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DELIGHTFUL JOURNEYS BY STEAM

Summer, Autumn and Christmas Day Trips

Programme 2018

Holidays by Steam, Highlands and Islands, Angel of the North,

Emerald Isle Craic Express

WELCOME ON BOARD

Sit back, relax and let the romance of steam travel whisk you away to a bygone era as you travel through the UK and beyond. With a vast array of trips across beautiful rolling countryside The Steam Dreams Rail Co. will treat you to an experience to treasure forever.

Whether you choose to join us on a visit to one of the UK’s magnificent Cathedral Cities, a coastal town or even a steam-hauled holiday around the British Isles - your journey will be truly memorable.

Whilst travelling with us passengers can choose to dine in one of four classes of travel; Pullman Style or Premier Dining with hot meals served on board, or if you prefer the flexibility of buying from our on-board range of snacks and drinks, First Class or Premium Standard.

New for 2018With warm summer days and long, light evenings beckoning now is the time to think about joining us on one of our many trips. As well as old favourites we have introduced a number of new and exciting itineraries this year including a summer visit to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (page 6) or the magnificent Chatsworth House (page 24) and Blenheim Palace (Page 31), as well as London to Salisbury via the Arun Valley (page 21) and after a few years gap we will be visiting the Settle and Carlisle railway from Hertfordshire and stations along the Midland Main line (page 22). The Isle of Wight – Page 6

Chatsworth House – Page 24

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For more details about any of the trips listed in this brochure, please call our

Booking Office on 01483 209 888 or visit the website at

www.SteamDreams.co.uk

Holidays by Steam – Pages 34 to 39

Family Tickets and GroupsAll fares quoted in this brochure are based on an adult return ticket, but special tickets for the under 30s and families are also available. We also offer a group discount of 10% for groups of 10 passengers or more. For booking a large group or to take advantage of our under 30s and family tickets please speak to the Booking Office.

Gift Vouchers Why not treat your loved ones to a Steam Dreams gift voucher to use on a day trip of their choice? Vouchers can be personalised with a printed message and are available in a range of values from £50.

Rostered Locomotive The rostered loco that is shown, is the one planned to haul the train on a particular date at the time of going to print. Rostered locos might change, and alterations will be updated on the website.

Remember, it is an adventure!A trip on The Cathedrals Express is always an adventure and like any train, vintage or modern, we are dependent on third parties such as Network Rail, our Train Operating Company, locomotive owners and of course the good old British weather! Our full Terms and Conditions (page 42 & 43) outline how we deal with any given situation – we take pride in always ensuring that whatever the day has in store we will make it fun, give passengers an enjoyable day out and provide unbeatable on-board service.

DINING ON BOARD

The menu served from our bespoke Kitchen Car is devised by our Chef Director, who refreshes beloved British dishes with a modern twist, using seasonal ingredients whenever possible.

Meals are served at a leisurely pace, allowing for pick up and drop off stations along the way and opportunities to alight the train. We offer a single set menu on all our trips, but if notified in advance, we can cater to a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and coeliac alternatives.

On a typical day trip, you will be welcomed on board with champagne and orange juice, accompanied by morning pastries. This is followed by a delicious Full English breakfast or brunch. On the return journey, you will enjoy a sumptuous four course meal. On some journeys the meals offered vary due to trip length and time.

Pullman Style DiningWith elegant 1950s or 1960s carriages,

wood-panelled walls, table lamps and curtains,

combined with our most comfortable

seats and the highest level of service, the

atmosphere in Pullman Style Dining evokes

memories of a bygone era. Extra touches like

canapés to open the evening meal, which

is accompanied by a half bottle of wine per

person, make Pullman Style Dining our most

popular class of travel.

Premier DiningComfortable 1960’s Restaurant Cars with

wood panelling and large picture windows

await you in Premier Dining.

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First ClassPassengers are seated in compartments for up to six people or in 1960s open carriages

at tables for four. Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding, along

with tea and coffee. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served on the return journey.

Premium StandardIn Premium Standard, seating is in 1960’s open carriages with large picture windows.

The carriage has individual seating around tables of four laid with white linen

tablecloths. You are served complimentary tea or coffee at your seats.

In both non-dining classes our waiting staff will be at your service throughout the

journey to take orders for the purchase of food and drink from our on-board

selection, all served to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food

and drink on-board.

Station Out ReturnLondon* 0830 2210Wimbledon** 0900 N/AWoking 0945 2135Portsmouth Harbour 1130 1955

Passengers travelling in Pullman Style and Premier Dining between Portsmouth and Woking will receive a 2 course evening meal.***Includes ferry transfer to IOW.

LONDON TO PORTSMOUTH & THE ISLE OF WIGHTSaturday 2nd June 2018

This new itinerary takes you out of London and along the line affectionately known as the ‘Pompey Direct’ to Portsmouth. Here, you can choose to spend around 8 hours exploring the vibrant city of Portsmouth or take the Ferry to Isle of Wight for the afternoon.

Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212.

PORTSMOUTH TO SALISBURY

Saturday 2nd June 2018

Travel on the first ever Cathedrals Express from Portsmouth to Salisbury! The trip will head west, offering views of the Spinnaker Tower before following the Test Valley and continuing through the Hampshire and Wiltshire countryside to Salisbury. You will have a short break to enjoy a riverside walk to the Cathedral or explore the historic city centre.

Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212.

Station Out ReturnPortsmouth & Southsea 1340 1825Salisbury 1525 1635

FaresPullman Style Dining £199Premier Dining £159First Class £109Premium Standard £69

Pullman Style Dining and Premier Dining passengers will be served a light lunch on the outward journey and a cream tea on the return journey. This trip will be vintage diesel hauled between Portsmouth and Salisbury and steam on the return as far as Eastleigh.

*Departs from London Victoria, returns to London Waterloo. **Pick up only

Fares IOW*** P’mouth

Pullman Style Dining £269 £249

Premier Dining £209 £189

First Class £159 £139

Premium Standard £109 £89

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LONDON TO EXETER, TORBAY & DARTMOUTH

Sunday 10th June 2018

A very popular trip taking in the beauty of the countryside as we travel through Hampshire

and Wiltshire before arriving at Exeter. You can choose to spend time here or remain on the

train as it follows one of the most scenic railways adjacent to the English Channel at Dawlish

and along the Exe Estuary to the sandy beaches at Paignton and on to the Torbay Steam

Railway to Kingswear for transfer across the estuary by ferry to Dartmouth.

Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa or Black 5 45212.

Station Out Return

London Paddington 0715 2330

Slough 0740 2255

Twyford 0800 2240

Reading 0810 2230

Swindon 0855 2120

Taunton 1025 1830

Exeter St Davids 1120 1800

Paigton 1200 1715

Kingswear for Dartmouth

1240 1630

Fares

Pullman Style Dining £279

Premier Dining £219

First Class £169

Premium standard £119

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LONDON TO CARDIFF

Thursday 14th June 2018

Steaming west from Paddington our journey takes us through the Thames valley along

‘Brunel’s masterpiece’ before heading to Uffington where we will pass the famous “White

Horses”. Once in Cardiff, there will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy the rich culture and

diverse range of influences. The city centre provides an excellent mix of old and new, with

the imposing Castle, beautiful Llandaff Cathedral and the lovely National History Museum

sitting alongside modern shopping districts, the harbour and the new Millennium Stadium.

Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa or Black 5 45212.

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Slough 0945 2100

Reading 1030 2040

Swindon 1145 1845

Cardiff 1430 1645

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First Class £159


Steam hauled throughout.

There will be a reduced meal service for diners joining at Swindon on return journey.

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‘A BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN’ – LONDON VICTORIA TO PRESTON OR CARNFORTH

Monday 18th June 2018

Join the World’s most famous steam locomotive on a day trip from London Victoria. It will be a spectacular journey as this magnificent loco follows the West Coast main line, stopping at Milton Keynes before continuing on to Preston. From Preston we return on a modern Virgin service in standard class to Milton Keynes and London Euston. Alternatively take a one way trip and continue with Flying Scotsman to the famous station at Carnforth where Brief Encounter was filmed. Return by service train from Preston is included in your ticket price.

Rostered Locomotive: Flying Scotsman.

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London Victoria/Euston

0845 1930

Milton Keynes 1035 1900

Preston 1530 1615

Carnforth 1700 N/A

Fares



First Class £249


Steam hauled from London to Carnforth.

Fares to Preston include return by Virgin

Trains West Coast service in standard class.

Fares to Carnforth are one way only and

do not include return travel.

Please note catering will differ from

normal services. Please call booking office

or see website.

LONDON & SURREY HILLS TO OXFORD, CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER

Thursday 28th June 2018

Enjoy a wonderful day travelling from London and The Surrey Hills by steam to visit one of two stunning Cathedral Cities, Oxford with its historic Christ Church Cathedral and Worcester with its unequalled views of the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds from its Cathedral tower on the banks of the River Severn.

Rostered Locomotive: Black 5 45212 or B1 Mayflower.

Station Out ReturnWest Brompton 0740 2225Clapham Junction 0800 2205Redhill 0835 2115Dorking Deepdene 0850 2100Shalford 0915 2020Guildford 0920 2000Farnborough North 0940 1945Reading 1020 1850Oxford 1130 1830Cheltenham 1330 1630Worcester 1310 1600

Fares



First Class £159



Reduced meal service from Oxford.

There will be a coach transfer provided for those wishing to visit Cheltenham from Evesham.

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London to Worcester



First Class £159


London to Oxford



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Oxford to Worcester



First Class £125


Premier Dining and Pullman Style Dining passengers will be served a lunch on the outward journey and a light dinner on the return journey. No breakfast or brunch will be served on this trip.

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LONDON & THE CHILTERNS TO WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

SUNDAY LUNCHEON SPECIAL

Sunday 1st July 2018

Sit back and enjoy this leisurely Sunday lunchtime trip taking in the beautiful English scenery as we climb through The Chilterns before arriving in Warwick with its famous Castle and grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. Alternatively you can stay on to Stratford-upon-Avon birthplace of Shakespeare, with its stunning architecture, quaint and quirky shops and beautiful river walks.

Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa.

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Beaconsfield 1215 2100

Warwick 1445 1850

Stratford-upon-Avon 1520 1820

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First Class £159



LONDON TO YORK

Thursday 5th July 2018

Travel in style from London to York behind a 1960s vintage diesel or electric locomotive,

giving you plenty of time to explore this extraordinary Cathedral City. Full of culture, art,

history and heritage, York is perfect for a summer getaway. History-lovers will enjoy visits

to the stunning Minster with its renowned Rose window, the Jorvik Viking Centre, medieval

guildhalls or Georgian town houses. For steam buffs the National Railway Museum is a

must-see. A walk around the 13th century walls and through the medieval Shambles also

comes highly-recommended.

Rostered Locomotive: 1960s vintage diesel or electric locomotive.

Station Out Return

London Kings Cross 0815 2210

Potters Bar 0830 2140

Stevenage 0900 2120

Peterborough* 0935 2035

York 1200 1910

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*Pullman and Premier Dining not available from Peterborough.

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LONDON TO DURHAM & NEWCASTLE


After a fast run behind vintage electric or diesel we are steam hauled from York to

Durham and Newcastle. Durham’s Cathedral is one of the wonders of the World,

nestling beside the Castle high above the twisting River Wear. A vibrant and revitalised

city, Newcastle offers something for everybody. With a lively atmosphere, visitors never

fail to be captivated. Wander down to the transformed waterfront with its bars and

restaurants. From here you can view the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which arches across

the Tyne to link the city to Gateshead’s quays and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

Rostered Locomotive: Jubilee or 35018 British India Line.

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Potters Bar 0830 2245

Stevenage 0850 2230

Peterborough 0935 2140

York 1140 1900

Durham 1335 1700

Newcastle 1420 1610

Fares Durham/

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First Class £169


This trip will be steam hauled from York to Newcastle return.

Reduced meals for Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining passengers joining at York.

Fares York to

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First Class £125


LONDON TO SALISBURY & BATH VIA THE HAMPSHIRE HILLS


With two fabulous destinations this trip provides something for everyone. Passengers can opt to either visit Salisbury with its magnificent Cathedral or alternatively continue on their journey to the stunning Roman city of Bath and explore its history and culture including the Roman Baths and Pump Room, Pulteney Bridge, the Abbey and Royal Crescent and the Jane Austen Museum which provides a fascinating insight into Regency Life. If a leisurely afternoon is more your thing you can watch the world go by at many of the pubs, cafes and restaurants or enjoy a mooch in the fabulous shopping area.

Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower.

