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Day Trips by Steam Train start from a number of locations in England & Wales and travel through scenic countryside to places of interest.

The Railway Touring Company has a long established reputation for providing an interesting variety of UK Day Trips by Steam Train and tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. The trains are specially chartered and each passenger travels in their own reserved seat. Each train offers a choice of seating options. The Premier Dining option is available on most trains for those who have a special occasio

n to celebrate or just wish to treat themselves to an unforgettable dining experience. UK tours are available for a few days or more than a week in duration. There is no better way to explore our island’s countryside than from the comfort of a railway carriage. Railways often follow routes that provide unrivalled scenery that cannot be viewed in any other way. Travel is normally in daylight with overnight accommodation in quality hotels. Our tours to Europe cover many of the countries of mainland Europe including Scandinavia. Increasingly, some of these tours make use of Eurostar trains to travel from England through the Channel Tunnel, an experience in itself. Many tours make use of specially chartered trains hauled by steam locomotives. Wherever possible, we make the most of photographic and filming opportunities so that tour participants can capture unique images of their rail tour. World Tours visit countries of the world where travel by train provides opportunities to see sights and visit places not often included in the tour itineraries of others. History, culture, adventure, a plethora of geographical features, social customs and gastronomic delights await those who join our Worldwide tours. Travel by train, often specially chartered and hauled by a steam locomotive, is the means by which we deliver experiences not to be missed and sometimes never to be repeated.

10/02/2025

Have you seen our Cheshireman tour? On Saturday 15th March 2025 we have a wonderful opportunity to travel by a special charter train to the historic city of Chester. 🚂

The train will be steam-hauled throughout from London Euston to Chester by an LMS Stanier Class Black 5 steam locomotive. We will follow the route of the famous express such as the Royal Scot along the West Coast Main Line (WCML) to Crewe and then onwards to Chester.

We can expect some spirited running down the WCML to Crewe. Visit our website to book your tickets today! https://bit.ly/4aLWT7K

07/02/2025

The Cumbrian Mountain Express on Saturday 10th May 2025 provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway.

We have a high speed journey down the West Coast Main Line to Carnforth, hauled by a blue class 86 electric locomotive. We then enjoy a circular steam tour outwards via Shap to Carlisle and back via the Settle and Carlisle line. We return from Preston to London behind our blue electric locomotive. Book your tickets online today! ⛰️ https://bit.ly/411kTRn

05/02/2025

The Sussex Belle on 16th April 2025! Join us on this special train travelling from London Victoria to the Sussex coast, crossing the North and South Downs and passing through the beautiful countryside of the Weald. It will be steam hauled by an LMS Black 5 locomotive. A wonderful way to enjoy a leisurely lunch whilst appreciating the scenic views from your carriage window. 🚂 Book online https://bit.ly/3Eoag1L

03/02/2025

Our UK Day Trips begin this month! Will we see you on any of our February tours? Drop a comment 💬

31/01/2025

Our UK Holidays are going fast! We have some exciting new tours as well as returning favourites including the Great Britain XVII, the Western Isles, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Shetland. Check them out on our website, https://bit.ly/49dq7M7 🇬🇧🚂

29/01/2025

Enjoy a stunning 5-day alpine tour in August, with our Alpine Pullman Classic Express, Monday 4th - Friday 8th August 2025. With insights into Switzerland's rail history, incredible views and a tour of one of its most beautiful cities. Find out more information online, https://bit.ly/40ot3mq 🇨🇭

27/01/2025

The Yorkshireman on Saturday 12th April 2025! 🚂

Join us for a main line steam run from London Euston to York, famous for its variety of visitor attractions and home to the National Railway Museum. We travel North via the WCML and the Midland Main Line stopping at stations to pick up further passengers. Our train will be hauled between London and York by LMS Black 5 No. 44871, visit our website to book your tickets. https://bit.ly/4ai8HyA

25/01/2025

Travel from Norwich to Worcester on our Worcester Steam Express on Saturday 5th April 2025! This train will be hauled by LMS Black 5 locomotive No. 44871 and from Worcester as far as Leicester on the return. With plenty of time to explore the city, book your tickets on our website. 🚂 https://bit.ly/4jbGfT5

23/01/2025

The Edinburgh Flyer - Saturday 29th March 2025 🚂

Join us aboard this special train hauled by an LMS Stanier class Black 5 locomotive, running at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return. Our train will also be stopping at Durham and Newcastle for passengers on the way to and from our destination. Book your tickets online, https://bit.ly/4gLDvdd

