The worlds greatest railway journey by steam in Harry Potter style coaches Fort William to Mallaig, also Scarborough Spa Express - York to Scarborough via Wakefield and Leeds.

Simply unmissable - Book online today!

The Scottish Highlands
Fort William - Mallaig

'The Greatest Railway journey
in the World'
Adults Standard
Return Only
£32
Children Standard
Return Only
£18
14th May to 26th October 2012
Monday - Friday
Sat & Sun 23rd June - 26th August
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New Afternoon Service
4th June - 31st August
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Regarded as 'The Greatest Railway Journey in the World', due mainly to the stunning scenery. The 84 mile round trip will take you past Britain’s highest mountain, deepest Loch, shortest river and most westerly station en-route to Mallaig, one of the worlds most picturesque fishing villages.


North & West Yorkshire
York to Scarborough

or Normanton, Wakefield, Leeds, Castleford
to York or Scarborough
Adults Standard
Return from
£20
Children, under 16
with a paying adult
FREE
17th July to 6th September 2012
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

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Also running Bank Holiday Monday
27th August
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Travel by steam in Harry Potter style carriages across Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside. From York to Scarborough or from Normanton, Wakefield, Woodlesford (Leeds) or Castleford to York or Scarborough.

Revel in the majesty of historic York or extend your journey to magnificent Scarborough.

Diesel Hauled 1 Day Charters & Weekend Getaways

West Coast Railways operate a number of one-off railtours throughout the season in conjunction with a partner company, Railtourer, and other organisations.

Edinburgh – The Settle Carlisle

Always one of our most popular tours


Departing – Saturday 5th May 2012

Edinburgh panorama
The Lancashire Rose 2012

The Lancashire Rose

From coast to coast, Blackpool to Manchester

Departing – Wednesday 16th May 2012

Join us as we make our way across the breadth of England through Manchester to Blackpool.

Statesman Rail
Fellsman Trips 2012

6 June then every Wednesday from 4 July to 29 August 2012

As seen on BBC’s ‘Great British Railway Journeys’ and featured in the new series of ITV’s ‘The Dales’ to be broadcast in March.

More info available…

Lune Rivers Trust Steam Train to York & Scarborough

Departing – Saturday 8th September 2012

Scarborough & Wolds Coast Steam Special

Enjoy a nostalgic day out aboard our heritage train


Departing – Wednesday 19th September 2012

Scarborough & Wolds Coast Steam Special

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman Weekend 2012

2 trips available

Friday 28, 29 & 30 September 2012 & Friday 5, 6 & 7 October 2012

Edinburgh Christmas Special 2012

Departing – Saturday 8th December 2012

Enjoy all the pre-Christmas attractions of Scotland’s beautiful capital city with direct travel aboard our specially chartered train.

Edinburgh Christmas 2012

The Workshop CRRES

The Workshop

C.R.R.E.S

Operating alongside West Coast Railways, CRRES is one of only a very small number of UK companies able to offer an extensive restoration service.

Within its workshop facilities CRRES can provide:

  • Full or partial overhaul of locomotives – steam and diesel
  • Full or partial overhaul of rolling stock
  • Programmed maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock
  • Restoration services
  • Joinery and other craftsmen services
  • Repaints and refits

Restoration service

CRRES employs a labour force skilled to a level now rare in this country, particularly in the field of steam locomotive restoration.

Clients include private locomotive owners, preservation groups and many of the UK’s best known preserved railways…

West Coast Railways (WCR)

Carnforth, Lancashire

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 2012 it will be operating more services than ever, including our timetabled services and special one day and weekend rail tours…