WINTER WEST HIGHLAND STATESMAN
Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 March 2012
Departing from: Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster.

We are delighted to present a two day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ Train over the full length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains with views of tumbling waterfalls, peaceful lochs and the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight. Overnight accommodation will be in quality 3 star hotels in Fort William.

WINTER WEST HIGHLAND STATESMAN
Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 March 2012
Departing from: Nottingham, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Manchester Victoria, Bolton, Preston, Lancaster.

We are delighted to present a two day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ Train over the full length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains with views of tumbling waterfalls, peaceful lochs and the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight. Overnight accommodation will be in quality 3 star hotels in Fort William.

WINTER WEST HIGHLAND STATESMAN
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 March 2012
Departing from: Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster.

We are delighted to present a two day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ Train over the full length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains with views of tumbling waterfalls, peaceful lochs and the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight. Overnight accommodation will be in quality 3 star hotels in Fort William.

EDINBURGH EASTER STATESMAN
Saturday 7 April 2012
Departing from: Ely, March, Whittlesea, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster, York.

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels on an enchanting journey along the Northumberland coast to the very heart of Scotland’s capital and Britain’s most beautiful city where the afternoon is available for shopping and sightseeing and the gardens below the Castle are bedecked with millions of daffodils in all their spring glory.

Following departure from your local station ‘The Statesman’ whisks us north on a spectacular journey through York and Newcastle then over the border at Berwick-upon-Tweed with views of Lindisfarne and the Northumberland coast, for an arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station for an afternoon break. The station is located just below one of the UK’s most historic and popular shopping areas – Princes Street, with its international stores on one side and the beautiful gardens on the other.

CUMBRIAN MOUNTAIN & COAST STATESMAN
Saturday 14 April 2012
Departing from: Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Meadowhall, Barnsley, Wakefield Kirkgate.

This very special tour includes a northbound journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys as we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  Following an afternoon break in the historic border city of Carlisle our memorable journey continues over the little used but very scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with the backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea.

CORNISH RIVIERA STATESMAN
Friday 20 to Sunday 22 April 2012
Departing from: Lancaster, Preston, Bolton, Manchester Victoria, Stockport, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Tame Bridge Parkway, Stourbridge Jct, Kidderminster, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham Spa.

We are pleased to present a relaxing long weekend break to Cornwall the land of myths and legends, on board “The Statesman” land cruise train, with its rugged coastlines and quaint fishing villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain. Warmed by the Gulf Stream spring arrives early and flourishes in this sub tropical paradise - Accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality 3 star hotels in pretty St Ives or maritime Falmouth.

CUMBRIAN MOUNTAIN & COAST STATESMAN
Saturday 28 April 2012
Departing from: Wolverhampton, Codsall, Telford, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Gobowen, Ruabon, Wrexham General, Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western.

This very special tour includes a northbound journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys as we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  Following an afternoon break in the historic border city of Carlisle our memorable journey continues over the little used but very scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with the backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea.

LLANDUDNO VICTORIAN STATESMAN
Saturday 5 May 2012
Departing from: Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Jct, Tame Bridge Parkway.

We are pleased to present a memorable day out for the May Bank Holiday weekend as “The Statesman” train travels through Cheshire and underneath the city walls of historic Chester, then following the spectacular North Wales coast with sweeping sea views across the River Dee and Irish Sea for a visit to the beautiful seaside resort of Llandudno with its two sandy bays and traditional pier, to visit the popular annual Victorian Extravaganza.

SETTLE & CARLISLE STATESMAN
Saturday 12 May 2012
Departing from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield, Rugeley, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the Settle to Carlisle railway in all its spring glory, with great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  And to make your day even more memorable there will be a sightseeing break in Carlisle.

GOLDEN ARROW STATESMAN
Saturday 19 May 2012
Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Bicester North, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, Princes Risborough, High Wycombe.

This is a train with a real ‘wow’ factor offering a circular steam tour of over 200 miles hauled by Southern Railway ‘Battle of Britain’ Pacific 34067 ‘Tangmere’ - complete with the Golden Arrow regalia she used to adorn whilst hauling the famous continental boat train. Features include the journey through the picturesque Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above the train – the highlight of the day being an afternoon break for sightseeing in historic Canterbury.

SETTLE & CARLISLE STATESMAN
Saturday 26 May 2012
Departing from: Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Yate, Cam & Dursley, Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch, Barnt Green, Birmingham New Street, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Penkridge, Stafford.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the Settle to Carlisle railway in all its spring glory, with great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  And to make your day even more memorable there will be a sightseeing break in Carlisle.

SETTLE & CARLISLE STATESMAN
Saturday 2 June 2012
Departing from: Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Nantwich, Crewe.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the Settle to Carlisle railway in all its spring glory, with great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  And to make your day even more memorable there will be a sightseeing break in Carlisle.

