOL train through the Welsh Marches to Bristol – We Suspension Bridge or wander through the antique through Walsall to Crewe where a Class 40 diesel he famous seafaring town with its ancient Dockyard return from Bristol hauled by a Class 40 diesel for the shops on the quaintly named Christmas steps. takes charge for the return to Bangor. including the S.S Great Britain launched by Isambard journey through Cheltenham, Birmingham New Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and now restored as a proud Street and Wolverhampton. memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a walk

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Travel in style on our steam hauled train from Crewe to enjoy a wonderful day This is an utterly amazing and unique steam hauled tour offering a journey out to Buxton Spa. We travel through the East Midlands towards Sheffield and departing from stations along the Severn Valley heritage railway and through along the beautiful Hope Valley for a journey through the stunning Peak District the heart of England, passing Banbury, Oxford, and Swindon, we continue National Park offering amazing views of Mam Tor. through the rolling hills of beautiful Wiltshire with a choice of destination in elegant Bath or maritime Bristol. At Chinley we join the line to Peak Forest as our BUXTON: engine works hard up the steep gradients to Buxton The highest market town in England, situated 1,000 BATH BRISTOL for an afternoon break. The return journey takes a feet up in the Peak District National Park and is The elegant city with attractions just a short stroll The famous seafaring town and home to Brunel’s S.S different route as we traverse the line through Dove deservedly renowned for its Georgian and Victorian from the station including its famous crescents, curio Great Britain launched in 1843 and now restored as a Holes and Whaley Bridge to Stockport before architecture much of it linked with the 5th Duke of shops, street cafes and magnificent Abbey. Perhaps proud memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a joining the Hope Valley line and retracing the Devonshire’s ambitions in 1780 to create an exclusive visit the Roman Pump Room and Baths or take a walk over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander outward journey. spa town. There are stunning ornamental gardens, a gentle river cruise or open top bus tour. through the antique shops on Christmas steps. wealth of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants along with natural wonders such as Poole’s Cavern, and the famous Opera House.

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The popular ‘Fellsman’ runs again for its 13th season offering a 300-mile return steam hauled journey on the spectacular ‘Settle to Carlisle Railway’ as we travel through the Yorkshire Dales and climb high towards the roof of England. With great limestone peaks and deep valleys, the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the magnificent 24 arch viaduct at Ribblehead.

Our engine will be working hard as we climb to the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views of the three peaks. Passengers get a marvellous view down Dent Dale and approaching Garsdale you will see sweeping views of Wensleydale - with our engine in full flight we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit of the line at Ais Gill. Travelling on through the lush Eden Valley to the historic border city of Carlisle where you may choose to visit the castle, cathedral, or famous Tullie House Museum – all surrounded by great places to shop, eat, or be entertained so creating the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Returning STANDARD CLASS £99 / FIRST CLASS £165 / PREMIER DINING £320 from Carlisle and following a stop for water at FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £999 Appleby we travel over the same spectacular route Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person in 1st Class & Premier Dining giving another opportunity to experience the beauty Premier dining is not available from Clitheroe or Hellifield of the high Pennines and pretty Ribble Valley as our locomotive works hard up the steep and taxing climb CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320 of Wilpshire Bank. OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM 14 CLICK ON THE DATE TO VIEW ONLINE SAPHOS TRAINS | Classic Steam 15 ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS SUNDAY 6 JUNE & 13 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (09.00/20.25) / YATTON (09.25/20.00) WESTON SUPER MARE (09.40/19.40) / TAUNTON (10.40/19.00)

SUNDAY 20 JUNE & 27 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (08.40/20.40) / BATH SPA (09.00/20.20) BRADFORD ON AVON (09.20/20.00) WESTBURY (09.35/19.45) FROME (09.45/19.35) / TAUNTON (10.40/19.00)

We recreate one of the great steam hauled holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resort of Dartmouth.

