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Contents

Welcome

Holidays by Steam 2015 4 - 9

Emerald Isle Explorer 4 - 5

Cathedrals Express to Edinburgh 6 - 7

Lakes Express 8 - 9

Autumn Programme 10 - 15

Christmas Programme 15 - 25

2015 Programme 26 - 37

Terms & Conditions & Locomotives 38 - 39

Pullman Style Dining

Our 1950’s carriages, with wood-panelled walls, elegant table lamps and curtains at the windows, make the ideal setting for a wonderful journey along Britain’s best railways. Discreet yet attentive service is offered throughout the trip, so you will feel truly looked after.

Passengers start their day with champagne and orange juice, followed by a three-course breakfast including a full English breakfast or luxury brunch. On the return trip, tempting canapés open your five-course meal, which is complimented by a half bottle of wine per person. Teas and coffees are served throughout the day.

Premier Dining

Champagne and orange juice, followed by a full English breakfast or luxury brunch, makes Premier Dining an inviting option. Homeward bound a delicious four-course meal is served by our helpful waiting staff, with tea and coffee available throughout the day.

Discover the bygone age of steam

Welcome to our autumn brochure, in which you

will find information about our day trips for the

rest of 2014, including our exciting Christmas

programme with trips to festive favourites like

Norwich, Ely and Bath. For 2015 you will find

plenty of interesting itineraries and details of our

holidays by steam to Ireland, the Lake District

and the newly-announced tour to Edinburgh with

Sir Nigel Gresley.

We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

On Board Dining

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Tables for TwoEnjoy the added luxury of securing your own table for two. In both Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining these are available for a supplement of £30 per table.

Sunday Luncheons & Circular ToursPullman Style Dining or Premier Dining will enjoy a traditional three course Sunday Lunch on the outward journey. On the return journey a High Tea will be served consisting of a light meal and dessert.

First ClassPassengers are usually seated in compartments for up to six people or in open carriages. Champagne and orange juice is offered after boarding, with tea and coffee available throughout the day. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served, whilst additional food and drinks can be ordered through our waiting staff. You are also welcome to bring your own food onboard.

Premium StandardPassengers are seated at tables for four in open carriages and are served complimentary tea or coffee at their seats. Our waiting staff will be happy to take orders for the purchase of any additional drinks or snacks we have available and will bring them to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food onboard.

A full Holidays by Steam brochure is available – please call the Booking Office for more information Booking Office 01483 209888

Price ppTable for two

Table for 4 inc. double/twin Rooms special offer price

For hotels Single Supplement

Pullman Style Dining £2,950 £1,000 £9,995 £1,000

Premier Dining £2,250 - £7,995 £750

Non Dining £1,695 - - £300

25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking

17 – 25 June 2015

EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER

Day 1 Wednesday 17 June London to Dublin via the North Wales Coast

Day 2 Thursday 18 June Day in Dublin. Optional trip to Belfast by steam.

Day 3 Friday 19 June Dublin to Galway via Athlone

Day 4 Saturday 20 June Day in Galway

Day 5 Sunday 21 June Galway to Killarney via Limerick

Day 6 Monday 22 June Day in Killarney. Optional steam trip along the branch line to the coastal town of Tralee.

Day 7 Tuesday 23 June Killarney to Waterford

Day 8 Wednesday 24 JuneWaterford to Dublin via Kilkenny

Day 9 Thursday 25 JuneDublin to London via the North Wales Coast

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17 – 25 June 2015

EMERALD ISLE EXPLORERDiscover Ireland, an island often known as The Emerald Isle thanks to its lush green vistas.

You can experience these breathtaking views from the railway as we travel behind 5’3”

gauge steam locomotives to Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Waterford.

In Ireland all railways are a different gauge to the UK so we will be using the carriages that belong to the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. These are different to those on charter trains used in the UK with more basic seating* and décor but also a very Irish ambience - including the only railway bar in the world with draught Guinness.The hotels on this trip are of the highest calibre featuring some of the best 3, 4 and 5 Star hotels ever involved in a Steam Dreams tour (for non-Dining, Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers respectively).What’s Included: • Carefully chosen, quality hotel accommodation• Breakfast in your hotel each morning for passengers in all classes• Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers will be served a 3 or 4 Course Dinner in their hotels • On days spent on the train, complimentary teas and coffees will be served to all passengers

• Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers will be served a lunchtime meal on all train days in Ireland* The seating is narrower than in the dining carriages normally used on The Cathedrals Express day trips.

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5 – 7 July 2015

THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO EDINBURGHA FAREWELL TO GRESLEY

What better way to spend a short break in July than a tour by steam train from Southern England to the glorious cities of York or Edinburgh?

One of the highlights of The Cathedrals Express calendar is a trip to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, and in 2015 A4 class Sir Nigel Gresley will be hauling this special from London to Edinburgh and back to York shortly before she is retired from mainline running for overhaul. Passengers also have the option of spending two nights in York.The journey itself is wonderfully scenic with distant views of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Cathedral City of Durham, before the approach to Newcastle brings a view of the imposing Angel of the North. Crossing the Tyne we are soon

racing along with views of the North Sea coast near Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island before passing scenic Alnmouth and Eyemouth. After crossing the grandeur of the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick into Scotland and enjoying the rugged cliff top views, we descend towards the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh.The City of Edinburgh offers a plethora of architectural and cultural pleasures and few City walks can warm the blood like those down Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Passengers who choose to may book their hotels as part of their trip.

