Running Thursdays on 26th May, 23rd June, 14th July, 11th August, 8th and 22nd September, 6th October 2022. Departing from York, Normanton, Wakefield Kirkgate, Leeds (Central Station) and Skipton View Journey
Running Tuesdays on 7th June, 5th and 26th July, and 20th September 2022. Departing from Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Leyland and Preston. View Journey
The outbound journey from Chester will be diesel hauled through Frodsham to Warrington before turning north onto the West Coast Main Line through Preston and Blackburn to Hellifield. At Hellifield we change to steam traction for the journey to Carlisle via the Settle to Carlisle Line.
PROVISIONAL TIMES
Departing From: | Departs | Returns |
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Chester | 07.32 | 19.47 |
Frodsham | 07.52 | 19.23 |
Warrington Bank Quay | 08.10 | 19.09 |
Leyland | 08.55 | 18.37 |
Preston | 09.20 | 18.14 |
Destination: | Arrives | Departs |
Carlisle | 12.52 | 15.08 |
For the Return Journey, we travel back along the West Coast Mainline with steam traction to Carnforth. From Carnforth we will be hauled by a vintage diesel engine to your home stations.
The outbound journey from York will be diesel hauled via Church Fenton, Milford and Castleford to Wakefield. Then onto Leeds (reverse) and along the Aire Valley to Skipton and Hellifield. At Hellifield we change to steam traction for the journey via the Settle & Carlisle Line to Carlisle.
PROVISIONAL TIMES
Departing From: | Departs | Returns |
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York | 08.25 | 22.24 |
Normanton | 09.26 | 21.24 |
Wakefield Kirkgate | 09.35 | |
Wakefield Westgate | 09.41 | 21.12 |
Leeds | 10.09 | 20.44 |
Skipton | 11.16 | 19.51 |
Destination: | Arrives | Departs |
Carlisle | 14.11 | 16.27 |
We re-trace our outwards route for the return journey with steam traction to Hellifield and diesel traction returning to York.
Please note that the timings above are to be used as a guide only and might change at any time. Confirmed timings will be stated on travel tickets when purchased in advance of travel.