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| Embsay (depart) | 10.30 | 11.10 | 12.00 | 12.40 | 13.30 | 14.10 | 15.00 | 15.40 | 16.30 |
| Bolton Abbey (arrive) | 10.45 | 11.25 | 12.15 | 12.55 | 13.45 | 14.25 | 15.15 | 15.55 | 16.45 |
| Bolton Abbey (depart) | 11.10 | 12.00 | 12.40 | 13.30 | 14.10 | 15.00 | 15.40 | 16.30 | 17.00 |
| Embsay (arrive) | 11.40 | 12.15 | 13.10 | 13.45 | 14.40 | 15.15 | 16.10 | 16.45 | 17.20 |
This carriage was built in 1906 for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway's Directors, to allow
them to travel parts of the system in very comfortable surroundings to allow them to inspect the
route. It was rebuilt by both the LMS and BR, but has been restored by Stephen Middleton to its
original condition. Some splendid views can be had though the large windows of the line's scenery
and of the locomotive pulling the train.
For 2010, this carriage will be attached to most normal service trains on operating days, allowing passengers to experience the luxuary and views it affords. It has also visited the NRM at York where it has been a popular exhibit for the past two years, and featured in the Stage Production of 'The Railway Children' as the Old Gentleman's Coach.
Now part of Stephen Middleton's Stately Trains fleet,
Great North of Scotland Railway No. 34 was built in 1896 for use in Scotland. Although it underwent
several major rebuilds during its life, it has been restored to being a 1st / 3rd
6-wheeled carriage, and impressive it most certainly is! It is also thought to be the only Scottish
coach operating in England, so it's well worth a ride in.
The seating was completed in time for the 2002 season, and the carriage is now regarded very highly - it is the favourite of the majority of passengers who have sampled what it has to offer. The views below are of its interior, showing clearly the difference between the 1st and 3rd class seating, although it is all very luxurious.
This carriage was built by the Great Eastern Railway in 1889, and hauled VIPs over the GER. It survuved as a passenger coach,
and also ran on Sir William MacAlpine's private railway, before being fully restored as part of the Stately Trains fleet.
Since its restoration, it has been used on the official opening (to haul the VIPs once more) and has also visited the North
Norfolk Railway.
In the picture (right) it is the rear carriage, having a guard's compartment and associated projecting window. The other pictures (below) show the three 6-wheeled carriages running together. It is currently in a GER brown livery.
No.37 was also built as a saloon by the GER, and it is reputed to have been the private saloon of Princess Alice, as it has
several interior features (discovered during restoration) that a third class saloon would not feature. This is the condition
to which it has been restored, and has proved popular, as can be seen from the photos - Victorian costume is not an essential
part of the criteria to travel!
As well as operating as Stately Trains on selected Sundays (see the Timetable for dates) these carriages also run Strawberry Specials - see below for further details, and can also be hired out for various purposes. Since restoration, the two GER carriages have been involved with a number of filming assignments in various locations. They are certainly worth a ride in! It is currently in GER brown livery,
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The steam-hauled train leaves Embsay at 18.30 with strawberries and cream served during the journey with a choice of wine or
cordials served at Bolton Abbey Station. Advance booking is essential.
Prices include travel, strawberries & cream, wine (or a soft drink).
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For information and reservations, please telephone (01423) 561965 or pick up a booking form at either station on the railway. Alternatively, visit the Stately Trains website.
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Annie has been the usual haulage for the vintage train, and despite being an industrial steam
locomotive for all of its working career, it looks very appropriate with the vintage carriages. Seen here at Bow Bridge
Loop running round a Winter service train a few years ago. 2003 sees the loco withdrawn for its
10-yearly overhaul, so one of the railway's other steam locos will deputise.
(c) YDRMT collection.
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GER number 14 is seen entering Embsay station behind 140, in the blue livery of its other guise as
Thomas. Even running one carriage proved popular, and the other carriages now available have proved even more popular.
(c) M.G.Riley.
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With people in Victorian costume, the interior of one of the carriages is
pictured here. The interiors are very impressive and the marketing of them as
Stately Trains is justified by
this as well as their history.
(c) Stephen Walker.
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The location is Bolton Abbey station this time as the train departs for Embsay
one Summer Sunday in 2000. This time the motive power is a visiting
locomotive. The vintage train is in operation on most Summer Sundays
this year, and is well worth a ride on. See the Timetable
for details for specific dates.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Annie and the vintage train approach Stoneacre Loop from
Bolton Abbey with a train for Embsay during Summer 2000. You get everything -
the carriages, the steam haulage and the beautiful scenary, to say nothing of
the friendly volunteers!
(c) Tim Warner.
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This photograph was taken at Holywell Halt as part of a special being run
with the visiting 'Pug' and the externally
completed L & Y Director's Saloon No. 1, owned by Stephen Middleton.
This carriage formed the vintage train for 2002 (along with GNoSR No. 34),
as the two GER 6-wheelers are on loan to the North Norfolk Railway for the
year to run behind their J15. A better picture of this coach can be found above.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Two more views of the interior of the 1st Class section of GNoSR No.34.
(c) Bob Bonsall.
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Two more views of the interior of the 3rd Class compartment section of GNoSR No.34.
(c) Bob Bonsall.
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68005 dwarfs the GER 6-wheelers as the train waits to leave Embsay station, viewed from platform 2.
The carriage at the rear is No.14, which is also the vrake vehicle for the Stately Train.
(c) M.G.Riley.
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The Stately Train also runs for the Harvest of Steam weekend, and on this occasion the
visiting loco was the ex-L & Y Pug, seen here with the three 6-wheelers entering
Stoneacre Loop from Bolton Abbey.
(c) Simon Gott.
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The first Strwaberry Special of 2002 was hauled by 68005, and is seen at
Bolton Abbey ready for the return to Embsay. The Gresley leads, with GNoSR No.34 and L&Y No.1
behind.
(c) Matthew Bell.
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Up to 2002 saw the Stately Trains operation hauled by Annie, but 2003 will see
other locos as Annie is due a 10-yearly overhaul. Here the train is seen having entered Embsay.
(c) Tim Warner.
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