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West Brompton 0740 2310

Cheam 0840 2220

Clapham Junction 0800 2300

Leatherhead 0900 2200

Effingham Junction 0910 2150

Guildford 0930 2130

Haslemere 1000 2050

Salisbury 1215 1830

Bath 1315 1730

Bristol 1325 1650

Fares Salisbury Bath




Premium standard £99 £109

Reduced fares from Salisbury to Bath are available.


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LONDON TO CANTERBURY, MARGATE & FAVERSHAM


Join us on this fabulous trip through the Garden of England with a choice of four

wonderful destinations; Canterbury and its famous Cathedral, Margate with the Turner

Contemporary Gallery and its beaches, Whitstable famous for its Oysters or Faversham’s

famous Shepherd Neame Brewery, where you can enjoy a guided tour.


Station Out Return

London Victoria 0945 2030

Bromley South 1030 1945

Canterbury West 1230 1750

Margate 1310 1715

Whitstable 1330 1650

Faversham 1345 1640

Fares CanterburyMargate/

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Premium standard £89 £99


Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining passengers travelling from Bromley South to Canterbury or Canterbury to Faversham will receive a reduced meal service.

SOUTHEND TO BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE

Saturday 21st July 2018

Enjoy a steam hauled journey to the beaches of Dorset or the bustling quayside of Poole

for a glorious summer day out on the waterfront watching the ships, fishing boats and luxury

yachts as they make their way in and out of the harbour.


Steam hauled between West London and

Southampton on the outward journey and

Poole and West London on the return.

Station Out Return

Southend Victoria 0730 2300

Hockley 0745 2245

Wickford 0800 2230

Shenfield 0815 2210

Stratford (London) 0840 2150

Bournemouth 1340 1640

Poole 1350 1630

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LONDON TO BOURNEMOUTH, CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE

Sunday 29th July 2018

Take a journey by steam to the traditional Victorian seaside town of Swanage, set in

the heart of Purbeck and built around a beautiful bay, providing the perfect backdrop

for a great family day out. If you prefer something more active a trip to historic Corfe

Castle is also available.

Rostered Locomotive: B1 Mayflower, 60009 Union of South Africa or Black 5 45212.

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Slough 0930 2130

Reading 0955 2055

Basingstoke 1020 2020

Corfe Castle 1340 1740

Swanage 1420 1700

Fares



First Class £159


This trip will be diesel hauled between Corfe and Southampton in one direction.

LONDON TO WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL

Tuesday 14th August 2018

In 1318 Edward II made a charter to hold a Carnival in Weymouth. Now in its 700th

year albeit under a different guise this renowned Carnival will be returning with a

fairground along the seafront as well as many other exciting attractions.


Station Out Return


Woking 1005 2045

Basingstoke 1050 2000

Weymouth 1345 1635

Fares



First Class £159


This trip will be diesel hauled between

Weymouth and Southampton on return journey.

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WATERCRESS LINE TO EXETER, TORBAY & DARTMOUTH

Thursday 16th August 2018

New for 2018 this fabulous trip, hauled on the mainline by vintage diesel, offers you

the opportunity to visit historic Exeter or remain on the train as it follows the Dawlish

Sea Wall to beachy Paignton. From here you can catch a Paignton & Dartmouth steam

service to Kingswear (£10pp supplement).

Rostered Locomotive: Hauled by a vintage diesel locomotive.

Station Out Return

Alresford 0630 2345

Alton 0720 2305

Bentley 0730 2250

Farnham 0740 2240

Guildford 0820 2210

Petersfield 0850 2140

Havant 0905 2125

Salisbury 1045 2010

Exeter 1300 1750

Paignton 1340 1700

Fares Exeter Paignton




Premium Standard £89 £99

LONDON VICTORIA TO THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY

Tuesday 21st August 2018

Travel from London by steam on this picturesque trip through Wiltshire and Somerset to

the West Somerset Railway; a heritage line which takes you past the stunning panoramas

of the Somerset coastline and the Quantock Hills to historic Dunster and the holiday town

of Minehead.


Station Out Return


Chiswick 0910 2310

Staines 0930 2250

Sunningdale 1000 2230

Reading 1035 2130

Newbury 1115 2100

Minehead 1500 1700

Fares



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LONDON, SURREY & THE ARUN VALLEY TO CHICHESTER & SALISBURY

Thursday 30th August 2018

For several years the fabulous Arun Valley route has been closed to locomotive hauled

trains. Now once again passengers can enjoy the lovely English scenery through the

North Downs and then, once in Sussex, the stunning Arun Valley route with views of

Amberley Castle and the hilltop Castle and Abbey at Arundel before arriving at our first

Cathedral City, Chichester. There is plenty to do once there including a walk around the

medieval city walls or Georgian shopping streets. For those continuing on to Salisbury the

train will pass through the beautiful Test Valley before arriving at our final destination

where passengers can soak up the wonderful atmosphere of this beautiful Cathedral City.


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Cheam 1020 2130

Leatherhead 1045 2115

Dorking (Main) 1100 2100

Horsham 1130 2020

Pulborough 1155 2000

Chichester 1245 1930

Salisbury 1430 1730

Fares Chichester SalisburyPullman Style Dining £225 £269Premier Dining £175 £209First Class £125 £159Premium standard £79 £109

Chichester to Salisbury Pullman Style Dining* £225Premier Dining* £175First Class £125Premium standard £79*3 course meal on the return journey.

HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE TO THE SETTLE & CARLISLE RAILWAY

Tuesday 11th September 2018

It’s many years since The Cathedrals Express gave passengers from stations along the Midland Mainline the opportunity to enjoy steam over the unique world famous Settle and Carlisle railway. On this occasion we will be steam-hauled in both directions between Hellifield and Carlisle as our train carves its way through the Cumbrian Mountains and across the famous Ribblehead Viaduct to the Cathedral City of Carlisle. Once there passengers can visit the ancient Castle founded in 1092 as well as the beautiful Cathedral with its famous 14th century stained glass window.

Rostered Locomotive: 35018 British India Line or Jubilee.

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Radlett 0610 0015

St Albans 0620 0010

Bedford 0650 2340

Kettering 0715 2320

Leicester 0745 2245

East Midlands Parkway 0815 2220

Sheffield 0930 2135

Carlisle 1425 1630

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Premium Standard £119

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LONDON & THE MIDLANDS TO THE CUMBRIAN COAST

Saturday 15th September 2018

Passengers will be spoilt for views on this beautiful trip. On the way out steam joins

us at Carnforth for the climb over Shap before a short break in Carlisle. On rejoining

we head out to the Cumbrian Coast with nearly 100 miles of stunning views as the

Cumbrian Coast line hugs the narrow strip between The Irish Sea and the Lakeland Fells.