A full Holidays by Steam brochure is available – please call the Booking Office for more information


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5 – 7 July 2015

THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO EDINBURGHA FAREWELL TO GRESLEY

Day 1 Sunday 5 July London to York and Edinburgh

Day 2 Monday 6 July There will be an optional tour which will be finalised later this year and it is planned this will include the Forth Bridge.

Day 3 Tuesday 7 July We return south with Sir Nigel Gresley leaving us at York to be replaced by another steam locomotive for the final leg.

Fares (excl. hotels) London to Edinburgh York Edinburgh

With hotels Without hotels from London from York

Pullman Style Dining £895 £675 £425 £425

Premier Dining £729 £549 £349 £349

First Class £609 £449 £275 £275

Premium Standard £424 £299 £199 £199

25% non-refundable deposit taken at time of booking, Single supplements apply.


14 – 17 September 2015

THE LAKES EXPRESSOne of the great traditional holiday destinations within the British Isles is the

beautiful Lake District nestling at the foot of the Cumbrian Mountains. Summer

2015 sees the 50th anniversary since the last London Euston to Windermere

Lakes Express ran at the end of that summer season and now Steam Dreams is

commemorating that with its very own Lakes Express.

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A full Holidays by Steam brochure is available – please call the Booking Office for more information


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14 – 17 September 2015

THE LAKES EXPRESS

Day 1 Monday 14 September A nostalgic trip as we steam north from London to the Lake District behind a former London, Midland and Scottish locomotive. You will have the option to alight the train at Oxenholme to transfer to your hotel, or you can stay on the train for the climb of Shap and be transferred to your hotel from Penrith.

Day 2 Tuesday 15 September Day at your leisure in the Lake DistrictYou can either opt to make your own arrangements for activities or join us on one of our optional excursions, including:• A day out to one of the Lake District’s railways:

the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and the narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

• Beatrix Potter’s House • Holker Hall• Brantwood House • Wordsworth House

Day 3 Wednesday 16 September There is an optional day trip featuring steam along the Cumbrian Coast and the Settle and Carlisle lines.

Day 4 Thursday 17 September You can opt to return from Penrith or Oxenholme as we race home towards London.

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Premier Dining £849 £75 £100 £549 £75

First Class £725 - £75 £425

Premium Standard £499 - £75 £299

25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking

SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2014

FARES to Bath Pullman Style Dining £199Premier Dining £169 First Class £129 Premium Standard £89FARES to Hereford Ludlow or Shrewsbury Pullman Style Dining £249Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £115You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare.

A popular trip crossing beneath the Severn Estuary through the pretty town of Abergavenny , through the Welsh Marches to Hereford, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.Ludlow will be holding the annual Food Festival in the heart of the castle grounds. There will be cookery demonstrations from some well renowned chefs, exhibitors of local produce and the chance to taste some truly delicious food and drink. Entry to the castle costs £8.50 per adult.

LONDON & SALISBURY TO BATH, HEREFORD, LUDLOW & SHREWSBURY

Boarding stations Depart ReturnClapham Junction 07:10 00:20Staines 08:00 23:50Woking 08:30 23:20Salisbury 09:45 22:20Westbury 10:25 21:45Bath 10:45 21:15Bristol 11:00 20:30Hereford 13:45 18:45Ludlow 14:00 18:00Shrewsbury 14:45 17:25

Rostered Loco: 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL

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OXFORD, GORING, NEWBURY & ALDERMASTON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR

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FARES to Chester Pullman Style Dining £225Premier Dining £189 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99FARES to Bangor and Holyhead Pullman Style Dining £249Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £115You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare.

From Crewe our steam engine takes us to Chester and onwards for the beautiful journey along the North Wales Coast to Bangor and Holyhead. Along the way we pass beneath the walls of Conwy Castle and across the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Straight to the island of Anglesey. Take an extended stay in Chester, a visit to Bangor or Caernarfon or stay on the train to the very edge of the Irish Sea at Holyhead.

LONDON EUSTON TO CHESTER, BANGOR & HOLYHEAD

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Euston 07:10 23:15Watford Junction 07:25 22:45Milton Keynes 07:45 22:15Northampton 08:10 21:50Rugby 08:25 21:15Lichfield Trent Valley 09:00 20:40Crewe 10:00 20:00Chester 10:40 19:00Bangor 13:00 17:00Holyhead 13:40 16:00

Rostered Loco: 46233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND

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Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Lichfield and travelling to Chester or joining at Chester and travelling to Holyhead will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2014

OXFORD, GORING, NEWBURY & ALDERMASTON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR

Boarding stations Depart ReturnOxford 08:30 22:15Goring 09:00 21:45Aldermaston 09:20 21:15Newbury 09:35 21:00Exeter 13:20 19:00Paignton 14:05 18:00Kingswear 14:45 17:20

Rostered Loco: 4464 BITTERN

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LONDON EUSTON TO CHESTER, BANGOR & HOLYHEAD

TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2014

Two opportunities to take an extended stay in Exeter or remain on board to Kingswear with time to take the ferry to Dartmouth. Enjoy the scenic run along one of the world’s most iconic railways adjacent to the English Channel before arriving at Torbay Steam Railway in Paignton. Travel along to the beautiful hamlet of Kingswear with the historic naval town of Dartmouth across the estuary of the River Dart.

