Railtours
This page contains details of any forthcoming railtours featuring class 56 traction.
The Scenic Settler, Saturday 22nd May 2010
Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Cam and Dursley, Cheltenham Spa, Barnt Green, Birmingham New Street, Stafford and Crewe to Carlisle via the world famous Settle and Carlisle railway line. This train is expected to be hauled by a DBS Class 66 diesel locomotive from Bristol to the West Midlands and return, with a classic Hanson Traction / Colas Rail Class 56 diesel locomotive providing motive power from the West Midlands to Carlisle and return.
Contact Pathfinder Tours.
Adult Fares: £65 Standard, £108 First Class Plus, £179 Premier Dining.
Child Fares: £32.50 Standard, £88 First Class Plus, £159 Premier Dining.
The Cornishman, Saturday 26th June 2010
Tame Bridge Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Barnt Green, Cheltenham Spa, Cam and Dursley, Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance. This train is expected to be hauled throughout by a Hanson Traction / Colas Rail Class 56 diesel locomotive, making a very rare visit for the class to the West Country.
Contact Pathfinder Tours.
Adult Fares: £65 Standard, £109 First Class Plus, £179 Premier Dining.
Child Fares: £32.50 Standard, £89 First Class Plus, £159 Premier Dining.
56009 on a railtour at Chesterfield. Undated.
