Railtours

Enthusiast Holidays – steam and classic traction for the 21st Century gricer!

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Alex Bestwick

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22 May 2023

Enthusiast Holidays can trace its origins back to 1975, as the “Magic of Steam in Poland” – part of the émigré Polish travel organization “Fregata” – running trips to that country at a time when photographing trains, or even writing down their numbers, without the necessary permission – could get you arrested!
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An Iconic Mark 1

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Alex Bestwick

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21 September 2022

Creating a business converting former BR Mark 1 coaches for residential and leisure purposes was always going to be a challenge, but Armin Obrecht has almost completed his first conversion. Andy Coward met the Iconic Railway Coaches founder to find out more.
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First public event to mark Flying Scotsman centenary announced

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Sam Hewitt

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2 September 2022

The world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year.
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Pathfinder cancels Mazey Day special

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Darren Hendley

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27 May 2022

PATHFINDER Tours’ annual ‘Mazey Day Cornishman’ special from Solihull to Penzance via Oxford on June 25 has been cancelled. The tour operator made […]
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Royals on Rails at the National Railway Museum to mark the Platinum Jubilee

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Sam Hewitt

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24 May 2022

The National Railway Museum is inviting visitors to share in the luxury of royal travel with a season of royal-themed activities and a new exhibition to coincide with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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What is the royal train? Your questions answered

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Sam Hewitt

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7 December 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are setting off on a festive morale-boosting tour around the country on the Royal Train.
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