The train departs from Bristol hauled by one of our At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line famous steam locomotives for the journey across the and travel alongside the beautiful River Dart for an lush Somerset levels and through the Blackdown hills arrival into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price pretty fishing boats and stunning views to the Jurassic included) to the historic and romantic port of coast. Continuing along the famous sea wall line we Dartmouth – there are antique shops, galleries and race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and cafes to explore – perhaps take a leisurely cruise on beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping the River Dart or explore Dartmouth Castle before company with the train. indulging in a delicious Devon cream tea.

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We recreate one of the classic holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel Enjoy an exciting day trip steam hauled from Bristol to the dynamic and vibrant for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover waterfront city of Portsmouth. From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval the many charms of maritime Plymouth. and maritime heritage, to towering visitor attractions, museums and miles of The train is steam hauled from Bristol with two of our beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for absolutely everyone. famous steam locomotives for the journey across the lush Somerset levels, then through the Blackdown hills Ideally situated on the south coast Portsmouth is Our train will arrive into Harbour Station next to the and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading ideal for a day by the sea as there are lots to do during Historic Dockyard (admission payable locally) home along the estuary with its fishing boats and stunning the three-hour afternoon break. to Henry VIII’s flagship the Mary Rose in its very own views across to the Jurassic coast. Continuing along museum where visitors can see the ship in all her the famous sea wall line we race through tunnels and glory - Also, board the world’s most famous warship, cuttings and beside beaches and coves with the sea HMS Victory, and try the new audio guide as the keeping company with the train. At Newton Abbot we drama of the battle of Trafalgar unfolds, and visit join the steeply graded main line over the Devon banks the Victorian powerhouse HMS Warrior, as well as where our engines work hard with gradients as steep unique Gallipoli Campaign survivor - HMS M.33. as 1 in 36. There are spectacular views of Dartmoor as we descend to Plymouth for an afternoon break.

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Our train is diesel hauled to York by Deltic 55022 ‘Royal Scots Grey’ and following a change of locomotive we continue steam hauled behind LNER Pacific 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ to the beautiful Scottish Capital with a fast run through Darlington and at Newcastle the crossing of the Tyne bridges. Continuing along the Northumberland coast there are stunning views at Berwick on Tweed as we pass over the Royal Border Bridge and enter Scotland to continue through the lowlands to Edinburgh with an arrival around 19.00. Following a two night break our train returns steam hauled to York where Deltic 55022 ‘Royal Scots Grey’ takes over for the remainder of the journey to London.

On Sunday, the day is free for sightseeing, or perhaps join ‘The Aberdonian’ steam hauled train for a fabulous journey to Aberdeen including the crossing of the iconic Forth Bridge and travel through wonderful Scottish scenery.

ON TRAIN MEALS: (PREMIER DINING ONLY) Saturday: Mid-morning Brunch and five course Luncheon Monday: Seven course ‘taste of Scotland’ Luncheon

HOTELS No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Edinburgh. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please contact our reservation team.

FIRST CLASS £370 / PREMIER DINING £700 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £2280 Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £70 per person

CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320 OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM 20 CLICK ON THE DATE TO VIEW ONLINE SAPHOS TRAINS | Classic Steam 21 TORBAY RIVIERA EXPLORER THE ABERDONIAN WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE - DEPARTING FROM SUNDAY 25 JULY - DEPARTING FROM SHREWSBURY (06.00/22.30) / CHURCH STRETTON (06.20/22.10) / LUDLOW (06.40/21.50) EDINBURGH WAVERLEY (09.15/21.00) / HAYMARKET (09.25/20.50) LEOMINSTER (06.50/21.40) / HEREFORD (07.05/21.25) / ABERGAVENNY (07.30/20.55) CWMBRAN (07.45/20.40) / SEVERN TUNNEL JCT (08.30/20.00) Step on board the famous steam hauled ‘Aberdonian’ train with travel in our BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (09.20/19.10) painstakingly restored carmine and cream carriages for a memorable journey We recreate one of the great holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel over the iconic Forth Bridge and through the Kingdom of Fife where the railway for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover follows the coast through Inverkeithing and Burntisland. the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resort of Dartmouth. The route is then through Perth and follows the River Tay to Dundee passing the world-famous golf course The train is diesel hauled to Bristol where one of our historic of Dartmouth with antique shops, galleries of Carnoustie. As our journey progresses, we pass famous steam locomotives takes over for the journey and cafes to explore. Stonehaven and along the cliffs above the North Sea across Somerset, then through the Blackdown hills to Aberdeen, the granite city on what is a wonderful and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading finish to a unique railway journey. We arrive at along the estuary with its fishing boats and stunning Aberdeen’s station situated right in the city centre views. Continuing along the famous sea wall line we close to all the attractions for a sightseeing break as race through tunnels and cuttings and beside beaches our engine is turned and serviced for the return and coves with the sea keeping company with the journey back to Edinburgh. train. At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line and alongside the beautiful River Dart to arrive into the riverside terminus at Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry (price included) to the

