Kingfisher Railtours offer steam hauled excursions throughout Britain including our ‘Dalesman’ steam trains over the scenic and historic Settle & Carlisle line plus the ‘Cumbrian Coast Fellsman’ between Carnforth and Ravenglass and 'The Scarborough Spa Express' – We also have steam and diesel hauled land cruise trains taking in the very best of the UK countryside including Wales, Yorkshire and a weekend tour of the Scottish Highlands! Please click here for a full listing of our 2008 programme........
*5% DISCOUNT on all internet reservations for the 'THE DALESMAN’ & ‘CUMBRIAN COAST FELLSMAN’!!!!
'THE DALESMAN' - Steam both ways over the Settle-Carlisle !
Hellifield to Appleby and Carlisle and return Our train departs from Hellifield at approximately 11 am before joining the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction. The Dalesman is the only steam train ride over the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Line that you can join locally. For the low fare of just £49 for adults - you simply cannot beat that for steam over the Settle-Carlisle! There is the option of either approximately 4 hours in Appleby or 2 hours in Carlisle.
‘CUMBRIAN COAST FELLSMAN’ to Ravenglass
From Carnforth (10.15) or Grange over Sands to Ravenglass and return - Carnforth (16.47)
A great value day out for Families, for example in a Family of 4, either Mum or Dad goes FREE! To Ravenglass for the delightful Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a 15 inch gauge line that runs for 7 miles up unspoilt Eskdale into the Lakeland Mountains at Dalegarth, or a visit to Muncaster Castle.
Great news is that last Sunday's Dalesman train made nearly £1500 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeal.
All of us at Kingfisher Railtours would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved.
click here for full details of other Dalesman trains.
BREAKING NEWS!'THE SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS' service is operating on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until the 28th August and also Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. Operated by the West Coast Railway Company with co-operation from Kingfisher Railtours - full day Rover tickets from just £39. Confirmed locomotive for the trainon August 21st is BR Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell The first Spa Express ran in the summer of 1981 to celebrate the re-opening of Scarborough's famous Spa building. The trains ran regularly for almost a decade, and have since been run by private operators. York passengers, and those boarding at Knaresborough, will experience the joy of steaming across the glorious high bridge which crosses the River Nidd before arriving at Harrogate. Why not use this service to visit York with its world renowned attractions from the Shambles, York Minster and the National Railway Museum. From Leeds, Harrogate or Knaresborough stay aboard for a wonderful day out at the seaside town of Scarborough. click for full details and secure online booking >>>
NEW! Saturday 11th October - ‘THE SNOWDONIA EXPLORER’ to Porthmadog and Pwllheli
From stations starting at Didcot - A beautiful day out through mid Wales and along the Cambrian Coast to Porthmadog.
Departing from: Didcot (06.30), Swindon, Kemble, Stroud, Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch and Barnt Green. Class 33 diesels haul our train to discover some of the most beautiful scenery North Wales has to offer. After passing through Shrewsbury we join the mid-Wales line and commence our climb into the mountains at Welshpool, which culminates in passing the summit at Talerddig. We then descend to the Cambrian coast and follow the rarely used route with the Irish Sea on our left and the Snowdonia mountain range to our right. Our destination is firstly Porthmadog, once a busy port for the shipping of slate brought down to the coast, it is now a popular tourist centre and home to the Ffestiniog Railway. You could alight also at Minffordd for the superb Portmeirion complex where there are gardens to look round and of course the famous Portmeirion Italianate village. Our final stop is at Pwllheli the end of the Cambrian line. You can stroll around this quaint town and take in the sea air before rejoining our train for the spectacular journey home. click for full details and booking information>>>
NEW! Saturday 25th October 2008 - 'THE WEST SOMERSET EXPLORER' hauled by SR No. 30777Sir Lamiel
Departing from Eastleigh, Southampton Central, Romsey and Salisbury to either Minehead or Taunton (depending on West Somerset Railway availability) for the Gala weekend. This is the final gala weekend at the West Somerset Railway for 2008 and promises to be a very exciting day out. It is hoped that SR Pacific 34046 Braunton will be in operation. Travel behind the only Southern Railway King Arthur Class locomotive to survive from the 1960s from the South Western Railway base at Eastleigh. The Gala event at the West Somerset promises to be an exciting affair. With the newly installed turntable at Minehead, it is hope that we can watch our engine turn before we depart for Hampshire again! So, join this unique train which is a rarity from the Hampshire and Wiltshire area and enjoy the powerful King Arthur Class at its very best! click for full details and booking information >>>
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Saturday 1st November 2008 - 'THE BRISTOL & AVON EXPLORER' hauled by SR No. 30777Sir Lamiel
Departing from Weymouth, Dorchester West, Yeovil Pen Mill, Castle Cary, Wesbury to Bristol for a special visit to Brunel’s ship SS Great Britain or the city of Bristol as an option. A rare opportunity for residents of Dorset to travel behind a Southern Region locomotive famous for its services from the 1920s through to the 1960s in the West Country. We have hired in ex-Southern Railway No. 30777 Sir Lamiel for this journey to Bristol. With so much to offer the visitor, our main point of interest will be the wonderful 19th century Brunel liner SS Great Britain. click for full details and booking information >>>
