Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
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Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
3 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot
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Tour code:
10443
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a nostalgic journey with the "Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre" tour. Enjoy a seamless experience with return coach travel and a two-night stay at a selected hotel, complete with dinner and breakfast. Dive into the rich railway heritage at the Didcot Railway Centre, a living museum of the Great Western Railway, where you can explore an impressive collection of steam engines and historic exhibits. The highlight of your visit will be the exhilarating train rides behind the iconic Flying Scotsman and the historic Pendennis Castle, both offering a glimpse into the golden age of steam travel. Please note, rides are on a first-come, first-served basis. This tour promises a captivating blend of history, comfort, and adventure for steam train enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
Location: Didcot Railway Centre
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel in time for dinner and our first night’s stay.
Day 2 : Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
Location: Didcot
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast at the hotel, we head to Didcot, a historic railway town renowned for its rich railway heritage and home to the Didcot Railway Centre. The Didcot Railway Centre is a living museum of the Great Western Railway, where visitors can explore a unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons and buildings. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of railways, with interactive exhibits, demonstrations and train rides that transport visitors back to the golden age of steam travel. This must-see museum also includes the towering Coal Stage, the Broad Gauge and Transfer Shed and much more. During the day we board our train behind the magnificent Flying Scotsman or its rival, the historic Pendennis Castle. Known for its speed and power, the Pendennis Castle played a significant role in hauling express passenger trains. It has a rich history, having been preserved and restored multiple times, and remains a beloved icon of British railway heritage. Please note: it is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle. Both locomotives will be hauling passengers throughout the day and passengers can travel on a first come, first served basis.
Day 3 : Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
Location: Didcot Railway Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
After checking out of the hotel, we board the coach for our journey home.
What's Included
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Return Coach Travel
The tour includes return coach travel for all participants.
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Hotel Stay
The tour includes a 2-night stay at a selected hotel with a JG3 or JG4 rating.
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Admission to Didcot Railway Centre
Admission to the Didcot Railway Centre is included in the tour.
What's Not Included
Specific Train Ride Times
It is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle.
Accommodation
Stay at a well-appointed hotel with en suite rooms, bar, and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style. Hotel ratings range from JG3 to JG4, offering varying levels of comfort and service. Hotel details confirmed 3 weeks before departure, may not suit those with limited mobility.Mode of Transport
Enjoy return coach travel from your local area to the hotel and Didcot Railway Centre. Experience train journeys behind the iconic Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle locomotives, with rides available on a first come, first served basis throughout the day.Check out our Q&As
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Can I book a specific time to ride behind the Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle?
No, it is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind the Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle. Both locomotives will be hauling passengers throughout the day and passengers can travel on a first come, first served basis.
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What can I expect to see at the Didcot Railway Centre?
At the Didcot Railway Centre, you can explore a unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons, and buildings. The museum offers interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and train rides that transport visitors back to the golden age of steam travel. Notable features include the towering Coal Stage, the Broad Gauge and Transfer Shed, among others.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
The accommodation will be at a well-appointed hotel with comfortable en suite rooms. Facilities include a bar and restaurant, and meals may be buffet style. The hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, and it may not have a lift or ground floor rooms, which could be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
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What is the significance of the Pendennis Castle locomotive?
The Pendennis Castle is known for its speed and power and played a significant role in hauling express passenger trains. It has a rich history, having been preserved and restored multiple times, and remains a beloved icon of British railway heritage.
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