Saphos Trains are delighted to present a programme of tours offering a selection of steam hauled excursions to transport the discerning traveller to interesting destinations in both comfort and style.
WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS – SATURDAY 20 JULY 2019
WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS – SATURDAY 20 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Crewe, Whitchurch & Shrewsbury
Traversing the breathtaking beauty of the Welsh Marches route our steam hauled train offers a totally unique day out as we travel through the rolling hills of the pretty Shropshire countryside that divides England and Wales for an afternoon break in Cardiff.
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WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS – WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2019
WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS – WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Preston, Wigan, Warrington, Hartford, Crewe, Whitchurch & Shrewsbury
Traversing the breathtaking beauty of the Welsh Marches route our steam hauled train travels through the rolling hills of the pretty Shropshire countryside that divides England and Wales for an afternoon break in Cardiff.
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THE LAKELANDER – WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2019
THE LAKELANDER – WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Crewe, Hartford, Warrington, Wigan & Preston
Enjoy a fabulous day tour hauled entirely by steam all the way 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.
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THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 2019
THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Shrewsbury, Gobowen, Chirk, Ruabon, Wrexham, Chester, Crewe & Stafford
Travel in style on our steam hauled train to enjoy a wonderful day out to Stratford-upon-Avon, one of England’s most historic and vibrant towns, today most famous as the home of Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare.
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THE YORKSHIRE TRAVELLER – SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2019
THE YORKSHIRE TRAVELLER – SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Crewe, Hartford, Warrington, Newton-le-Willows & Manchester Victoria
Enjoy a fabulous day tour travelling through the impressive Pennines over two very different routes including the spectacular Vale of Edale through the Peak District National Park and Sheffield to historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break.
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THE GOLDEN ARROW – SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2019
THE GOLDEN ARROW – SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: London Victoria
This is a train with a real ‘wow’ factor offering a circular steam tour of over 200 miles through the picturesque Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above the train hauled by one of our immaculate steam locomotives - complete with the Golden Arrow regalia she used to adorn whilst hauling the famous continental boat train.
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PENNINE MOORS CHRISTMAS EXPLORER – SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019
PENNINE MOORS CHRISTMAS EXPLORER – SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Crewe, Hartford & Warrington Bank Quay
A truly memorable steam hauled circular tour offering a journey time of over five hours as we travel in vintage carriages through deep valleys and over wild Pennine moors including the stunning journey up to Copy Pit summit.
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