PRIVATE CHARTERS
It’s possible to hire your own passenger train on some days – even ‘non-operational’ days.
Charter services can be hauled by either Steam or one of our historic diesel locomotives. Diesel-hauled services are more economical, but most people find the romance of a steam train hard to beat – especially for a wedding train!
If you are chartering a train, times can be arranged to suit your needs. Catering can also be arranged in conjunction with your visit, from tea and a scone to a full meal.
You may also wish to charter a steam-hauled passenger train, or arrange a photo charter using items from our extensive collection of historic goods wagons.
For large weddings and parties we would recommend using our historic Mark 1 carriage fleet. For smaller parties, then perhaps our Stately Trains fleet of Victorian carriages, whose beautiful, luxurious Edwardian and Victorian interiors have been lovingly restored for your use! Perfectly suited for smaller wedding parties and celebrations.
We are experienced in working with Film & TV production, you’d be surprised how many films and TV shows we have hosted – see here for more details.
For further details, please contact our General Manager to discuss your requirements on (01756) 710614 or use the form below.
TRAINS WHICH YOU CAN HIRE
HISTORIC MARK 1 CARRIAGES
Hauled by steam or historic diesel- Historic fleet of Mark 1 carriages from the 1950's and 1960's - lovingly restored by our volunteers into their original British Railways maroon livery.
- Typically seat up to 200 - more on request
- Full toilet and on-board buffet facilities
- Specially converted wheelchair saloon available, easily accessed via a ramp
- Hauled by steam engine or historic diesel
STATELY TRAINS' VINTAGE CARRIAGES
Travel in Edwardian Glamour!- Victorian and Edwardian wooden saloons, dating back to the 1800's, painstakingly restored.
- Typically seats for up to 70
- Specific catering available in each carriage upon request.
- Refreshments (upon request) & bathroom facilities available at the stations
- Wheelchair access possible in most saloons via ramp from platform (contact us to discuss particular access requirements)
- Historic non-corridor rolling stock i.e. no 'corridor connections' - those in one carriage cannot pass through into adjacent carriages
- Hauled by steam engine or historic diesel
- Ideal for weddings and celebrations
PHOTO CHARTER: GOODS TRAINS
And the locomotive of your choice- Choice of restored, historic goods and permanent way vehicles to form the train of your choice
- Flexible catering arrangements upon request, either on train or at one of the stations
- Hauled by steam engine or historic diesel locomotive of your choice
- The train can stop at pre-determined locations for photo shoots.
PRIVATE CHARTER ENQUIRY
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