Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

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NEW TOUR

Experience Railtrail’s newest steam tour to fantastic Newcastle. Explore the home of five steam railways, some in their historic original industrial setting plus enjoy a scenic ride along the beautiful coast for another spectacular steam rail journey. Enjoy free time in the delightful and diverse Scottish city of Edinburgh to explore and create amazing memories.

DAY 1 Travel by rail from your home station to Newcastle staying five nights at the Royal Station Hotel situated right by the station. All rooms have private shower/ toilet, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities and evening meals are included. (D) DAY 2 Today we visit Beamish, the Living Museum of the North , an incredible experience through time. They have two steam railways, one recreating the very early days of railways, the second being a narrow-gauge colliery line. There is also a recreated town including an Edwardian bakery, a coal mine, a local pub, and a school amongst other things, all linked together by a historic tram system. On our return to Newcastle, we make a visit to The Angel of the North for a quick photo-stop. (B, D) DAY 3 We will take a private coach to Tanfield for a 6-mile round trip behind steam over a former colliery line, the world’s oldest existing railway, and grab the opportunity to view some of the locos in their huge industrial heritage collection. Afterwards, we will continue by road to the Stephenson Steam Railwa y in South Shields for a ride over their 2-mile line and a look at their other locos which include the third oldest surviving locomotive in the world. (B, D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Discover steam, trams, and vintage vehicles at Beamish Museum ★ Ride steam over the oldest existing railway ★ See Tanfield Railway’s huge collection ★ Visit the historic Stephenson Steam Railway ★ Narrow-gauge steam at the South Tynedale Railway ★ Fascinating trip to Aln Valley Railway ★ Bo’ness steam railway in Scotland ★ Visit the museum of Scottish Railways ★ Scenic train ride along the coast to Edinburgh Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Fares From £849

6 DAYS

Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway

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DAY 4 We will travel by road to the Aln Valley Railway at Alnmouth for a ride over their short line between Lionheart and Greenrigg, part of the former branch to Alnwickh. This afternoon we travel to Alston to discover the 2ft gauge steam railway built over the trackbed of the branch from Haltwhistle which currently operate over 5 miles to Slaggyford. (B, D) DAY 5 After breakfast this morning, we take a fast train along the superbly scenic coastal route through Berwick to Edinburgh . Here we have a private coach to take us to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway for a steam hauled ride to Manuel and return. The Museum of Scottish Railways is on the same site with its large collection of nearly 50 steam and diesel locos. We will enjoy free time in Edinburgh before taking the train back to Newcastle. (B, D) DAY 6 We depart after breakfast for trains to your home station. (B) **We reserve the right to travel by heritage diesel train should the steam locomotive not be available / timetabled at the time of our visit.

DEPARTS

Thursday 23 May 2024

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST* £1089 £1109 £1119 £1169 £1235 £1145 £1045 £1029 £905 £1079 £1169 £1205 £989

STANDARD

London: Kings Cross Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

£979 £989 £995 £1019 £1045 £1009 £929 £949 £879 £975 £1019 £1045 £929 £849

Scotland

Join & Leave at Hotel

Single Room Supplement £220 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

HOTEL

Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle Situated right by the train station and a few minutes’ walk from the city centre, this Grade 1 listed building offers bedrooms with a shower/toilet,Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.The hotel also features a bar, restaurant, and an indoor swimming pool.

Tanfield Railway

Newcastle

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Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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