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WWEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out travelling LONDON PADDINGTON (06.40/22.15) / SLOUGH (07.10/21.45) / MAIDENHEAD (07.30/21.25) over a circular route through the heart of England passing Oxford the city of READING (08.00/20.55) / DIDCOT PARKWAY (08.30/20.25) / OXFORD (09.00/20.00) dreaming spires, toward Reading where we join the main line through Basingstoke to Salisbury, one of England’s most historic and vibrant towns situated in This is an amazing and unique mid-summer tour offering a very unusual steam beautiful Wiltshire and famous for its visitor attractions. hauled journey through the Midlands for a trip over the full length of the Following a sightseeing break, we return in the late SALISBURY preserved Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth for a three-hour afternoon break. afternoon over a different route through Westbury This pretty cathedral city has welcomed visitors since then beside the River Avon and onward through 1227 and is surrounded by a landscape so quintessentially We travel through the heart of England to to Bridgnorth. We return in the late afternoon and Chippenham and Swindon. English it is almost too good to be true. Home to one Kidderminster where we leave the main line and re-trace the outward journey but this time with the of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country with join the preserved Severn Valley Railway for a taxing and impressive 1 in 45 climb of Old Hill Bank its spire being the tallest in Britain and containing stunning 16 mile journey through the Wyre Forest as the locomotive works hard to haul our train to the Magna Carta. You can visit the Rifles Berkshire as the line accompanies the pretty River Severn the summit. and Wiltshire Museum or head out to Old Sarum passing numerous beautifully restored stations on the edge of the city, a massive iron age hill fort where you can see the ruins of a castle, cathedral and royal palace.

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The train departs from Paddington for the journey along the Vale of the White Horse and across the lush Somerset levels, then through the remote Blackdown hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter, before heading along the estuary with its pretty fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic coast.

Our first stop is at the quintessential resort of Torquay where you may choose to alight. Alternatively, continue to Paignton where we offer another passenger stop before our train joins the steeply graded heritage line as we travel alongside the beautiful River Dart with journeys end in the riverside terminus of Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry to the historic and romantic port of Dartmouth for a two-night break. The ‘Devon Belle’ returns from Kingswear, calling additionally at Paignton and Torquay for the return to London retracing the outward journey along the sea wall at Dawlish and through historic Exeter.

On Tuesday enjoy the delights of the English Riviera, alternatively, you may choose to join our ‘Welshman’ steam hauled train for a fabulous day tour to the capital city of Cardiff.

ON TRAIN MEALS: (PREMIER DINING ONLY) Monday: Seven course Luncheon Wednesday: Morning Pastries & Five course Luncheon

HOTELS No overnight accommodation is included on this tour allowing you the flexibility to arrange your FIRST CLASS £370 / PREMIER DINING £700 own hotels in Torquay, Paignton, or Dartmouth. FIRST CLASS PRIVATE COMPARTMENT £2280 For further advise and a list of recommended Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £70 per person hotels please contact our reservation team.

CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5320 OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.SAPHOSTRAINS.COM 26 CLICK ON THE DATE TO VIEW ONLINE SAPHOS TRAINS | Classic Steam 27 THE GOLDEN ARROW THE WELSHMAN SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTING FROM LONDON VICTORIA (10.30/20.10) KINGSWEAR (08.00/21.30) / CHURSTON (08.15/21.15) / PAIGNTON (08.30/21.00) TORQUAY (08.45/20.45) / NEWTON ABBOT (09.00/20.30) / EXETER ST DAVID’S (09.30/20.00) This is a train with a real ‘wow’ factor offering a circular steam tour of over TIVERTON PARKWAY (09.50/19.40) / TAUNTON (10.10/19.20) 200 miles hauled by one of our immaculate steam locomotives - complete Continuing through Somerset and over the with the Golden Arrow regalia she used to adorn whilst hauling the famous This is an utterly amazing and unique steam hauled tour offering a journey Blackdown hills to Bristol and through the Severn continental boat train. tunnel as we emerge into Wales and over the River departing from stations along the Usk at Newport with an arrival into the Welsh capital Features include the journey through the picturesque After making our way through the London suburbs preserved Dartmouth Steam Railway of Cardiff for an afternoon break. Our return journey Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent we continue into open countryside and through the and then along the coastal line through takes the beautiful route through historic Chepstow coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above pretty Garden of England, rich with an abundance of tunnels and cuttings of red rock at and past Lydney along the wide expanse of the Severn the train – the highlight of the day being an afternoon Oast Houses and Hop Fields. After passing Ashford estuary offering stunning to the Vale of Berkeley. At break in historic Canterbury. we soon arrive at historic Canterbury around Dawlish and through historic Exeter. Gloucester we join the West of England main line and lunchtime for an afternoon break of about three return south through Yate and Bristol. hours in this city of narrow streets and ancient buildings, the incomparable cathedral, setting for so many dramatic events stand at its heart. Travelling on through the beautiful Kent countryside we follow the coastal line through Dover and Folkestone with dramatic white cliffs and spectacular views across the English Channel.

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WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER - DEPARTING FROM SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER - DEPARTING FROM LANCASTER (06.10/22.20) / PRESTON (06.30/22.00) / WIGAN NORTH WESTERN (06.50/21.40) RUGBY (09.00/20.00) / COVENTRY (09.10/19.50) / HAMPTON IN ARDEN (09.20/19.40) WARRINGTON BANK QUAY (07.10/21.20) / HARTFORD (07.25/21.05) / CREWE (08.00/20.30) BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (09.30/19.30) / TAME BRIDGE PARKWAY (10.00/19.00) STAFFORD (08.40/19.40) / LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY (09.00/19.10) WOLVERHAMPTON (10.15/18.45) / PENKRIDGE (10.30/18.30) STAFFORD (10.45/18.15) / CREWE (11.45/17.15) This is an utterly amazing and unique tour steam hauled from Crewe and guaranteed to get us in the Christmas spirit as enjoy a fast run to Nuneaton We are pleased to present a truly memorable circular tour steam hauled from then taking the secondary line across to Leicester where we travel through the Crewe travelling in vintage carriages through deep valleys and over wild Pennine East Midlands to Chesterfield where road coaches will transport us to historic moors with taxing climbs to make the engine work hard. Chatsworth House, ancestral home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Our train travels up the West Coast Main Line and at our trusty steam locomotive is changed for a slightly Leyland we turn towards the hills, through Blackburn more modern form of traction. It is a short journey through the Peak District to the fountains, sculptures and water cascades designed by and Burnley we enter true Pennine scenery with the fabulous Chatsworth Estate. Spend the afternoon Lancelot Capability Brown. Partake in some seasonal moors towering over the line as we commence the 1 marvelling at the house and its grand interiors shopping therapy with a visit to the Christmas Market in 65 climb with our engine working hard to haul the transformed into a Christmas wonderland with every where traditional stalls are bedecked with festive heavy train to Copy Pit, 749 feet above sea level. After room having a unique and seasonal theme and the delights. Following a break of around three hours crossing viaducts and past former Victorian Mills we staff wearing Dickensian costumes. Discover the coaches will transport us back to Chesterfield station travel through the Calder Valley passing Todmorden 16-generation history of the Cavendish family and for the return steam hauled journey. and the 1.6 mile Summit Tunnel we travel to Manchester stroll around the 105-acre garden containing and continue west over Chat Moss to Crewe where

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