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27julAll DayThe Jolly Whistler - Confirmed Timings AddedTravel behind Class 40 No. 40145 on our jolly to Skegness: Joining Stations: Burton-on-Trent, Birmingham New Street, Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Manchester Victoria

14augAll DayThe Dorset Coast ExplorerLet the train take the strain on a special rail journey to the seaside town of Weymouth: Tame Bridge Parkway, Stourbridge Junction, Kidderminster, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham Spa, Stroud, *Swindon

24augAll Day26The Grampian HighlanderRelax on a journey by rail, taking in the beautiful scenery in Scotland behind a pair of Heritage Class 50 diesel locomotives. Joining Stations: Taunton, Yatton, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Gloucester, Cheltenham Spa, Worcestershire Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Stafford.

05sepAll DayThe Cambrian Coast ExpressA day out along the Cambrian Coast with stunning scenery. Joining Stations: Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Cam & Dursley, Cheltenham Spa, Worcestershire Parkway, Bromsgrove, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, *Shrewsbury

12sepAll DayThe Cambrian Coast ExpressA day out along the Cambrian Coast with stunning scenery. Joining Stations: Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction, Tame Bridge Parkway, *Shrewsbury

12octAll DayThe Cumbrian Coast ExpressRelax on an exclusive steam hauled excursion to the scenic Cumbrian Coast around the Lake District: Didcot Parkway, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Dorridge, Birmingham New Street, Stafford.

19octAll DayThe Pennine PerambulatorTravel across freight and branch lines in the East Midlands and South and West Yorkshire behind Class 40 traction. Joining Stations: Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Birmingham New Street, Tame Bridge Parkway, Stafford, Crewe

23novAll DayThe Edinburgh Festive ExplorerEnjoy the atmosphere in Edinburgh on the run up to Christmas. Joining Stations: Gloucester, Cheltenham Spa, Worcestershire Parkway, Bromsgrove, Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Crewe

30novAll DayThe Chester Christmas WhistlerEnjoy this pre Christmas rail journey to the historic City of Chester: Joining Stations: Dorridge, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Oxford, Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Gloucester

07decAll DayThe Mancunian Christmas MarketeerVisit one of the best Christmas markets in Britain, as we visit Manchester. Joining Stations: Salisbury, Westbury, Bath Spa, Bristol Parkway, Cam & Dursley, Gloucester, Cheltenham Spa.

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27julAll DayThe Jolly Whistler - Confirmed Timings AddedTravel behind Class 40 No. 40145 on our jolly to Skegness: Joining Stations: Burton-on-Trent, Birmingham New Street, Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Manchester Victoria

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SATURDAY 27 JULY 2024

AS THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS BEGIN, JOIN US FOR A DAY OUT TO SKEGNESS,

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS SINCE A CLASS 40 VISITED

People first came to the small fishing village of Skegness to enjoy the sea air in the second half of the 18^th century, but it was not until after the railway reached there in 1873 that it expanded to the town we know today.

With the Advent of general paid holidays in the 1930s excursion trains to Skegness became a feature, even into the 1980s with up to ten loco-hauled trains a day – perhaps brining as many as 5,000 visitors a day.

We have added an extra pickup from Manchester Victoria which will see us journey along the famous Miles Platting bank. Our Manchester set down in the evening will now be Manchester Piccadilly.

Skegness is now included in the top 5 UK resorts so, with a good three hours of exploration, enjoy the resort with Blue Flag golden beaches. The Pleasure Beach, pier, boating lake, gardens, Natureland and Aquarium await you visit and there are plenty of eateries and shops.

Motive power for most of the day will be a class 40 diesel, one of a type that made frequent appearances on those trains from the 1960s until a final run almost forty years ago (on 15^th September 1984) when 40181 did the honours.

To start, a West Coast Railways Class 37 will take the train from Burton-on-Trent via Birmingham to Crewe, from where the Class Forty Preservation Society’s D345 (40145) will take charge for the rest of the day.

The proposed route from Crewe is: Warrington Bank Quay – Chat Moss – Manchester Victoria (PU 0950) – Stockport – Hope Valley – Sheffield – Worksop – Retford – Gainsborough Lea Road – Lincoln – Sleaford – Skegness, for a break of around three hours.

The return is via Boston – Sleaford – Nottingham – Beeston – Castle Donington – Burton-on-Trent (set-down) and as outward back to Crewe and on to Manchester Piccadilly (SD 2300). Please note that we will not be stopping at Sandwell & Dudley on the return journey.

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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 Dinner
– Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!

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CONFIRMED TIMINGS

Fares	Adult	Junior	Party x4	Availability
Premier Dining	£299	£279	£1156	Book Now
First Class	£195	£175	£740	Book Now
Standard Class	£129	£89	£476	Book Now

Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £45 per person in Premier Dining and First Class.
Customers will be able to relax in the luxury of classic 1970’s MK2 carriages throughout the journey.

Main Photo: Mark Few

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