07/14/2003
Entry: "Scarborough Spa Express opens"
Scarborough Spa Express opens
[updated
29 June, 2008]
Regular steam train journeys from the historic City of
York and the seaside resort of Scarborough are now available.
West Coast Railway Company, the specialist steam train
operator, has re-introduced the popular "Scarborough Spa Express",
with two trains per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
from the 15th of July to the 28th of August 2003.
What better way to visit the historic city of York or enjoy a trip to the seaside town of Scarborough than behind a nostalgic steam-hauled vintage train?
West Coast Railway Company, the specialist steam train operator, has re-introduced the popular "Scarborough Spa Express", with two trains per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from the 15th of July to the 28th of August 2003 and if demand is sufficient additional trains may run.
York is a place of contrasts - a medieval walled city encompassing the delightful "Shambles" the magnificent Minster, historic churches, intriguing museums and offering the best of modern shopping experiences - in fact, something to interest every family member.
If York is the northern heritage capital of England, then Scarborough is surely the best in British seaside entertainment. Wide sandy beaches, popular attractions, a ruined castle, a miniature railway and some fine seafront walk, a must for the younger members of the family.
No matter what attraction you decide to visit once you have alighted from the steam-hauled "Scarborough Spa Express" at York or Scarborough, you can be assured of some of Britain's finest holiday attractions and entertainment, brought to you by a method of transport that is thrilling experience in itself to both young and old.
West Coast Railway Company
Scarborough Spa Express is operated by West Coast Railway Company.
Located in Carnforth, the company provides charter train
service, steam or diesel-hauled throughout Britain. For
further information please write to West Coast Railway
Company, Jesson Way, Crag Bank, Carnforth, Lancashire. LA5 9UR. Telephone
01524 732100 Fax 01524 735518 www.westcoastrailways.co.uk
Groups: a 10% discount is available for 10 or over, travelling together.
Note: on certain trains a special saloon will be conveyed. Seats will be available, subject to availability, on payment of a special supplement.
Bookings
Advance bookings can be made in person at either York or Scarborough Railway Station booking offices.
By post (enclose an S.A.E. please) to the Bookings office, Scarborough Railway Station, Scarborough
By telephone Credit cards accepted. For group bookings, or in case of difficulty, contact West Coast Railway company on 0870 124511
Trains will be hauled by either ex-LMS 8F No. 48151 or ex GWR "Hall" No. 5972 "Olton Hall" (better known as "Hogwarts Castle" of Harry Potter fame). Diesel haulage may be substituted in case of locomotive failure or high fire risk.
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