THE WAVERLEY EXPRESS

SATURDAY 21ST APRIL 2012

A SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAIN TO EDINBURGH

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THE CUMBRIAN FELLS AND SCOTTISH BORDERS

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Join us on our special class 67 diesel-locomotive hauled tour with Riviera Trains carriages.  We will start from SHREWSBURY at around 6:00am and pick up at GOBOWEN, WREXHAM, BACHE, HOOTON (about 7:20am) and FRODSHAM.  The train then proceeds north up the West Coast Main Line, passing through Lancaster, then skirts the Lake District and crosses in to Scotland just north of Carlisle.  We travel through the Southern Uplands, sweep along the Clyde Valley, before turning east and entering Edinburgh’s magnificent Waverley station through Princes Gardens. The return will be the reverse of our outward route.

EDINBURGH is known as the Athens of the North with its spectacular architecture, wide streets and interesting monuments, all dominated by the imposing castle. The best way to see the city is from one of the tourist buses that are available from the station.

Expected arrival is about 12 noon and we will leave around 4:30pm with return times expected to be mid to late evening.

Each passenger will have a reserved seat, a free detailed route description and a local plan. The train has a buffet car and trolley service providing light refreshments. Seating in First Class is in open coaches around tables for two (first come, first served) and four.  Most Standard Class seats are at tables for four.

Fares:     First:          Adults £94, Children (5-17) £58, Children under 5 sharing a seat, free.

                Standard:  Adults £63, Children (5-17) £38, Children under 5 sharing a seat, free.

Tickets, seat reservations and final timings will be sent a few days before the train runs.

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