Welcome to the NEW West Coast Railways website.
Welcome to the new West Coast Railways website. Here you will find all the information you need about our timetabled services, charter trains, railtours and commercial services.
The Scarborough Spa Express
West Yorkshire to Scarborough
Dates T.B.C
What better way to enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, visit the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough, than by travelling aboard a vintage steam hauled train? Details of the route, timetables and fares will be published here soon.
The Cambrian
Machynlleth to Porthmadog & Pwllheli
26th July to 10th September
Travel aboard 'The Cambrian' from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and revel in the romance of the steam train. Sit back in comfort and view beautiful Cardigan Bay on one side and the mountains of Snowdonia on the other. A day for all the family to relax and discover the magnificent Cambrian Coast. Click here for all the details you need and online booking.
The Jacobite
Fort William to Mallaig
17th May to 29th October
2010 is the 27th year of the return of steam trains to Mallaig. From the start in 1984 when British Rail reintroduced steam to the line it was known as ‘The West Highlander’ which later became ‘The Lochaber’.
West Coast Railways took over the running of this service in 1995 and it was given the much loved title ‘The Jacobite’. It continues to be an essential part of every West Highland holiday. Click here for all the details you need and online booking.
Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter...
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 2010 it will be operating more services than ever, including our timetabled services and special one day and weekend rail tours....
Diesel Hauled 1 Day Charters & Weekend Getaways.
Unique Steam trips throughout the year
West Coast Railways operate a number of one-off railtours throughout the season in conjunction with a partner company, Railtourer, and other organisations. Full details will be available soon but below you will find a description of the planned routes and dates for 2010.
West Highland Weekend
Steam to Mallaig
A chance to travel by direct chartered train to Fort william and also by Steam train to Mallaig
Steam Hauled Charters
Help For Heroes
West Coast Railways will operate a very special steam hauled charter train from Lancaster to York. All profits will be dontated to Help For Heroes (Charity No 1120920). Only a few tickets remaining! Please call for information and booking.
The Lune Rivers Trust will, once agan, be running a steam hauled day trip in September. Full details will follow soon.
Business Partners
The Statesman Land Cruise Train
The Lakelander
Throughout the summer our business partner, Statesman Rail Company, operate a weekly steam hauled service to Carlisle via the famous Settle & Carlisle railway. Full details will be available soon.
The Fellsman
Statesman Rail Company are also planning a number of Saturday railtours to Ravenglass. Full details will follow soon.
The Workshop
C.R.R.E.S
Operating along side 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
• Full or partial repaints 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...
