West Coast Railways (WCR) is an independent Train Operating Company and since 1998 has specialised in operating charter trains, both in its own right and on behalf of tour operators, along some of the UK’s most famous and scenic routes and to many beautiful destinations
The Company's main base is at Carnforth, Lancashire and in 2009 it will be operating more services than ever, including our very popular, timetabled services and special one day and weekend rail tours across thousands of miles of the UK rail network, using classic and modern diesels and historic steam locomotives. Join us and enjoy the comfort of traditional, spacious coaches, welcoming staff and all the resources necessary to make your time with us very special.
West Coast Railways runs the famous, award winning ‘Jacobite' steam train in Scotland (now in its 26th year) voted Top Rail Journey in The World 2009 by Wanderlust Magazine, ‘The Scarborough Spa Express' in Yorkshire and ‘The Cambrian' in North Wales through the summer months.
The Award Winning 'Jacobite' - Breathtaking and Unmissable |
Whether it's aboard 'The Jacobite' in the Scottish Highlands, 'The Cambrian' on the Welsh Coast or 'The Scarborough Spa Express, we’d love you to experience the romance of the steam train on one of our spectacular journeys. Book early and we promise your time with us will be memorable. |