“Travel coast to coast by rail, at York we pick up the Scarborough Spa Express

completing the journey to Scarborough by steam”

Or York

FAMOUS STEAM TRAIN

FEATURING

“A truly spectacular, railway journey amid breathtaking scenery”

TRAVEL IN VINTAGE MKI CARRIAGES WITH A CHOICE OF TWO ROUTES

To Scarborough

Returnfrom £69 & Children Half Price!

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Boarding at: Carnforth, Hellifield, Skipton, Keighley,

Shipley, Leeds and York. or from:

Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Hebden Bridge, Brighouse, Wakefield and York.

Running weekly 18th June to 3rd September 2020

We are delighted to offer passengers the chance to travel from the West Coast of Britain en route to historic York then across North Yorkshire to the Spa town of Scarborough on the East Coast. Our vintage diesel engine, pulling Vintage MkI and II carriages travels out of Carnforth on two routes, collecting passengers at various pick up stations.

A magnificent journey by rail in vintage carriages, passing a list of impressive extremes to York or Scarborough with steam from York.

The Journey

LANCASTER HELLIFIELD

SKIPTON

South Route

North Route

Premier DiningThis trip features ‘Premier Dining’. Tables are laid with crisp linen and dressed with the finest crockery. Meals are prepared on board by our very own chefs and food comprises of a full English breakfast or continental if you prefer with juices, tea, coffee, cereal, toast and preserves. A delicious four course dinner preceded by canapés and Champagne will be served on the return journey. Dinner will be accompanied by a quarter bottle of wine per person.

Classes & Carriages

carnforth

BLACKBURN

PRESTON

PREMIERDINING

“A culinary delight”

West Coast Railways

Arriving in York we pick up one of the oldest Steam engines in the world and continue by steam across North Yorkshire to Scarborough, where we have around three hours to enjoy and explore. Alternatively passengers may choose to alight at York and discover the many attractions of this historical, walled city.On the return journey, we leave Scarborough again by steam heading towards York before continuing on the same route, calling at the same stations before arriving back in Carnforth.

the HistoryIn July 1927 the London North Eastern Railway Company inaugurated the ‘Scarborough Flier’. This titled train ran from London King Cross to Scarborough Central and Whitby Town. It consisted of an express service from London to York, at which point the locomotive would be changed, before the train ran on to the coastal towns of Scarborough and Whitby. The service continued until September 1939 when, like many services, it was cancelled for the duration of the war. It wasn’t until June 1950 that the service was re-introduced as a ‘Summer Only’ express and it quickly became ‘The Scarborough Flyer’ with the very characteristic sunburst design on the headboard.

WAKEFIELD

HELLIFIELD

SHIPLEY

BRIGHOUSE

KEIGHLEYSKIPTON

LEEDS

Premier First ClassPremier First Class passengers will be served a breakfast roll on the outward journey and sandwiches, a scone, jam and butter will be served on the return journey. To accompany this, there will be a complimentary service of tea or coffee on both journeys. Passengers will also have access to the buffet carriage for the purchase of light snacks.

York

HEBDENBRIDGE

The train ran for 13 years until it finally ended in September 1963, by which time these special named expresses were becoming unfashionable. However, in 1981 the first ‘Scarborough Spa Express’ ran to celebrate the re-opening of the towns famous Spa building. For those choosing to travel on to Scarborough, West Coast Railways would like to welcome you aboard this special steam train once again and let you re-live a little bit of history whilst experiencing a thoroughly enjoyable day out.

scarborough

Our traditionally furnished First Class carriages allow you to travel in style. The coaching stock will consist of vintage Premier Class vehicles (Mark I or Mark II vehicles), refurbished and appointed to a very high level of comfort. All our standard class passengers travel in refurbished vintage Mark I or Mark II coaches. Both classes will have access to the buffet carriage for the purchase of teas, coffees and light snacks.

“Enjoy a day out in historic York or the seaside spa town of

Scarborough aboard our famous steam engine!”

First Class & Standard Class

“A Breathtaking Vista”

Dates & Fares

Join us for a scenic tour which combines a truly wonderful journey in traditional carriages across Lancashire and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy the evocative smells and sounds of steam haulage from York and the beautiful scenery of North Yorkshire to the East Coast.

From the comfort of your seat in some of the oldest working carriages in operation today, your adventure begins! Some of these carriages date back to the 1920’s, served throughout the golden age of rail and some even featured in the Harry Potter movies and have all been lovingly restored. These traditional carriages will be hauled by diesel from Carnforth for the first part of the journey, then from York we pick up a steam engine taking us to Scarborough on a memorable journey.

Premier First Class, First Class and Dining passengers can book a private table for a supplement of £20 per person.

To York or Scarborough Via Skipton and Leeds: Running Thursdays on the 18th June, 9th and 23rd July, 6th and 20th August and 3rd September 2020.

To York or Scarborough Via Preston and Wakefield: Running Thursdays on the 25th June, 16th and 30th July, 13th and 27th August 2020.

To York from: Carnforth, Hellifield, Lancaster, Preston, Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Blackburn, Hebden Bridge or Brighouse

STANDARD FIRST CLASS PREMIER FIRST CLASS PREMIER DINING

ADULT £69 £110 £130 £249

CHILD £35 £55 £130 N/A

To York from: Woodlesford (Leeds) or Wakefield

STANDARD FIRST CLASS PREMIER FIRST CLASS PREMIER DINING

ADULT £59 £99 £115 N/A

CHILD £29 £49 £115 N/A

To Scarborough from: Carnforth, Hellifield, Lancaster, Preston, Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Blackburn, Hebden Bridge or Brighouse

STANDARD FIRST CLASS PREMIER FIRST CLASS PREMIER DINING

ADULT £79 £120 £140 £249

CHILD £39 £60 £140 N/A

To Scarborough from: Woodlesford (Leeds ) or Wakefield

STANDARD FIRST CLASS PREMIER FIRST CLASS PREMIER DINING

ADULT £69 £120 £140 £249

CHILD £35 £60 £140 N/A

To Scarborough from: York

STANDARD FIRST CLASS PREMIER FIRST CLASS PREMIER DINING

ADULT £45 £62 N/A N/A

CHILD £20 £35 N/A N/A