Celebrate 150 years of the Settle & Carlisle Railway with a day out by steam
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Enjoy a remarkable day out this summer with all the excitement of travelling by steam.
The Railway Touring Company’s steam day trips feature magnificent locomotives, breathtaking scenery and fascinating destinations to make for a truly memorable journey.
You can enjoy an exciting day out with The Railway Touring Company saving £20pp with the Yorkshire Post.
The Edinburgh Flyer
On Saturday, May 16, step on board The Edinburgh Flyer at York to race north diesel hauled to Newcastle and then along the scenic Tyne Valley line to Carlisle where this special train will be joined by an historic steam locomotive for the onward journey to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh has so much to offer you will be spoilt for choice. Take a stroll up the Royal Mile to see the castle, visit the royal palace of Holyrood, shop along Princes Street or check out the acclaimed National Gallery or National Portrait Gallery – the choice is yours. Whatever you decide, at the end of the day your steam train will welcome you back on board for the return journey, so sit back, relax and watch the world go by.
150 years of the Settle & Carlisle Railway
2026 marks the 150th anniversary of steam passenger trains crossing the world-famous Settle & Carlisle Railway, so why not make this the year you take this incredible journey?
The Waverley will run from York, Leeds, Keighley and Skipton on Sundays, July 19, August 9 and 23 and September 13. This special train will take you over the Settle & Carlisle Railway with its challenging ascents and exciting descents, valley crossing viaducts, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct, and England’s highest railway station Dent. Watch out for the mighty Three Peaks along the way!
The Waverley takes a break in ancient border city Carlisle where you can see the castle, cathedral or museum before you re-join the train to retrace the outward route across this amazing railway as you head for home.
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Treat yourself – dine on board
The Railway Touring Company’s travel options include Standard, with refreshments to purchase on board, or bring your own picnic, and First with brunch in the morning and a light meal on the return served to you at your seat.
Special occasion? Choose Premier Dining. Sit back at your linen-covered table to enjoy a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner, all freshly prepared on board, silver served to you.
Save £20pp
The Railway Touring Company is offering Yorkshire Post readers a £20 per person discount. Visit The Railway Touring Company for details, booking code and T&Cs.