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Introducing The Vintage Trains Explorer
Vintage Trains New Train Set - together with our Classic Diesel 47 773

The Vintage Trains 2007 Heritage Rail Excursion Programme sees the introduction of our new train and a series of "Explorer" trains.

47 773 at Carnforth in October 2007
47 773

Brian Wilson


Passengers taking a meal in Pullman Car
Pullman dining

First class/Club class open seating
First class/Club 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.

The Explorer trains will be hauled by a classic diesel locomotive and can operate at up to 90 mph.

The new train enables Vintage Trains to offer a greater choice of scenic routes, interesting destinations together with a variety of possible 'off train' options.

Enjoy a relaxing day out in comfort and style on board our new mk 2 air-conditioned carriages or our classic Pullman carriages.

The Explorer Trains will offer four classes of travel :

Pullman Class includes full English breakfast and 3-course roast dinner - traditional BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars previously used on the prestigous 'East Coast Pullman Trains'

Club Class Dining includes light breakfast of cereals, orange juice, tea, coffee etc., and a light evening meal - air conditioned BR Mk 2 coaches

First Class includes tea or coffee - air conditioned BR Mk 2 coaches

Standard Class - air conditioned BR Mk 2 coaches

Pullman, Club and First Class seating is at tables for two and four persons, whilst Standard Class is at tables for four persons.

50049 passing site of Bredicot Halt
50049 English Riviera Explorer
passing site of Bredicot Halt
Richard Moreton

Tables for Two in Pullman Cars
Pullman dining - tables for two

Standard Class Open seating
Standard class open

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

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

Fares : See individual tour details for fares, upgrades and inclusive excursions.

Optional Add-on Excursions : Fares for these are additional to main train fare.

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

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Dec 2007
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(date : train name : locomotive : outline itinerary)
Sat 8 Dunster By Candlelight Explorer (u/d 15 Oct) 'Classic' diesel 47 773
Tyseley (Warwick Road Platform), Birmingham Moor St(pu), Stourbridge Junc.(pu), Kidderminster(pu), Droitwich Spa(pu) - Cheltenham Spa - Bristol - Taunton - Bishop's Lydeard - Minehead(sd for inclusive bus to Dunster). ...more details>>
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