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.
Our outward journey is diesel hauled to West London where ‘Tangmere’ joins the train. We continue into open countryside and through the pretty Garden of England which is rich with Oast Houses and Hop Fields. After passing Ashford we soon arrive at historic Canterbury for an afternoon break in this city of narrow streets and ancient buildings, the incomparable cathedral, setting for so many dramatic events stands at its heart.
Travelling through the beautiful Kent countryside the engine works hard to haul the train over the stiff gradients along the coastal line through Dover and Folkestone with the dramatic white cliffs and spectacular views across the English Channel. After a brief stop to replenish water in the engines tender we continue over the high speed route through Tonbridge recreating the former ‘Golden Arrow’ from the glory days of rail travel before bidding farewell to ‘Tangmere’ and returning homeward behind a more modern form of traction.
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......£79 Party of 4.....£296
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......£120 Party of 4......£460
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person
Premier Dining
Reserved 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 a four course dinner 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.
Adults.......£194 Party of 4.....£756
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person
Pullman Dining
This is the ultimate travel experience – seating is in our refurbished Pullman style umber & cream air conditioned wood panelled open carriages ‘Apollo’ & ‘Sovereign’ offering additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows with seating arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table laid with crisp linen and fully dressed with the finest crockery and glassware. The ticket price includes a reserved seat, glass of chilled bucks fizz followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. On the return journey you will be welcomed back on board with a glass of chilled champagne and a selection of tempting canapés will be served followed by a four course dinner with ¼ bottle of house wine, and coffee with petits fours. An ‘at seat’ drinks service is available for purchase throughout the day.
Adults......£214 Party of 4.....£836
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person
A deposit of £20 per person will secure your booking with the balance of payment due 40 days prior to the tour
Just enter the number of passengers in the box in the Qty. column next to the type of seats required and select the joining point, then press the 'click to book now' button at the bottom. If booking a ‘Party of 4’ please enter in the box in the Qty. column the number of ‘Party’s of 4’ not the number of passengers.
GOLDEN ARROW STATESMAN