Vintage Trains runs express steam trains on Britain’s mainline railway.
Experience the nostalgic sight and sound of an express steam engine speeding through glorious countryside, whether sampling our fine dining or simply relaxing in our beautifully restored carriages, all offering the sumptuous comfort, charm and character of days gone by – welcome to Vintage Trains.
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Covid-19. Vintage Trains operates in line with Government/Visit England’s ‘We’re Good to Go’ guidelines on social distancing and deep cleaning. |
Firsts and new features for 2021
- GOOD TO GO BUBBLE SEATING for groups of 2,4 or 6 people
- NEW Seaside Staycation August Expresses
- NEW High quality Pullman dining with varied menus on all trains
- FIRST Stephenson Locomotive Society Swindon special for over 25 years
- CELEBRATING the return to main line steam fifty years ago rerunning the trial train through the Severn Tunnel
- NEW Express steam trains up the Lickey Incline
- NEW Double headed Class 20 diesel tours
- NEW Free secure parking at Tyseley Locomotive Works
Passengers with Gift Vouchers and Vouchers from trains cancelled due to Covid-19 please use your voucher code at Checkout
Experience Vintage Trains in 2021
Melton Mowbray
Vintage Trains returns to Melton Mowbray for the annual Victorian Christmas Fayre, a slice of Dickensian Britain with Victorian stalls, street urchins, Santa’s Grotto, street theatre, brass bands...
Harringworth Viaduct
In another Vintage Train’s tradition, while passengers visit the Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre, others can take the lunchtime journey out to Corby and back which takes us twice across...
The Merchant Venturer
Bristol is another popular Vintage Trains Christmas destination. The Christmas Market is in the very heart of the City Centre. There will be over fifty unique stalls selling seasonal delights and...
The White Rose
Our destination is York for the ever-popular St Nicholas Fayre and Christmas Market, dominating the narrow medieval streets of Stonegate and The Shambles, full of stalls and activities....
The White Rose
Our destination is York for the ever-popular St Nicholas Fayre and Christmas Market, dominating the narrow medieval streets of Stonegate and The Shambles, full of stalls and activities. Christmas...
The Tyseley Story
This new book by Vintage Trains Chairman, Michael Whitehouse, is probably the most complete story of the main line express steam train journey in preservation so far.
Vintage trains receive £5 from everyone of theses books purchased from this website or on Vintage Trains excursions.