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View the Spring / Summer 2013 issue of the Northern customer magazine

The Fellsman

A scenic 260 mile steam hauled journey over the world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway with time for sightseeing in Appleby or Carlisle. Save 5% when you book online or by telephone.

Introduction - The Fellsman

Fellsman - Settle to Carlisle steam train

As seen on BBC's 'Great British Railway Journeys' and featured in the new series of ITV's 'The Dales' to be broadcast in March

The popular steam hauled 'Fellsman' returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2012 for its fourth summer season, running on Wednesday's over the roof of England - With great limestone peaks and deep valleys the legendary 'Settle to Carlisle' line is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the great 24 arched viaduct at Ribblehead, with time available for sightseeing in Carlisle - or an optional tour of the Lake District by vintage coach and cruise on beautiful Ullswater.

The train is steam hauled throughout and the locomotive will be chosen from the historic pool of engines based at Carnforth including: LMS Royal Scot 46115 'Scots Guardsman' - LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' - LMS Stanier Black Five 44932.

The Settle & Carlisle line is known for its magnificent scenery and steep gradient so our engine will be working hard as we climb to the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct with stunning views of the three peaks. Passengers will get a marvellous view of Dent Dale as the train emerges from Blea Moor tunnel and approaching Garsdale you will see sweeping views of Wensleydale - with our engine in full flight we climb at 1 in 100 towards the summit of the line at Ais Gill.

Travelling on through the lush Eden Valley to the historic border city of Carlisle where we have a stop of up to two hours. You may choose to stroll between the castle and cathedral or perhaps visit the famous Tullie House Museum - all surrounded by great places to shop, eat or be entertained so creating the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

Our train will return from Carlisle mid afternoon and time permitting a photographic and water stop will be made at Appleby prior to the long hard climb over the same spectacular route giving another opportunity to experience the beauty of the high Pennines.

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Prices - The Fellsman

Fellsman - Settle to Carlisle steam train

Standard Class:

Reserved seating is arranged in groups of 4 around a table with bookings for 2 seated side by side with one window seat and one aisle seat - a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks. It is in order to bring on board your own hamper and picnics for consumption on or off the train should you so desire.

Adult: £69
Child (15 yrs & under): £49
Party of 4: £256
Family of 4 ticket (Combination of Adults & Children): £199


First Class:

Reserved seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table with additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows. Complimentary tea/coffee & biscuits is included and a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot &; cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks. It is in order to bring on board your own hamper and picnics for consumption on or off the train should you so desire.

Adult: £99
Party of 4: £376
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person

Premier Dining:

Seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table in 1st class carriages. A full English breakfast and three course dinner with coffee and chocolates will be prepared on board by our chefs and silver served at your reserved seat by liveried stewards. A full wine & drinks list is available with an 'at seat' service during the meals.

Adult & Children: £159
Party of 4: £616 (Premier dining is not available from Long Preston)
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £15 per person in 1st Class and Premier Dining

NEW FOR 2012 - GWR Saloon

An historic carriage built in 1930 for the Directors of the Great Western Railway and used on prestigious services - it even formed part of the GWR Royal train with seating for just 14 guests at tables of 4 or 2. It has wide observation windows, a dining area and private lounge. The meal service is the same as Premier dining with the addition of Bucks Fizz with breakfast - and canapés, glass of champagne & quarter bottle of wine with dinner.

Adult (minimum 2): £225
(GWR Saloon is not available from Long Preston)

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Departures - The Fellsman

Fellsman - Settle to Carlisle steam train
Wednesday 6 June 2012 then every Wednesday from 4 July to 29 August 2012 departing from:

Station Depart Arrive
Lancaster 08.05 20.20
Preston 08.35 19.25
Bamber Bridge 08.50 19.05
Blackburn 09.05 18.50
Clitheroe 09.35 18.20
Long Preston (near Settle) 10.50 17.25

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Connections to The Fellsman

Fellsman - Settle to Carlisle steam train
Simply click on one of the station names below to plan your journey:

Lancaster: from Barrow-in-Furness, Carnforth, Grange-over-Sands, Morecambe and Ulverston.

Preston: from Blackpool, Chorley, Huyton, Liverpool Lime Street, Lytham, Ormskirk, St.Annes-on-the-Sea, St. Helens Central and Wigan North Western.

Blackburn: from Accrington, Bolton, Burnley, Colne, Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Manchester Victoria.

Long Preston: from Bingley, Hellifield, Keighley, Leeds, Shipley, Skipton.

For other stations please visit our Online Journey Planner

Alternatively, call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

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1950's coach tour

Fellsman - Settle to Carlisle steam train

New for 2012 - 1950's coach tour

We are pleased to offer an optional tour by classic 1950's coach departing from Appleby for a memorable journey through the spectacular and tranquil Lake District to Glenridding for an hour's cruise by historic steamer on England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.

Nestling below Helvellyn offering panoramic vistas we sail over the full length of the lake to Pooley Bridge and return by coach to Appleby.

This tour must be pre-booked as seating is strictly limited.

Supplement: £18 per person

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Connections to The Fellsman

Fellsman - Settle to Carlisle steam train

Discounted Add-on ticket

We have arranged a discounted add-on ticket where you may travel from any station within Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on 'Northern Rail' services only to connect into 'The Fellsman' at Lancaster, Preston or Blackburn for a special price of just £5 return.

This value ticket must be pre-booked through Statesman Rail and is available only in conjunction with, and on the same day as your 'Fellsman' ticket, it is not available for purchase on the day of travel from stations, other retail outlets or agents.

Bookings

To book your tickets on 'The Fellsman':

Web: www.statesmanrail.com (Save 5% when you book online)
Tel: 0845 310 2458
Post: Statesman Rail Ltd, PO Box 83, St Erth, Hayle, TR27 9AD.

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