Departing From
- Leicester,
- Narborough,
- Hinckley,
- Nuneaton,
- Tamworth,
- Lichfield Trent Valley,
- Stafford,
- Crewe,
- Warrington Bank Quay
We are pleased to present a truly memorable circular tour through deep valleys and over wild moors of the Pennines offering outstanding views and taxing climbs to make the steam engine work hard.
Travelling up the West Coast Main Line and at Wigan there is the first of two steep inclines as the engine opens to climb to Boars Head, this is then followed with the long assault to Hoghton Summit. Continuing through Blackburn and Burnley we enter true Pennine scenery with the moors and hills towering over the line and the possibility of the snow-covered beauty basking in winter sunshine. We commence the 1 in 65 climb with our engine working hard to haul the heavy train to the summit at Copy Pit, some 749 feet above sea level.
After crossing viaducts and passing former Victorian textile Mills, we travel through the scenic Calder Valley beside the Rochdale Canal, passing Todmorden and through the 1.6-mile Summit Tunnel we travel to Manchester and continue west with a fast run over Chat Moss and at Earlestown re-join the West Coast railway to Crewe where our trusty steam locomotive is exchanged for a slightly more modern form of traction.
The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our immaculately restored pool of engines including: the world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 ‘Royal Scot’ – West Country Class, No. 34046 ‘Braunton’ – Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 ‘Britannia’
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TRAVEL TIMINGS*
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Leicester | 09.00 | 20.05 |
| Narborough | 09.10 | 19.55 |
| Hinckley | 09.30 | 19.35 |
| Nuneaton | 09.45 | 19.20 |
| Tamworth | 10.05 | 19.00 |
| Lichfield Trent Valley | 10.15 | 18.45 |
| Stafford | 10.45 | 18.15 |
| Crewe | 11.45 | 17.15 |
| Warrington Bank Quay | 12.30 | 16.35 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel
Pullman Dining - £365
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £40 per person.
Travel in our beautifully restored wood panelled vintage carriages in armchair comfort with seating at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you are welcomed on board with a glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes followed by a sumptuous seven course seasonal luncheon created by our Executive Chef, including the Great British Cheeseboard. Accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours.
First Class (non-dining) - £195
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £40 per person.
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments.
Standard Class (non-dining) - £155
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments.
