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Exciting Journeys by Rail

Lucerne, Switzerland, aerial view with river, wooden bridge, buildings, and setting sun.

Save £30 per person on a scenic day out

For a super day out with family or friends, plan your rail adventure now…


Choose from a range of great destinations along scenic routes and travel in style aboard some of Britain’s best preserved steam and diesel locomotives.

 

To save £30 per person, use the promotional code EGG when you book a UK Day Trip

A black steam locomotive pulling a passenger train through a lush, rolling green valley on a sunny day.

The Cumbrian Mountain Express

Saturday 9 May 2026

London Euston to Carlisle.
The Cumbrian Mountain Express provides a wonderful opportunity to get out and about during the spring months, with the added bonus of steam haulage over the Northern Fells, including the spectacular Settle & Carlisle Railway.

Save £30pp with promotional code EGG

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A steam train crossing a stone railway viaduct above a small town and river on a clear, sunny day.

The Edinburgh Flyer

Saturday 16 May 2026

York to Edinburgh.
Join us on board this special steam hauled train, running at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return.
There will be time in Edinburgh to visit the sights before we return south.

Save £30pp with promotional code EGG

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Save £100 per person on a UK, European

or worldwide holiday

For a longer rail adventure, plan your holiday now…


Choose from a range of exciting destinations and plan your perfect getaway.

 

To save £100 per person, use the promotional code HOP when you book a holiday

A red and white mountain train climbs a steep, grassy ridge overlooking a deep, lush valley with dramatic, cloudy peaks.

The Swiss Bernese Oberland

Wednesday 24 June to Wednesday 1 July


8 Day Rail Holiday.
Discover the outstanding natural beauty of Switzerland on this tour to the Bernese Oberland, famed for its shimmering lakes and soaring Alpine peaks, including the towering Jungfrau and the magnificent Eiger.

Save £100pp with promotional code HOP

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A black steam locomotive travels along a curved track through a lush, green forest, emitting a plume of dark smoke.

Southern and Central France

Thursday 25 June to Tuesday 30 June

6 Day Rail Holiday.
Enjoy the natural beauty and rural railways of Southern France and the Massif Central, including the Cevennes steam railway, the Puy de Dôme rack railway and the splendid Cevennes main line with the iconic Chamborigaud viaduct.

Save £100pp with promotional code HOP

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Don’t forget you can save £30 per person by using the promotional code EGG when you book a UK day trip, or £100 per person using the code HOP when you book a UK, European or worldwide holiday.

Terms & conditions

  1. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
  2. Discount applies to UK Day Trips and Holidays, subject to availability, and must be booked by 4pm on 7th April 2026.
  3. This offer holds no monetary value.
  4. The Railway Touring Company’s standard conditions of booking and travel apply – see website for details.
  5. Code EGG or HOP must be quoted at time of booking.


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