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INTRODUCTION NEVER DONE BEFORE FEATURES Welcome to Vintage Trains, the 21st century’s only publicly owned and • NEW Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on The Shakespeare Express charitably-controlled Train Operating Company. We are back where we • NEW Murder on The Shakespeare Express belong from July 2021 – at speed, on the main line, doing what we do best! We have enhanced our offer with a high quality dining experience, varied • NEW Seaside Staycation August Expresses menus, authentic Pullman cars, entertainment on new Saturday Shakespeare • NEW High quality Pullman dining with varied menus on all trains Express trains and record-breaking Castles climbing hills and running at • FIRST Stephenson Locomotive Society Swindon special for over 25 years 75mph. Imagine the chink of cutlery, the smell of freshly cooked bacon and eggs on your great British breakfast plate or sipping a glass of Champagne over a four • CELEBRATING the return to main line steam fifty years ago rerunning the trial train through the Severn Tunnel course dinner, all on a steam-hauled express train! • NEW Express steam trains up the Lickey Incline This exciting railtour schedule is brought to you by our • NEW Double headed Class 20 diesel tours experienced team, true pioneers in main line • NEW Online Booking on NEW website steam now in their third generation. • NEW Free secure parking at Tyseley We all look forward to welcoming you on board in 2021! (avoiding Birmingham’s city centre congestion charge) Michael Whitehouse • GOOD TO GO BUBBLE SEATING for groups of 2,4 or 6 people Chairman • PLUS 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe returns to the mainline Vintage Trains Please note that a number of our steam tours will be assisted by a diesel locomotive for operational reasons including turning Covid-19. Vintage Trains operates in line with Government/Visit England’s the train at some destinations. ‘We’re Good to Go’ guidelines on social distancing and deep cleaning. The steam locomotive will be doing the hard work on the mainline! 2 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 3
THE 2021 LOCOMOTIVE FLEET Earl of Mount Edgcumbe 5043 is our second member of the Castle Clun Castle class but built in 1936 and so an authentic The locomotive which started it all. Clun Castle GWR locomotive, named after one of was built in 1950 by British Railways to the famous the Directors of the GWR. She ran some Great Western Railway Castle class design and of the Western Region’s top expresses competed with new diesels being introduced on fast including The Bristolian, being shedded at trains. She took the record for the shortest timed London’s Old Oak Common depot. When point to point journey from Plymouth to Bristol withdrawn, she was consigned to Barry in 1964. This epic run ensured 7029’s preservation scrapyard but found too good to destroy. and she came to Tyseley to begin a distinguished Tyseley Locomotive Works rebuilt 5043 second career in preservation. She powered the to exacting standards and she has recorded some remarkable performances, including several last express steam train on the GWR’s northern non-stop runs, recreating The Bristolian, The Cheltenham Spa Express and The Inter City. More route to Birkenhead, the last steam train out of both recently, she ran on the Plymouth to Bristol route and shaved a few minutes off 7029’s own record. Birmingham Snow Hill and Moor Street stations, So now we have two record breakers in the collection. so making a trilogy of lasts as she was also the last The Queen Mother 47 773 steam locomotive to run out of Paddington, hauling the last steam train on the Western Region. Not 47773 is from one of the most successful of content with that, 7029 hauled the first ‘Return to modern diesel electric locomotive classes, Steam’ celebration run ending the infamous BR built in large numbers to run across the steam ban and in 1988 she was driven part way to whole British Rail network. Erected by Tyseley by HRH The Prince of Wales in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the London the Brush Falcon Works, Loughborough & Birmingham Railway and also ran the very first Shakespeare Express under the as D1755, she entered service in August Vintage Trains banner. 1964 at Swansea. In 1982, she was named The Queen Mother by HRH The Queen Duchess of Sutherland Mother at Aberdeen. She was bought for preservation at Tyseley in March 2007. The Duchess became an icon in the Appropriately, she returned to some of her former stamping grounds as she was allocated to the world of railway preservation after Birmingham Division (Bescot-Saltley) from February 1969 to July 1970. hauling the Royal Train as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Class 20s celebrations in Wales in June. 6233 Highly successful English was built at Crewe by the LMS in Electric Type 1 light mixed traffic 1938 as a top link express passenger diesel locomotives built as part designed to haul the Scottish expresses, such as the famous Royal Scot, from London over of the BR modernisation plan the punishing Shap and Beattock banks to Glasgow. She is a member of the most powerful between 1957 and 1968. The type class of express steam locomotives ever built. is known by railway enthusiasts as ‘Choppers’, a name derived from the distinctive beat that the engine produces when under load, resembling the sound of a helicopter. In BR days, the use of class 20s on passenger trains was very limited, mainly to summer relief services, particularly to Skegness under the adopted title of “The Jolly Fisherman.” 4 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 5
