![]() ![]() Leave from London Waterloo steam hauled on Saturday, May 20, on board the Atlantic Coast Express and you are in for a scenic journey along part of the route of the old ‘ACE’ service, which started back in 1926. Watch out for the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and the towering Three Peaks along the way! Steam to the coast A stroll round this ancient border city will reveal its imposing castle, cathedral and museum, before you re-board for the highlight of the day, a steam run over the breath-taking Settle and Carlisle Line. Your vintage train will be joined by a steam locomotive at Carnforth, then, sit tight as you steam across the rugged Cumbrian Fells to Carlisle. Take the Cumbrian Mountain Express on Saturdays, May 13, June 3 or August 5, from London Euston and you will enjoy all the drama of the famous Settle & Carlisle Line. Steaming at the head of vintage rail coaches these mighty locos will turn heads all the way.ĭeparture points include London stations, Slough, Staines, Guildford, Woking and Reading, depending on where your train is heading. Some of the country’s best preserved steam locomotives will be in action hauling The Railway Touring Company’s trains, including No. With more than 15 trains from the London area this summer, The Railway Touring Company’s schedule provides a great choice of scenic routes and destinations, including fascinating historic and maritime cities Exeter, Plymouth, York and Worcester, and favourite seaside resorts Bournemouth, Weymouth, Minehead, Margate and Herne Bay. For over 25 years this heritage rail operator has organised steam specials giving new generations the chance to experience the thrills of steam travel. The excitement of travelling in the company of a magnificent steam locomotive has lost none of its charm and, with the most famous of them all, Flying Scotsman, celebrating its centenary this year, the fascination with steam travel has reached new heights.Ī company renowned for helping to keep steam running on the mainline is The Railway Touring Company. In the intervening 55 years, the love of steam has not diminished. In 1968 British Rail ran its final mainline steam passenger service. ![]()
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