LONDON & SURBITON TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR

Boarding stations Depart ReturnClapham Junction 07:45 23:15Wimbledon 08:10 22:50Surbiton 08:45 22:30Woking 09:10 22:00Salisbury 10:25 21:00Westbury 11:00 20:30Exeter 13:20 18:30Paignton 14:05 17:30Kingswear 14:45 16:50


Diesel hauled between London & Westbury in both directions

FARES to Exeter Pullman Style Dining £239Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99FARES to Paignton & Kingswear From Exeter Pullman Style Dining £249 £165Premier Dining £209 £139 First Class £159 £99 Premium Standard £115 £69You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare.Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Exeter and travelling to Kingswear will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

FARES to Exeter Pullman Style Dining £239Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99FARES to Paignton & Kingswear from Exeter Pullman Style Dining £249 £165Premier Dining £209 £139 First Class £159 £99 Premium Standard £115 £69You can also join and leave the train at intermediate stations for a reduced fare.Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Exeter and travelling to Kingswear will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014

FARES Pullman Style Dining £239Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99

For the first time we join together two of Southern England’s most famous private railways by a direct steam hauled train. From the Hampshire Downs we join the National Railway System at Alton through London to the North Downs and on to the newly opened connection to the Bluebell Railway. We terminate at Kingscote station from where passengers transfer to a train of vintage carriages for the short journey to the terminus at Sheffield Park, near the gardens of the National Trust house of the same name. Alternatively, spend time looking at the Bluebell’s many attractions or even take another journey up and down the railway. Our return journey is via the Surrey Hills.

WATERCRESS LINE TO THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY

Boarding stations Depart ReturnAlresford 07:30 22:10Alton 08:30 21:20Farnham 08:50 21:00Aldershot 09:00 20:50Sheffield Park 13:30 17:25

Rostered Loco: 34046 BRAUNTON

On the return journey this train will be diesel hauled between Kingscote and the outskirts of London where the train will reverse and steam haulage will resume.

SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2014


We leave London late morning and travel through the Garden of England to Canterbury where there will be time to visit the Cathedral to marvel at the treasures contained with this historic Cathedral.

READING, SURREY & LONDON TO CANTERBURY

Boarding stations Depart ReturnReading 08:15 21:15Wokingham 08:40 21:00Ascot 08:55 20:25Staines 09:25 20:00Hounslow 09:40 19:45Chiswick 09:50 19:30Putney 10:00 19:20Clapham Junction 10:15 19:10Bromley South 11:00 18:40Canterbury 12:45 16:00



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READING, SURREY & LONDON TO CANTERBURY

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An opportunity for passengers in Kent and London to enjoy a day out to the Georgian honeypot of Bath or famous Port of Bristol - home to the SS Great Britain.

Our route takes us down the Great Western Mainline - affectionately known as Brunel’s Billiard Table as it passes through the Thames Valley before climbing up to the Wiltshire Downs after Swindon.

KENT, LONDON & SURREY TO BATH & BRISTOL

Boarding stations Depart ReturnTonbridge 08:30 23:00Bromley South 09:20 22:35Clapham Junction 10:00 22:05Chiswick 10:10 21:50Egham 11:00 20:10Ascot 11:20 19:40Bath Spa 13:45 16:55Bristol Temple Meads 14:05 16:35


Diesel hauled from London to Tonbridge on the return journey




With the work at Reading on schedule, steam will be able to return in style to Newbury with a run across the north of London and into the East Anglian countryside for the option of visiting two lovely cities - academic Cambridge or scenic Ely with its Cathedral high on the hill overlooking the Fens.

NEWBURY, ALDERMASTON & READING TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY

Boarding stations Depart ReturnNewbury 08:30 22:55Aldermaston 08:45 22:40Reading 09:25 22:20 Twyford 09:45 22:10Slough 10:05 21:45Ealing Broadway 10:25 21:30West Hampstead 10:50 20:00Cambridge 13:20 17:20Ely 13:40 17:00

Rostered Loco: 70000 BRITANNIA

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This trip features a steam hauled trip over the wonderful Shap Summit on the outward journey to Carlisle and returns south over the iconic Settle & Carlisle Railway. The stunning Settle and Carlisle Railway is widely known to be one of the most scenic lines in England. A masterpiece of Victorian engineering that cuts through beautiful scenery, over the 24 arches of the breath-taking Ribblehead Viaduct, which will be reached as the sun starts to set.

LONDON EUSTON & MILTON KEYNES TO CARLISLE

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Euston 07:00 22:30Watford Junction 07:15 22:10Berkhamsted 07:25 21:55Milton Keynes 08:00 21:30Northampton 08:20 21:10Rugby 08:30 21:00Lichfield Trent Valley 09:00 20:20 Stafford 09:25 20:00Crewe 09:40 19:40Carlisle 12:45 14:30

Rostered Loco: 46115 SCOTS GUARDSMAN

This trip will be diesel or electric hauled from London to Carnforth on the outward journey and from Blackburn to London on the return journey.

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Soak up the festive atmosphere on a

Cathedrals Express Christmas Special.

We have designed itineraries to allow you

to see the best of British Christmas Markets

in the historic cities of York, Bath, Ludlow

and Chester, all offering an array of regional

specialities and unique gifts.

