Castle To Scotland
26/28 May 2012
5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe
Tyseley Warwick Road*, Wolverhampton, Crewe to Shap, Carlisle and Beattock Edinburgh Waverley.
Tour Updates
18/01/12 - Tickets are now on-sale to ALL passengers i.e. not restricted to those who had made initial reservations.
Itinerary - Tyseley To Edinburgh
Saturday 26 May will see 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe depart from Tyseley Warwick Road at approximately 9am on an epic tour; heading north up the West Coast Mainline, with passenger stops at Wolverhampton and Crewe, before attacking the now familiar climb up to Shap Summit. At Carlisle, we will take a 2 hour break to service the engine and clean the train.
Upon departure from Carlisle, we will continue northwards into Scotland, over Beattock before turning east at Carstairs Junctions for the last leg towards Edinburgh Waverley, arriving at an estimated 6pm.
Monday 28 May will see us return to Tyseley in the reverse of our outward journey; southbound down the West Coast Mainline, stopping at Crewe and Wolverhampton before completing the journey at Tyseley Warwick Road.
Stations & Times
Pick up : Tyseley Warwick Road*, Wolverhampton, Crewe.
* Please note that there is a 10 minute walk between Tyseley mainline station and Tyseley Warwick Road Platform.
Set down : Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley
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
For details about the boarding stations >>
Itinerary - Forth Circular (optional add-on tour)
Passengers may also book this add-on tour on Sunday 27 May.
We begin our day at approximately 11:30am with passenger pick-ups at Linlithgow and Dalmeny before steaming over the majestic Forth Bridge towards our last passenger pick-up at Inverkeithing.
We then head out along the Fife coast and around the Fife circle, then follow the recently re-opened railway beside the estuary through Kincardine and Alloa to Stirling, where there will be a break of around 2 hours to visit the historic city centre or take photographs.
We then re-board the train, heading past the Bo’Ness Railway and over the Forth Bridge for a second time, setting down at Inverkeithing. Here a Diesel will attach itself to the rear of the train to take us back over the Forth Bridge a third time, setting passengers down at Dalmeny and Linlithgow.
For passengers joining us in Edinburgh area for Forth Circular tour only - see separate page >>
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:
Saturday - a full English breakfast in the morning and traditional High Tea in the afternoon.
Monday - a Brunch followed by a traditional 3-course Roast Dinner.
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
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.
Fares
Tyseley To Edinburgh
Standard Class : £150
Club Class : £190
Premier Dining : £320
Table for Two : £30 per table (£15 per person) extra
First Class Compartment : £1200 (6 seats)
Forth Circular - optional 'Add-on' Tour Fares
These tour supplements only apply for passengers booking 'Castle to Scotland' tour
Standard Class : £49
Club Class : £69
Premier Dining : £100
Table for Two : £20 per table (£10 per person) extra
First Class Compartment : £400 (6 seats)
For passengers joining us in Edinburgh area for Forth Circular tour only - see separate fares >>
Please Note: Overnight accommodation is not included. There are many excellent hotels in the Edinburgh area, but early booking is recommended.
Travel Insurance
We recommend purchasing travel insurance for this multi-day excursion. Please follow the link below for details.
www.insurancereferrals.co.uk/?agent=WP846 >>
General Tour 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.
