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.
DORSET COAST EXPLORER – WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2019
DORSET COAST EXPLORER – WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2019
This train is due to be hauled by 34046 ‘Braunton’ (subject to availability)
DEPARTING FROM: Bristol, Keynsham, Bath & Bradford on Avon
We are pleased to present an early summer train to the pretty seaside resort of Weymouth hauled by one of our magnificent steam locomotives on a picturesque journey through the Avon Valley and Thomas Hardy’s beloved countryside that featured as the background to his Wessex novels.
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ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS – SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2019
ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS – SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2019
This train is due to be hauled by 34046 ‘Braunton’ (subject to availability)
DEPARTING FROM: Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, Bradford on Avon*, Westbury, Frome & Taunton
We recreate one of the great holiday trains with a steam hauled journey all the way from Bristol around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resorts of Paignton and Dartmouth.
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DORSET COAST EXPLORER – WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 2019
DORSET COAST EXPLORER – WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Bristol, Keynsham, Bath & Bradford on Avon
We are pleased to present an early summer train to the pretty seaside resort of Weymouth hauled by one of our magnificent steam locomotives on a picturesque journey through the Avon Valley and Thomas Hardy’s beloved countryside that featured as the background to his Wessex novels.
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ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS – SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019
ENGLISH RIVIERA EXPRESS – SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Bristol Temple Meads, Yatton, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater & Taunton
We recreate one of the great holiday trains with a steam hauled journey all the way from Bristol around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’ resorts of Paignton and Dartmouth.
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THE FELLSMAN – WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2019
THE FELLSMAN – WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Crewe, Hartford, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Leyland, Blackburn, Clitheroe & Hellifield
The popular ‘Fellsman’ runs again in summer 2019 for its 11th season offering a 300 mile return steam hauled journey from Crewe on the spectacular ‘Settle to Carlisle Railway’.
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THE FELLSMAN – WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: Crewe, Hartford, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Leyland, Blackburn, Clitheroe & Hellifield
The popular ‘Fellsman’ runs again in summer 2019 for its 11th season offering a 300 mile return steam hauled journey from Crewe on the spectacular ‘Settle to Carlisle Railway’.
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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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