VINTAGE TRAINS

Mainline steam and diesel journeys across Great Britain, from the heart of the West Midlands.

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17 hours 49 minutes
The Great Northern

The Great Northern Saturday 26th September Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Derby, Wakefield KirkgateClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) This Autumn, we welcome back 60163 Tornado back as she heads our train The Great Northern. Departing from Birmingham in the morning we head via the East Midlands to Yorkshire, where our train will then head West to join the world-famous Settle & Carlisle line to Carlisle. At Carlisle, a 2000 year old city with plenty of history to discover, you will have several hours to explore whether that is the Cathedral, Castle or any of the museums and galleries. Leaving Carlisle, the train heads eastwards over the Tyne Valley Line to Newcastle. Here, Tornado is in home territory as we get to experience some fast running over the East Coast Mainline. At Darlington, Tornado will leave the train and the remainder of the journey will then be diesel hauled.
from $104.00

The Derby Shakespeare Express Sunday 26th April & Sunday 25th October Destination: Stratford-upon-AvonDeparting from: Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Coleshill ParkwayClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class (Non-Dining) & Standard (Non-Dining) Join us aboard The Derby Shakespeare Express for an unforgettable steam hauled journey from the East Midlands through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside to historic Stratford upon Avon, with dining options available. Book your journey today and experience the golden age of rail travel.
from $53.00

Sunday 26th April, 17th May & 25th October Departing from: Stratford-upon-AvonClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard Join us aboard The Shakespeare Pullman for a Summer Sunday afternoon steam hauled journey from historic Stratford-upon-Avon to the heart of Birmingham and return. Make it extraordinary: Choose a three course Sunday lunch in our luxurious Pullman dining cars or savour afternoon tea in elegant First Class. Both served to your seat while you watch the beautiful countryside pass by. Discover your ideal experience and book today.
from $27.00

The Worcester Shakespeare Express Sunday 17th May & 8th November Departing from: Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Stourbridge JunctionClasses of Travel: Pullman & Standard (Non-Dining) Join us aboard The Worcester Shakespeare Express for an unforgettable steam hauled journey through the beautiful Warwickshire and Worcestershire countryside to historic Stratford-upon-Avon, with dining options available. Book your journey today and experience the golden age of rail travel.
from $53.00

WHY VINTAGE TRAINS

British railway
heritage in action

Vintage Trains operates from Tyseley Locomotive Works in Birmingham, one of the country’s leading centres of steam locomotive preservation. Every journey runs on the national mainline, hauled by restored locomotives that have been maintained to the same standards they were built to.

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