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‘THE FELLSMAN’ STEAM TRAIN A SCENIC 260 MILE STEAM HAULED JOURNEY OVER THE WORLD FAMOUS SETTLE TO CARLISLE RAILWAY LINE WITH TIME FOR SIGHTSEEING IN APPLEBY OR CARLISLE

‘THE FELLSMAN’ STEAM TRAIN
A SCENIC 260 MILE STEAM HAULED JOURNEY OVER THE WORLD FAMOUS SETTLE TO CARLISLE RAILWAY LINE WITH TIME FOR SIGHTSEEING IN APPLEBY OR CARLISLE

Every Wednesday until 15th September 2010

Wednesday 8th September - click here for details and secure online booking

Wednesday 15th September - click here for secure online booking - HURRY!! LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING

Confirmed Passenger Timings:
LANCASTER (dep) 08:05 (arr) 20:40, PRESTON (dep) 08:35 (arr) 20:05, BAMBER BRIDGE (dep) 08:45 (arr) 19:50, BLACKBURN (dep) 09:15 (arr) 19:40, CLITHEROE (dep) 09:40 (arr) 19:10, LONG PRESTON (dep) 10:50 (arr) 17:50
APPLEBY (arr) 12:05 (dep) 16:20, CARLISLE (arr) 13:13 (dep) 15:15

‘The Fellsman’ is running every Wednesday in high summer 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, with time available for sightseeing in either Appleby or Carlisle.

The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive may vary on each train and will be chosen from the pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot Class 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ - LMS Stanier 8F 48151 - LMS Jubilee Class 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

‘THE FELLSMAN’ - AS SEEN ON ON THE BBC’s “GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS”

Following the sell out success in 2009 we are pleased to confirm that ‘The Fellsman’ will return in 2010 running every Wednesday in high summer 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, with time available for sightseeing in either Appleby or Carlisle. The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive may vary on each train and will be chosen from the pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot Class 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ - LMS Stanier 8F 48151 - LMS Jubilee Class 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932. WATCH ‘THE FELLSMAN’ ON BBC TV IN THE NEW SERIES OF “GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS”The Settle & Carlisle line is known for its magnificent scenery and steep gradient so our engine will be working hard as we climb to the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views of the three peaks before entering Blea Moor tunnel. Passengers will get a marvellous view as the train emerges into Dent Dale. As we approach Garsdale you will see sweeping views of Wensleydale with our engine in full flight as we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit of the line at Ais Gill. Travelling on through the Eden Valley to the pretty Westmorland market town of Appleby there is an opportunity of leaving the train here for a four hour break; alternatively continue to the border city of Carlisle where we have a stop of around two hours. You may choose to stroll between the castle and cathedral or perhaps visit the famous Tullie House Museum – all surrounded by great places to shop, eat or be entertained so creating the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

Our train will be ready for the return from Carlisle mid afternoon and following a photographic and water stop at Appleby we travel over the same spectacular route giving another opportunity to experience the beauty of the high Pennines.


We have 3 different classes of travel available on board our train, but whichever you choose remember to book early in order to avoid disappointment:

The Settle & Carlisle line is known for its magnificent scenery and steep gradient so our engine will be working hard as we climb to the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views of the three peaks before entering Blea Moor tunnel. Passengers will get a marvellous view as the train emerges into Dent Dale. As we approach Garsdale you will see sweeping views of Wensleydale with our engine in full flight as we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit of the line at Ais Gill. Travelling on through the Eden Valley to the pretty Westmorland market town of Appleby there is an opportunity of leaving the train here for a four hour break; alternatively continue to the border city of Carlisle where we have a stop of around two hours. You may choose to stroll between the castle and cathedral or perhaps visit the famous Tullie House Museum – all surrounded by great places to shop, eat or be entertained so creating the perfect way to spend an afternoon.Standard Class
Reserved seating is arranged in groups of 4 around a table with bookings for 2 seated side by side in open carriages - a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks. It is in order to bring on board your own hamper and picnics for consumption on or off the train should you so desire.

Adult......£63 Child (15 yrs & under).....£49 Party of 4.....£236
Family of 4 ticket (Combination of Adults & Children)......£199

First Class
Reserved seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table in open carriages with additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows. A buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks. It is in order to bring on board your own hamper and picnics for consumption on or off the train should you so desire.

Adult......£95 Child (15 yrs & under)......£81 Party of 4......£364

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £15 per person

Our train will be ready for the return from Carlisle mid afternoon and following a photographic and water stop at Appleby we travel over the same spectacular route giving another opportunity to experience the beauty of the high Pennines.Premier Dining
Seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table in 1st class open carriages with additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows. A full English breakfast and three course dinner with coffee & mints will be prepared on board by our chefs and silver served at your reserved seat by liveried stewards. A full wine & drinks list is available with an ‘at seat’ service during the meals. Further refreshments during the journey may be purchased from the buffet bar.

Adult.......£149 Party of 4.....£580

(Premier dining is not available from Long Preston)

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £15 per person

 


Generous group discounts are available for bookings of 15 or more – call reservations for details 0845 310 2458 or 0845 310 2489

Why not leave the car at home and take the train to connect into 'The Fellsman' using regular scheduled rail services to:

WATCH ‘THE FELLSMAN’ ON BBC TV IN THE NEW SERIES OF “GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS”LANCASTER: from Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Carnforth, Glasgow, Grange-over-Sands, Morecambe, Oxenholme, Penrith, Windermere and Ulverston.

PRESTON: from Birmingham International & New Street, Blackpool, Chester, Chorley, Coventry, Crewe, Euxton, Huyton, Kirkham, Leyland, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Lytham, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Milton Keynes, Ormskirk, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rugby, Stafford, St. Annes-on-the-Sea, St. Helens Central, Stockport, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western and Wolverhampton.

BLACKBURN: from Accrington, Bolton, Bradford Interchange, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Leeds, Manchester Victoria and Salford.

LONG PRESTON: from Bradford Forster Square, Keighley, Leeds, Shipley, Skipton and York

For train times call Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

NORTHERN RAIL
We have arranged a discounted add-on ticket where you may travel from any station within Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on ‘Northern Rail’ services only to connect into ‘The Fellsman’ at Lancaster, Preston or Blackburn for a special price of just £5 return – This value ticket must be pre-booked through Statesman Rail and is available only in conjunction with, and on the same day as your ‘Fellsman’ ticket, it is not available for purchase on the day of travel from stations, other retail outlets or agents. www.northernrail.org

VIRGIN TRAINS
Hopping onboard a Virgin Train is the best, fastest and cheapest way to connect into ‘The Fellsman’ at Preston or Lancaster. With all routes operated by super-swanky 125mph tilting Pendolino and Super Voyager trains. Also, if you're feeling like something special, give First Class a try it's not as expensive as you might think, and you get free food and drinks - Plus, with cheap Advance fares, you can experience the best of Britain for the tiniest of prices. www.virgintrains.com

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Northern Rail Cumbria Tourism
Virgin Trains
West Coast Railways
 

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