Vintage 1960s train to offer Cambridgeshire Christmas tour
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:38 · Archive
A vintage 1960s train will take passengers from Cambridgeshire to Canterbury Christmas Market in December.
UK Railtours is running the Canterbury Christmas Cantata, a vintage train tour departing from Peterborough on 12 December, with an additional departure from Huntingdon. The train will travel in classic Mark 2 carriages pulled by two 1960s Class 37 diesel locomotives, known to enthusiasts as 'Tractors' for their distinctive engine sound. It will stop at Huntingdon, Stevenage, Potters Bar, Finsbury Park and Kensington Olympia before reaching Canterbury.
Passengers can choose between a six-hour stop in Canterbury to visit its cathedral and Christmas market, or remain onboard for the 'Festive Tractor Trek' mini-tour through coastal Kent. The optional mini-tour costs an additional £30. Onboard refreshments will be available from the 'Railway Diners' Buffet Car.
The train departs Peterborough at 6.33am, returning at 9.17pm, and departs Huntingdon at 6.52am, returning at 9pm. Standard tickets begin at £129 for adults and £109 for juniors, with first-class non-dining at £229. Bookings can be made via the UK Railtours website.
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- Vintage 1960s train to take Cambridgeshire passengers on Christmas rail tourA vintage 1960s train is set to take passengers on Christmas rail tour from Peterborough and Huntingdon to Canterbury Christmas Market this winter.Cambs Times · 5 Nov, 15:54
- Vintage 1960s train to take Cambridgeshire passengers on Christmas rail tourA vintage 1960s train is set to take passengers on Christmas rail tour from Peterborough and Huntingdon to Canterbury Christmas Market this winter.Ely Standard · 5 Nov, 15:54
In this story: UK Railtours · Peterborough · Huntingdon · Canterbury · Stevenage · Potters Bar · Finsbury Park · Kensington Olympia
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