Departs: London Victoria at 17:15*
Step aboard for a magical 90-minute steam-hauled journey to meet Santa, enjoy festive entertainment for all the family, and soak up the seasonal spirit on our beautifully decorated train.
The Santa Steam Express features an interactive travelling theatre that brings the spirit of Christmas to life as you embark on a circular journey through the capital.
Meet Santa, sing along with his cheeky elves, and enjoy festive stories and entertainment from the North Pole.
Every child travelling will receive a traditional gift, activity sheet, snack, and a drink during the journey. And we haven’t forgotten the grown-ups – they’ll enjoy freshly brewed tea or coffee and a festive mince pie.
This trip is suitable for all ages and guaranteed to create magical memories – perhaps even a new festive family tradition.
What’s included
Important Information
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience aboard the Santa Steam Express, please take note of the following:
Sit back and relax in a lovingly-decorated 1950s or 1960s carriage, with rudolph-red seating around tables for four and large picture windows. Gather around as Santa and his cheeky helpers visit with a gift to all the children.
Best suited to parties of 4 or 8.
For party sizes larger than 8 passengers, please call the Booking Team on 01483 209888 who will be happy to help.
Sink into cushioned seating around spacious tables for four or two and admire your festively adorned 1950s or 1960s carriage, with finishing touches including vintage table lamps and curtains. Santa and his merry elves will make a special appearance during the journey bringing a gift for every child.
Best suited to parties of 2, 4 or 6.
For party sizes larger than 8 passengers, please call the Booking Team on 01483 209888 who will be happy to help.
Book a private compartment exclusively for your party. Accommodating up to six people, these beautifully appointed compartments are reminiscent of the 1950s, with wood-panelled walls and charming period features.
As well as a sweet snack and drink for the children, adults will be treated to a selection of sweet and savoury seasonal snacks served with freshly brewed tea or coffee. During the journey, Santa and his merry elves will visit each compartment to surprise the children with a traditional gift.
£600 per compartment (6 guests maximum)
The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| London Victoria | 17.15 | 18.45 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
70000 Britannia is a British Railways Standard class 7 engine, alternatively known as the Britannia class, and the first of 55 to be built by British Railways in Crewe.
Completed in January 1951 she was built for express passenger services between London and Norwich.
The BR Standard classes were designed by drawing on the best qualities from several previous locomotives to create an efficient engine that was produced with lower maintenance costs and weight saving measures to enable it to work across a wider geography.
Britannia has 2 cylinders, 6 driving wheels and a firebox of 42ft2 with most of the motion situated on the outside of the frames for ease of maintenance. Whilst limited to 75mph the locomotive is capable of reaching speeds up to 100mph.
For many years Britannia’s cab roof was painted white to commemorate her pulling the funeral train of King George VI from Sandringham to London in 1952. After 15 years of service in May 1966 Britannia was retired and after spells at preserved railways returned to the national network between 1991 and 1997 until major repairs were required and the locomotive was withdrawn for overhaul. In 2010 Britannia was steamed once more and 2011 marked the locomotive’s return to the main line after a 14 year absence.
In one of her most important roles, Britannia hauled The Royal Train from Preston to Wakefield in January 2012.
Whilst this locomotive is rostered for the steam hauled sections of the trip listed, it cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine.
