'THE SETTLE-CARLISLE TOURIST TRAIN EXPERIENCE' - Skipton to Appleby and Carlisle and return, calling at Hellifield and Settle. click here for 2008 dates
In conjunction with the increased number of steam-hauled 'Dalesman' trains in 2008, Kingfisher Railtours announce 10 diesel-hauled tourist trains for the Settle-Carlisle Railway. These will begin their journey at 'The Gateway to the Dales' at Skipton and call at Hellifield and Settle stations before embarking on the journey to Appleby and Carlisle.
These trains are specifically designed to offer the visitor to the line an experience of the famous Settle-Carlisle line which currently is unavailable. The carriages will be fully equipped with tables for everyone in a pattern of four people in Standard Class and some with tables of two in First Class. The carriages also have opening windows at each table which can allow a better overall experience on the day. There will also be the opportunity to have lunch on board the train as it progresses over the line towards Ribblehead. With the assistance of volunteers, there will be train guides available to give commentary along the route and to be generally available for questions from the passenger.
The locomotives used will be taken from the pool of engines kept at the Carnforth depot of West Coast Railway Company and will include Class 33s, 37s and 47s. They will 'top and tail' the train throughout.
Departure times are: Skipton 10.38, Hellifield 10.54 and Settle 11.08, arrive Appleby 12.02 and Carlisle 12.43.
Return times are Depart Carlisle 15.35 and Appleby 16.25 with arrival at Settle 17.21, Hellifield 17.33 and Skipton 17.51.
The fare structure:
Standard Class Adult £25, Child under 15 years £18
Family ticket of four £75
First Class Adult £45, Child under 15 years £30
Family of four £135
Lunch in First Class Adult £60, Child under 15 years £50
Dates:
Wednesday 18th June 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Wednesday 2nd July 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 25th July 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 1st August 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 8th August 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 22nd August 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 29th August 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 5th September 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
Friday 12th September 2008 - click for full details and secure online booking >>>
