CHRISTMAS WHITE ROSE -- SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 2019

London Kings Cross - York 
A Christmas rail-tour along the East Coast Main Line to York, the former operating lines of the famous LNER Express Passenger Pacifics in the heyday of steam hauled expresses to and from London. Making our way northwards steam hauled from London King’s Cross as far as York by A1 class steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado. There will be convenient pickup calls at Stevenage and Peterborough, before heading up the famous Stoke Bank, the scene where in 1938 Mallard achieved the world speed record for a steam locomotive at 126 mph.

We will follow the ECML through Grantham, Newark and Retford before we reach Doncaster, famous in railway history as the location of the LNER’s works where such iconic locomotives as Mallard and Flying Scotsman were built. Continuing northwards from Doncaster, Tornado will be able to show its strength by achieving maximum speed as we race along towards York, our destination for the afternoon.

York is world famous as a tourist destination with its many sights, including the Minster, Castle, Yorvic centre and the quaint medieval alleyways and riverside walks. Railway enthusiasts are not forgotten, as York is the location of the National Railway Museum, reflecting the history of railways in this country. The York Christmas Market will also be in full swing adding a pre festive atmosphere to the city with its many market stalls and food outlets.

Look out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will be visiting the train during the day and handing out presents to all children on board. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served to the first and standard class passengers on board.

Train Timings

Updated approximate timings shown

Station	Outward	Return
London King’s Cross	07:23	22:10
Stevenage	08:12	21:24
Peterborough	09:36	19:30
York	12:26	16:35