21/01/2025

Who's ready for the GB XVII? 🙋

Experience varied landscapes, fascinating ancient history, modern marvels and some of the nation's most beautiful countryside on this spectacular tour of Great Britain. Setting off from London Victoria on Saturday 26th April, and returning on an unusual, interesting route back to London on Sunday 4th May. Visit our website to book your tickets! 🎟️

https://bit.ly/40vedLc

17/01/2025

Join us for the Blackpool Steam Express on Saturday 22nd March. We have a high speed journey down the WCML hauled by a blue Class 86 electric locomotive as far as Crewe. Here we will attach our steam locomotive for a direct run via Preston to Blackpool. We return from Blackpool steam hauled to Crewe and then onwards with our electric loco to Euston. 🚆

https://bit.ly/4fHfl2o

15/01/2025

Book your tickets for the Whitby Flyer on 19/03/25. This unusual tour by steam train visits the popular east coast seaside town of Whitby. We make our way from London to York, where our LMS Stanier Class Black 5 steam locomotive for the day will be attached. Our train then takes us through Yorkshire, Teesside and the North Yorkshire Moors to reach Whitby, where we will have plenty of time to explore the attractions Whitby has to offer. 🏖️

13/01/2025

Travel by special charter train to the historic city of Chester on our Chesireman on 15th March 2025!

The train will be steam-hauled throughout from London Euston to Chester by an LMS Stanier Class Black 5 steam locomotive. We will follow the route of the famous express such s the Royal Scot along the West Coast Main Line to Crewe and then onwards to Chester.

We can expect some spirited running down the WCML to Crewe. 🚂💨 Visit our website to book your tickets.

11/01/2025

Join us for the Stratford Flyer on 8th March 2025! Steam hauled from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by a steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool. Find out more on our website, https://bit.ly/4gHZMIS 🚂

09/01/2025

The Mancunian will be setting off from Manchester on 1st March 2025 to Llandudno and Holyhead. It provides the perfect opportunity for passengers from Manchester and Cheshire to experience the excitement of travelling by steam train along the stunning North Wales Coast railway line. Book your tickets online, https://bit.ly/49ARTSS 🛤️

07/01/2025

Celebrate Valentine's in style this year with our Valentine's White Rose on the 15th February. Our train will be travelling from London King's Cross to York, hauled by a Black 5 locomotive. Find out more on our website, https://bit.ly/3ZywJ39 ❤️🚂

03/01/2025

Kick off the year with a scenic winter day out from the north-west to the Cumbrian Fells. The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express is back on Saturday 1st and 8th February 2025! See our complete selection of 2025 UK Day Trips on our website, https://bit.ly/3ZQRJUb

31/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close we would like to say a special thank you to everyone for their support this year! Especially West Coast Railways and everyone at Riley & Son E Ltd Locomotive Engineers for keeping the Black 5's in fantastic condition allowing us to run such a wide variety of tours. We're very excited for next year, see you there! 🚂

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The Old Stables, Estuary Road
King's Lynn
PE302HL

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

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http://www.railwaytouring.net/

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Our International Holiday tours give a unique opportunity for you to explore our world by steam travel. Visit our website to explore the tours we have on offer 🚂

Our Christmas White Rose was treated to a wonderful carol service last month. Such a wonderful day out! 🎅🎶

This February experience our Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express, departing from Manchester on 8th Feb 2025! We will also be stopping at Wigan and Preston on our way. 🏔️🚂 Book your tickets online today, link in bio.

Battle of Britain class 34067 Tangmere with our Edinburgh Xmas Market on the 21st December 🚂

Happy New Year! See you all in 2025 for the 200th anniversary of the first ever passenger steam train! We have 2 special trains planned to mark this historical milestone, as well as some all new trips! 🎊

We can't wait to see more of 45407 in the New Year! 🚂

Father Christmas and his Elves will be on our Lincoln Christmas Express tomorrow 🎅🏼🎁

Feeling festive! Our Edinburgh Christmas Market felt extra Christmassy last week as we charged through the snow ❄️

The Last Post. We will remember them ❤️

We know it’s early, but we’re so excited we can’t help ourselves! Our Christmas Tours start in 3 weeks! 🎅🏼

Our Mancunian on 28th September, in memory of Steve Peach 💚