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.
Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and the pretty Westmorland market town of Appleby, then on to the border city of Carlisle for a break of up to three hours.
On departure from Carlisle we return homeward with views of the Lakeland Fells as the setting sun casts a golden glow over the Cumbrian Mountains.
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......£69 Party of 4.....£256
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......£105 Party of 4......£400
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.......£179 Party of 4.....£696
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 shortbread 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......£199 Party of 4.....£776
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.
