LATEST NEWS

13.08.2021 The Cambridge and Norfolk Explorer The train has been prepped and is ready to go! We look forward to greeting our customers on our train tomorrow!

This is just to confirm that the Cambrian Coast Express 2021 excursion is running as planned on Friday 20th August 2021. 

The MK1 carriages are now prepped for tomorrow, including the Covid notices at the ends of each carriage above each sanitiser dispenser. We are looking forward to welcoming our passengers on board The Blue Boys Merrymixer in the morning. If you’re travelling with us,...

Confirmed Timings and Routing added 05.08.2021. ‘The Cambridge & Norfolk Explorer’. This is a lovely day excursion to the delights of East Anglia, offering both organised off-train options or time to explore your choice of cathedral city. With everyone aboard our...

Confirmed Timings and Routing added 02.08.2021. Please note New Boarding Passes are being issued for this railtour – previously issued ones are invalid. ‘The Blue Boys Merrymixer’. The confirmed routing is: Class 68 Eastleigh – Basingstoke – Reading West – Didcot...

CANCELLED: The Here There and Everywhere - Yet Again! We are devastated to announce that the railtour on 30/31 July 2021 is now cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will refund all passengers shortly. We will endeavour to run a similar excursion in...

Saturday 25th September 2021  The Champion Torbay Express. D1015 ‘Western Champion’ is returning to the mainline with this inaugural run in a sparkling new livery, hauling this attractive excursion to one of Devon’s prettiest area’s – Torbay, the English Riviera. Go...

Route Update for 'The Blue Boys Merrymixer' on 7th August 2021 Class 68 Eastleigh – Reading West – Didcot Parkway – Oxford – Banbury – Leamington Spa – Coventry – Birmingham International – Stetchford – Bescot (Reverse & Attach Class 37’s to head): – Soho South Jn...

30th August 2021 - The Cumbrian Freighter Routing Highlights: Via Pick Up Stations to Warrington Bank Quay then: Earlestown – Wigan North Western P/U – Lostock Hall Curve - Blackburn King St. Thro’ Siding – Blackburn Up & Down Goods - Hellifield Down Goods Loop –...

NEW DATE! - THE CUMBRIAN FREIGHTER We are now pleased to confirm the date of running will be Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 2021. We have now been advised by the many third parties involved that they have now found a date which suits everyone. All those who have...