Introduction

Celebrate that special occasion, a birthday, anniversary, family reunion or just indulge yourself and sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and senses of main line steam rail travel as it was in the 'good old days'.

Travel along the Shakespeare Line between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, steeped in culture, history and natural beauty. The journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham usually takes a different route via Claverdon and Lapworth through further beautiful countryside, and our steam locomotive often works up to it's top permitted speed of 60mph. Some engines are permitted to go to 75mph!

An immaculate steam locomotive will pull the train of Vintage Trains traditional rail carriages, all restored authentically to their former glory. Standard class features the comfort of seats at a table for four with large picture windows.

Silver service & traditional English fayre is available at your seat in Premier Dining in our ex-BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars. Depending on the time of day, either a full English breakfast, a freshly cooked 3-course roast lunch or that most English institution high tea will be served. A wide selection of wines, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available. Seating in Premier Dining is available at tables for two and four persons.

Through the carriage windows you will see an ever changing landscape, from Birmingham's fascinating industrial past to Warwickshire's beautiful countryside with its working farms, stylish villages and stations, plus glimpses of waterways and other features that make up Shakespeare's County.

Train Features Summary

A pleasant hour's journey each way - so adults won't get bored !

Standard Class tickets may be bought 'on the day'

Discounts for pre-booking standard class tickets

Premier Dining tickets and meals must be pre-booked

Premier Class seats are reserved

Purchase tickets from Vintage Trains staff or office only

Choice of starting stations:

Birmingham Snow Hill

Birmingham Moor Street

Tyseley

Henley-in-Arden

Stratford-upon-Avon

Fares start at £17.50** for around 50 miles of steam travel.

Some of the best value mainline steam travel in the country

Trains travel at up to 75 m.p.h. (dependent upon locomtive used)

(** based on 2009 fares)

 

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