The Northern Star - Pathfinder Railtours

november, 2021

20novAll DayThe Northern StarGet into the Christmas spirit with this day out to enjoy the seasonal Christmas markets and attractions of York and Harrogate. Joining Stations: Salisbury, Warminster, Westbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Swindon, Oxford, Banbury and Leamington Spa

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SATURDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2021

Get into the Christmas spirit with this day out aboard our festively decorated train to enjoy the seasonal markets and attractions of York and Harrogate.

Harrogate and York are famous for their attractions and Christmas markets. Join us as we travel north via Derby to your choice of interesting destinations.

Option A – YORK (1247 – 1655) Attractions include: The National Railway Museum, York Minster, City Walls, The Shambles, Ghost Walks and Yorkshire Museum and Gardens.

Option B – HARROGATE (1322 – 1610) Attractions include: Royal Pump Room museum, quaint streets, historic houses and the original Turkish baths in the town centre.

Motive power is expected to be a DB Cargo class 67 locomotive throughout, hauling Mark I carriages.

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A RAILTOUR TO THE REBUILT ‘EAST WEST RAIL LINK’ FROM BLETCHLEY TO BICESTER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 1990s ALSO FEATURING CLASS 33 CROMPTONS ON THE MIDLAND MAIN LINE AND CHILTERN LINE – AND MORE!

You asked and we listened, so we are proud to present a day venturing through the Home Counties behind a pair of Crompton Class 33 locomotives. Traversing the only recently completed East West Rail link between Bletchley and Bicester, we travel through the site of Verney Junction, one time terminus of a London Transport Pullman service from Baker Street! Thereafter we cover lines much requested by Crompton followers – and by others! – the Chiltern Line and, following a reversal in the London area, the Midland Main Line. During the day we have also requested to navigate a number of loops and other sections of rare track!

The requested route (subject to confirmation) after Nuneaton is: Rugby – Northampton – Denbigh Hall Jn – Bletchley – Winslow – (Verney Junction!) – Bicester Village (break / rev) – High Wycombe – Neasden Chord – Acton Wells Jn – Hanwell Bridge Loop (rev) – Acton Wells Jn – Brent Curve Jn – Bedford Up and Dn Passenger Loop – Wellingborough Dn Goods Loop – Corby – Oakham Dn Goods – Melton Mowbray Dn Goods Loop – Leicester Up and Dn Slow – Knighton Up and Dn Goods – Nuneaton and as set-downs back to Bristol.

On board catering will include a buffet service, the Gricers Grill and a real ale and cider offering.

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ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
– Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows
– A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone
– The Gricers Grill will be served on this train
– A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks
– Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!

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Fares	Adult	Junior	Party x4	Availability
First Class	£189	£169	£716	FULLY BOOKED
Standard Class	£135	£95	£500	LAST SEATS REMAINING

Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £45 per person in First Class

Photograph: Ron Westwater

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SATURDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2021

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SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2025

A RAILTOUR TO THE REBUILT ‘EAST WEST RAIL LINK’ FROM BLETCHLEY TO BICESTER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 1990s ALSO FEATURING CLASS 33 CROMPTONS ON THE MIDLAND MAIN LINE AND CHILTERN LINE – AND MORE!

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SATURDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2021

Event Details

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SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2025

A RAILTOUR TO THE REBUILT ‘EAST WEST RAIL LINK’ FROM BLETCHLEY TO BICESTER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 1990s ALSO FEATURING CLASS 33 CROMPTONS ON THE MIDLAND MAIN LINE AND CHILTERN LINE – AND MORE!

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