Railtours This page and contents last changed on Sunday 2 May 2021 Ongoing Disruption Since spring 2020, the pandemic has brought disruption to our plans, as with every organisation. We specialise in providing scenic daytrips and "Merrymaker" style excursions from West Yorkshire and North West England. Come and see the trains hard at work at our Steam and Diesel Gala 2021. Scenic railway excursions from stations in southern, central & eastern Scotland. 1,379 likes. The group is for any rail enthusiast interested in the railways and trains of Scotland. Charity Railtours, Ipswich, Suffolk. Members of the Severn Valley Railway-based Class 50 Alliance are celebrating after winning the first-ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Associations 2021 scheme. Please see also our Coronavirus update (October 2020), and its successor dated January 2021. SRPS Railtours 2021 Programme The SRPS Railtours 2021 Programme is currently being planned.. Once the Covid-19 restrictions are sufficiently reduced we Wednesday 12th May 2021 The Fellsman (postponed Until 7th July) (Saphos Trains) Crewe (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Wigan North Western (pu) - Leyland (pu) - Blackburn (pu) - Clitheroe (pu) - Hellifield (pu) - S&C - Appleby (sd) - Carlisle (break/rev) & return Retro Railtours. Friday 30 / Saturday 31 July 2021 These three limited capacity individual railtours are bookable As the public health situation evolves, in due course we will eventually be in a position to recommence planning outings. Over the following four days google_ad_width = 728; For the Scottish Jacobite railtours, an annoucement has been made by West Coast Railways that the 2021 season will start on Monday 26th April. Severn Valley Railways (SVR) Class 50 Alliance have won the first ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Associations 2021 scheme. Narrow Gauge Heritage. We are delighted to present our selection of rail journeys, taking you the length and breadth of the country by either vintage diesel or steam engine in traditional carefully restored Mark I or Mark II carriages. Sightseeing Getaways We are pleased to offer unmissable bargain priced day tours in First Class comfort on our modern high speed air conditioned inter-city train, hauled by celebrity Class 90 electric locomotives to various destinations for a sightseeing break. All of our railtours provide a nostalgic journey back in time, where passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery as plumes of steam drift past the windows, and the locomotives whistle can be heard. google_ad_type = "text"; See our News Page for full details GBRf Charity Railtours is supporting Prostate Cancer UK |, The Complete Steam, Diesel and Electric Railtour Information Website. The Railway Touring Company has a long-established reputation for providing an interesting variety of UK day trips by steam train and unique railway tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Click Here for latest updates or check with the tour operator ** Class 40 Preservation Society owned 40145, that is currently on hire to Crewe based Locomotive Servicess, worked a LSL private charter from the West Country to London Euston and then an ECS move to take the stock back to Crewe. Welcome to our UK mainline steam loco info, movements, tours and test run timings page. Scenic railway excursions from stations in southern, central & eastern Scotland. 2021 programme Saturday 22 Over the last 30 years, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel electric locos with a Diesel Tours Steam Tours Mixed/Other Traction Tours T&T - Top & Tail TBC - Loco To be Confirmed Our cost profile is very different to that of . Saturday 22 nd May The Pennine Explorer Leicester to Carlisle and return bookings through Tornado Railtours. 1,768 likes. google_ad_client = "pub-1334131891251176"; ** Due to the latest government announcements which were made on 22nd February 2021, railtours have been cancelled or postponed until 17th May if they originate in England or Wales. Light Engine Movement. Here at UK Railtours were justly proud of our reputation for offering a varied programme, dependable quality and excellent value for money. google_ad_width = 728; Fully escorted tours by professional guides and tour leaders. google_ad_height = 90; Sherwood Forester Class 44 D8 Penyghent Class 25 D7659 Class google_ad_type = "image"; Sat 19 June 2021 Departing From: Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction, Rowley Regis, Tame Bridge Parkway, Stafford, Crewe Step aboard the celebrated Statesman land cruise train for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway. will take you on an endless variety of experiences. Passenger and freight trains will be working intensive timetabled services. GBRf 2021 will be the third 4-day