HEART OF WALES STATESMAN
Saturday 11th September 2010
Departing From: York, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Stalybridge, Manchester Victoria, Newton-le-Willows, Warrington, Crewe.

This stunning journey takes us over two very different and spectacular routes through the very heart of Wales. The Statesman train travels through mile after mile of glorious rolling hills and rugged mountains with the beautiful Brecon Beacons towering above. There will be a stop for around an hour at the elegant Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells following which our train continues over the scenic and unexplored heart of Wales line to Cardiff where there will be a further sightseeing break of around two hours.

WEST HIGHLAND & JACOBITE STATESMAN
Friday 1st October to Sunday 3rd October 2010
Departing from: Peterborough, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Nottingham, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Stockport, Manchester Vic or Picc, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster.

We are delighted to present a three day weekend tour to the West 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 full length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer with magnificent waterfalls and rippling burns that lead to peaceful lochs with towering mountains mirrored in the still waters beneath. A memorable return journey to Mallaig on the steam hauled ‘Jacobite’ train (voted top rail journey in the World) is included and accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality hotels in the Fort William area.

WEST HIGHLAND & JACOBITE STATESMAN
Friday 8th October to Sunday 10th October 2010
Departing from: Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse , Cheltenham Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Jct, Stafford, Crewe, Preston.

We are delighted to present a three day weekend tour to the West 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 full length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer with magnificent waterfalls and rippling burns that lead to peaceful lochs with towering mountains mirrored in the still waters beneath. A memorable return journey to Mallaig on the steam hauled ‘Jacobite’ train (voted top rail journey in the World) is included and accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality hotels in the Fort William area.

CHRISTMAS FELLSMAN
Saturday 27th November 2010
Departing from: Lancaster, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Long Preston. Steam Hauled by LMS Jubilee Class 5690 “Leander”

Following our summer programme we are pleased to confirm that ‘The Fellsman’ will return for one last train of 2010 with a journey over Britain’s most spectacular railway - the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line – with it’s great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over the roof of England including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering, there is a chance of snow on the high peaks and time for sightseeing will be available in Carlisle with the border city bedecked in all its Christmas splendour. Our train will return over a different and taxing route as “Leander” climbs over the Cumbrian peaks and Shap Summit.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Saturday 4th December 2010
Departing from: Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Crewe, Wilmslow, Stockport, Manchester Victoria, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster.

This is one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” special train takes us 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, as the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.
There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city and if you choose not to spend your leisure time shopping for those last minute presents there are numerous other attractions all within easy walking distance – from the giant Christmas wheel that lights up the sky high above the festive gardens, a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, or the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle.

BATH & BRISTOL CHRISTMAS STATESMAN
Saturday 11th December 2010
Departing from: Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Market Harborough, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford.

We are pleased to present a unique tour from local stations in the East Midlands direct to Bath Spa - the beautiful Somerset city of Georgian elegance, to discover its famous and very unique outdoor 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 18th December 2010
Departing from: Kettering, Market Harborough, Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Swinton, Doncaster.

This is one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” special train takes us 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, as the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with open air skating and thousands of twinkling festive lights.

WINTER WEST HIGHLAND STATESMAN
Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th February 2011
Departing from: Derby, Belper, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Swinton, Shipley, Keighley, Skipton, Settle.

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 26th to Sunday 27th February 2011
Departing from: Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington, Wigan, Preston, Lancaster, Oxenholme.

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 12th to Sunday 13th March 2011
Departing from: Scarborough, Seamer, Malton, York, Thirsk, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Cramlington, Morpeth.

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.

SETTLE & CARLISLE STATESMAN
Saturday 2nd April 2011
Departing from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Long Buckby, Rugby, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield, Rugeley, Stafford, Crewe, Wigan North Western.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a return 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 9th April 2011
Departing from: Ely, March, Whittlesea, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a return 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 16th April 2011
Departing from: Gloucester, Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch, Worcester Shrub Hill, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Crewe, Warrington.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a return 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 23rd April 2011 (Easter Saturday)
Departing from: Shrewsbury, Gobowen, Ruabon, Wrexham, Chester, Northwich, Knutsford, Altrincham, Stockport, Manchester Victoria, Bolton.

This very special diesel hauled tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a return 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.

SPALDING STATESMAN
Saturday 30th April 2011
Departing from: Blackpool (North), Poulton-le-Fylde, Kirkham, Preston, Chorley, Bolton, Manchester Victoria, Stockport, Macclesfield, Congleton, Stoke-on-Trent.

Enjoy a visit to the picturesque Lincolnshire market town of Spalding where, for one day every year, the local residents decorate floats entirely with flowers using mainly Tulip heads from the local bulb farms. The parade which meanders through the town is a spectacle not to be missed and magnificent floral displays are also on view in the local churches. Travel is on “The Statesman” diesel hauled land cruise train with a memorable journey through the East Midlands and Lincolnshire Wolds.

LLANDUDNO VICTORIAN STATESMAN
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011
Departing from: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coleshill Parkway, Walsall.

We are pleased to present a memorable day out for Mayday Bank Holiday Monday as the diesel hauled “Statesman” land cruise train travels through the Cheshire Plain and the historic city of Chester, then along the Welsh coast with sweeping views across the River Dee and Irish Sea to the beautiful and elegant seaside resort of Llandudno with its two sandy bays and traditional pier, to visit the popular annual Victorian Extravaganza.

BATH & BRISTOL STATESMAN
Saturday 21st May 2011
Departing from: Stockport, Stalybridge, Huddersfield, Mirfield, Wakefield Kirkgate, Swinton, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth.

We are pleased to present a unique diesel hauled tour travelling on board “The Statesman” celebrated train through the rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, with a choice of destinations to explore - the elegant Georgian city of Bath Spa or the unique charms of Bristol, whichever you choose we can guarantee a memorable and lasting experience of the West Country.

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
Friday 19th to Saturday 20th August 2011
Departing from: Kettering, Market Harborough, Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Langley Mill, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly, Bolton, Preston, Lancaster.

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 or shopping the before the show and overnight accommodation is at a luxurious 4 star hotel near Stirling followed by optional tours through the highlands on Saturday morning.

WEST HIGHLAND & JACOBITE STATESMAN
Friday 23rd September to Sunday 25th September 2011
Departing from: Exeter,Tiverton Parkway, Taunton, Bridgwater, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Preston, Lancaster.

We are delighted to present a three day weekend tour to the West 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 full length of 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 - with towering mountains mirrored in the still waters beneath. 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 7th October to Sunday 9th October 2011
Departing from: London Kings Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham.

We are delighted to present a three day weekend tour to the West 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 full length of 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 - with towering mountains mirrored in the still waters beneath. 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.