This is truly a day out to remember as we journey along the North Wales coastal route before climbing high into Snowdonia and up the beautiful Conway Valley to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Our train will be double-headed throughout by two of the few remaining English Electric Class 37 heritage locomotives. We have two optional excursions available for a return steam hauled journey over the full length of either the Ffestiniog Railway to Porthmadog, or, the brand new Welsh Highland line from Caernarvon to the foot of Snowdon.
At Crewe we take the secondary route through Chester, where we pass the Roman Walls and cross the River Dee and soon after enter Wales running alongside the Irish Sea passing through Prestatyn and Rhyl on a coastline famed for its beaches and views. At Llandudno Junction our train reverses for the truly spectacular journey up the Conway Valley and into the Snowdonia National Park with views of tumbling waterfalls and high mountains. Our train terminates at the former slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog where you may join our optional tour (see below) or perhaps visit the Llechwedd Slate Caverns situated just outside the town. Our train returns in the late afternoon retracing our journey over the same pretty route.
We are pleased to offer a choice of the following two optional excursions which should be pre-booked at the same time as the main tour:
The Welsh Highland Railway
Leaving our train at Llandudno Junction road coaches will be waiting to transport you on the 45 minute journey to Caernarvon for a return steam hauled journey over the entire section of the newly rebuilt narrow gauge Welsh Highland line. On our return to Caernarvon time should be available for sightseeing before the road coaches return to Llandudno Junction:
Adults & Children £20 per person.
The Ffestiniog Railway
Adjacent to the main line station is the terminus of the narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway where our privately chartered steam train will be waiting to take us on a return journey to the coastal town of Porthmadog. This is a truly memorable journey as the train twists and turns around the mountain side with spectacular views down the Cambrian coast to Harlech and beyond:
Adults & Children £12 per person.
Standard Class…..£59 Child (15 yrs & under)…..£48
1st Class………….£88 Child……………………..…£77
A Buffet car is available selling hot & cold beverages and snacks. Passengers in 1st class will receive complimentary tea/coffee & pastries on the outward journey, and, tea/coffee and cakes on the return.
Premier Dining………………£145
Pullman Dining……………....£170
Pullman ‘Pegasus’ Dining…£195
A full English Breakfast & 4 course Dinner will be silver served at your reserved seat by our liveried stewards. An extensive wine list is available and guests in Pullman class will also be served a complimentary ½ bottle of wine with Dinner.
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available in 1st class, Premier and Pullman Dining at a supplement of £15 per person.
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