Railtour marathon that we have operated. We specialise in providing scenic daytrips and "Merrymaker" style excursions from West Yorkshire and North West England. Donate today: www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/srpsrailtours. The group is for any rail enthusiast interested in the railways and trains of Scotland. . SRPS Railtours 2021 Programme. Sweet Caroline Railtour (Operating on 22nd September 2021 by Private Charter) To be confirmed Derby - Crewe - Stockport - Chinley - Chesterfield - Toton Yard - Derby Originally planned for 2020 but postponed due to Covid, our train will depart from London Victoria on Thursday 15th April 2021. Website bookings are 24 hour of course. GBRf 2021 "This Time it's Personal" will run from Thursday 2nd September to Sunday 5th September 2021. The Tornado Railtours booking office is open 09:00 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 16:00 on Fridays telephone 01325 488215 to make a booking. may, 2021. Diesel Railtours Compilation 2016.. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features 2021 Google LLC Re: Saphos Tours 2021 - "Celebrity" Diesel Outings by patstonuk Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:15 pm Oberlokfhrer wrote: Best thing for an A2 like Blue Peter is a night run from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on a fitted freight or covering for an A4 on a 3hour Glasgow. 1,768 likes. Our best rail tours for 2021/2022 allow you to discover everywhere from the Scottish Highlands to Canada and Vietnam. A not-for-profit group, set up to provide great days out on comfortable trains, with ALL profit going Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. The Cambrian Coast Express 2021 NEW DATE - A day out along the Cambrian Coast with stunning scenery. Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Merchant of Norfolk Saturday 28 August 2021 Shrewsbury in Autumn Saturday 25 September 2021 The Derbyshire Rose Saturday 2 October 2021 The Cotswold Lion Saturday 16 October 2021 Charter Trains 2021 Welcome to scot-rail.co.uk, Scotland's online railway community. Scotland Train Tours 2021/2022 Experience the unmatched beauty of Scotland the way it is truly supposed to be enjoyed, winding through the windswept moors, alongside glittering lochs, and under brooding mountains by rail. Retro Railtours have been operating day trip charter trains to a wide variety of Great British destinations since 2008. Sadly, 2017 has begun badly for Charity Railtours and the owners of the two locomotives we were to be using for this year's tours. 2021 programme. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of You'll make the trip to Crowley on board one of our historic Diesel-Electric engines. Southern Steam Spectacular 2021 over two years in the planning in May 2021 Cruise Express and Scott McGregors Railway Adventures invite you to join us for six spectacular days of exploration, fun and sensory overload. Help Keep Our Train on the Mainline! Re: Saphos Tours 2021 - "Celebrity" Diesel Outings by patstonuk Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:15 pm Oberlokfhrer wrote: Best thing for an A2 like Blue Peter is a night run from Aberdeen to Edinburgh on a fitted freight or covering for an A4 on a 3hour Glasgow. Discover Scott McGregor's Australian railway holiday packages. Loaded Test Run. Our best rail tours for 2021/2022 allow you to discover everywhere from the Scottish Highlands to Canada and Vietnam. google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; Step aboard from CAMBRIDGE, ELY, MARCH, PETERBOROUGH and NEWARK. google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; 26junAll Day The Mazey Day Cornishman 2021 NEW DATE - Pathfinder's annual outing to Penzance with a class 66 & a pair of class 50s. Railway Adventures fully escorted train tours will take you on an endless variety of experiences. google_ad_channel = ""; Rail Delivery Group has West Coast Railways are pleased to offer a series of excursions hauled by vintage diesel or steam engines, or a combination of both, taking you the length and breadth of the country by either vintage diesel or steam engine in traditional carefully restored Mark I or Mark II carriages. All Rights Reserved. Scotland Train Tours 2021/2022 Experience the unmatched beauty of Scotland the way it is truly supposed to be enjoyed, winding through the windswept moors, alongside glittering lochs, and under brooding mountains by rail. The popular Fellsman runs again in summer 2021 for its 13th season offering a 300-mile return steam hauled journey from Crewe on the spectacular Settle to Carlisle Railway. You'll make the trip to Crowley on board one of our historic Diesel-Electric engines. google_ad_height = 90; //-->, , Copyright 2021 Railtour Info. Empty Coaching Stock Movement. **All railtours cancelled