A special steam hauled train will leave Cleethorpes Station on Saturday, May 18 at 6.30am for a trip to Chester.
The 'Oliver Cromwell' will pick up passengers at Grimsby Town, Barnetby, Scunthorpe, and Crowle. It's then on to Doncaster and Sheffield, then through the Dore and Totley Tunnel into the scenic Hope Valley, with mountains to the north and hills to the south.
Skirting round Manchester by way of Guide Bridge to Stockport and Altrincham. We then take the former Cheshire Lines Committee route to Chester.
With four hours to explore in Chester the train will arrive back in Cleethorpes at approx 9.40pm.
Premier Dining includes full English breakfast and a four course dinner silver served at your seat.
First Class includes morning coffee with a Danish pastry and afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream, along with a selection of finger sandwiches.
Standard Class includes a reserved seat at a table for four.
A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Tables for two can be guaranteed in first class and premier dining for a supplement of £20 per person. (subject to availability)
Check out The Railway Touring Company website for fares etc and to book.
The 'Oliver Cromwell' will pick up passengers at Grimsby Town, Barnetby, Scunthorpe, and Crowle. It's then on to Doncaster and Sheffield, then through the Dore and Totley Tunnel into the scenic Hope Valley, with mountains to the north and hills to the south.
Skirting round Manchester by way of Guide Bridge to Stockport and Altrincham. We then take the former Cheshire Lines Committee route to Chester.
With four hours to explore in Chester the train will arrive back in Cleethorpes at approx 9.40pm.
Premier Dining includes full English breakfast and a four course dinner silver served at your seat.
First Class includes morning coffee with a Danish pastry and afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream, along with a selection of finger sandwiches.
Standard Class includes a reserved seat at a table for four.
A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Tables for two can be guaranteed in first class and premier dining for a supplement of £20 per person. (subject to availability)
Check out The Railway Touring Company website for fares etc and to book.
