Legendary Journey with Tornado (Skipton - Carlisle Mainline Tour)
Event Summary
Saturday 17th April 2027
EXPERIENCE A LEGENDARY LOCOMOTIVE POWERING OVER A LEGENDARY RAILWAY ROUTE.
Join us for a spectacular steam-hauled journey behind the magnificent Tornado, as we travel from Skipton to Carlisle and back along one of Britain's most celebrated and scenic railway routes – the famous Settle & Carlisle line.
Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines as Tornado showcases her power on this remarkable route. Marvel at the spectacular Ribblehead Viaduct, climb through the picturesque Dent Station and experience the thrill of tackling the gradients towards Ais Gill, the highest summit on Britain's national rail network.
With stunning landscapes, incredible railway engineering and the unmistakable power of mainline steam, this is a journey to remember.
Covering almost 150 miles of unforgettable scenery on the return journey, this is your opportunity to experience a true railway legend on a truly legendary route.
Operated by Vintage Trains.
Approximate Itinerary
- Departs Skipton approx 10:45, arriving into Carlisle approx 12:45
- Departs Carlisle approx 14:45, arriving into Skipton approx 16:45
Please note timings shown are approximate and subject to final timings being received from Network Rail near to the date. We will email the updated timings to you once they are confirmed and post them on this page too.
Classes of Travel
Featuring comfortable seating, you can be assured of a special journey in the authentic 1960s 1st Class coaches.
Stewards will be on hand to serve buffet items (local charges apply).
Points to Note
- You may be sharing a table with other passengers. A limited number of Exclusive Table Upgrades are available to reserve the table for you. This table may be a dedicated table for 2 or a larger table for 4 with the other seats left empty.
Traditional seating in an open style interior coach, generally arranged around tables for 4. There is an on train buffet car available to purchase drinks and light snacks during the journey.
About Tornado
Tornado is the modern steam giant! Built to LNER designs from a bygone age, Tornado was the new first steam locomotive to be constructed in the United Kingdom since the 1960s when it was completed in 2008. In the last decade the engine has found fame on large and small screen, appearing in the PADDINGTON 2 movie and starring in Top Gear’s ‘Race to the North’. Tornado is also famed for reaching 100mph in secret night time tests in 2017, making it the first steam locomotive to reach such high speeds since the 1960s.
Arriving at Skipton Station
The train departs from York Station. Postcode YO24 1AB. This is the main railway station in York.
Car Parking
Parking at Skipton Station is available although the car park is of moderate size. You may wish to consider using local car parks or local public transport. For more information, visit National Rail.
Platform
The platform will be advertised on the departure screens usually with the word CHARTER.
You may need to show your confirmation email to gateline staff at the ticket barriers.
Our representatives will be around the station concourse or platforms to assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make changes or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible either by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01629 380600.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions of booking for full cancellation policy - click here.
Timings shown on this page are approximate and are subject to final confirmation by Network Rail. As soon as we have these times, we will email those with a booking with the final times and also update this page. Confirmed timings can arrive as late as 2 days prior to the tour.
As this tour is running on the National Rail network, it is dependant on other trains running on the network. Fox & Edwards Events are not responsible for the late running of the train and any costs to passengers which may occur as a result.
Should the advertised steam locomotive be unable to operate the train, we will endeavour to operate the tour with an alternative locomotive, which may be diesel. Where the tour is operated with another steam locomotive, no refunds will be due. If the tour is operated by a heritage diesel, then 30% refund will be made automatically.
Where a trip is advertised as being hauled by Flying Scotsman, a 30% refund will be applied automatically if the substitution is for another steam locomotive or a heritage diesel.
Please contact us on 01629 380600 prior to booking to discuss your requirements. Unfortunately, due to the heritage nature of the train in use, we are unable to carry wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
If the tour begins from a large main line station then there are likely to be toilets, however occasionally this may not be the case. We recommend you check the National Rail website for further details.
There are toilet facilities on board the train, although these may not be suitable for those with accessibility needs.
Generally each tour will have an assisting diesel locomotive on the rear to assist with operational logistics. On some tours, this diesel may lead the train in one direction for a period of time for operational reasons.
Unless explicitly stated (e.g. fish & chips journeys), our railtour tickets in both classes do not include any meals. There is an on board buffet/bar for passengers to purchase refreshments and light snacks.
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Railtour - Legendary Journeys with Tornado (Skipton - Carlisle)
10:45 Tickets Available
