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THE CAMBRIAN COAST EXPRESS – THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2024
FOR LOVERS OF STUNNING SCENERY, THE SINGLE TRACK RAILWAY THAT CLIMBS THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS OF
MID-WALES, THEN HUGS THE CAMBRIAN COAST BY WAY OF TYWYN, BARMOUTH, AND PORTHMADOG TO PWLLHELI IS HARD TO BEAT.
This rail excursion offers a wide variety of joining points, whilst travelling in comfort on a through train to one of the most spectacular railway lines in Britain.
From Shrewsbury the train will set-off for Mid-Wales, over easy ground and along the valley of the River Severn, which is close by through Welshpool to Newtown, soon after which we enter the valley of the Afon Garno, followed almost to the summit and deep rock cutting at Talerddig.
Helter-skelter downhill then to Machynlleth and to Dovey Junction, where we take the north side of the Dyfi Estuary, running on a seawall towards Aberdyfi, then turn north to Tywyn, onto the cliffs at Friog and down to cross the Morfa Mawddach estuary on the half mile viaduct to Barmouth/Abermaw.
On then past the great fortress at Harlech to Minffordd and across the Glaslyn Estuary, with views (weather permitting to Y Wyddfa/Snowdon) before Porthmadog. A final run, much of it close to the shoreline, leads past Criccieth to the end of the line at Pwllheli.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING DESTINATIONS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM:
Option A – BARMOUTH (1300/1750):
A compact resort and start of a circular trip, featuring a river ferry and a walk over the historic half mile long Barmouth Bridge and the Fiarbourne Railway.
Option B – MINFFORDD & PORTMEIRION (1350/1700):
Why not walk a mile along the driveway (each way) and visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion,
made famous by the Prisoner TV series of the 1960s (Pay admission charge on the day).
Option C – PORTHMADOG (1400/1645):
A very pleasant port and town, home to several narrow gauge railways.
Option D – PWLLHELI (1435/1620):
Market town of the Llŷn Peninsula with an extensive marina. Journeys end of course!
ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
– Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows
– A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone
– A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks
– The Premier Dining service includes The Great British Breakfast, Elevenses and four course evening dining
– Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!
CONFIRMED TIMINGS
* Please Note: Premier Dining is not available from Shrewsbury.
| Fares | Adult | Junior | Party x4 | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Class | £129 | £70 | £496 | Last Seats Available |
| First Class | £185 | £145 | £720 | FULLY BOOKED |
| Premier Dining | £299 | £259 | £1176 | Last Seats Available |
Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £45 per person in First Class and Premier Dining.
Motive power is expected to be a DB Cargo class 67 locomotive to Shrewsbury and return & Network Rail class 97/3s thereafter.
Passengers will be able to enjoy the comfort of travelling in 1970’s BR MK2 carriages.
Photograph by Chris Morrison
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WHY CHOOSE PATHFINDER TOURS TO TRAVEL WITH?
Pathfinder Tours prides itself as one of the nation’s leading names in UK rail travel by special train. We organise up to 40 day excursions every year, as well as a number of weekend trips, travelling to many interesting destinations and events.
Some customers just love to travel in our comfortable carriages; others have a real passion for the locomotives, steam or diesel. Many travel with us time and time again – we’d love to welcome you on board too!
TRAVELLING WITH MOBILITY EQUIPMENT
We are happy to welcome aboard customers who have mobility equipment that requires storing on the train. As storage space is limited, the equipment must be foldable or demountable. We recommend lightweight equipment be brought to facilitate this. Please note that we do not carry any equipment for loan purposes on the trains – please bring along that which will make your day out manageable.
Often, we only have very limited stopping time at the stations – usually 2 to 3 minutes. Stewards are there to welcome all passengers onto the train and may not have the time to assist every individual who has equipment to manoeuvre. Travelling with a companion who can help you on and off the train would be beneficial.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
To operate our main line excursions Pathfinder Tours uses these professional train operating companies (TOC’s)…
DB Cargo (DB)
Direct Rail Services (DRS)
GB Railfreight (GBRf)
each of which is owned by a respected national or international parent company.
Bookings can be made with us in the knowledge that each excursion is run with your safety and welfare as the absolute priority.
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Pathfinder Tours prides itself as one of the nation’s leading names in UK rail travel by special train. We organise up to 40 day excursions every year, as well as a number of weekend trips, travelling to many interesting destinations and events.
Some customers just love to travel in our comfortable carriages; others have a real passion for the locomotives, steam or diesel. Many travel with us time and time again – we’d love to welcome you on board too!
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