Although the Great Days of Steam are long gone, Pathfinder still
offer you the chance to enjoy the magic of those far off days. Whether
your taste is for the majesty of the Great Western, the smooth
efficiency of the Southern, the balanced beauty of the London, Midland &
Scottish, the graceful lines of the London & North Eastern, or even for
the more stark but still handsome post-war British Railways designs,
Pathfinder will be delighted to take you back in time, with a steam
Locomotive working hard on some of Britain's most delightful railway
lines.
The CUMBRIAN MOUNTAIN EXPRESSES
TWO CHANCES TO ENJOY STEAM OVER THE MAGNIFICENT
SETTLE & CARLISLE LINE
The
Settle & Carlisle line should never have been built as it was the result
of a dispute that was settled before construction started. But here it
is today, one of the wonders of Northern England, according to the late
Bishop Eric Treacy.
These two
excursions, from very varied joining points, give you an opportunity to
see for yourself why this railway is such an attraction. And to help you
appreciate how special this railway is, we have arranged to have each
hauled by a magnificent steam locomotive, in the shape of ex L.M.S. Pacific
6201 Princess Elizabeth, the epitome of power and grace.
Lizzie, as the loco is almost universally known, will be letting
everyone know she is coming, 'shouting to the sky' on the long and heavy
gradients that lead to the 'roof of England'. Viaducts and tunnels
feature prominently as we run on ledges above Dentdale and on the flanks
of Wild Boar Fell, with Mallerstang Edge towering across the infant
River Eden, making our way past the Three Peaks of Penyghent,
Ingleborough and Great Whernside, and enjoying the delights
of the Eden Valley, not to mention the rolling drumlin terrain under the
forbidding gaze of Pendle, notorious for so-called witches.
If you
have never travelled over this spectacular line, one of these
steam-hauled excursions is your chance to see for yourself what draws
people to the Northern Fells !
Saturday 24th May, 2008
STEAM NORTHBOUND ~ PRESTON TO CARLISLE
Projected Timings
Joining Stations
Depart
Return
Birmingham
International
0600
2230
Tame Bridge Parkway
0630
2200
Wolverhampton
0650
2140
Codsall
0705
2120
Telford Central
0720
2105
Wellington
0730
2055
Shrewsbury
0750
2040
Gobowen
0815
2015
Wrexham General
0845
1955
Chester
0905
1930
Preston *
1100
1830
Fares
Adult
Junior
Standard Class
£79.00
£39.50
First
Class Plus
£119.00
£99.00
Premier
Dining
£182.00
£162.00
Guaranteed Table for Two Supplement
in First Class Plus & Premier Dining
£15:00 per person
* With regret, Premier Class is not available
from Preston. Sorry.
Saturday 31st May, 2008
STEAM SOUTHBOUND ~ CARLISLE TO PRESTON
Projected Timings
Joining Stations
Depart
Return
Swindon
0530
0015
Chippenham
0545
2355
Bath Spa
0600
2345
Bristol Parkway
0635
2320
Cam & Dursley
0700
2300
Cheltenham Spa
0720
2245
Barnt Green
0800
2215
Birmingham New
Street
0830
2155
Stafford
0920
2100
Crewe *
0945
2030
Preston *
1030
1930
Fares
Adult
Junior
Standard Class
£79.00
£39.50
First
Class Plus
£119.00
£99.00
Premier
Dining
£182.00
£162.00
Guaranteed Table for Two Supplement
in First Class Plus & Premier Dining
£15:00 per person
* With regret, Premier Class is not available
from Crewe or Preston. Sorry.