On a clear day you can see distant vistas of the Isle of Man and the Scottish Coast.

Rostered Locomotive: 35018 British India Line.

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London Euston 0710 2230

Milton Keynes 0755 2120

Rugby 0830 2050

Lichfield Trent Valley 0900 2010

Crewe 0940 1930

Carlisle 1240 1440

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This trip will be electric hauled between London and Carnforth in both directions.

LONDON VICTORIA & THE MIDLAND MAINLINE TO CHATSWORTH & YORK

Thursday 20th September 2018

With numerous places to visit on this fabulous trip, hauled by vintage diesel, passengers

will be spoilt for choice. Take in the splendour of Chatsworth House, the setting of ‘Pride

and Prejudice’ or stay on the train as it takes you to the walled city of York where you

can explore the quaint cobbled streets and the walled city, visit the stunning Minster with

its renowned Rose window or visit the National Railway Museum. Also worth a visit is the

Jorvik Viking Centre, the medieval guildhalls or the National Trust and English Heritage

properties. Alternatively, why not take a leisure boat trip on the River Ouse which runs

through the City.

Rostered Locomotive: A vintage diesel locomotive.

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St Albans 0920 2040

Bedford 1000 2005

Kettering 1030 1940

Leicester 1100 1910

Chesterfield 1220 1750

Chatsworth 1250 1700

York 1340 1630

Fares Chatsworth

(includes transfer & entry)

Chesterfield/ York

Pullman Style Dining £274 £189Premier Dining £214 £149First Class £164 £99Premium Standard £114 £59

Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining passengers boarding at Chesterfield will receive reduced meal service.

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LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE, ELY & NORWICH

Sunday 23rd September 2018

Journey through the Fens and discover the charms of one of these three beautiful

Cathedral Cities.

A magnificent Cathedral and impressive Norman Castle bookend the City Centre in

Norwich. In between, half-timbered buildings and independent shops line quiet lanes.

Thriving markets and a large student population enhance the City’s relaxed vibe.


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Hertford North 1100 2030

Stevenage 1130 2000

Cambridge 1215 1900

Ely 1250 1840

Norwich 1410 1710

Fares Cambs Ely NorwichPullman Style Dining £225 £249 £269Premier Dining £175 £189 £209First Class £125 £139 £159Premium standard £79 £89 £109

Pullman Style Dining & Premier Dining passengers boarding at or alighting at Cambridge or Ely will receive a reduced meal service.

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BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER

Saturday 27th October 2018

This long-awaited trip starts out, steam hauled, from the Bluebell Railway, a heritage line

in the heart of Sussex, and takes you up towards the capital and onwards to the beautiful

cities of Oxford and Worcester.


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Sheffield Park 0800 2300

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Oxford 1200 1810

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Fares fromPullman Style Dining £269Premier Dining £209First Class £159Premium Standard £109

London and Surrey to Gloucester Market: Tuesday 20th November 2018

Join us on our inaugural trip to Gloucester Christmas Market and mark the start of our Christmas programme with its fabulous award-winning Victorian Christmas Market, the biggest free entry Victorian Christmas Market in the South West. A perfect opportunity to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Rostered Locomotive: Steam hauled, locomotive to be confirmed.

Station Out ReturnWest Brompton 0740 2130Clapham Junction 0805 2115Redhill 0845 2030Reigate 0855 2025

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London to Cardiff Christmas Market: Thursday 22nd November 2018

Treat yourself to a trip to the fabulous Cardiff Christmas Market taking place in the pedestrian streets of Cardiff City Centre which was named as one of the best Christmas Markets last year. With an exciting and eclectic mix of exhibitors, handmade products are the essence of what make this market so different and special every year.

Rostered Locomotive: 60009 Union of South Africa.

Station Out ReturnLondon Paddington 0930 2240Slough 1000 2200Reading 1030 2140Swindon 1150 1945

Cardiff 1350 1740

London to Bath Christmas Market: Wednesday 28th November 2018

Travel in style across Hampshire and Wiltshire to the award-winning Bath Christmas Market. With 170 chalets

packed full of gorgeous Christmas gifts

this Christmas market is a shopper’s paradise guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.


Station Out ReturnLondon Victoria 0845 2115Ashford (Surrey) 0925 2030Chertsey 0945 2005Woking 1000 1945

Salisbury 1130 1805

Bath 1305 1700

Bristol 1330 1640

London to Lincoln Christmas Market: Sunday 9th December 2018

Now in its 36th year, the Lincoln Christmas Market will be returning to the picturesque medieval square between the impressive Norman Castle and magnificent gothic Cathedral - the perfect backdrop for a spot of Christmas shopping.


Station Out ReturnLondon Kings Cross 0920 2135Hertford North 1010 2050Stevenage 1035 2030Lincoln 1330 1735

Station Out ReturnAshford Int (Kent) 0820 2245Charing 0850 2230Maidstone East 0910 2215Borough Green & Wrotham

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Bromley South 1025 2125Kensington Olympia

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Alton 1335 1845

Alresford 1430 1730

Winchester 1430 1640

Ashford to Winchester Christmas

Market via the Watercress Line:

Friday 14th December 2018

Winchester Christmas Market is recognised

as one of the best in Europe with its unique

location, high quality exhibitors and bustling

atmosphere. Passengers visiting the market

will travel by road coach from Alton on

the outward journey and on the return the

journey will be taken from Winchester to

Alresford to meet the train.


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Watercress Line to Hampshire Hills and Salisbury Christmas Market: Monday 17th December 2018

Salisbury Christmas Market transforms the heart of this medieval Cathedral City into a winter wonderland with its German Market-style wooden chalets and festive events. This trip is a favourite with Steam Dreams passengers and will get you in the Christmas spirit!


Station Out ReturnAlresford 0820 2320Alton 0920 2230Bentley 0930 2220Farnham 0945 2215

Aldershot 0955 2205

Guildford 1020 2150


Salisbury 1300 1900

London Victoria to Oxford and

Blenheim Palace – NEW FOR 2018:

Wednesday 12th December 2018

Come and enjoy Blenheim Palace as you

have never seen it before. Transformed

into a winter wonderland of lights for

the Christmas season, enjoy a magical

illuminated trail as it winds through the

landscaped grounds of Blenheim Palace

highlighting its rich history with all the

magic and wonder of the festive season.

