Red Rose
Sat 21 Apr 2012
6201 Princess Elizabeth
Tyseley*, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Crewe
to Manchester Victoria, Miles Platting, Huddersfield, Copy Pit, Blackburn, Farington Junction, and return
Tour Updates
16/02/12 - When we ran The Red Rose last year, we were re-routed through Manchester Victoria and up Miles Platting bank on our way to Copy Pit due to engineering works. This year we have been given the same revised route. So now we get two hill-climbs for the price of one!
Please join us on this not-to-be-missed excursion
Itinerary
See Stop Press for route revision details
Following on from the success of the Copy Pit leg of 5043’s hill-climbing tour, we have decided to attack the hills again with a Stanier Pacific. If you missed this thrilling and invigorating trip last year, you will not want to be on the sidelines this time.
Our route takes us from Tyseley to Crewe, Manchester Victoria, Miles Platting, Huddersfield, Copy Pit, Blackburn, Farington Junction and Crewe before returning to Birmingham. There will be a short layover in Blackburn whilst the loco is serviced and watered.
Steam hauled by 6201 Princess Elizabeth throughout.
Stations & Times
Pick up : Tyseley Warwick Road*, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Crewe.
* Please note that there is a 10 minute walk between Tyseley mainline station and Tyseley Warwick Road Platform.
Set down : Blackburn
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 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 : £80
Club Class : £100
Premier Dining : £155 (not available from Crewe)
Table for Two : £20 per table (£10 per person) extra
First Class Compartment : £600 (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
Before contacting our office please see our Frequently Asked Questions >>
Note : Trains Returning to Tyseley via Stafford & Wolverhampton
Due to occasional Network Rail track possessions, trains returning to Tyseley via Stafford and Wolverhampton may be diverted from the planned route via Birmingham New Street station requiring diesel pilot locomotives to be attached from Bescot through to Tyseley.
