The Londoner
Saturday 7th June 2008
This is a special steam hauled train from Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and other North Lincolnshire stations to London Kings Cross hauled by 71000 Duke of Gloucester. This was the last express passenger steam locomotive built in the UK and was introduced by British Railways in 1954.
Our train will be formed of our new set of refurbished MK1 coaches in crimson and cream livery branded the “Royal Scot”. The carriages have large picture windows and Pullman style seating in first and premier classes.
This will be the first time that 71000 Duke of Gloucester has worked a train out of Cleethorpes and will depart around 07.15 calling to pick up further passengers at Grimsby, Barnetby, Scunthorpe, Crowle and Doncaster.
We head southwards from Doncaster on the East Coast Main Line. After taking water at Retford we start the sprint down the East Coast Main Line passing through Grantham and down Stoke Bank to Peterborough where there is another water stop. We continue south through Huntingdon, St Neots and Stevenage before arriving at London Kings Cross.
Most customers will have their own preference in London. There will be over four hours in London, which is ample time to see the sites, perhaps on a cruise on the Thames. Of course there will also be the chance to visit the shops of the infamous Oxford Street, or for those who are not eating on the train, to have a meal in one of the many restaurants.
A diesel locomotive will haul our train back to Cleethorpes setting down at the stations as on the outward journey.
This will be the first time that 71000 Duke of Gloucester has worked a train out of Cleethorpes and will depart around 07.15 calling to pick up further passengers at Grimsby, Barnetby, Scunthorpe, Crowle and Doncaster.
We head southwards from Doncaster on the East Coast Main Line. After taking water at Retford we start the sprint down the East Coast Main Line passing through Grantham and down Stoke Bank to Peterborough where there is another water stop. We continue south through Huntingdon, St Neots and Stevenage before arriving at London Kings Cross.
Most customers will have their own preference in London. There will be over four hours in London, which is ample time to see the sites, perhaps on a cruise on the Thames. Of course there will also be the chance to visit the shops of the infamous Oxford Street, or for those who are not eating on the train, to have a meal in one of the many restaurants.
A diesel locomotive will haul our train back to Cleethorpes setting down at the stations as on the outward journey.
Approximate Timings
| Station | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 07:15 | 21:10 |
| Grimsby | 07:24 | 21:00 |
| Barnetby | 07:45 | 20:40 |
| Scunthorpe | 08:04 | 20:25 |
| Crowle | 08:20 | 20:10 |
| Hatfield | 08:30 | 19:55 |
| Doncaster | 08:40 | 19:40 |
| London Kings Cross | 13:20 | 17:45 |
Fares
| Fares | Adult | Junior | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | £179 | £129 | £550 |
| First | £115 | £65 | £330 |
| Standard | £79 | £44 | £210 |
• Premier Dining includes full English breakfast, light lunch and four course dinner silver served at your seat.
• First Class includes morning coffee and Danish pastries and tea and biscuits in the afternoon.
• Standard Class includes a reserved seat at a table for four.
Tables for two can be guaranteed in first class and premier dining for a supplement of £15 per person.
(subject to availability)
• First Class includes morning coffee and Danish pastries and tea and biscuits in the afternoon.
• Standard Class includes a reserved seat at a table for four.
Tables for two can be guaranteed in first class and premier dining for a supplement of £15 per person.
(subject to availability)