train Features Summary
Sundays only : 30 June - 8 Sept 2013
Birmingham - Henley - Stratford
50 miles of main line steam travel
Trains may travel at up to 75 mph (dependent upon locomotive used)
A pleasant hour's journey each way
Standard Class or Premier Dining
Standard Return Fares from £12.50 (from Stratford); £20.00 (from Birmingham).
Choice of Starting Station:
- Birmingham Snow Hill, Moor Street, Tyseley
- Henley-in-Arden
- Stratford-upon-Avon
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Celebrate that special occasion....
.... a birthday, anniversary, family reunion or just indulge yourself and sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and senses of mainline steam rail travel as it was in the 'good old days'.
Travel South along the Shakespeare Line....
.... between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, steeped in culture, history and natural beauty.
Travel North Through MORE Picturesque Countryside....
.... between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham the train usually takes a different route via Claverdon and Lapworth through more delightful countryside.
An immaculate steam locomotive ....
.... will pull the train of Vintage Trains traditional rail carriages, all restored authentically to their former glory. Standard class features the comfort of seats at a table for four with large picture windows.
Traditional English fayre....
.... is available served at your seat in Premier Dining in our ex-BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars. Depending on the time of day, either a Full English breakfast, a freshly cooked 3-course Roast Luncheon with all the trimmings or that most English institution High Tea will be served. We now offer a traditional Afternoon Tea as an alternative to High Tea. A wide selection of wines, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available. Seating in Premier Dining is available at tables for two and four persons.
Through the carriage windows....
.... you will see an ever changing landscape, from Birmingham's fascinating industrial past to Warwickshire's beautiful countryside with its working farms, stylish villages and stations, plus glimpses of waterways and other features that make up Shakespeare's County.
A TRUE Mainline Steam Express Experience...
.... as our train travels along a section of the GWR London to Birmingham mainline. The steam locomotive often works up to its top permitted speed of 60mph. Some engines are permitted to go to 75mph