POSTPONED Sunday 3rd August 2008 - 'END OF STEAM COMMEMORATIVE RAILTOUR' We are sorry to advise that this train has had to be postponed. This is due to the main locomotive in our schedule, No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell, not being completed in time for main line testing in early July. It will be early August now before it is ready to run. We apologise on behalf of the owners for the affect it has on our train and assure you that we will update this information as soon as we are advised that the engine is ready to take up main line railtour duties. We trust that we will then find a date suitable for our special 'End of Steam in 1968' tour. click for further details >>>
The Dalesman
Wednesday 27th August 2008 - 'THE DALESMAN' - Steam both ways over the Settle-Carlisle ! Hellifield to Appleby and Carlisle and return. CONFIRMED LOCO BR Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell Our train departs from Hellifield at 10.55 am (times to be confirmed) before joining the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction for the 72 miles to Carlisle. The Dalesman is the only steam train ride over the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Line that you can join locally at Hellifield which is at the foot of the line. For the low fare of just £49 for adults - you simply cannot beat that for steam over the Settle-Carlisle! There is the option of either approximately 5 hours in Appleby or 3 hours in Carlisle. Arrival back at Hellifield is at approximately 19.15. click for full details, confirmed timings and secure online booking >>>
Sunday 31st August 2008 - 'THE DALESMAN' - Steam both ways over the Settle-Carlisle ! Hellifield to Appleby and Carlisle and return. CONFIRMED LOCO BR Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell Our train departs from Hellifield at 11.30 am (times to be confirmed) before joining the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction for the 72 miles to Carlisle. The Dalesman is the only steam train ride over the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Line that you can join locally at Hellifield which is at the foot of the line. For the low fare of just £49 for adults - you simply cannot beat that for steam over the Settle-Carlisle! There is the option of either approximately 5 hours in Appleby or 3 hours in Carlisle. Arrival back at Hellifield is at approximately 19.50. click for full details, confirmed timings and secure online booking >>>
Sunday 7th September 2008 - 'THE DALESMAN' - Steam both ways over the Settle-Carlisle ! Hellifield to Appleby and Carlisle and return. Steam Locomotive from the pool stabled at Carnforth, alloted for this train to BR Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell. Our train departs from Hellifield at 11.30 am (times to be confirmed) before joining the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction for the 72 miles to Carlisle. The Dalesman is the only steam train ride over the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Line that you can join locally at Hellifield which is at the foot of the line. For the low fare of just £49 for adults - you simply cannot beat that for steam over the Settle-Carlisle! There is the option of either approximately 5 hours in Appleby or 3 hours in Carlisle. Arrival back at Hellifield is at approximately 19.50. click for full details, confirmed timings and secure online booking >>>
Wednesday 10th September 2008 - 'THE DALESMAN' - Steam both ways over the Settle-Carlisle ! Hellifield to Appleby and Carlisle and return. Steam Locomotive from the pool stabled at Carnforth, alloted for this train to BR Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell. Our train departs from Hellifield at 11.30 am (times to be confirmed) before joining the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Railway at Settle Junction for the 72 miles to Carlisle. The Dalesman is the only steam train ride over the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Line that you can join locally at Hellifield which is at the foot of the line. For the low fare of just £49 for adults - you simply cannot beat that for steam over the Settle-Carlisle! There is the option of either approximately 5 hours in Appleby or 3 hours in Carlisle. Arrival back at Hellifield is at approximately 19.50. click for full details, confirmed timings and secure online booking >>>
The Cumbrian Coast Fellsman
Saturday 23rd August 2008 - ‘THE CUMBRIAN COAST FELLSMAN’ to Ravenglass From Carnforth (10.15) or Grange over Sands to Ravenglass and return - Carnforth (16.47)
a great value day out for Families, for example in a Family of 4, either Mum or Dad goes FREE!
To Ravenglass for the delightful Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a 15 inch gauge line that runs for 7 miles up unspoilt Eskdale into the Lakeland Mountains at Dalegarth, or a visit to Muncaster Castle. click for full details, confirmed timings and booking information >>>
Saturday 30th August 2008 - ‘THE CUMBRIAN COAST FELLSMAN’ to Ravenglass From Carnforth (10.15) or Grange over Sands to Ravenglass and return - Carnforth (16.47)
a great value day out for Families, for example in a Family of 4, either Mum or Dad goes FREE!
To Ravenglass for the delightful Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a 15 inch gauge line that runs for 7 miles up unspoilt Eskdale into the Lakeland Mountains at Dalegarth, or a visit to Muncaster Castle. click for full details, confirmed timings and secure online booking >>>
It is strongly recommended that you reserve your seats soon, as these trains are likely to fill rapidly!
All timings shown above are provisional - Tickets and confirmed Final Timings will be forwarded to you by post and you should receive these no later than approximately 5 days prior to the date of departure.
*This offer applies only to seat reservations on 'Dalesman’ & ’Cumbrian Coast Fellsman’ trains completed via this website, it does not apply to telephone or postal reservations or to existing previously made reservations.
This offer is subject to availability and Kingfisher Railtours reserves the right to withdraw the offer at anytime.
BREAKING NEWS! 'THE SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS' service is operating on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until the 28th August and also Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. Operated by the West Coast Railway Company with co-operation from Kingfisher Railtours - full day Rover tickets from just £39.