Not to be missed!


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Hounslow 1035 2205

Staines 1100 2150

Oxford (for Blenheim) 1300 1920

Diesel hauled on return journey.

CAROLS

Fares fromPullman Style Dining £269Premier Dining £209First Class £159Premium Standard £109

Southend East to Norwich:

Wednesday 5th December 2018

Starting out steam hauled from Southend join us on a festive journey for Carols in the splendid Norwich Cathedral, home to many fabulous events – this year it is planned for the train to be steam-hauled from Southend all the way across East Anglia to Norwich with steam back to London on the return.


Station Out Return

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Upminster 0940 2250

Barking 1000 2230

Norwich 1500 1830

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London Victoria to Worcester: Wednesday 12th December 2018

Steam hauled throughout we leave London heading West on our way to Worcester via Oxford passing through abundant scenic countryside in the Thames Valley en route. Once in Worcester we will head for the magnificent Cathedral which rises majestically above the River Severn for a fabulous Carol service exclusively for Steam Dreams passengers.


Watercress Line and Hampshire Hills to Sherborne Abbey: Monday 17th December 2018

The last of our fabulous Carol services takes us to Sherborne and the beautiful 800 year old

Station Out ReturnAlresford 0820 2320Alton 0920 2230Bentley 0930 2220Farnham 0945 2215

Aldershot 0955 2205

Guildford 1020 2150


Salisbury 1300 1900

Sherborne 1415 1750

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

White Cliffs Christmas Lunch Special: Friday 21st December 2018

Join us on our last hurrah of the 2018 season for a festive Christmas special as we travel around the beautiful Kent countryside. This traditional end to the Steam Dreams programme allows you sit back, relax and enjoy the views of the White Cliffs, the English Channel and Dover Castle before the joy of Christmas takes over!


Station Out ReturnLondon Victoria 1015 1445Bromley South 1045 1415

CAROLS

Station Out Return


Hounslow 1035 2205

Staines 1100 2150

Bracknell 1140 2115

Reading 1210 2050

Oxford 1300 1920

Worcester 1500 1800

Sherborne Abbey, where passengers will enjoy a wonderful service lead by the choir. Guaranteed to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!


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HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN

Thursday 9th May 2019 – Friday 17th May 2019

Taking in some truly spectacular Highland scenery this 9 day holiday will be a magical tour. This coupled with Flying Scotsman makes this a holiday not to be missed.

Day 1: London to Edinburgh with Flying Scotsman – Thursday 9th May 2019

After leaving London Kings Cross behind modern traction for a quick run to York we will be joined by Flying Scotsman, on the beautiful stretch of railway for which is was built. From here, we will cruise along the East Coast Mainline passing key landmarks before heading over the Royal Border Bridge and into Edinburgh.

Day 2: Edinburgh to Inverness with Flying Scotsman – Friday 10th May 2019

After crossing the Forth Railway bridge with Flying Scotsman, our route from

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here will take us via Perth before arriving in Inverness that evening.

Day 3: Inverness to Dunrobin Castle or day at leisure – Saturday 11th May 2019

Today we will be joined by B1 Mayflower which will take us to the famous castle of Dunrobin. Those staying in Inverness will be offered a choice of excursions which may include a trip to Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield or a boat trip on Loch Ness.

Days 4,5 & 6: Sunday 12th May 2019 – Tuesday 14th May 2019

OPTION 1 HIGHLANDS

Day 4: Kyle of Lochalsh

One of the great railway journeys of the world with B1 Mayflower across the Highlands to the West Coast to the Kyle of Lochalsh.

Day 5: Inverness to Fort William

Leaving Inverness we will be double headed with Flying Scotsman and B1 Mayflower as we head across beautiful Highland scenery before descending into the Lowlands where Flying Scotsman leaves us. From here B1

Mayflower will head us to Rannoch Moor along the West Highland Line to Fort William.

Day 6: Leisure in Fort William, Mull or Iona

A day at leisure in Fort William or you can join one of our excursions; which may include a trip on The Jacobite across the world famous Glenfinnan Viaduct to Mallaig, a cruise on Loch Linnhe, a trip to Glen Coe, Neptune’s staircase or a day trip to Iona or Mull.

OPTION 2 ISLE OF SKYE

Day 4: Inverness to Isle of Skye

B1 Mayflower will take us to the Kyle of Lochalsh where passengers can visit the iconic Eileen Donan Castle before travelling by coach over the bridge to Skye and our hotels in the North of the Island at Portree.

Day 5: at leisure on Skye

There are a number of optional excursions including (weather permitting) a full day trip to St Kilda, Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Flora MacDonald’s tomb and other historic points of interest.

Day 6: Skye to Fort William including The Jacobite steam train

We will travel by coach the full length of

Skye to Armadale where we will visit Clan Donald and The Museum of the Isles both spectacular in their own ways.

Day 7: Fort William to the Lake District – Wednesday 15th May 2019

We leave Fort William behind B1 Mayflower and head along the West Highland Line to the Firth of Clyde and through the Lowlands, over Beattock Summit and past Carlisle to Penrith. We disembark here for two nights at Ullswater in the northern Lake District.

Day 8: A day at leisure in the Lake District – Thursday 16th May 2019

Enjoy a day at leisure or join us on optional excursions to local attractions including Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

Day 9: Penrith to London – Friday 17th May 2019

Today we return steam hauled from Penrith to London with B1 Mayflower.

For further details please visit our website www.steamdreams.co.uk

TO ORDER A COPY OF THE FULL HOLIDAY BY STEAM BROCHURE PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ON 01483 209888

ANGEL OF THE NORTH

Saturday 29th June 2019 – Tuesday 2nd July 2019

A four day long weekend from London and East Anglia taking in the stunning North East coastline with an optional trip by steam to Edinburgh.

Day 1: London and East Anglia to Durham and Newcastle – Saturday 29th June 2019

Our outward journey behind B1 Mayflower takes us northwards past York and onto the beautiful Cathedral City of Durham where passengers may spend the next three nights or alternatively can continue on to Newcastle.

