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Our  programme features steam, diesel and now electric hauled trains. This page introduces to the features of each type of train and the engines we may use on our tours.
Steam Hauled Trains
Steam Trains Vintage Trains traditional steam hauled excursions hauled by our own engines or guest locomotives, give you an opportunity to recall the golden age of steam train travel. Throughout the year we run steam trains along interesting routes and to popular destinations, or to coincide with popular events.

Our steam hauled trains offer Pullman and Standard Class seating only, with traditional coach ventilation in order to give passengers the full benefit of their steam train experience.

Our steam trains offer two classes of travel :

 Steam Trains

Premier Dining in ex- BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars previously used on the prestigous 'East Coast Pullman Trains'. Fares include full English breakfast and 3-course roast dinner (unless otherwise stated). Seating is at tables for two* and four persons.

* Table for Two : We can offer a 'Table for Two' guarantee (subject to availability of tables) for a small additional payment.

Standard Class in traditional BR Mk 2 coaches. Seating is at tables for four persons.

Steam Locomotives : During 2008 we aim to operate the following engines on the main line amongst others

GWR 4-6-0 Hall class 4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' (until mid-March)
GWR 4-6-0 Hall class 4936 'Kinlet Hall' (*)
GWR 4-6-0 Hall class 4953 'Pitchford Hall' (*)
GWR 4-6-0 Castle class 5029 'Nunney Castle' (*)
GWR 4-6-0 Castle class 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' (later in year)
GWR 0-6-0PT 94XX class 9466 (*)
GWR 0-6-0PT 57XX class 9600 (later in year)

Note: (*) indicates a guest locomotive
 
Diesel & Electric Hauled Trains
Diesel Tours Enjoy a relaxing day out in comfort and style on board our Mk 2 air-conditioned carriages or our ex-British Rail Mk 1 Pullman carriages previously used on the prestigous 'East Coast Pullman Trains'.  Our 'new' train enables Vintage Trains to offer a greater choice of scenic routes, interesting destinations together with a variety of possible 'off train' options.

Diesel & electric trains usually offer three classes of travel :		 Electric Tours
Premier Dining in ex-BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars previously used on the prestigous 'East Coast Pullman Trains'. Fares include full English breakfast and 3-course roast dinner (unless otherwise stated). Seating is at tables for two* and four persons. .

First Class in air conditioned BR Mk 2 coaches. Seating is at tables for two* and four persons.

* Table for Two : We can offer a 'Table for Two' guarantee (subject to availability of tables) for a small additional payment.

Standard Class in air conditioned BR Mk 2 coaches. Seating is at tables for four persons.

Diesel & Electric Locomotives : During 2008 we aim to operate the following engines on the main line amongst others

Class 47 Co-Co Diesel No. 47 773 (D1755) (formerly named 'The Queen Mother')
Class 47 Co-Co Diesels (*)
Class 86 Bo-Bo AC Electric No. 86 259 (E3137) 'Les Ross'

Note: (*) indicates a guest locomotive.
 
All Trains

Juniors & Children : There is no special child menu & no reduced child fare in Premier Dining.  We regret we are unable to accommodate infants under 5 in the dining cars. Concessionary fares in Standard Class may apply on certain trains only.

Fares : are given on the more detailed pages for each train.

Train Summary : See our programme in summary form, and then select the tour(s) that interest you to get further details - click here to see list of excursions >>

 
No Smoking allowed at all on any Vintage Trains Special Notes Only dogs for the disabled allowed

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.

Vintage Trains regrets that Dogs are NOT allowed on any train except for Specially Trained Dogs for the Disabled.
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