TRAVELLING WITH VINTAGE TRAINS Sample Menu CLASSES OF TRAVEL Pullman Breakfast Pullman Club Freshly Baked Croissants & Danish Pastries A full restaurant car service in our authentic Seating at tables for two or four people. Grilled Smoked Back Bacon Pullman Cars is included with your ticket. Light refreshments included on both legs of Lashford’s Cumberland Sausages Scrambled Free Range Shropshire Eggs Depending on the tour and time of day this the journey, served at your seat. Baked Portobello Mushroom & Plum Tomatoes service includes: Full English breakfast, Four Black Pudding Course Dinner, all served at your seat with Tourist Baked Beans tea & coffee. Seating at tables for two or four in our Buttered Granary Toast & Preserves Tourist Open carriages originally built for the Tea & Coffee Private Compartment electrification of the West Coast Main Line. 4 Course Dinner Seating in First Class compartments for Bacon rolls, wine, beer, teas & coffees can be Baskets of Artisan Bread and Butter upto six people at a premium over the Club ordered for delivery to your seat. ~ fare. Depending on the tour and time of day Starter this service delivers a first-class experience Drink’s menu Gin Cured Salmon with Cucumber, Dill & Citrus Dressing (GF) with dining included, all served at your seat. A full drinks list including Champagne, fine wine and beers will be available to order Main Roasted Supreme of Corn Fed Chicken, Fondant Potato, directly to your seat in all classes. Creamed Savoy Cabbage and Coq au Vin Sauce (GF) Dessert Summer Pudding with Clotted Cream and Mixed Berry Syrup Selection of English Cheeses with Homemade Chutney, Celery, Grapes and Biscuits Club Class Selection of Danish pastries Bacon roll Tea & Coffee Sandwiches Cake Tea and coffee Tourist A supplement of £5 when booked online. Hot Bacon Roll (morning) All bookings are made subject to our ‘Conditions of Booking & Travel ‘ Please note: all tickets/seats, meals and free car parking at Tyseley must be booked online on All dietary requirements are catered for but must be specified the website - VintageTrains.co.uk. We do not accept bookings by either telephone or post. at the time of booking through the website. 6 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 7
THE SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS ENTERTAINMENTS The Shakespeare Express runs between Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon along the last British main line built before the advent of high-speed lines. Steeped in culture, history, and natural beauty with rolling beautiful countryside views. Due to the popularity, Saturdays will be run as well as Sundays in the summer season. Our exquisitely engineered steam engines pull a train of genuine Pullman cars that can offer a thrill for the whole family. To indulge yourself in tradition, celebrate a The 2021 season will offer two entertainment special occasion or simply treat the family the options on selected services: Shakespeare Express is fun for all. Pullman Murder on the Shakespeare Express dining, Club and Tourist class options plus special entertainment on certain dates – what Join the professional sleuths to discover whodunit could be better on a summers weekend than a on a Murder Mystery train-based ghastly crime trip on a 20th Century Steam Locomotive. whilst enjoying a magnificent spread! Mad Hatter’s Tea Party ® Bring the kids on a fantastic journey to a make-believe world and enjoy both adult and children’s food while you speed through the Warwickshire countryside! Pullman £79pp | Club £49 pp | Tourist £25pp Family Tickets available online Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 8 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 9
THE SEASIDE EXPRESS THE SEASIDE EXPRESS The Jolly Fisherman Saint Tudno Express To Skegness to Llandudno Wednesday 4th August 2021 Wednesday 11th August 2021 Double-Headed Class 20 Diesels Double-headed Class 20 Diesels Departing From Departing From Tyseley Locomotive Works | Coleshill Parkway | Nuneaton | Tyseley Locomotive Works | Walsall | Wolverhampton Leicester | East Midlands Parkway We revive the traditional summer seaside We plan to offer up to 5 hours at this former The ever-popular North Wales destination Enjoy over four hours in Wales’ premier holiday family outing, embarking with double- fishing town, now a traditional Lincolnshire of Llandudno is today’s eagerly anticipated destination of Llandudno. headed ‘Chopper’ Class 20s. We then head seaside