Alternatively, join us for Christmas Carol

services in beautiful cathedrals such as the

famous Christchurch Cathedral in Oxford,

Ely Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, with its

imposing spire, or Sherborne Abbey, once

named one of ‘the best churches in England’.

With a special menu for diners and mulled

wine and mince pies for everyone, served in

carriages dressed with traditional Christmas

decorations, it’s the perfect way to start

your Christmas countdown.

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 2014


FARES to Chester Pullman Style Dining £239Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99FARES from Lichfield to Chester Pullman Style Dining £199Premier Dining £169 First Class £129 Premium Standard £79

Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Lichfield and travelling to Chester will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

Chester has been offering retail therapy since it

developed as a bustling market town in the Middle

Ages. The unique Rows Galleries, which gives

visitors access to shops at street level but also via

steps to a covered walkway above, is the oldest

shopping facade in England. During Christmas

time, the wooden chalets of the Christmas Market

in the town centre offer yet more present buying

opportunities.

LONDON EUSTON TO CHESTER

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Euston 07:40 21:30Milton Keynes 08:50 20:35Northampton 09:20 20:00Rugby 09:30 19:35Nuneaton 10:50 19:00Lichfield Trent Valley 11:20 18:20Chester 13:00 16:40

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FARES to Hereford Pullman Style Dining £239Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99FARES to Ludlow & Shrewsbury Pullman Style Dining £249Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £115

LONDON PADDINGTON TO LUDLOW MEDIEVAL FAYRE

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Paddington 08:05 23:30Slough 08:30 23:05Twyford 09:00 22:40Reading 09:10 22:25Goring 09:30 22:10Swindon 10:00 21:45Hereford 13:30 19:10Ludlow 14:00 18:30Shrewsbury 14:45 17:30

Rostered Loco: TWO BLACK FIVES

Diesel hauled between London & Bristol in both directions

This train features three destinations – while many will opt to visit Ludlow, you can choose to get off earlier at Hereford or stay on to Shrewsbury. Ludlow houses over 500 listed buildings, including many ancient properties such as the castle and one of the largest parish churches in England. The streets are in fact lined with medieval and Georgian buildings and Broad Street, which leads from the Buttercross down through the Broadgate, has been described as the most beautiful street in Britain.You will have the opportunity to visit the Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre, which has been running for many years and is established as being the ‘best medieval show in the land’, offering a variety of seasonal gifts and entertainment, such as music, falconry and shows.

SHOPPING

TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2014


Travel from London Victoria to the lovely city of Bath. Each year the historic area between Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths is transformed into a shopper’s haven with over 100 wooden Christmas chalets selling unique, homemade and unusual gifts, decorations and food delicacies. The backdrop of carols echoing around the Abbey creates an extra unique festive atmosphere. The many independent and specialist shops will ensure you can find those special Christmas gifts which are so hard to track down!

LONDON VICTORIA & SURREY TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Victoria 09:45 22:15East Croydon 10:15 21:40Redhill 10:35 21:10Dorking Deepdene 10:55 20:50Shalford 11:10 20:40Guildford 11:20 20:30North Camp 11:35 20:45Bath Spa 14:15 17:50Bristol Temple Meads 14:35 17:35


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Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Kings Cross 07:30 22:30Hertford North 08:00 21:30Stevenage 08:20 21:00Sandy 08:40 20:40St Neots 09:00 20:30Peterborough 10:00 19:15Retford 11:40 17:30York 13:15 16:15

THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2014

FARES to York Pullman Style Dining £239Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99FARES from Retford to York Pullman Style Dining £175Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Retford and travelling to York will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK. Outside markets move into Parliament Street, St Sampsons Square and Coppergate while York’s grand medieval Guild Hall provides a home for ‘Made In Yorkshire’ artists and crafters from across the region. The magnificent medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, presents a special medieval market with live crafting, mulled wine and costumed traders and St William’s College houses an arts and crafts market for fine hand-made items not to be found in the shops.

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SOUTHEND & BROXBOURNE TO CAMBRIDGE & NORWICH



Our trip traverses the beautiful Surrey Hills as passengers join the train to Ely. We pass through London crossing the Thames and head north to Cambridgeshire and the capital of the Fens.The phenomenal Ely Cathedral with its Octagon tower flooding light onto the floor below makes a glorious setting for our Carol Service. Afterwards explore the shops set amidst the narrow winding streets in this delightful city.

HORSHAM & DORKING TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY

Boarding stations Depart ReturnHorsham 08:20 22:15Ockley 08:35 22:00Holmwood 08:50 21:40Dorking (Main) 09:00 21:30Leatherhead 09:15 21:20Cheam 09:30 21:05West Brompton 10:20 20:15Cambridge 13:05 17:25Ely 13:30 17:00



Boarding stations Depart ReturnSouthend East 08:25 21:15Upminster 08:55 21:45Broxbourne 10:20 19:40Cambridge 11:30 18:25Norwich 13:30 17:30


Starting from Southend, our route skirts round London before racing across the Home Counties, past Cambridge and Ely, with panoramic views of its unique Cathedral, and approach Norwich across the Fens and rolling countryside. The Cathedral itself has dominated the city’s skyline for over 900 years and was recently voted Norfolk’s favourite building.

