SOLD OUT The Cathedrals Express to Edinburgh Saturday 14th November   Destination: Edinburgh Departing from: Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Chesterfield, York, Darlington Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) The Cathedrals Express heads north to Edinburgh this November, Vintage Trains’ first journey to Scotland in 14 years. The train runs diesel-hauled from the Midlands to Darlington, where steam locomotive 60163 Tornado joins to take over for the run across the border and into Edinburgh.   What’s included in every ticket:   - A journey from the Midlands to Edinburgh and back in a single day, diesel-hauled to Darlington and steam-hauled onward behind Tornado - Around two hours in Edinburgh, with the Castle, the Old Town, and the Christmas Market, which opens on the day you travel, all within easy reach - Comfortable seating with picture windows and a buffet car on board, with bacon rolls and afternoon tea available to pre-order   First Class includes a light breakfast and afternoon tea served to your seat in our authentic 1960s coaches, while Pullman Dining starts with a full English breakfast on the way out, and wraps up with a four-course evening dinner, served in one of our original Pullman Cars.

The Christmas White Rose to York Wednesday 2nd December Destination: YorkDeparting from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, DerbyClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) Join us for a festive steam-hauled train journey behind one of our Castle Class locomotives, travelling through the East Midlands to the historic city of York. Visit the medieval city’s award-winning Christmas Markets, explore the narrow, cobbled streets or marvel at the wonderful Minster, a beautiful Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the city.

WESTERN TRIBUTE Date: 27 February 2027Departure Stations: Birmingham New Street, Barnt Green, Cheltenham Spa Western Tribute is a heritage diesel-hauled journey on Saturday 27 February 2027, marking 50 years since British Rail said goodbye to the Class 52 Westerns. D1015 Western Champion retraces as much of the original 1977 tour as can be fitted into a single day, running from Birmingham via the Lickey Incline and Severn Tunnel Junction to Cardiff, on to Exeter, and back by way of Westbury and Didcot. It is a long day on the main line behind one of the most distinctive diesel locomotives ever built for Britain's railways, and one that the Westerns' many admirers have been waiting for. Tickets start from £129 per person (incl. fees). What's included in every ticket: A day on the mainline behind D1015 Western Champion, a Class 52 'Western' built at Swindon in 1963 A route that recreates as much of both days of the original 1977 tour as possible, from Birmingham to Cardiff and on to Exeter, returning via Westbury and Didcot The climb of the Lickey Incline on the approach to Birmingham to finish the day Comfortable seating with picture windows, a buffet car and fully stocked bar on board First Class tickets start from £179 per person for non-dining or £244 per person for dining, travelling in our authentic 1960s coaches. Pullman Dining tickets start from £359 per person, travelling in one of our original Pullman Cars with at-seat service. All prices include a booking fee of up to £3.35 per item.

THE 1X83Date: 6 March 2027Departure Station: Banbury, Warwick Parkway, Widney Manor, Birmingham New Street The 1X83 is a steam-hauled journey on Saturday 6 March 2027, recreating a special train that ran in 1967 to mark the end of through services from London Paddington to Birkenhead via the old Birmingham Snow Hill station. The original was hauled from Banbury to Chester by 7029 Clun Castle, and for the 60th anniversary Clun Castle takes the same train north again through the Midlands to the city of Chester, with time to enjoy it before the return south. Tickets start from £129 per person (incl fees). What's included in every ticket: A steam-hauled journey north from Banbury through the Midlands to Chester behind 7029 Clun Castle, the locomotive that hauled the original 1967 special Time in Chester, with plenty to see and do before the return south Comfortable seating with picture windows, buffet car and fully stocked bar on board First Class tickets start from £244 per person, travelling in our authentic 1960s coaches. Pullman Dining tickets start from £359 per person, travelling in one of our original Pullman Cars with dining served at your seat. All prices include a booking fee of up to £3.35 per item.

The Mayflower Saturday 20th March 2027 Destination: PlymouthDeparting from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple MeadsClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) Named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express at the end of steam, we are reviving this express for an exciting mainline steam experience. The Mayflower will leave from Birmingham, diesel hauled, to our pick-up stations through to Bristol and then will run double headed unassisted over the Devon Banks to Plymouth.