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DEPARTS:

  • London Kings Cross /
  • Potters Bar /
  • Welwyn Garden City /
  • Huntingdon /
  • Peterborough

Step back in time as you board our exquisite vintage carriages offering the highest level of comfort in sumptuous surroundings, where our liveried stewards will be waiting to greet you. Sit back and relax as you are whisked in style to the historic city of York where modern life is inextricably linked with its past.

Our journey begins under the overall roof of the Great Northern Railway’s London terminus, Kings Cross Station, opened on 14th October 1852 and designed by Lewis Cubitt. Steam hauled, this classic journey will follow the East Coast Main Line, passing Stoke Bank, where 4468 Mallard set the world speed record for a steam locomotive in 1938. The route then traverses Grantham and Doncaster, before continuing northwards to the stunning cathedral city.

Upon arrival in York, you will have time to explore this enchanting city with its quaint cobbled streets built on 2000 years of history, from York Minster and its renowned Rose window to world-class museums and art galleries and the Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, with its delightful cafés, quirky boutiques, and abundance of chocolate, fudge, and sweet shops. We meet back at the station before heading back, steam hauled, to London Kings Cross.

Destinations

York

York is one of England’s finest and most beautiful historic cities. With its iconic York Minster and impressive architecture, magnificent Georgian town houses and its Victorian railway station it offers plenty for the discerning visitor. Within its ancient encircling walls, York’s meandering streets and buildings are beautifully preserved in the historic heart of the city. The Shambles is a must-visit, as one of the most recognised historic streets in England, often referred to as the best-preserved medieval street in Europe.

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

Classes of travel

Pullman Dining

FROM £425
  

A sumptuous culinary experience amidst opulent surroundings, where guests can relax in plush, spacious armchair seating arranged around splendidly dressed tables of two and four. Attentive service adds an ambiance of old-world charm and sophistication, transporting you to a world of nostalgia and comfort.

On a full day journey, guests will be welcomed on board with our signature Champagne cocktail, followed by a multicourse breakfast. On the return journey, wine is served alongside a seasonal ‘carte de jour’, concluding with cheese board, coffee and petit fours.

First Class

FROM £220
 (non-dining) 

First Class offers guests an unparalleled journey into the past aboard elegantly restored carriages with comfortable and spacious seating around tables of two and four.

A sanctuary for those seeking a refined and leisurely journey without dining-on-board, First Class guests are welcomed on board with Bucks Fizz and freshly brewed coffee and tea. You can sink into your seat as scenic vistas unfold beyond the windows or toast your journey in our beautifully restored Buffet Car with its polished marquetry, large picture windows and convivial atmosphere.

APPROXIMATE TIMINGS

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
London Kings Cross 07.55 21.35
Potters Bar 08.10 21.20
Welwyn Garden City 08.30 21.10
Huntingdon 09.25 20.10
Peterborough 10.10 19.30
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
York 13.10 16.40

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

Scheduled locomotive

Britannia

70000

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.
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