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PETERBOROUGH, ELY, CAMBRIDGE, AUDLEY END & HARLOW TO OXFORD

Boarding stations Depart ReturnPeterborough 07:45 22:45Ely 08:45 22:05Cambridge 09:10 21:45Audley End 09:15 21:20Harlow Town 10:00 20:50Oxford 13:30 16:50


The city of dreaming spires is a must-see destination with its world-famous university. Experience the sound of Carols in Christchurch Cathedral, the only Cathedral located within a University College. The mellow stone college buildings, the 12th Century Cathedral and the superb boys choir set the scene for the Christmas season. After the Carol service there is plenty of time to shop in Oxford’s bustling centre just a few yards from the Cathedral.

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Enjoy magnificent views of the White Horse at Westbury before joining the beautiful Avon Valley on your way to Bath. The excellent shopping in Bath certainly isn’t a new attraction, as fashionistas have been flocking here for their style fix since Georgian times. The compact city centre is easily

walkable, combining grand Georgian streets and thoroughfares with many small picturesque passageways and lanes to explore at every turn. Boutiques and independent shops in Bath almost outnumber the familiar high street names, offering shoppers a truly unique experience.

KENT & LONDON TO BATH & BRISTOL

Boarding stations Depart ReturnRainham 08:30 22:10Rochester 08:40 22:00Meopham 09:00 21:40Bromley South 09:25 21:20Clapham High Street 09:45 21:00Kensington Olympia 10:00 20:45Slough 11:00 19:45Maidenhead 11:05 19:35Bath 13:15 17:00Bristol 13:35 16:45


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SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2014

LONDON PADDINGTON, SLOUGH, MAIDENHEAD & SWINDON TO SALISBURY & SHERBORNE

FARES From Salisbury to Sherborne Pullman Style Dining £239 £179Premier Dining £199 £139 First Class £149 £89 Premium Standard £99 £59Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers joining the train at Salisbury and travelling to Sherborne will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Paddington 08:00 23:00Slough 08:30 22:30Maidenhead 08:45 22:15Twyford 09:00 22:00Reading 09:15 21:50Goring & Streatley 09:30 21:30Swindon 10:50 20:40Salisbury 12:30 18:45Sherborne 14:15 17:00 Yeovil Junction 14:25 16:45


Enjoy the various shopping districts in the compact Tudor city of Salisbury, where you will have several hours to explore a fantastic choice of independent shops and sample local crafts and cuisine.Alternatively, take part in a wonderful Carol Service in Sherborne Abbey. Set in the middle of the delightful town with its mellow stone buildings and only a few minutes walk from the station, the Abbey is a perfect setting for the carol service. The service lasts around 45 minutes allowing you plenty of time to explore Sherborne after the service. The train continues on to Yeovil Junction where you can watch the locos being turned and serviced.

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Spend the winter solstice taking a leisurely round trip through Kent with views of the English Channel and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. You can join the train in London, Surrey or Kent and complete the circuit back to your starting point whilst enjoying a relaxing Christmas meal with all the trimmings.

WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Boarding stations Depart ReturnLondon Victoria 09:45 16:55East Croydon 10:20 16:05Purley 10:30 15:55Redhill 10:50 15:40Godstone 11:00 15:25Penshurst 11:10 15:15Tonbridge 11:30 15:00


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2015 PROGRAMMEIt is always exciting to announce our annual programme and with many exciting events coming up in the 2015 British calendar the programme has embraced a Rule Britannia theme, demonstrating the best of Britain as the nation celebrates the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

We have a number of new itineraries for you, including trips to the Isle of Wight and Brighton, as well as Steam Dreams’ favourites such as Chester, Weymouth and York.

We hope there is something to interest you, with all our tours now available to book online or through our booking office.

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2015 PROGRAMME SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015

SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015

BRIEF ENCOUNTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING IN BRIGHTON

In Celebration of the anniversary of the iconic 1945 film, The Brief Encounter, we have organised a special screening for Steam Dreams passengers at a private venue.

VALENTINES DINNER TO BRIGHTON FOR BRIEF ENCOUNTER

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Enjoy a leisurely round trip around the beautiful South Downs travelling past Winchester, with brief glimpses of the sea near Portsmouth and then heading up through classic Hampshire and Surrey countryside to Guildford and London. The perfect way to spend Valentine’s day. Travel from London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Twickenham, Staines, Addlestone or Woking

Valentine’s Specials

FARES Lunchtime Dinner Tour Tour & Screening Both

Pullman Style Dining £199 £199 £275Premier Dining £179 £179 £225First Class £139 £139 £175 Premium Standard £85 £85 £119

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SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2015

BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY


A unique opportunity to travel from Southend, across London and down the Great Western Mainline - affectionately known as Brunel’s Billiard Table as it passes through the Thames Valley before climbing up to the Wiltshire Downs after Swindon.

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St David’s Day is celebrated as usual with a trip to the Welsh capital – this route takes us through the Thames Valley and then along the Golden Valley to Gloucester. You can leave here or carry on along the stunning route that winds alongside the Severn Estuary.A second drop-off at Lydney with the option of a trip on the Dean Forest Railway, and another at historic Chepstow precede the arrival at Cardiff. All in all the perfect way to enjoy the first day of March!

LONDON TO GLOUCESTER, LYDNEY, CHEPSTOW & CARDIFF


This unique trip from the Bluebell Railway to Ely will be the first steam-hauled excursion from the Bluebell Railway. It is expected to take place in spring 2015, with the date being confirmed in late 2014. If you are interested in joining this exciting tour, please let us know and we can contact you as soon as a date is confirmed.

BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO CAMBRIDGE & ELY

SPRING 2015 – exact date to be confirmed shortly

SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2015 THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2015

Explore the quaint cobbled streets of York which offer something for everyone.The stunning Minster with its renowned Rose window is a must-see for any new visitor to York. The National Railway Museum is home to a large collection of notable locomotives and rolling stock.York’s many little lanes and alleyways, known as The Shambles, are full of interesting shops and cafes. The world-famous speciality tea room and patisserie, Betty’s, can be found in St Helen’s Square - perfect for afternoon tea.

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THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2015

SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2015

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Enjoy a steam trip over the iconic Settle & Carlisle Railway, known as one of the most scenic lines in Britain. You will also have time to explore the ancient walled city of Carlisle.

Our trip starts diesel hauled and heads across Southern England to Westbury where steam takes over. The journey then runs along one of the world’s most scenic railways, adjacent to the English Channel at Dawlish before arriving at Torbay Steam Railway in Paignton which we then travel along to the beautiful hamlet of Kingswear across the estuary of the River Dart opposite the historic naval town of Dartmouth.

WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL 2015

SALISBURY TO CANTERBURY

From one beautiful Cathedral City to another across the rolling hills of Southern England and along the Kent coast on the return journey. Britain’s leading Cathedral City, Canterbury, offers an old world delight of cobbled streets and attractive cafes and shops.

Travel from Colchester, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, March, Peterborough or Grantham.

Travel from Salisbury, Andover, Whitchurch, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Woking, Hounslow, Clapham Junction or Bromley South.

Diesel hauled from London to Salisbury on the return

Travel from London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading or Newbury.Diesel hauled between London and Westbury in both directions

THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2015

TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2015

SATURDAY 16 MAY 2015

HORSHAM & SURREY TO BATH & BRISTOL

LONDON EUSTON TO SETTLE & CARLISLE

SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Steam returns to Southend Airport line with a trip to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday in the town synonymous with his name. We also stop at Warwick and along with Stratford upon Avon, old world charm and fascinating buildings are around every corner.Travel from Southend Airport, Hockley, Wickford, Shenfield or Stratford (London)Diesel hauled from London to Southend on the return journey

A chance for mid Sussex and Surrey passengers to enjoy steam from their local station en route to the lovely Georgian City of Bath and the historic seaside port city of Bristol. Enjoy travelling along Brunel’s famous Great Western Railway through the Thames Valley and across the Wiltshire Hills.

Travel from Horsham, Ockley, Holmwood, Dorking, Leatherhead or CheamDiesel hauled from London to Horsham on the return journey

Travel from London Euston, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Lichfield Trent Valley or Crewe.

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One of the classic journeys of modern steam across the beautiful Settle & Carlisle Railway Line. Electric traction whizzes us north to give us ample opportunity to enjoy the Lakeland Fells near the climb of Shap as well as the Pennines by beautiful Ribblehead Viaduct.

RULE BRI TANNIA!

LONDON WATERLOO TO SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHTSURREY HILLS LUNCHEON

WHITE CLIFFS EVENING DINNER TOUR

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FRIDAY 8 MAY 2015


VE DAY CEL EBRATIONS

Travel from Clapham Junction, Twickenham, Egham, Addlestone, Woking or Shalford.

Travel from London Victoria, Bromley South,Bat & Ball or Tonbridge.

Surely the ultimate journey with connotations of wartime sacrifice but hope that lay within the lyrics of Vera Lynn’s famous song, the White Cliffs evokes very many poignant images of sailors and airmen leaving – and some returning – from the daunting tasks of war.

Our celebrations of the 70th anniversary of VE Day start, under the banner of Rule Britannia, with haulage by the class of that name, around the beautiful Surrey Hills. Unusually pickups on this train are available across Surrey as we perform a loop back in the London suburbs in order to cross the famous Surrey Hills line in both directions.

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RULE BRI TANNIA! SUNDAY 10 MAY 2015

SUNDAY 10 MAY 2015

Our celebrations continue and what more fitting destination to evoke Britannia ruling the waves than Southampton Docks. Hopefully, one of Bulleid’s famous locos with wartime connotations will whisk us from Waterloo to Southampton Docks. Passengers here may opt to leave for a tour of the Isle of Wight, or alternatively join us on a second trip across Southern England.In the evening on return from the Isle of Wight or Bath & Bristol, passengers will be whisked back to Waterloo with diners enjoying a delicious dinner.

LONDON WATERLOO TO SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT

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Departing Southampton Docks, an afternoon day trip across Hampshire and Wiltshire to Bath in Somerset and Bristol in Gloucestershire.

Dining passengers will enjoy lunch on the outward journey and Sunday Afternoon Tea on the return.

VE DAY CEL EBRATIONS

FARES Southampton Sunday Luncheon tour From London to Bath & Isle of White* to Bristol & Bath via Southampton

Pullman Style Dining £249 £199 £275Premier Dining £209 £159 £229First Class £159 £109 £175 Premium Standard £115 £75 £129*including ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight and excursion on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

Travel from Eastleigh Southampton, Romsey or Salisbury.


THURSDAY 14 MAY 2015

TUESDAY 19 MAY 2015


LONDON VICTORIA TO CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE

LONDON KINGS CROSS TO YORK & SCARBOROUGH

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Our return journey is diesel hauled from Salisbury and along the south coast of England.