Day 2: Optional Day trip to Edinburgh – Sunday 30th June 2019

Today there will be the option of steaming into Scotland with a day trip to the Scottish capital Edinburgh.

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For full details of all our holidays please refer to our 2018-2021 Holidays by Steam brochure available on line at www.steamdreams.co.uk or call the booking office 01483 209 888.

After a chance to explore this beautiful city

we head back to Newcastle along the East

Coast Mainline with stunning views across the

Scottish and English coasts, including crossing

the Border Bridge. Alternatively a number of

coach excursions will be available for those

that choose to have a day off the train.

Day 3: A day at leisure – Monday 1st

July 2019

There will be many different excursions for

passengers to choose from. These may include

a visit to Linidsfarne, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh

Castle and Hadrians Wall. For railway

enthusiasts there will be an opportunity to

travel along a preserved railway.

Day 4: Newcastle and Durham to

East Anglia and London – Tuesday 2nd

July 2019

B1 Mayflower will take us back through the

Lincolnshire countryside and on to Lincoln,

18th June 2018 – 21st June 2018

Join us on this fantastic holiday by steam to The Lake District.

This fabulous four day tour with the world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, offers passengers the chance to experience many fabulous sights including; northern England’s most scenic railways, the famous Settle and Carlisle,

the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and the narrow gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway as well as other places of interest the Lakes has to offer. For our return journey to London Flying Scotsman will be replaced by another steam locomotive.

Fares from (including hotels)Pullman Style Dining £1199 Premier Dining £999First Class £849Premium standard £599


stopping for a short break before we race south along the east coast Mainline as we head home.


EMERALD ISLE CRAIC EXPRESSto the Wild Atlantic Way

Friday 6th September 2019 – Wednesday 11th September 2019

Enjoy a late summer holiday on the beautiful island of Ireland visiting the South and West Coast, famous for its Wild Atlantic Way.

Day 1: Dublin to Killarney – Friday

6th September 2019

This part of the trip is steam hauled by

the magnificent Irish express passenger

locomotive No 85 Merlin. We will

head from Dublin City Centre across

the South West corner of Ireland to

Killarney where we will stay for the

next two nights.

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Day 2: Optional trip Killarney to Cork

and Kinsale – Saturday 7th September 2019

There will be an optional trip by steam to

the South East of Ireland where passengers

can explore the City of Cork. Alternatively

passengers can take a trip along the

dramatic Wild Atlantic Way.

Day 3: Killarney to Limerick and

Galway – Sunday 8th September 2019

We head to the famous city of Limerick

where we say goodbye to Merlin and

welcome famous No 4 Tank Engine which

will take us on to Galway.

Day 4: Day at leisure – Monday 9th September 2019

A day at leisure in Gallway exploring this wonderful city or optional excursions including a trip to the Cliffs of Moher or a boat trip to the legendary Isle of Aran (weather permitting).

Day 5: Wild Atlantic Way Option – Tuesday 10th September 2019

Passengers have the choice of two fantastic options today; travelling along the Wild Atlantic Way by coach in the morning before re joining the Tank as it races back across the country to Athlone and back to Galway or alternatively

you can remain on the train for the day.

Day 6: Galway to Dublin –

Wednesday 11th September 2019

Today we will head West to East across

the whole of Ireland before arriving in

Dublin where we end our tour.

Rostered Locomotives: No 85 Merlin

& No 4 Tank Engine.

SailRail transfers to Ireland from London

available through Steam Dreams see

2018-2021 Holidays by Steam brochure,

visit the website or call the booking office

for details.


BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONSAldershot Monday 17th December Salisbury & SherborneAlresford Thursday 16th August Exeter & Paignton

Friday 14th December WinchesterMonday 17th December Salisbury & Sherborne

Alton Thursday 16th August Exeter & PaigntonFriday 14th December WinchesterMonday 17th December Salisbury & Sherborne

Ashford Int (Kent) Friday 14th December Alton, Alresford and WinchesterAshford (Surrey) Wednesday 28th November Bristol & BathBarking Wednesday 5th December NorwichBasingstoke Sunday 29th July

Tuesday 14th AugustSwanage Weymouth

Beaconsfield Sunday 1st July Stratford-Upon-AvonBedford Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via Settle

Thursday 20th September YorkBentley Thursday 16th August Exeter & Paignton

Monday 17th December Salisbury & SherborneBorough Green & Wrotham Friday 14th December Alton, Alresford and WinchesterBracknell Wednesday 12th December Oxford & WorcesterBromley South Thursday 19th July Canterbury & Whitstable

Friday 14th December Alton, Alresford and WinchesterFriday 21st December White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

Cambridge Sunday 23rd September NorwichCanterbury West Thursday 19th July FavershamCharing Friday 14th December Alton, Alresford and WinchesterCheam Thursday 12th July BathChesterfield Thursday 20th September YorkChertsey Wednesday 28th November Bristol & BathChichester Thursday 30th August SalisburyChiswick Tuesday 21st August The West Somerset RailwayClapham Junction Thursday 28th June Oxford & Worcester

Thursday 12th July Salisbury & BathTuesday 20th November Gloucester

Crewe Saturday 15th September Carlisle via Cumbrian CoastDorking (Main) Thursday 30th August Salisbury

Dorking Deepdene Thursday 28th June Oxford & WorcesterEast Grinstead Saturday 27th October Oxford & WorcesterEast Midlands Parkway Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via SettleEffingham Jct Thursday 12th July Salisbury & BathEly Sunday 23rd September Cambridge, Ely & NorwichExeter St Davids Sunday 10th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth

Thursday 16th August Exeter & PaigntonFarnborough North Thursday 28th June WorcesterFarnham Thursday 16th August

Monday 17th DecemberDartmouth Salisbury & Sherborne

Guildford Thursday 28th June Oxford & WorcesterThursday 12th July Salisbury & BathThursday 16th August Exeter & PaigntonTuesday 20th November GloucesterMonday 17th December Salisbury & Sherborne

Haslemere Thursday 12th July BathHavant Thursday 16th August Exeter & PaigntonHertford North Sunday 23rd September Norwich

Sunday 9th December LincolnHockley Saturday 21st July Bournemouth & PooleHorsham Thursday 30th August SalisburyHounslow Wednesday 12th December Oxford & WorcesterKensington Olympia Friday 14th December Alton, Alresford and WinchesterKettering Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via Settle

Thursday 20th September YorkLeatherhead Thursday 12th July Salisbury & Bath

Thursday 30th August SalisburyLeicester Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via Settle

