Journeys

Saturday 7^th March

Our first diesel hauled express of 2026, The Welsh Chieftain, will see our Class 37 37240 paired with 37418 over the scenic Heart of Wales line, with the return over the famed Welsh Marches.

Saturday 28^th March

This Spring we return to Carlisle, a 2,000 year old city with plenty of history to discover. While the city is famous for Hadrian’s Wall, there is much more besides including the Cathedral, Castle and several museums and galleries, all for you to explore.

Saturday 11^th April

The Cathedrals Express heads to the North East and the Cathedral city of Newcastle upon Tyne, a city with a rich history dating back to the 2^nd century AD, with the station itself being formally opened by Queen Victoria 175 years ago.

Friday 17^th April

Departing from: Widney Manor, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Join us in continuing to create history on our inaugural train over the scenic Cambrian Coast line this April as we head to Tywyn and Pwllheli, the former to celebrate the Talyllyn Railway’s 75th Anniversary.

Saturday 2^nd May

This train will be steam hauled up the West Coast Mainline to Chester and then by diesel to Llandudno, where passengers can alight for the town’s annual transport festival.

The Llandudno Transport Festival is the largest in Wales and one of the UK’s best-loved events, held in conjunction with the Victorian Extravaganza.

Saturday 30^th May

A returning favourite, The Whistling Ghost, sees this steam hauled express head south to the West Country, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy an early Summer Saturday on the way to the Somerset seaside town of Minehead, including our train being double-headed over the West Somerset Railway.

Saturday 4^th July

Travel to the historic city of York, with the afternoon free to stroll down the famous ‘Shambles’, marveling at York Minster or visiting the admission-free Railway Museum.

Saturday 18^th July

Join us for a delightful Summer Saturday journey down to south coast of England and the historic Cathedral and Port city of Portsmouth.

Whether you want a day trip to the seaside or explore the rich history of the city, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday 12^th September

Named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express at the end of steam, we are reviving this express for an exciting mainline steam experience. The Mayflower will leave from Birmingham, diesel hauled, to our pick-up stations through to Bristol and then will run double headed unassisted over the Devon Banks to Plymouth.

Wednesday 2^nd December

Join us for a festive steam-hauled train journey behind one of our Castle Class locomotives, travelling through the East Midlands to the historic city of York.

Visit the medieval city’s award-winning Christmas Markets, explore the narrow, cobbled streets or marvel at the wonderful Minster, a beautiful Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the city.