Travel from Preston Park, Haywards Heath, Horley, Redhill, East Croydon or West Brompton.

Travel from London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Twickenham, Staines, Brookwood, Basingstoke or Bournemouth.

Travel from London Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage, Huntingdon, Peterborough or Retford.

Our annual trip to the coast at Scarborough with the option of visiting York, is hauled quickly by vintage diesel on the outward trip but on the return is scheduled to be hauled all the way from Scarborough to London by one of Britain’s most popular steam engines A4 Class 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley.

One of our most popular destinations, Corfe Castle and Swanage, but this time by a new route picking up at Cheam and stations on the way down the Portsmouth Direct line. The Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast are one of the most beautiful and hard to access parts of Southern England and the steam train is the perfect way to get there.

A new starting point for The Cathedrals Express as we head up north from Preston Park picking up en route to the South Western mainline to Salisbury and Sherborne where steam leaves us and a vintage diesel whisks us down to the South Coast and along to Preston Park before dropping off en route to London.

TUESDAY 19 MAY 2015


LONDON VICTORIA TO CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE

LONDON KINGS CROSS TO YORK & SCARBOROUGH


TUESDAY 2 JUNE 2015

THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2015

LONDON PADDINGTON TO CHESTER

LONDON VICTORIA TO BATH & BRISTOL

LONDON VICTORIA TO THE WEST SOMERSET COAST

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Travel from London Victoria, St Margarets, Egham, Ascot, Bracknell or Reading.

With Sir Nigel Gresley at the helm once more, the Cathedrals Express heads off to one of the most popular destinations in our calendar. Heading out past the newly rebuilt Reading Station complex along the Thames Valley to Georgian Bath and cosmopolitan Bristol, we return in the evening via the Avon Valley and Savernake.

Recalling the bygone years of steam, The Cathedrals Express takes the historic route out of Paddington, steam hauled all the way to Chester. Picking up along the Thames Valley and in the Midlands, after three hours in this beautiful walled Cathedral City we return swiftly, diesel hauled, to London.

Sir Nigel Gresley is our loco for this trip from Victoria and stations to Reading heading west past the rolling hills of Berkshire and Wiltshire to the Somerset town of Taunton. Here we join the delightful 20 mile preserved steam railway branch along the Somerset Coast to Dunster and Minehead.


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SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2015

LONDON TO OXFORD & WORCESTER

Travel from London Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead, Twyford, Reading or Goring.

Heading south from Cheam, picking up at stations across the Surrey and Hampshire Hills. Steam takes over at Westbury for the magical run along the south Devon seaside so cruelly wrecked and brilliantly re-built during last winter’s storms. Nip across by ferry to Dartmouth before returning homewards by the same route.

The Sunday Luncheon departing Paddington mid morning to two of Britain’s loveliest cities – the dreaming spires of Oxford and the Cathedral by the Severn at Worcester. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Cotswold Countryside as Sir Nigel Gresley, our loco for the day, chugs along as the back drop to a traditional Sunday lunch.


THURSDAY 9 JULY 2015

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TUESDAY 30 JUNE 2015

SOUTHEND AIRPORT TO EXETER, PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR

Travel from Southend Airport, Wickford, Shenfield, Stratford, Slough or Reading.

The Cathedrals Express regularly celebrates the end of Southern Steam on 9 July 1967 by replicating the last steam hauled service by taking a trip to Weymouth. Scheduled to be hauled by one of Bulleid’s famous Pacific locomotives, everything should be perfect – beautiful seaside route, lovely countryside, a homely seaside town and steam on a memorable date.

Another new itinerary from Southend Airport, this time diesel hauled as far as Somerset, where steam takes over for the trip to Exeter and the run along the Devon sea wall before arriving at Kingswear for Dartmouth. Steam takes us back on the same route as the outward before diesel takes over for the final leg to London and Southend.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

General ConditionsSteam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times run as advertised and we reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third parties and strongly recommends that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. To avoid disappointment, passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links before final timings have been released by Network Rail.

Steam AvailabilitySteam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed. On occasion a diesel locomotive may be substituted, mainly due to fire risk, drought, route restrictions or locomotive failure on the day. Occasionally on some tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be diesel hauled, normally at the request of Network Rail, the train operating company or the locomotive owner. Where possible we will try to make this clear at the time of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be made at a later stage for operational reasons. If for reasons beyond our control a trip has no steam traction a partial refund of £10 in Premium Standard, £15 in First Class, £20 in Premier Dining and £25 in Pullman Style Dining may be offered. Alternatively we may offer a credit note for double this amount to be used against a future trip.

Diesel AssistanceOn steam hauled trips occasionally for operational reasons or due to adverse weather, a diesel engine may be attached to the train.

Traveller Health ConditionsTo get the most out of our trips, passengers must be able to board the train and walk through the carriage(s) to their allocated seat unassisted. Passengers must make Steam Dreams staff aware of any mobility assistance required at least a week prior to the date of the tour. Mobility assistance includes the use of wheelchairs, walking frames and walking sticks. Wheelchairs, walking frames and mobility scooters must be of the fold-up variety and will be issued with an identity tag before being stored in the guards van and cannot be used onboard the train. If in doubt, please contact the booking office for advice.

PaymentBookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards (with the exception of American Express).