Thursday 20th September YorkLichfield Trent Valley Saturday 15th September Carlisle via Cumbrian CoastMaidstone East Friday 14th December Alton, Alresford and WinchesterMargate Thursday 19th July FavershamMilton Keynes Monday18th June

Saturday 15th SeptemberPreston & Carnforth Carlisle via Cumbrian Coast

Oxford Thursday 28th June Worcester

Saturday 27th October Worcester

Wednesday 12th December Worcester

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Peterborough Thursday 5th July York, Durham & NewcastlePetersfield Thursday 16th August Exeter & Paignton

Monday 17th December Salisbury & SherbornePortsmouth Saturday 2nd June SalisburyPotters Bar Thursday 5th July York, Durham & NewcastlePulborough Thursday 30th August SalisburyRadlett Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via SettleReading Sunday 10th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth

Thursday 14th June CardiffThursday 28th June WorcesterSunday 29th July Corfe Castle & SwanageTuesday 21st August The West Somerset RailwayThursday 22nd November CardiffWednesday 12th December Oxford & Worcester

Redhill Thursday 28th June Oxford & WorcesterTuesday 20th November Gloucester

Reigate Tuesday 20th November GloucesterRugby Saturday 15th September The Cumbrian CoastSalisbury Thursday 3rd May Bath & Bristol

Thursday 12th July BathThursday 16th August Exeter & PaigntonWednesday 28th November Bristol & BathMonday 17th December Sherborne

Shalford Thursday 28th June Oxford & WorcesterTuesday 20th November Gloucester

Sheffield Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via SettleSheffield Park Saturday 27th October Oxford & WorcesterShenfield Saturday 21st July Bournemouth & PooleSlough Sunday 10th June Exeter, Paignton & Dartmouth

Thursday14th June CardiffSunday 29th July Corfe Castle & SwanageThursday 22nd November Cardiff

Southend Victoria Saturday 21st July Bournemouth & PooleSouthend East Wednesday 5th December NorwichSt Albans Tuesday 11th September Carlisle via Settle

Thursday 20th September Chatsworth & YorkStaines Tuesday 21st August The West Somerset Railway

Wednesday 12th December Oxford & WorcesterStevenage Thursday 5th July York, Durham & Newcastle

Sunday 23rd September Norwich

Stevenage (contd.) Sunday 9th December LincolnStratford (London) Saturday 21st July Bournemouth & PooleSunningdale Tuesday 21st August The West Somerset RailwaySwindon Thursday 14th June

Thursday 22nd NovemberCardiff Cardiff

Taunton Sunday 10th June DartmouthTwyford Sunday 10th June Exeter, Paignton & DartmouthUpminster Wednesday 5th December NorwichWest Brompton Thursday 28th June

Tuesday 20th NovemberOxford & Worcester Gloucester

Wickford Saturday 21st July Bournemouth & PooleWimbledon Saturday 2nd June PortsmouthWoking

Saturday 2nd June Tuesday 14th August Wednesday 28th November

Portsmouth Weymouth Bristol & Bath

York Thursday 5th July Durham & Newcastle

London Euston Monday 18th June Saturday 15th September

Preston & Carnforth Carlisle via Cumbrian Coast

London Kings Cross Thursday 5th July York, Durham & NewcastleSunday 23rd September Cambridge, Ely & NorwichSunday 9th December Lincoln

London Paddington Tuesday 5th June Chiltern HillsSunday 10th June Exeter, Paignton & DartmouthSunday 1st July Stratford-upon-AvonSunday 29th July Corfe Castle & SwanageThursday 22nd November Cardiff

London Victoria Tuesday 5th June Surrey Hills FlyerMonday 18th June The Lakes ExpressThursday 19th July Canterbury & WhitstableTuesday 14th August WeymouthTuesday 21st August West Somerset RailwayThursday 30th August Chichester & SalisburyThursday 20th September Chatsworth & YorkWednesday 28th November Bristol & BathWednesday 12th December Oxford & WorcesterFriday 21st December White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

London Waterloo Saturday 2nd JunePortsmouth & the Isle of Wight

TERMS & CONDITIONS

General Conditions

Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the

proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times

run as advertised but we reserve the right to amend or

cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams

cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third

parties and strongly recommends that all passengers

take out travel/cancellation insurance. Charges do apply

should passengers need to cancel or postpone their

trip for whatever reason, whether their plans change

due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions.

To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense,

passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links or

accommodation, unless the costs associated with cancelling

these arrangements are covered by the passengers own

insurance, as Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for

additional costs incurred in passengers travel plans.

Timings, routes and locomotives are subject to change as

Steam Dreams is dependent on third parties and these

are not within their control. Timings displayed in Steam

Dreams brochures and on the Steam Dreams website are

approximate and subject to change. Timings and platform

numbers are confirmed by Network Rail normally 5-7 days

before travel and once details are confirmed tickets will be

issued with the final timings and platform numbers.

Steam Dreams will use its best endeavours to ensure the

boarding/alighting stations listed in their brochure and

website are those which are used on the day. However,

due to operational reasons, occasionally Network Rail’s

final timings do not include one of the boarding stations

we have requested. In these circumstances, Steam Dreams

will take responsibility for ensuring that passengers are able

to join the train at the nearest available boarding station at

no additional cost (usually by service train).

Steam Availability

Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam

traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the

sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed.

On occasion a diesel locomotive may be substituted,

mainly due to fire risk, drought, route restrictions or

locomotive failure. All steam locomotives are subject to

a Fitness to Run (FTR) exam 24 hours prior to running

on the main line, which means it is sometimes necessary

for a substitute to be made at the last minute. On some

tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be

diesel hauled, normally at the request of Network Rail,

the train operating company or the locomotive owner.

Where possible we will try to make this clear at the time

of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be

made at a later stage for operational reasons. If for reasons

beyond our control a trip has no steam traction a partial

refund of £15 in Premium Standard, £20 in First Class, £25

in Premier Dining and £30 in Pullman Style Dining may be

offered. Alternatively we may offer a credit note for treble

this amount to be used against a future trip. The nature

of the compensation must be agreed on the date of the

trip, otherwise the credit note will be issued. Passengers

who have booked using a Steam Dreams or third party

voucher will be issued with a credit note for the amounts

stated above.

