Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - Sun 3 Jun 2012
6201 Princess Elizabeth
Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway and Banbury to London Kensington Olympia
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At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats will muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river.
Vintage Trains are honoured to be able run a steam tour to London’s Kensington Olympia station to celebrate this event. The only engine we would consider for this day would be 6201 Princess Elizabeth named in 1933 after Her Majesty.
We will depart from Solihull towards the Capital along the Chiltern Mainline, racing through the Oxford and Buckinghamshire countryside towards our destination, London’s Kensington Olympia station. Upon arrival, passengers will alight for a day out in London to watch the festivities.
Stations & Times
Pick up : Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway and Banbury.
Set down : London Kensington Olympia
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 : £75
Club Class : £95
Premier Dining : £160
Table for Two : £20 per table (£10 per person) extra
First Class Compartment : £600 (6 seats)
Optional London Transport Travelcard
Adult Off-Peak Travelcard Zones 1&2: £7.00
Child Off-Peak Travelcard Zones 1-6: £3.20
Travelcards must be ordered a minimum of 3 weeks in advance and are not refundable.
For details on London Transport zones and fares, please visit: www.tfl.gov.uk
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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