destination. Skeggy, also known as seaside outing with the Class 20’s at Discover the sites that inspired the Lewis Carroll through Leicester, Nottingham, Sleaford the Blackpool of the East Coast, is famous for the helm. classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with and onwards to the East Coast. its fish and chips, clock tower and the ‘Jolly the Alice Town Trails. Along the trail, you’ll Fisherman’ mascot from which our train takes encounter the longest pier in Wales and one of its name. The statue of the Jolly Fisherman is in the finest recreational piers in Britain, where the Compass Gardens and is well worth a visit. you can admire the majestic line of hotels that have not changed since Victorian times. Look out for the St Georges Hotel. It is thought that Lewis Carroll wrote part of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland here. Llandudno’s Great Orme Tramway is a remarkable historical survival and celebrated it centenary in 2002. It is one of only three cable hauled street tramways still in existence world wide. Pullman £179pp | Club £89 pp | Tourist £49 pp Pullman £179pp | Club £89 pp | Tourist £49 pp Private Compartment £499 Private Compartment £499 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 10 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 11
THE SEASIDE EXPRESS THE SEASIDE EXPRESS Weston Venturer The Scarborough Belle To Bristol and Weston Super Mare To York and Scarborough Wednesday 18th August 2021 Wednesday 25th August 2021 Class 47 & Class 20 Diesels Class 47 & Class 20 Diesels Departing From Departing From Tyseley Locomotive Works | Birmingham Snow Hill | Tyseley Locomotive Works | Coleshill Parkway | Tamworth (High Level) | Stourbridge Junction | Worcester Burton on Trent | Derby Hauled by Class 47 number 47773 with a Class 20 diesel on the rear, we make a short stop at Bristol, before continuing to the seaside town of Weston Super Mare. Weston is steeped in Victorian history and dominated by stretches of glorious sandy beach. It has a packed cultural calendar, two piers a long promenade and the quintessential seaside activities of donkey rides and sandcastle building, all topped off with fish and chips and ice-cream. Also to there really are so many amazing things to do in Bristol. Bristol is the city of bridges, balloons, boats, Our train will be hauled by Class 47 tourist area with a sandy beach, cafes and bikes, Brunel and Banksy. number 47773 with a Class 20 diesel on the entertainment facilities. Its rocky promontory rear of the train. supports the 11th century ruins of Scarborough We arrive in York where you may leave the train Castle and divides the seafront into two if you wish. After a short stop, we continue to bays. The North Bay miniature railway runs the seaside town of Scarborough. through Northstead Manor Gardens to the The ever-popular city of York has many Sea Life Centre at Scalby Mills. The North Bay attractions for the day visitor. Inside York’s Railway has what is believed to be the oldest three miles of city walls there is evidence of operational diesel-hydraulic locomotive in the Roman, Viking and Medieval history, mixed world. Neptune was built in 1931 by Hudswell with classic architecture from three centuries. Clarke of Leeds and is appropriately numbered Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on 1931. The Diving Belle statue located on the the Yorkshire coast and lies between 10 and harbour represents the love people have for 230ft above sea level. The older part of the Scarborough. town is situated around the harbour, the main Pullman £159pp | Club £79 pp | Tourist £99 PER BUBBLE Pullman £159pp | Club £79 pp | Tourist £99 PER BUBBLE Private Compartment £499 Private Compartment £499 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 12 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 13
SLS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Saturday 25th September Tyseley Locomotive Works 9.00am | Birmingham Snow Hill | Swindon | Banbury We celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Stephenson Locomotive Society’s special trains originating from Birmingham and organised by Arthur ‘Cam’ Camwell, the Midland Branch Secretary of the SLS. Our train will place the correct locomotive in Passing Kemble, a well-preserved classic Great the correct setting; a double-chimney Castle Western station, we steam along the newly back on home-ground steaming through doubled track towards the birthplace of our the picturesque Cotswold Hills to the GWR engine Swindon, where we will pause to allow town of Swindon. Moreover, Earl of Mount a visit to the STEAM Museum or the acclaimed Edgcumbe continues the tradition set by Cam shopping centre, both located at the very heart as she is the last of her class to be returned to of the old Swindon Works. main line service in the preservation years and On our return journey, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe a record breaker in her own right. will make a short sprint along Brunel’s billiard These trains became an annual event, sought The day begins as we head north and west table to Didcot where we turn northwards after by ferro-equinologists, as they regularly from the heart of Birmingham, heading for towards Birmingham on the GWR Northern featured either the last of a Great Western Kidderminster and Worcester. After a spirited Main Line. After a photo stop at Banbury we Railway locomotive class or a famous GWR run through Cheltenham, we turn east past continue north, climbing the famous Hatton locomotive and visited Swindon works, Stroud, heading for the Golden Valley and bank before returning to Birmingham. GWR mecca. up the demanding and twisting climb of Sapperton Bank. Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99PP Private Compartment £899 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 14 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 15
RETURN TO STEAM 50TH ANNIVERSARY Our return to Birmingham will follow the original route continuing south, avoiding Newport Saturday 2nd October to join the South Wales mainline, for a sprint through the Severn Tunnel to Swindon and 7029 Clun Castle a water stop at Didcot. We continue to Birmingham with a photo stop at Banbury and a climb up Hatton bank. Stations Tyseley Locomotive Works | Birmingham New Street | Hereford On the first Saturday in October 1971, GWR Steam’ celebration run in 1972. The day begins King Class No 6000 King George V broke out at Tyseley Locomotive Works, we then pass of Bulmers Railway Centre in Hereford for a trial through Birmingham New Street on our journey steam run to Birmingham and broke the official towards Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton. British Rail 1968 ban of steam on the mainline. Taking the avoiding line at Shrewsbury, we Today we celebrate the return – on the same day head along the Welsh Marches line via Craven and on the same route with the same locomotive Arms to Hereford for a three hour break for city which went on to haul to first official ‘Return to sightseeing. Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99PP Private Compartment £899 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 16 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 17
WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS Saturday 9th October 6233 Duchess of Sutherland Tyseley Locomotive Works | Birmingham Snow Hill | Hereford We head north through Birmingham, west and south via Worcester and Gloucester. We join the Welsh Marches line short of Newport and traverse the beautiful hills of the Welsh border country to Hereford where we stop for a three hour afternoon sightseeing break. Tucked against the Welsh border, wild landscapes, dramatic history, charming market town and fabulous local food will make you feel a world away. We then head for Shrewsbury where we loop back to the Midlands through Wolverhampton. Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99PP Private Compartment £899 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 18 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 19
THE MIDLAND BRISTOLIAN Saturday 30th October 6233 Duchess of Sutherland Derby | Burton on Trent | Tamworth High Level | Coleshill Parkway | Tyseley Due to the requirement to take a banker over the Lickey Incline and not wishing to stop at the foot of the incline to gain such assistance, a diesel will accompany the rear of the train throughout the journey from Tyseley – although we will ensure that the Duchess is doing the lion’s share of the work throughout! This impressive full day excursion covers Great Bristol Temple Meads for three and a half hours Western and Midland main lines, hauled by of sightseeing in the city. Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive! In part two we take the Midland route for our We begin our adventure at Derby with diesel return, direct to Derby via Cheltenham Spa haulage by 47 773. We pick Burton on Trent, and the famous 1 in 37.7, two-mile gradient of Tamworth (High Level), Coleshill Parkway ‘The Lickey’, the steepest sustained main line and Tyseley before stopping at Dorridge where railway incline in Great Britain. On arrival Duchess of Sutherland takes charge at the front at Derby, we say goodbye to 6233 and the 47 of our train. We then head south and west on returns us to Tyseley. the GWR mainline via Oxford and Swindon to Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99PP Private Compartment £899 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 20 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 21
THE LICKEY BANKER Two separate runs with two Castles, both steam banked Clun Castle or Earl of Mount Edgcumbe plus 9466 Saturday 20th November Morning & Afternoon Tyseley Locomotive Works | Birmingham Snow Hill | Worcester Shrub Hill Castles on the Lickey incline are a rare sight 9466 will join the train, authentically banking so twice on the same day with two different us up the 1 in 37 incline to Blackwell. The 94XX members of the class is rare indeed! Two class became the banking engines when the identical trains will start at Tyseley Locomotive Lickey was transferred to the Western Region Works and pick up at Birmingham Snow Hill in 1958. We return to Tyseley via Birmingham for a fast run to Worcester. Here the train will New Street, another rare steam location. turn before we head for Bromsgrove where So good we are running it all again…………. in the afternoon. Pullman £159pp | Club £99 pp | Tourist £79 pp Private Compartment £599 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 22 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 23
