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AC Electric Locomotive
86 259 Les Ross

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Birmingham New Street

Tame Bridge Parkway

Wolverhampton

Stafford

Edinburgh

& return

Class 47 Diesel

86259 at Winwick 01/03/08
86 259 at Winwick
March 2008 Neville Wellings

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47 773
Weaver Junction 01/03/08
Neville Wellings

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Itinerary: (subject to confirmation) Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world with Scotland’s most famous castle dominating the city skyline. Known affectionately as ‘Auld Reekie’ when in the late 18th century some 400 illicit stills went undetected due to the thick smoke that filled the city! Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town. One of the best ways to see the sights is by double-deck sightseeing bus, whilst the Royal Mile is also a ‘must do’ for many visitors. The No. 22 bus from Princes Street will take you to the Royal Yacht Britannia, permanently moored at the Ocean Terminal in Leith. Class 47 diesel 47773 will haul the train between Birmingham and Preston via Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, with Class 86 electric locomotive 86259 ‘Les Ross’ hauling the train between Preston and Scotland’s capital city. The train starts at Birmingham New Street and picks up at Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton and Stafford. It then takes the line through Stoke, Stockport and Manchester to Preston. After changing over locomotives the train will head up through the Fells to Carlisle, Lockerbie, Carstairs Jn and on to Edinburgh.
Travel Classes:

First class open	This train offers a high level of passenger comfort being comprised of recently acquired ex-BR mark 2 air-conditioned carriages together with our well-known BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars as used on the 'East Coast Pullman' services. This enables Vintage Trains to offer a new passenger experience. Premier Dining and First Class seating is at tables for two and four persons. Standard Class is at tables for four persons.	Standard class open
Premier Dining:

Premier Dining	This will be at tables for two & four in our Pullman Cars for that extra touch of luxury. For an introduction to our dining services - see Dining Car Service page>>. Premier Dining fares include: Full English Breakfast on outward trip Traditional 3-course Roast Dinner on return.	Premier Dining - Tables for Two

A selection of beers, wines and spirits will be available for purchase (by dining passengers) from the dining car team. Juniors & Children within Dining Cars: There is no special child menu & no reduced child fare in Premier Dining. We regret we are unable to accommodate children under 5 in the dining cars. Special dietary requirements must be requested when making your booking.

Stations & Times:

Please note that Vintage Trains excursions have to be slotted in between normal timetabled services of the train operating companies that run regularly on Network Rail. The actual detailed times for departures and arrivals are not usually available to us until quite close to the actual date of the train.

All times subject to confirmation. Tickets, final information and confirmed timings are mailed out to passengers AS SOON AS VINTAGE TRAINS RECEIVE FINAL TIMINGS FROM NETWORK RAIL, normally about ten days before a tour is scheduled to depart.

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Fares:

Fares (except Stafford)

Standard Class

First Class (note f4)

Premier Dining (note f4)

Adult

£55

£65

£130

'Table for Two'

not applicable

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Child (5-15) (note f1)

not applicable

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Fares from Stafford

Standard Class

First Class (note f4)

Premier Dining (note f4)

Adult

£50

£60

£130

'Table for Two'

not applicable

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Child (5-15) (note f1)

not applicable

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	Notes
	Customers are reminded that as from 1st July 2007 UK government legislation comes into effect prohibiting smoking in public places. Areas designated 'NO SMOKING' include ALL CARRIAGES ON ALL TRAINS AS WELL AS RAILWAY PLATFORMS AND PREMISES.

f1	No reduced child fare

f2	There is no special child menu & no reduced child price.

f3	We regret we are unable to accommodate children under 5 in the dining cars.

f4	For Premier Dining & First Class - please book by telephone or contact VT Office to check on availability before making a postal booking.

f5	'Table for Two' - (subject to availability) Seats at a table for two are an additional £15 per table (£7.50 per person). Please check for availability by telephoning the VT Office.

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