DIAMOND JUBILEE FELLSMAN
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

GOLDEN ARROW STATESMAN
Saturday 9 June 2012
Departing from: Gloucester, Stonehouse, Stroud, Kemble, Swindon, Didcot Parkway, Reading, Maidenhead, Slough.

This is a train with a real ‘wow’ factor offering a circular steam tour of over 200 miles hauled by Southern Railway ‘Battle of Britain’ Pacific 34067 ‘Tangmere’ - complete with the Golden Arrow regalia she used to adorn whilst hauling the famous continental boat train. Features include the journey through the picturesque Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above the train – the highlight of the day being an afternoon break for sightseeing in historic Canterbury.

SETTLE & CARLISLE STATESMAN
Saturday 16 June 2012
Departing from: Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Swinton.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the Settle to Carlisle railway in all its spring glory, with great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  And to make your day even more memorable there will be a sightseeing break in Carlisle.

SETTLE & CARLISLE STATESMAN
Saturday 23 June 2012
Departing from: Cambridge, Ely, March, Whittlesea, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the Settle to Carlisle railway in all its spring glory, with great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  And to make your day even more memorable there will be a sightseeing break in Carlisle.

NORTHUMBRIAN STATESMAN
Saturday 30 June 2012
Departing From: Hereford, Ledbury, Great Malvern, Worcester Foregate Street, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Jct, Birmingham New Street, Water Orton, Tamworth.

We present a scenic tour to the spectacular North East with its landscape of iconic landmarks and beautiful dramatic coastline as we travel through the Vale of York with views of the Yorkshire Moors and then along the sweeping Northumberland coastal route. This tour offers a choice of leisure time in either historic Durham, picturesque Alnmouth or the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with optional off train tours to the award winning Beamish Open Air Museum, or, magnificent Alnwick Castle.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

NORTHUMBRIAN STATESMAN
Saturday 7 July 2012
Departing From: Ely, March, Whittlesea, Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield.

We present a scenic tour to the spectacular North East with its landscape of iconic landmarks and beautiful dramatic coastline as we travel through the Vale of York with views of the Yorkshire Moors and then along the sweeping Northumberland coastal route. This tour offers a choice of leisure time in either historic Durham, picturesque Alnmouth or the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with optional off train tours to the award winning Beamish Open Air Museum, or, magnificent Alnwick Castle.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932

YORKSHIRE COAST EXPRESS
Saturday 14 July 2012
Departing From: Llandudno, Llandudno Jct, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Shotton, Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay.

Enjoy a memorable day on board our vintage train as we travel through the spectacular Pennines with the hills and moors towering high above, then through industrial Huddersfield and Leeds to historic York where the diesel engine gives way to steam for a nostalgic journey to the family seaside resort of Scarborough for an afternoon of fun and frolics.
The steam locomotive will be chosen from the pool based at Carnforth or York including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ - LMS Jubilee 45690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

YORKSHIRE COAST EXPRESS
Saturday 21 July 2012
Departing From: Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Crewe.

Enjoy a memorable day on board our vintage train as we travel through the spectacular Pennines with the hills and moors towering high above, then through industrial Huddersfield and Leeds to historic York where the diesel engine gives way to steam for a nostalgic journey to the family seaside resort of Scarborough for an afternoon of fun and frolics.
The steam locomotive will be chosen from the pool based at Carnforth or York including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ - LMS Jubilee 45690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

LAKELAND STATESMAN
Saturday 28 July 2012
Departing From: Kettering, Market Harborough, Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Chinley, Hazel Grove, Stockport.

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel around the Cumbrian Coast, probably the most stunningly beautiful scenic coastal line in England through an area steeped in maritime history with spectacular views of the Lake District Mountains and the wide panoramic expanse of Morecambe Bay as we journey to Ravenglass, where there is the opportunity to ride the legendary Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway into the Fells, visit the beautiful Muncaster Castle gardens, or, historic Whitehaven.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

LAKELAND STATESMAN
Saturday 4 August 2012
Departing From: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield, Stafford, Crewe.

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel around the Cumbrian Coast, probably the most stunningly beautiful scenic coastal line in England through an area steeped in maritime history with spectacular views of the Lake District Mountains and the wide panoramic expanse of Morecambe Bay as we journey to Ravenglass, where there is the opportunity to ride the legendary Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway into the Fells, visit the beautiful Muncaster Castle gardens, or, historic Whitehaven.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 8 August 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932

LAKELAND STATESMAN
Saturday 11 August 2012
Departing From: Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Jct, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton.

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel around the Cumbrian Coast, probably the most stunningly beautiful scenic coastal line in England through an area steeped in maritime history with spectacular views of the Lake District Mountains and the wide panoramic expanse of Morecambe Bay as we journey to Ravenglass, where there is the opportunity to ride the legendary Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway into the Fells, visit the beautiful Muncaster Castle gardens, or, historic Whitehaven.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 15 August 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
Friday 17 to Saturday 18 August 2012
Departing from: Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Jct, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston.