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE HARRINGWORTH VIADUCT Melton Mowbray Clun Castle and Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ‘top and tailed’ Clun Castle and Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ‘top and tailed’ Saturday 5th December Saturday 5th December Tyseley Locomotive Works | Coleshill Parkway | Nuneaton Melton Mowbray Back by popular demand, Vintage Trains returns to Melton Mowbray for the annual Victorian Christmas Fayre, a slice of Dickensian Britain with Victorian stalls, street urchins, Santa’s Grotto, street theatre, brass bands and much more – in fact something for everyone. Passengers will have approximately five hours to explore the town and enjoy the special Christmas atmosphere. In another Vintage Train’s tradition, while passengers visit the Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre, others can take the lunchtime journey out to Corby and back which takes us twice across the famous Harringworth Viaduct with its spectacular views across the valley. Also known as the Welland Viaduct as it crosses the river of the same name, this is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the UK. 30 million bricks were used in its construction, the now Grade II listed structure opening in 1878. At its peak, 3500 people and 1200 horses were working on the site. Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99 pp Pullman £79pp | Club £59 pp | Tourist £29 pp Private Compartment £899 Private Compartment £349 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 24 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 25
THE MERCHANT VENTURER THE WHITE ROSE Bath Christmas Market York Christmas Market Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Clun Castle Saturday 11th December Saturday 18th December Tyseley Locomotive Works | Solihull | Dorridge | Leamington Spa | Banbury Tyseley Locomotive Works | Coleshill Parkway | Tamworth (High Level) Bath Spa | Bristol Temple Meads Burton on Trent | Derby Bath is another popular Vintage Trains Our destination is York for the ever-popular Christmas Market destination and 2021 St Nicholas Fayre and Christmas Market, sees the 20th anniversary of this event in dominating the narrow medieval streets of one of Britain’s most picturesque locations, Stonegate and The Shambles, full of stalls and the Georgian streets of this fabulous city. activities. Christmas shop or visit the Gothic A memorable day out in a stunning setting, splendour of York Minster with its Rose there’s always something new to discover Window, the Castle Museum, the National with local makers and designers showcasing Railway Museum (free entry) or the Jorvik their artisan gifts and street food to die for! Viking Experience. Passengers will have approximately 5 hours to explore this fabulous event. We will return via outbound stations after the opportunity to explore York for 4 hours. The train will continue to Bristol Temple Meads so passengers are welcome to stay on board for a visit of approximately 3 hours to the City of Bristol. Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99 pp Pullman £269pp | Club £149 pp | Tourist £99 pp Private Compartment £899 Private Compartment £899 Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. Free Parking available at Tyseley Locomotive Works when booked in advance. BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK BOOK NOW AT WWW.VINTAGETRAINS.CO.UK 26 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains 27
TOUR PROGRAMME 2021 SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS Saturdays & Sundays | July | August | September SEASIDE EXPRESS Wednesday 4th August | The Jolly Fisherman | Skegness Wednesday 11th August | Saint Tudno Express | Llandudno Wednesday 18th August | Weston Venturer | Bristol & Weston Super Mare Wednesday 25th August | The Scarborough Belle | York & Scarborough SPECIALS Saturday 25th September | SLS 70th Anniversary Special | Swindon Saturday 2nd October | Return to Steam 50th Anniversary |Hereford Saturday 9th October | The Welsh Marches |Hereford Saturday 30th October | The Midland Bristolian | Bristol Saturday 20th November | Lickey Banker AM & PM Sunday 5th December | Victorian Christmas Fayre | Melton Mowbray Sunday 5th December | Harringworth Viaduct Saturday 11th December | The Merchant Venturer | Bath Christmas Market Saturday 18th December | The White Rose | York Christmas Market FOR FULL INFORMATION AND ONLINE BOOKING vintagetrains.co.uk Vintage Trains Limited, 670 Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2HL 28 Vintage Trains | Express Steam Trains
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