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SRPS RAILTOURS : 2012 PROGRAMME
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Steam-hauled by Royal Scot Class 46115 Scots Guardsman From LINLITHGOW (morning train) / INVERKEITHING (afternoon train) Morning and afternoon steam specials round the 'Forth Circle'; over the Forth Bridge, along the Fife Coast and round the Fife Circle then along the recently re-opened railway through Kincardine and Alloa to Stirling, returning via Falkirk. |
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From NORTH BERWICK, Longniddry, Musselburgh, Edinburgh Waverley, Linlithgow, Falkirk High, Croy, Westerton From the scenic West Highland Line view the splendour of Loch Long, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Monessie Gorge, Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan and Morar. |
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From NORTH BERWICK, Longniddry, Musselburgh, Edinburgh Waverley, Dalmeny, Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Perth The Highland Line via Blair Atholl, Drumochter, Aviemore and Culloden to Inverness, then via Dingwall, Garve and the spectacular scenery along Loch Carron to Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh. |
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From GLENROTHES with Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Dalgety Bay, Edinburgh Waverley, Kirknewton Along the West Coast Main Line over Beattock and Shap summits for a visit to the historic city of Chester, or remain on board for a trip along the North Wales Coast to the elegant seaside resort of Llandudno. |
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Steam-hauled by A4 Class 60009 Union of South Africa From GLENROTHES with Thornton, Cupar, Leuchars for St Andrews, Dundee, Perth Steam-hauled through north Fife and over the Tay Bridge to Dundee, then along the Highland Line through Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and over Drumochter Summit, the highest point on the British railway network. Passengers may leave the train at Aviemore for a trip on the Strathspey Railway through Boat of Garten to Broomhill. Alternatively remain aboard over Slochd Summit and past Culloden to Inverness. The train is diesel-hauled between Dundee and Perth (both ways). (Tour organised jointly with the Angus Railway Group) |
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Steam-hauled (locomotive tba) From LINLITHGOW (morning train) / DALMENY or INVERKEITHING (afternoon train) Morning and afternoon steam specials round the 'Forth Circle'; over the Forth Bridge, along the Fife Coast and round the Fife Circle then along the recently re-opened railway through Kincardine and Alloa to Stirling, returning via Falkirk. |
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From INVERURIE, Dyce, Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Arbroath, Dundee, Leuchars for St Andrews Along the east coast and over the Tay and Forth Bridges, the across central Scotland and along the south shore of the Firth of Clyde to Gourock, from where passengers may take the ferry for a trip to Dunoon. |
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From AYR, Prestwick Town, Troon, Kilmarnock, Auchinleck, Sanquhar, Dumfries, Annan, Gretna Green, Carlisle A mid-week excursion along the Nith Valley Line and the scenic Settle & Carlisle Railway. Passenger may choose to visit Leeds, the historic city of York or the elegant seaside spa resort of Scarborough. |
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From DUNDEE, Perth, Ladybank, Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Dalgety Bay, Dalmeny, Linlithgow Through Fife, across the Forth Bridge and central Scotland then over the scenic West Highland Line by Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, Ben Cruachan and the Pass of Brander to Oban with views across the Firth of Lorn to Mull. |
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From LINLITHGOW, Edinburgh Waverley, Drem, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth*, Morpeth*, Cramlington*, Newcastle-upon-Tyne* (lower fares apply from stations marked *) Along the East Coast Main Line and the scenic Tyne Valley line to Carlisle. See the autumn colours from the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway then visit either visit Skipton for optional coach tour to the Yorkshire Dales (additional fare), Keighley for the Worth Valley and the Brontė sisters' home town of Haworth, or the World Heritage Site of Saltaire. The return journey is via York and Durham. ( Tour organised jointly with North East Railtours ) * Fare £59 (Child £46) First Class £87 * |
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Hauled by heritage Deltic diesel 55 022 Royal Scots Grey From LINLITHGOW, Edinburgh Waverley, Drem, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth*, Morpeth*, Newcastle upon Tyne*, Durham* (lower fares apply from stations marked *) Christmas Special to the historic cathedral city of Lincoln and its Christmas Market. (Tour organised jointly with North East Railtours) * Fare £59 (Child £46) First Class £87 * |
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North East Railtours operate other excursions using the SRPS Railtours train and catering facilities. |
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New for 2012.
On-line booking should be available soon |
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0131 202 1033 or write (enclosing sae) to SRPS Railtours, 82 Busby Road, Carmunnock, GLASGOW G76 9BJ |
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