We are delighted to present a two day break to one of the most spectacular shows in the world, the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ Train with reserved seats for the performance which is held on the esplanade of the castle high above Scotland’s beautiful capital. Time will be available for sightseeing prior to the show and overnight accommodation is at a luxurious 4 star hotel near Stirling followed by optional tours through the highlands on Saturday morning.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932

NORTHUMBRIAN STATESMAN
Saturday 25 August 2012
Departing From: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Long Buckby, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham International, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield Trent Valley, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Belper, Chesterfield.

We present a scenic tour to the spectacular North East with its landscape of iconic landmarks and beautiful dramatic coastline as we travel through the Vale of York with views of the Yorkshire Moors and then along the sweeping Northumberland coastal route. This tour offers a choice of leisure time in either historic Durham, picturesque Alnmouth or the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with optional off train tours to the award winning Beamish Open Air Museum, or, magnificent Alnwick Castle.

FELLSMAN
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Departing From: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe,
Long Preston: (near Settle).

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.
The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932

ENGLISH RIVIERA STATESMAN
Saturday 1 September 2012
Departing from: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coleshill Parkway, Barnt Green.

Join us as we recreate one of the great holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel with a journey around the beautiful Devon coast and onto the preserved Paignton to Dartmouth Railway with time available to discover the many charms of the ‘English Riviera’ - the famous annual Royal Regatta at Dartmouth will be in full swing with over 200 yachts, overhead flying displays, steam ships and various events on land, sea and in the air.

CUMBRIAN MOUNTAIN & COAST STATESMAN
Saturday 8 September 2012
Departing from: Aberystwyth, Borth, Machynlleth, Caersws, Newtown, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western.

WEST HIGHLAND & JACOBITE STATESMAN
Friday 28 to Sunday 30 September 2012
Departing from: Cambridge, Ely, March, Whittlesea, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark Northgate, Retford, Doncaster, York, Northallerton, Darlington.

We are delighted to present a three day tour to the Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with the Autumnal colours on full display – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ train over the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer with magnificent waterfalls, rippling burns & peaceful lochs - A memorable return journey to Mallaig on the steam hauled ‘Jacobite’ train is included and accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality 3 star hotels in the Fort William area.

WEST HIGHLAND & JACOBITE STATESMAN
Friday 5 to Sunday 7 October 2012
Departing from: Swindon, Chippenham, Bath Spa, Bristol Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Jct, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston.

We are delighted to present a three day tour to the Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with the Autumnal colours on full display – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ train over the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer with magnificent waterfalls, rippling burns & peaceful lochs - A memorable return journey to Mallaig on the steam hauled ‘Jacobite’ train is included and accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality 3 star hotels in the Fort William area.

LOCHS AND GLENS STATESMAN
Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 October 2012
Departing from: Rugby, Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster.

We are delighted to present a two day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with the heather carpeting the mountains and autumn leaves turning to a burnished gold – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ train over the Highland main line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts with views of tumbling waterfalls and peaceful lochs. Overnight accommodation will be in quality 3 star hotels in Inverness with all rooms en-suite

BATH & BRISTOL CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Saturday 24 November 2012
Departing from: Ely, March, Whittlesea, Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Market Harborough, Kettering, Wellingborough.

We are pleased to present a unique tour from local stations direct to Bath Spa - the beautiful Somerset city of Georgian elegance, to discover its famous and very unique Christmas market where over 120 chalet style stalls offer quality products and brilliant gift ideas. The famous Bath Abbey and Roman Baths provide an amazing backdrop to the city’s festive event offering seasonal shopping, fine foods and family fun with stalls showcasing the talents of retailers from Britain and the Continent. In the Roman Baths Museum there will be ‘Crafts in the Drawing Room’ selling a selection of locally handcrafted items.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Saturday 1 December 2012
Departing from: Wolverhampton, Telford Central, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels to the very heart of Scotland’s capital and Britain’s most beautiful city where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas - it’s truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Departing from: Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Meadowhall, Elsecar, Barnsley, Wakefield Kirkgate, Normanton, Castleford

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels to the very heart of Scotland’s capital and Britain’s most beautiful city where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas - it’s truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Saturday 8 December 2012
Departing from: Bangor, Penmaenmawr, Llandudno Jct, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Shotton, Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels to the very heart of Scotland’s capital and Britain’s most beautiful city where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas - it’s truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Saturday 15 December 2012 
Departing from: Hull, Brough, Selby, Leeds, Shipley, Keighley, Skipton, Hellifield, Settle, Garsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Appleby

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels to the very heart of Scotland’s capital and Britain’s most beautiful city where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas - it’s truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets, open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.