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Join us on this interesting trip by vintage steam train to the historic city of Chester, an unusual destination from Scarborough and York. We travel over some unusual lines on our journey. There will be around three hours to explore Chester. Our train will be steam hauled by a locomotive from the Carnforth pool. We leave Scarborough in the morning steam hauled by our locomotive and head towards York, stopping at Malton on the way through to pick up further passengers. From York we travel through Church Fenton towards Leeds, where we again stop to pick up further passengers. We then continue through Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge, where we stop to pick up passengers, as we travel through the scenic Calder Valley line towards Manchester. We stop to pick up further passengers at Manchester Victoria and then head on our way westwards across Chat Moss to Earlestown, where we join the West Coast Main Line at Winwick Junction. We pass through Warrington Bank Quay and continue through Frodsham and Helsby before arriving at our destination, the beautiful Roman City of Chester. There will be around three hours to explore the walled city that contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century ‘Rows’, the first floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, located between the city walls and the river Dee. Whilst we have been exploring the city, our steam locomotive will have been serviced and turned at Chester ready for the return journey. Our train leaves Chester late afternoon, returning by the same route and stopping at the same stations as on the outward journey, to set down passengers. We say goodbye to our steam locomotive at York and continue on to Malton and Scarborough diesel hauled. Father Christmas and his Elves will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all children on board. Please let us know your child’s age when booking. Available Classes Premier Dining Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Class First Class includes morning tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by scone with butter and jam. Standard Class Standard Class includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £335 £240 £1030 First £235 £170 £725 Standard £115 £85 £358
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When & Where
November 30, 2024 (7:15 am) – November 30, 2024 (9:30 pm)
Scarborough Railway Station