Lancaster: 08.05/20.20 Preston: 08.35/19.25

Bamber Bridge: 08.50/19.05 Blackburn: 09.05/18.50

Clitheroe: 09.35/18.20 Long Preston: (near Settle) 10.50/17.25

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.

The popular steam hauled ‘Fellsman’ returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday’s over the roof of England – With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary ‘Settle to Carlisle’ line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle – or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.

The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ – LMS Jubilee 5690 ‘Leander’ – LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

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New for 2012 – We are pleased to offer an optional tour by classic 1950’s coach departing from Appleby for a memorable journey through the spectacular and tranquil Lake District to Glenridding for an hour’s cruise by historic steamer on England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater. Nestling below Helvellyn offering panoramic vistas we sail over the full length of the lake to Pooley Bridge and return by coach to Appleby. This tour must be pre-booked as seating is strictly limited.
Supplement: £18 per person

We have 4 different classes of travel available on board our train, but whichever you choose remember to book early in order to avoid disappointment:

Standard Class
Reserved seating is arranged in groups of 4 around a table with bookings for 2 seated side by side with one window seat and one aisle seat – a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks. It is in order to bring on board your own hamper and picnics for consumption on or off the train should you so desire.

Adult… £69 Child (15 yrs & under)… £49 Party of 4… £256
Family of 4 ticket (Combination of Adults & Children)… £199

First Class
Reserved seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table with additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows. Complimentary tea/coffee & biscuits is included and a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks. It is in order to bring on board your own hamper and picnics for consumption on or off the train should you so desire.

Adult… £99 Party of 4… £376

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person

Premier Dining
Seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table in 1st class carriages. A full English breakfast and three course dinner with coffee and chocolates will be prepared on board by our chefs and silver served at your reserved seat by liveried stewards. A full wine & drinks list is available with an ‘at seat’ service during the meals.

Adult… £169 Party of 4… £656

(Premier dining is not available from Long Preston)

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person

New for 2012 — GWR Saloon
An historic carriage built in 1930 for the Directors of the Great Western Railway and used on prestigious services – it even formed part of the GWR Royal train with seating for just 14 guests at tables of 4 or 2. It has wide observation windows, a dining area and private lounge. The meal service is the same as Premier dining with the addition of Bucks Fizz with breakfast — and canapés, glass of champagne & quarter bottle of wine with dinner.

Adult (minimum 2)… £225

(Premier dining and the GWR Saloon is not available from Long Preston)

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Generous group discounts are available for bookings of 15 or more – call reservations for details 0845 310 2458 or 0845 310 2489

Why not leave the car at home and take a scheduled rail service to connect into ‘The Fellsman’?


NORTHERN RAIL: We have arranged a discounted add-on ticket for a special price of just £5 return to connect into “The Fellsman” at either Preston or Blackburn. You may travel from stations within Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on ‘Northern Rail’ services only. This value ticket should be pre-booked through Statesman Rail and is only valid in conjunction with, and on the same day as your ‘Fellsman’ ticket. It cannot be purchased on the day of travel, or from stations, other retail outlets or agents. These tickets are non-refundable once purchased. www.northernrail.org

VIRGIN TRAINS: Hopping onboard a Virgin Train from London, the Midlands and Scotland is the best, fastest and cheapest way to connect into ‘The Fellsman’ at Preston or Lancaster. With all routes operated by super-swanky 125mph tilting Pendolino and Super Voyager trains. Also, if you’re feeling like something special, give First Class a try it’s not as expensive as you might think, and you get free food and drinks – Plus, with cheap Advance fares, you can experience the best of Britain for the tiniest of prices. www.virgintrains.com

CARLISLE

The historic city of Carlisle, where we have an afternoon break, lies close to the Scottish border and Citadel rail station is right in the heart of the city with many of the eateries, Cathedral, Castle, Tullie House Museum and shopping centre within a few minutes’ walk. Visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk to plan your stay.

HOTELS & SHORT BREAKS

If you are including ‘The Fellsman’ as part of a short break may we recommend the following hotel in the historic university city of Lancaster:

PENNY STREET BRIDGE HOTEL

A quality three star hotel with an excellent restaurant serving traditional Lancashire cuisine – only 7 minutes walk from the station. We have arranged a special rate for our guests of £75 per room on a bed & breakfast basis, please contact the hotel direct and state you have a reservation on ‘The Fellsman’. Tel: 01524 599900 www.pennystreetbridge.co.uk

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

Wednesday 6 June
Wednesday 4 July
Wednesday 11 July
Wednesday 18 July
Wednesday 25 July
Wednesday 1 August
Wednesday 8 August
Wednesday 15 August
Wednesday 22 August
Wednesday 29 August

Departing From:
Lancaster (dep 08.05/arr 20.20) Preston (dep 08.35/arr 19.25) Bamber Bridge (dep 08.50/arr 19.05)
Blackburn (dep 09.05/arr 18.50) Clitheroe (dep 09.35/arr 18.20) Long Preston (near Settle)(dep 10.50/arr 17.25)

Standard Class:

Adult… £65
Child (15 yrs & under)… £49
Party of 4… £240
Family of 4 ticket (Combination of Adults & Children)… £199

First Class:

Adult… £99
Party of 4… £376

Premier Dining :

Adult… £159
Party of 4… £616

(Premier dining is not available from Long Preston)

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £15 per person

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Contact us on the telephone number below to book tickets for this trip:

0845 310 2458
0845 310 2489

Or click here to visit The Statesman Website