in January due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions**, **All railtours cancelled in February due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions**, **All railtours cancelled in March due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions**, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 30th October**, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 30th August**, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 19th June**, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 21st August**, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 7th July**, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 10th July**, SLS 70 - Stephenson Locomotive Society 70th Anniversary Special, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 25th September**, Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour With Flying Scotsman, Surrey Hills Evening Tour With Flying Scotsman, **Postponed by Tour Operator to 11th September**, London to Southampton with Flying Scotsman, East Anglian Afternoon Tour with Flying Scotsman, Hampshire Countryside Tour - Father's Day Special, Northern Belle - Tribute to the Bournemouth Belle, A1 Steam Locomotive Trust/S.R.P.S. We may not have been able to run a railtour since 2019 but that doesnt mean we have been inactive! Please note: These are subject to change/cancellation at short notice. Come and see the trains hard at work at our Steam and Diesel Gala 2021. Retro Railtours have been operating day trip charter trains to a wide variety of Great British destinations since 2008. Sherwood Forester Class 44 D8 Penyghent Class 25 D7659 Class See our News Page for full details GBRf Charity Railtours is supporting Prostate Cancer UK A major upgrade programme is underway using contractors and our volunteers at Boness. Call us now. Joining Stations: Bristol Parkway, Cam & Dursley, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Parkway, Bromsgrove, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Telford Central, Shrewsbury. Saturday 19 th June The Edinburgh Flyer York to Edinburgh bookings through The Railway Touring Company. Running a quarter-full socially-distanced railtour is simply out of the question. For the Scottish Jacobite railtours, an annoucement has been made by West Coast Railways that the 2021 season will start on Monday 26th April. google_ad_channel = ""; Private Charter (Operating on 7th May 2021 by Locomotive Services (TOC) Limited) 37521 and 37667 (ECS) Crewe - Preston - Upperby Junction - Wetheral - Corbridge 37521 and 37667 Corbridge - Newcastle upon Tyne - Berwick upon Tweed - Edinburgh Waverley - Forth Bridge - Kirkcaldy - Perth - Montrose - Aberdeen - Elgin Photo by John Stephens, C.F.P.S., 7th April 2021. Many travel with us Railtours, Hanson & Hall Rail Services Solutions/Branch Line Society. Retro Railtours. Charter Trains 2021 Welcome to scot-rail.co.uk, Scotland's online railway community. Sat 26 June 2021 Departing From: Ayr, Troon, Kilmarnock, New Cumnock, Kirkconnel, Dumfries, Annan, Gretna Green A journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead All. Over three decades, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel electric locos with a sixth on long-term loan. Members of the Severn Valley Railway-based Class 50 Alliance are celebrating after winning the first-ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Associations 2021 scheme. Current opening hours are from 10am until 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. SRPS Railtours 2021 Programme. Book from 375pp for four nights. Our Top UK Railtours Book Now We are delighted to present our selection of rail journeys, taking you the length and breadth of the country by either vintage diesel or steam engine in traditional carefully restored Mark I or Mark II carriages. 40145 is seen at London Euston waiting to take 5Z36 to Crewe. Our Top UK Railtours Book Now. Many people associate a train journey with their daily commute to work, very much a grudge purchase and hardly a memorable experience. Over the last 30 years, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel electric locos with a sixth on long-term loan. 10:46 GB Railfreight diesel hauled ECS move 5Q10 Old Dalby to Eastleigh Traction & Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot 11:26 GB Railfreight light engine move (Diesel) 0Z12 Wellingborough Up Sidings Gb Railfreight to (Operating on 28th August 2021 by SRPS Railtours) 60163 Linlithgow (pu) - Forth Bridge - Dalgety Bay (pu) - Kirkcaldy (pu) - Ladybank (pu) - Perth (pu) - Pitlochry - Aviemore (sd) - The Railway Touring Company has a long-established reputation for providing an interesting variety of UK day trips by steam train and unique railway tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Type. Click an item for more details.