And take it from an expert it’s a great idea to get steamin’ in Edinburgh.
I must admit I’m more of a Fleein’ Scotsman than a Flying Scotsman.
And that I have a conflicted relationship around Britain and its trains and their costs and efficiency.
And, in truth, back in my youth we used to run our trains better.
While truly the wonder years for railways was when we all got steamin’.
Full steam ahead…
Which is what The Steam Dreams Rail. Co, want too.
Steam Dreams have launched a four-day Edinburgh Christmas Market holiday.
Which only departs on a very auspicious day when your favourite blogger first drew breath.
On November 23, a Thursday, at 9am, returning on Sunday, November 26 at 9pm.
Restored vintage carriages will be hauled by a Deltic Diesel locomotive from London to York.
Where the train will meet the steam loco 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and complete the journey at a more relaxed pace.
This blue livery locomotive will steam over the viaducts above Durham with views down onto the city.
And and then further north cross the Tyne at Newcastle and upwards to the Scottish capital for two full days.
Market leader
Where the Christmas Market fun can begin and National Geographic voted Edinburgh’s the best in Europe in 2021.
For those seeking an extra steam train journey passengers there is an optional lunchtime tour on the Saturday across the Forth Bridge.
Around the Fife Circle to Alloa and on to Stirling before making our way back to Auld Reekie.
Tickets include three nights hotel B&B from £598pp.
Guests can also opt to book a travel only option and book their own accommodation from £349pp.
Your carriage awaits
Visitors can choose to travel in one of three classes of travel: Pullman Style Dining, First Class and Premium Standard.
Pullman Style Dining, offers the highest level of steam train bells and whistles hospitality
With passengers also able to book their accommodation independently.
Or with Steam Dreams and stay at the 5-star Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Princes Street.
First Class offers a lighter option while seated in the same luxurious carriages.
First Class passengers can stay at the 4-star Hilton Carlton Hotel or at the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Royal Mile.
While Premium Standard is the standard Steam Dreams service but with comfort at the fore and prime vistas.
Passengers will stay at the Premier Inn on the Leith Waterfront.
Deal us in
Train Only Fare fares: Pullman Style Dining (£799pp), First Class (£399pp) and Premium Standard (£349pp).
Train and hotel fares: Pullman Style Dining (from £1548pp*), First Class (from £898pp*) and Premium Standard (from £598pp*) *Three nights bed and breakfast, supplement applies for sole occupancy of double room.
Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour: Pullman Style Dining (£259pp), First Class (£159pp) and Premium Standard (£109pp).
So if your experience of the train is only strain then take our advice and get steamin’ in Edinburgh.
