Best in Tours by Rail since 73

Name and Address:
Pathfinder Tours, Stag House, Gydynap Lane,
Inchbrook, Woodchester, Glos., GL5 5EZ
Telephone 01453 835414 (24 hour answering service)
Business Description:
Special Excursions by rail

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Pathfinder Tours offers the very best in excursions by rail throughout the British Isles. Whether you want a day trip to one of Britain's historic cities, a land cruise through areas of outstanding beauty or to places off the beaten track where passenger trains no longer normally run, or a weekend excursion to the Highlands of Scotland, we have just the train for you. Our year round programme also offers nostalgic excursions over the main line system hauled by historic steam engines, as well as tours for the enthusiast interested in the modern railway scene.

Our programme of special excursion trains over the coming months is detailed below and will be updated regularly. Outline details of our currently published excursions are shown, together with advance information about proposed tours not included in our current brochures. To get copies of our brochures and to join our FREE mailing list, phone 01453 835414, or write to Pathfinder Tours at the address above. You can also 'fax us on 01453 836538.

The carriages used on most of our excursions are classic British Railways Mark 1 coaches, built from 1951 to 1964 for main line express trains. These carriages offer a high level of comfort, all seats giving an excellent view from the wide windows. Many of the coach interiors have been fully refurbished and work is proceeding apace on the remainder, whilst the outsides have been repainted in traditional liveries.

As an alternative, a limited number of Pathfinder tours are formed of Great Western Trains InterCity 125 sets, usually fully refurbished.

With very few exceptions, Pathfinder excursions offer a choice of Standard Class and First Class seating, the latter offering deep cushioned arm-chair type seating and more leg-room.

For that very special occasion, many of our excursions offer the option of Premier Class, with fares inclusive of full at-seat silver-service dining, usually comprising the Great British Breakfast, Light Luncheon and a four course Evening Dinner followed by coffee and chocolates. Special Diets can be catered for if advised at the time of booking, but the Premier Class option is definitely not one for those on a diet!

We can also offer a wide range of dates for half day excursions on the VENICE - SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS (VSOE) from London Victoria. Sample for yourself the sheer luxury of one of the world's most famous trains. Relax and enjoy the beauties of the English countryside as a superb meal with champagne and wine is served at your seat. An experience not to be forgotten. For full details, please contact the Pathfinder office.

There are trips to suit all pockets, with adult fares from £13.50 to £445. Reductions are available for juniors (age 5 - 15 inclusive) and there are special fares for 'families' on most trains.

Details of all the tours and excursions described below are subject to our conditions of booking - for further information see our brochures.

We have tried to keep the details on this site as accurate as possible, but cannot be held responsible for any errors that might be contained herein. If you have any queries, please contact the Pathfinder office as shown above.

For details of Pathfinder Tours see the official website on www.toursatpathfinder.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday 10th June 2000  The Calder Revolver  

Preston (0620/1820), Wigan NW, Warrington BQ, Crewe, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New St (0850/2100) and Derby (pu only) to Deepcar, Tinsley Yard, Bradford Interchange (break), then Halifax - Dryclough Jct - Greetland Jct - Bradley Jct - Huddersfield. Class 47/0 Ftl, Classes 58, 66, 60, 56 and 92. Standard Class £45, First £55. First Class Fully Booked. Add-on from Crewe to Windermere and return available as an add-on for £10. Class 37 outward. First Class fully booked.

Saturday 17th June 2000  The Cumbrian Coasterman

  Crewe (0510), Stafford, Wolverhampton, Sandwell & Dudley, Birmingham New St., Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Chesterfield, Sheffield and Preston to Workington. Optional set-downs at Ravenglass (for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway), Sellafield (for the BNFL Visitor Centre), Whitehaven and Workington. Deltic hauled throughout. Standard Class £35, First Class £45.

Saturday 26th August 2000  Millennium Cavalcade

Crewe (0510), Stafford, Lichfield Trent Valley, Nuneaton, Leicester, Loughborough and Chesterfield to Darlington. Standard Class £29.50, First Class £49.50, Premier Class £92.50.

Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2000  Millennium Calvalcade

Exeter St. Davids (0325), Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol TM, Bristol Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Kings Norton, Burton-on-Trent and Derby to Darlington. Standard Class £32.50, First Class £52.50, Premier Class £92.50. Premier Class booking heavily.

For a site that gives reviews of many Pathfinder tours, try this link Six Bells Junction

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