DEPARTING FROM

  • Crewe,
  • Warrington Bank Quay,
  • Wigan North Western,
  • Preston

No, not the 1957 film starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine & Keith Carradine! This version will star Class 45 (45118) and Class 50 (50050).

This is a rare opportunity to travel over the West Coast Main Line via Shap, the Cumbrian Coast and the Settle & Carlisle – all in one day.

The day will start with 45118 running from Crewe to Carlisle via the West Coast Main Line. On arrival at Carlisle, and after a short break, 50050 will take the train via the Cumbrian Coast to Carnforth and on to Preston. After a further short break, the train will head off via Blackburn, Hellifield and the Settle & Carlisle Line back to Carlisle. On arrival at Carlisle, we shall goodbye to 50050 and 45118 will retrace its steps via the West Coast Main Line back to Crewe.

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SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £139

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £25 per person.

Reserved seating is arranged at tables of 4 or tables of 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and alcoholic drinks.

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Crewe 08.15 22.30
Warrington Bank Quay 08.40 22.00
Wigan North Western 08.55 21.45
Preston 09.15 21.30
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Carlisle 12.00 15.00

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

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