Diesel Assistance

Occasionally, on steam hauled trips, a diesel engine may

be attached to the train for operational reasons or due to

adverse weather. Steam Dreams will not offer a discount

or compensation in this instance.

Traveller Health Conditions

To get the most out of our trips, passengers must be

able to board the train and walk through the carriage(s)

to their allocated seat unassisted. Passengers must make

Steam Dreams staff aware of any mobility assistance

required at least a week prior to the date of the tour.

Mobility assistance includes the use of wheelchairs, walking

frames and walking sticks. Wheelchairs, walking frames and

mobility scooters must be of the fold-up variety and will

be issued with an identity tag before being stored in the

guards van and cannot be used on board the train. If in

doubt, please contact the Booking Office for advice.

Dining on board

Please check the individual day trip itinerary and the

‘Your Route’ section to see what meals are included on

each trip. Steam Dreams will endeavour to ensure delivery

of the dining service to Pullman Style and Premier Dining

Passengers as listed in our publicity material. On-board meal service is dependent on train timings (issued to Steam Dreams by third parties), provision of utilities and access to re-stock, and therefore on very rare occasions may be subject to revisions from what has been advertised.

Steam Dreams will endeavour to cater for allergies or severe dislikes of some foods, but cannot guarantee that all our food will be totally free of specific allergens (such as nut, garlic or gluten) as it is prepared in kitchens where traces of allergens may be found.

PaymentBookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards. Other payment methods including paying by bank transfer or cheque* are available for telephone bookings only although cleared funds must be received at least 14 days prior to travel. Cash payments may be made by arrangement with the Booking Office or on-train staff.

*We are unable to accept payment by cheques less than 21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for postage and time to process the payment.

Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes & DiscountsAll third party gift vouchers, Steam Dreams gift vouchers, credit notes or discounts must be redeemed through the Booking Office by telephone and cannot be used for online bookings. In the event of a train being cancelled or you cancelling your booking, vouchers are non-refundable as a cash payment, however vouchers can be transferred for use against another Steam Dreams trip. In the event of a customer cancellation, the cancellation/transfer conditions stated below will apply.

Third party vouchers may only be redeemed on

particular trips, as specified by Steam Dreams. If you

choose to cancel a booking made with a third party

voucher within 7 days of departure, the third party

voucher is non-transferable.

Discounts may only be used against bookings made after

the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to

any previous bookings.

Deposits

All deposits are non-transferable or refundable, even if

subsequent payment has been made for the full balance.

Customer Cancellation

Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip

for whatever reason, the following charges will apply:

· Up to 2 months before travel - 15% fee (or loss

of deposit)

· Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 25%

fee (or loss of deposit)

· Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 50% fee

· Within 14 days of travel - 100% fee.

Customer Transfers

Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked

trip to another for whatever reason, the following charges

will apply:

· Up to 2 months before travel - 10% fee (or loss

of deposit)

· Between 2 months and 1 month before travel- 20%

fee (or loss of deposit)

· Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 30% fee

(or loss of deposit)

· Between 14 days and 48 hours of travel - 50% fee

· Within 48 hours of travel - 75% fee

· On or after the day of travel - bookings are

non-transferable.

Outstanding balances should be paid in full two

months before departure to ensure your booking is

not cancelled.

During your time with us, please bring any problems

you may experience to the attention of the

management so that we may try to rectify them swiftly.

Please note that tickets for all day trips are

sent out by email unless requested to be sent

by post.

Brochure Accuracy

This brochure was printed in May 2018. We have

done all we can to ensure that it is accurate, but

due to any changes made by suppliers or human

error, information may alter after publication or

may be unintentionally incorrect.

Please find our full terms & conditions on our website

www.SteamDreams.co.uk

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Saturday 2nd JuneLondon to Portsmouth & the Isle Of Wight

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Saturday 2nd June Portsmouth to Salisbury 6

Sunday 10th JuneLondon to Exeter, Torbay & Dartmouth

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Thursday 14th June London to Cardiff 8

Monday 18th June‘A Brief Encounter with Flying Scotsman’ – London Victoria to Preston or Carnforth

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Thursday 28th JuneLondon & Surrey Hills to Oxford, Cheltenham & Worcester

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Sunday 1st JulyLondon & The Chilterns to Warwick & Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Thursday 5th July London to York 12Thursday 5th July London to Durham & Newcastle 13

Thursday 12th JulyLondon to Salisbury & Bath via the Hampshire Hills

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Thursday 19th JulyLondon to Canterbury, Margate & Faversham

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Saturday 21st July Southend to Bournemouth & Poole 16

Sunday 29th JulyLondon to Bournemouth, Corfe Castle & Swanage

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Tuesday 14th August London to Weymouth Carnival 18

Thursday 16th AugustWatercress Line to Exeter, Torbay & Dartmouth

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Tuesday 21st AugustLondon Victoria to the West Somerset Railway

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Thursday 30th AugustLondon, Surrey & the Arun Valley to Chichester & Salisbury

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Tuesday 11th SeptemberHertfordshire & Bedfordshire to The Settle & Carlisle Railway

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Saturday 15th SeptemberLondon & the Midlands to the Cumbrian Coast

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Thursday 20th SeptemberLondon Victoria & the Midland Mainline to Chatsworth & York

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Sunday 23rd September London to Cambridge, Ely & Norwich 25

Date Trip PageSaturday 27th October Bluebell Railway to Oxford & Worcester 26

Tuesday 20th NovemberLondon & Surrey to Gloucester Victorian Christmas Market

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Thursday 22nd November London to Cardiff Christmas Market 29Wednesday 28th November

London to Bath Christmas Market 29

Wednesday 5th December Southend East to Norwich for Carols 32Sunday 9th December London to Lincoln Christmas Market 29Wednesday 12th December

London Victoria to Christmas at Blenheim & Worcester for Carols

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Friday 14th DecemberAshford to the Watercress Line & Winchester Christmas Market

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Monday 17th DecemberAlresford to Salisbury Christmas Market & Sherborne for Carols

31 & 33

Friday 21st December White Cliffs Christmas Circular 33

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The Lakes Express with Flying Scotsman 37

Thursday 9th May 2019 – Friday 17th May 2019

Highlands & Islands with Flying Scotsman 34 & 35

Saturday 29th June 2019 – Tuesday 2nd July 2019

Angel of the North 36 & 37

Friday 6th September 2019 – Wednesday 11th September 2019

Emerald Isle Craic Express 38 & 39

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