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Time to go loco

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Step aboard the Great Central Pullman where you can ride as an esteemed passenger, or book a spot to drive the steam train.

Take control with the Drive a Locomotive Experience that allows you to man an Orient-Express style steam loco through Loughborou­gh.

You can enjoy the UK’s only double track, where two steam trains can pass each other. With a restaurant car offering five-course meals, you can travel in vintage glamour through the Leicesters­hire countrysid­e. Whitby, North Yorkshire Winding through classic villages and ending at the famous resort of Whitby, take a train across the North Yorkshire Moors. Let a luxurious steam train chug you through the wild landscape of the moors, with private compartmen­ts for a vintage feel of decadence.

See how the moors stretch to the coastline and recline in style from Pickering, passing by five picturesqu­e villages on the way to your seaside destinatio­n. Stop at each village for scenic walks and inviting country pubs. South Devon Railway, Devon The oldest heritage steam railway welcomes you on board for a journey alongside the beautiful River Dart. Take a step back in time with a steam journey through South Devon.

The train stops close to the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and the Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflie­s, giving you an exciting experience along the way that kids especially will enjoy.

From Buckfastle­igh to Totnes, the steam train offers wonderful views no matter the weather. Railway Touring Co Why not try something brand new with a seven-day trip through Cumbria and North Wales on the Great Little Trains of Wales Tour?

Pass Snowdon Mountain and end at the charming town of Blaenau Ffestiniog and travel over the rebuilt Welsh Highland Railway. Prices start from £1495. Find more holiday ideas at: VisitEngla­nd.com

 ??  ?? Loughborou­gh, Leicester Take the ride of a lifetime with a steam train experience through some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery, says Louie Kenyon Crockett
Loughborou­gh, Leicester Take the ride of a lifetime with a steam train experience through some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery, says Louie Kenyon Crockett

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