East Midland Rambler
Sat 14 April 2012
9600 & 7752 (as L94)
Double-headed
Tyseley
for circular tour:
Walsall via Sutton Park, then
Aston to Birmingham International (reverse),
followed by Aston, Lichfield,
Wichnor Junc, Branston Junc, Coalville and Knighton returning via Nuneaton
Tour Updates
13/02/12 - Route announced
Itinerary
As an encore to last years tour of the East Midlands headed by our two ex-GWR Panniers 9600 and L94, we have decided to run a similar tour on a modified route.
The two panniers will head an all day excursion starting from Tyseley Warwick Road station. The route for this tour is Tyseley, Sutton Park, Walsall, Aston, Birmingham International (reverse), Aston, Lichfield, Wichnor Junction, Branston Junction, Coalville, Knighton, Nuneaton, Saltley, Tyseley.
Stations & Times
Pick up : Tyseley Warwick Road*
Set down :
* Please note that there is a 10 minute walk between Tyseley mainline station and Tyseley Warwick Road Platform.
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
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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 Class for an additional payment.
First Class Compartment:
Not available
Dining
Premier Dining fares on this trip include:
Outward - Full English Breakfast
Return - 3 course roast 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.
Fares
Standard Class : £70
Club Class : £90
Premier Dining : £135
Table for Two : £20 per table (£10 per person) extra
Postal Bookings
For Premier, Club Class & Table for Two seats please contact VT Office to check availabilty before making a postal booking.
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
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
Before contacting our office please see our Frequently Asked Questions >>
