Departing From
- Worcester Shrub Hill,
- Cheltenham Spa,
- Stonehouse,
- Stroud,
- Kemble,
- Swindon,
- Chippenham,
- Bath Spa,
- Bristol Temple Meads
We recreate one of the classic holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel for a steam hauled journey through Somerset and around the beautiful English Riviera coast, then over the taxing Devon Banks with time available to discover the many charms of maritime Plymouth.
Our journey takes us through the remote Blackdown hills and Exe Valley before heading alongside the estuary with its pretty fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth and the Jurassic coast. Continuing past Powderham Castle and Cockwood Harbour we take the famous sea wall line at Dawlish and race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and beside beaches and coves with the sea keeping company with the train.
At Newton Abbot we join the steeply graded main line over the Devon banks where our engine works hard to haul the heavy train over Dainton, Rattery and Hemerdon with gradients as steep as 1 in 36. There are spectacular views of Dartmoor as we descend through Ivybridge to Plymouth for an afternoon break. With its rich maritime heritage Plymouth is one of the most dynamic and fascinating places to visit. Enjoy the Hoe where Sir Francis Drake played bowls before defeating the Spanish navy and there are incredible views of one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours from Smeaton’s tower. Take a walk down to the Barbican, a bustling array of specialist shops, restaurants, cafes, and National Marine Aquarium.
Returning in the late afternoon we retrace the journey over the taxing and twisting Devon banks and the run along the sea wall through Dawlish with the setting sun casting a golden glow over the Jurassic coast.
The train is steam hauled from Taunton 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’.
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Worcester Shrub Hill | 06.30 | 22.25 |
| Cheltenham Spa | 07.00 | 21.55 |
| Stonehouse | 07.30 | 21.25 |
| Stroud | 07.40 | 21.15 |
| Kemble | 08.00 | 20.55 |
| Swindon | 08.30 | 20.25 |
| Chippenham | 08.50 | 20.05 |
| Bath Spa | 09.10 | 19.45 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | 09.30 | 19.25 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Destination Timings
| STATION | ARRIVES | DEPARTS |
| Plymouth | 13.00 | 16.00 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel
Pullman Dining
£395
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person.
Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £195 is applicable for this seating type.
Seating is in our beautifully restored wood panelled vintage carriages 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 settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all 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 is available at a supplement of £50 per person.
Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £100 is applicable for this seating type.
Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. Includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. There is a buffet bar available for the purchase of light refreshments and you may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.
Standard Class (non-dining)
£165
Seating is 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. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey as well as additional items that may be purchased from our buffet bar offering a choice of refreshments, light snack items, wines, beers, and spirits.
