Steam railway tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide

We deliver unforgettable steam railway day trips, tours and long-haul holidays.

Travelling by private vintage steam hauled trains is hard to beat. Because steam trains often pass through unspoiled and remote landscapes, you travel through unique and seldom-seen scenery.

Our specially chartered trains are beautifully restored and very comfortable. We include excellent foods and fine wines throughout your trip, delivered with impeccable friendly service. Many meals are served on board our own restored restaurant car, others alfresco at quaint old stations in far flung places.

Book a steam railway day trip in the UK and traverse the dramatic and wild Carlisle to Settle line or marvel at the amazing feats of engineering needed to create Wales’ famous Blaenau Ffestiniog Tunnel. Take a tour into Europe for mountainous terrain, ancient history and unexpected exotica. Or head further afield into the wild wastelands of Patagonia, Brazil, Eritrea, Zambesi, Sardinia and more, steam hauled whenever humanly possible.   

Most of our charters run during daytime, so we book quality hotels for overnight stays. Some tours - including Southern Africa and Russia - feature vintage hotels for extra charm and authentic atmosphere. When reverting to service trains we arrange special itineraries and steam hauled programmes to make your tour a unique experience as well as an unforgettable one. You’d be surprised how often we manage to negotiate unique runs along exciting railway lines long closed or just re-opened.

The romance of steam train travel is as potent as ever, and we’re expecting a flurry of early bookings this year. We look forward very much to welcoming you aboard your steam railway holiday adventure!