Debit card payments do not incurr extra charges, but a 2% transaction fee is charged for credit card payments, which covers the costs incurred by Steam Dreams for providing this service. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Other payment methods including paying by cash or cheque* are still be available for telephone bookings only and remain free of charge.

*We are unable to accept payment by cheques less than 21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for postage and time to process the payment.

Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes & DiscountsAll third party gift vouchers, Steam Dreams gift vouchers, credit notes or discounts must be redeemed through the booking office and cannot be used for online bookings. In the event of a train being cancelled or you cancelling your booking, Steam Dreams vouchers are non-refundable as a cash payment; however vouchers can be transferred for use against another Steam Dreams trip. Passengers who have booked using a third party voucher should note that if you choose to cancel your booking within seven days of departure the third party voucher is non-transferrable. Discounts may only be used against bookings made after the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to any previous bookings.

DepositsAll deposits are non-transferrable or refundable.

Carbon Emissions All our trips are Carbon Neutral. To offset carbon emissions a small supplement will be added to each booking. You may ask not to pay this supplement when making telephone bookings only.

For on-the-day bookings or availability please call the train mobile 07775 735 005

Detailed train timings are available 24 hours a day from the train time hotline 01483 209 887*

*Calls to this number are charged at your standard rate; mobile charges may be higher.

To see our full terms and conditions, with information about cancellation fees and transfer fees for day trips, short breaks and holidays, please see our website.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Steam Dreams use West Coast Railways to haul its trains, giving access to many more locomotives. On occasions it is necessary to change the rostered steam locomotive.

Please see our website for the most up to date information.

Britannia Class 70013 Oliver Cromwell & 70000 Britannia

A4 Pacifics - 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley 4464 Bittern & 60009 Union of South Africa

British India Line Merchant Navy Class Locomotive

This locomotive is to appear regularly on the Cathedrals Express once its rebuilding is complete.

(expected during 2015). More information will be displayed on the website as it becomes available.

Please note that while all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that this brochure was correct at the time of printing it may be unintentionally incorrect or details may have changed since publishing. For up to date information please see the specific page of our website or call the booking office on 01483 209888.

Former LMS Locomotives - 46115 Scots Guardsman, 6201 Princess Elizabeth & 45699 Galatea

Black Fives

Light Pacifics34046 Braunton & 34067 Tangmere

THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS 2014/2015 PROGRAMME

Steam Dreams, PO Box 169, Albury, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9YS

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Thur 2 Oct Alresford, Alton, Farnham & Aldershot & Watercress Line to The Bluebell RailwayThur 9 Oct Tonbridge, Bromley South, Clapham Junction, Chiswick, Egham & Ascot to Bath & BristolThur 16 Oct Newbury & Reading to Cambridge & ElyThur 23 Oct London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Putney, Chiswick & Hertford North to LincolnSat 01 Nov London Euston, Berkhamsted & Milton Keynes to Carlisle via Settle & CarlisleSat 22 Nov London Euston, Milton Keynes & Northampton to ChesterSat 29 Nov London Paddington, Slough, Reading & Swindon to Hereford, Ludlow & ShrewsburyTue 2 Dec London Victoria, Redhill, Dorking, Shalford & Guildford to BathThur 4 Dec London Kings Cross, Hertford North, Stevenage, Peterborough & Retford to YorkSat 6 Dec Southend East, Upminster & Broxbourne to NorwichTue 9 Dec Horsham, Holmwood, Dorking, Leatherhead & Cheam to ElyThur 11 Dec Peterborough, Ely & Cambridge to OxfordTue 16 Dec Rainham, Rochester, Meopham & Kensington Olympia to BathSat 20 Dec London Paddington, Maidenhead, Twyford, Reading to Salisbury & SherborneTue 23 Dec London Victoria, Redhill & Tonbridge to White Cliffs – CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONSat 14 Feb Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Lunchtime Tour of the South Downs 2015 Valentine’s Dinner Tour to Brighton for Brief Encounter screening

Sun 1 Mar London to Gloucester, Lydney, Chepstow & CardiffSat 7 Mar Southend East to Bath & BristolThur 12 Mar London Kings Cross to YorkWed 8 Apr Salisbury to CanterburySun 19 Apr London Paddington to Exeter, Paington & KingswearThur 16 Apr Colchester to Settle & Carlisle Thur 23 Apr Southend Airport to Stratford-upon-AvonTue 28 Apr Horsham to Bath & Bristol Fri 8 May VE Day

Lunchtime tour of the Surrey HillsEvening tour of the White Cliffs of Dove

Sun 10 May VE Day

London to Southampton Docks (for Isle of Wight)Eastleigh & Southampton to Bath & Bristol

Thur 14 May Preston Park to Salisbury & SherborneSat 16 May London Euston to Settle & CarlisleTue 19 May London Victoria, Cheam & Effingham to Corfe Castle & Swanage Thur 21 May London Kings Cross to York & ScarboroughThur 28 May London Victoria to The West Somerset Coast Via The Quantock HillsTue 2 Jun London Paddington to Chester Thur 4 Jun London Victoria & Ascot to Bath & BristolSunday 7 Jun London Paddington to Oxford & WorcesterThur 11 Jun London & Surrey Hills to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear Wed 17-Thur 25 Jun 2015

Emerald Isle Explorer 2015

Tue 30 Jun Southend Airport to Exeter, Paignton & Kingswear Mon 14-Thur 17 Sept 2015

The Lakes Express 2015

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