Double Lickey Banker
Sat 24 Mar 2012
6201 Princess Elizabeth
and two GWR Panniers
as
Lickey Bankers
7752 (L94) and 9600
Solihull & Dorridge to Bristol
Out via Oxford, Swindon & Bath
Return via Cheltenham & The Lickey
Tour Updates
Itinerary
There is a certain majesty seeing a large Pacific thundering along the Great Western Mainline past the old Swindon Works and onwards through Box Tunnel; coupled with joyful memories of using our BR Black Pannier 9600 to bank “Lizzie” up the Lickey incline; mix in a second Pannier 7752 (L94) in its London Transport livery and we believe we have the beginnings of a very exciting day out!
6201 Princess Elizabeth will start the tour at Solihull with a pickup at Dorridge; we run through Banbury towards Oxford and Didcot. We then double-back along Brunel’s billiard-table through Box Tunnel, descending towards Bath before reaching our planned destination, the port of Bristol.
At Bristol we stop for a few hours to service the engine before returning to the Midlands via Bristol Parkway, Wickwar Tunnel and through Cheltenham. Upon approach to Bromsgrove we will briefly pause while our two Panniers attach at the rear of the train for the ascent of the Lickey incline to Blackwell Summit.
After we pass over the Chiltern Mainline, the Panniers will take the lead as the train reverses back to our passenger stops at Solihull and finally Dorridge.
Steam hauled throughout by 6201 Princess Elizabeth, joined by Panniers 9600 & L94 (7752) at Bromsgrove.
Stations & Times
Pick up : Solihull, Dorridge.
Set down : Bristol Temple Meads
Times : subject to confirmation
Tickets, final information and confirmed timings are mailed out to passengers AS SOON AS VINTAGE TRAINS RECEIVE FINAL TIMINGS FROM NETWORK RAIL, normally about ten days before a tour is scheduled to depart.
Station Information
Travel Classes
Standard
Traditional 'open' coaches with tables for 4 persons.
Club Class
Traditional 'open' coaches with tables for 4 persons. Includes light refreshments in both directions.
Premier Dining *
Dining at tables for 2 and 4 persons in BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars.
*Table for Two
We offer a 'Table for Two' guarantee (subject to availability of tables) in Premier for an additional payment.
First Class Compartment:
Traditional 'compartment' coaches with compartments for 6 persons.
Dining
Premier Dining fares on this trip include:
Outward - Full English breakfast
Return - 3-course dinner
Sample menu
A selection of beers, wines and spirits willl be available for purchase (by dining and club passengers) from the dining car team.
Special dietary requirements must be requested when making your booking.
Juniors & Children within Dining Cars: There is no special child menu & no reduced child fare in Premier Class. We regret we are unable to accommodate children under 5 in the dining cars.
For more information see the Premier Dining page.
Booking & Travel Terms
Before booking your tickets, please ensure that you have read the Booking & Travel Notes page, and also Vintage Trains Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel
Fares
Standard Class : £85
Club Class : £105
Premier Dining : £160
Table for Two : £20 per table (£10 per person) extra
First Class Compartment : £650 (6 seats)
Postal Bookings
For Premier, Club Class, First Class & Table for Two seats please contact VT Office to check availabilty before making a postal booking.
No Smoking
Customers are reminded that UK government legislation prohibits smoking in public places. Areas designated NO SMOKING include ALL CARRIAGES ON ALL TRAINS AS WELL AS RAILWAY PLATFORMS AND PREMISES.
Enquiries
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