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The Emerald Isle Explorer 2023
Wednesday 3 May – Thursday 11 May We are delighted to confirm that our 10th ‘Explorer’ tour will be to the stunning Emerald Isle in Spring 2023. With high class hotels, lovely scenery and world-famous tourist attractions, a journey to Ireland is the perfect way to escape to another world without venturing far from home.…
The Kiwi Explorer
Dates TBC – 2024 A Holiday by Steam, exploring the length and breadth of New Zealand, brought to you by The Steam Dreams Rail Co – a trip of a lifetime. The inaugural Kiwi Explorer will be an amazing 3 week tour of New Zealand with over a thousand miles of steam-hauled train travel in…
The Steam Dreams Rail Co. announces Celebratory Tour to Brooklands
This May, steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower will set out from London to mark the centenary of the last Land Speed Record to be broken on a closed circuit. The tour is part of a programme of exciting trips the company has planned for the summer, with more itineraries to be announced for June, July and…
-Competition now closed – WIN a family ticket in First Class for our new Santa Steam Express service from London
Families can get into the Christmas spirit on a magical steam journey with The Steam Dreams Rail Co. departing from London Victoria station this December! To celebrate these brand new Santa Steam Express trips, the first from London in over 30 years, we are offering one lucky winner a First Class family ticket for this…
Full steam ahead to Edinburgh in 2022
Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 June 2022 This incredible weekend tour traces the historic route from London Kings Cross along the East Coast Main Line to Edinburgh. On the outward journey, passengers are offered a different view as we travel via the world-famous Settle & Carlisle Railway. Passengers will have three nights in one of…
Journey by Steam to The Lakes in 2022
Tuesday 27 September – Friday 30 September 2022 As the heat of summer gives way to balmier days, join us on this spectacular trip to Cumbria where you can spend three nights in the glorious Lake District. We have booked some fabulous hotels with lake-view rooms on the shores of Lake Windermere where you’ll have…
Journey by Steam to Cornwall in 2021
Tuesday 28 September – Friday 1 October 2021 As the heat of summer gives way to balmier days, join us on this spectacular trip to Devon and Cornwall as our very own steam locomotive B1 Mayflower hauls us double-headed along this picturesque route with spectacular views all the way west. We will traverse the iconic…
How does a steam locomotive work?
Steam locomotives are fondly remembered for their essential role in the Industrial Revolution and are seen as one of the greatest inventions of all time. But how do they work?
A New Tour for 2021: The Welsh Dragon
In September 2021, join us on this new tour which takes in the most beautiful railway lines in Wales. You will have three nights and two whole days exploring Snowdonia and North Wales to enjoy time at the internationally famous Italianate village of Portmeirion, visit beautiful houses and gardens or indulge your passion for steam…
Cocktails to keep the spirits up!
We are missing seeing you on board but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our special cocktail recipes for you to make at home, to keep your spirits up until we meet again! COMPETITION TIME – for the chance to have your favourite cocktail featured in our on board drinks list, send…