Guest locomotive 60163 Tornado hauls The Great Northern from Birmingham through the East Midlands and Yorkshire, joining the Settle and Carlisle line for one of the most scenic runs in the country before reaching Carlisle. Standard tickets from £129 per person, or from £104 boarding at Wakefield Kirkgate. Child and family tickets available. What's included in every ticket: A journey from Birmingham to Carlisle via the East Midlands and the Settle and Carlisle line, hauled by Tornado Several hours in Carlisle, a city with two thousand years of history, including the Cathedral, the Castle, and several museums and galleries A return route east over the Tyne Valley Line to Newcastle and fast running on the East Coast Main Line, with Tornado handing over to diesel haulage at Darlington Comfortable seating with picture windows and a buffet car on board, with bacon rolls and afternoon tea available to pre-order Upgrade to First Class from £254.40 per person for a light breakfast and afternoon tea brought to your seat in our authentic 1960s coaches, or to Pullman Dining from £376.30 per person for a full English breakfast and four-course evening dinner, served in one of our original Pullman Cars. Departing Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Derby, and Wakefield Kirkgate. Saturday 26 September. All prices include a 6% booking fee.

Sunday 26th April, 17th May & 25th October Departing from: Stratford-upon-AvonClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard Join us aboard The Shakespeare Pullman for a Summer Sunday afternoon steam hauled journey from historic Stratford-upon-Avon to the heart of Birmingham and return. Make it extraordinary: Choose a three course Sunday lunch in our luxurious Pullman dining cars or savour afternoon tea in elegant First Class. Both served to your seat while you watch the beautiful countryside pass by. Discover your ideal experience and book today.