The Tall Ships
Saturday 19th July 2008
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the Tall Ships in their ‘host port’, Liverpool, the 2008 European Capital of Culture. We travel to Liverpool on board our special vintage train, steam hauled by former LNER A4 Pacific 60009 Union of South Africa. Here you will be able to see almost 100 vessels from 30 foot yachts to square-rigged ships over 300 feet long, gathered ready to begin their race to Norway and then down to the Netherlands.
Our special steam hauled train departs Scarborough at 07:30 and we speed westwards calling at Malton to collect further customers and then on to York.
On departure from York we call at Milford for water, then Castleford, Wakefield Kirkgate and Huddersfield to collect our last passengers.
After Huddersfield we climb steadily through the Pennines to the line’s summit at Standedge Tunnel. The canal here is the highest (196 metres above sea level), longest (5,029 metres) and deepest (194 metres) in the country.
We now pass through Guide Bridge and Manchester Victoria, and then continue westbound through Patricroft Easton and St Helens.
At midday we arrive at Liverpool Lime Street, an impressive terminal with its original single curved roof costing £15,000 to build in 1849 when it was one of the only stations to send mail by train.
There will be around five hours of free time in which you can visit the “Tall Ships” and any of Liverpool’s other attractions. The station is in easy walking distance of the central docks where you’ll be able to see the magnificent sight of the sailing ships lined up prior to the big Race. Then if you fancy immersing yourself in some classic British history and architecture you might want to visit the famous and sophisticated Albert Dock, home to the Merseyside Maritime Museum or take one of Liverpool’s many guided tours by bus or on foot.
At around 17:00 our steam locomotive 60009 hauls our train up the incline out of Lime Street past Edge Hill. In the 1830’s, when the station opened, trains used to be stopped at Edge Hill due to the steep incline, their locomotives removed, and the passenger carriages taken down by gravity, descent controlled by brakemen. The return journey was achieved by using a stationary engine to haul the carriages up with rope. Of course nowadays we will make it on our own steam!
On the journey back to Scarborough we will set down as on the outward journey.
On departure from York we call at Milford for water, then Castleford, Wakefield Kirkgate and Huddersfield to collect our last passengers.
After Huddersfield we climb steadily through the Pennines to the line’s summit at Standedge Tunnel. The canal here is the highest (196 metres above sea level), longest (5,029 metres) and deepest (194 metres) in the country.
We now pass through Guide Bridge and Manchester Victoria, and then continue westbound through Patricroft Easton and St Helens.
At midday we arrive at Liverpool Lime Street, an impressive terminal with its original single curved roof costing £15,000 to build in 1849 when it was one of the only stations to send mail by train.
There will be around five hours of free time in which you can visit the “Tall Ships” and any of Liverpool’s other attractions. The station is in easy walking distance of the central docks where you’ll be able to see the magnificent sight of the sailing ships lined up prior to the big Race. Then if you fancy immersing yourself in some classic British history and architecture you might want to visit the famous and sophisticated Albert Dock, home to the Merseyside Maritime Museum or take one of Liverpool’s many guided tours by bus or on foot.
At around 17:00 our steam locomotive 60009 hauls our train up the incline out of Lime Street past Edge Hill. In the 1830’s, when the station opened, trains used to be stopped at Edge Hill due to the steep incline, their locomotives removed, and the passenger carriages taken down by gravity, descent controlled by brakemen. The return journey was achieved by using a stationary engine to haul the carriages up with rope. Of course nowadays we will make it on our own steam!
On the journey back to Scarborough we will set down as on the outward journey.
Approximate Timings
| Station | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 07:30 | 21:50 |
| Malton | 07:55 | 21:20 |
| York | 08:30 | 20:55 |
| Castleford | 09:15 | 19:55 |
| Wakefield Kirkgate | 09:25 | 19:45 |
| Huddersfield | 09:50 | 19:20 |
| Liverpool Lime Street | Arrive 12:00 | Depart 17:00 |
Fares
| Fares | Adult | Junior | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | £174 | £123 | £525 |
| First | £109 | £61 | £330 |
| Standard | £79 | £42 | £230 |
• 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)