SRPS Railtours news

[amwells]

2025 Railtour Announcement!

The wait is over! SRPS Railtours, working with Locomotive Services Group, is pleased to announce the first dates of a comprehensive return to the mainline in 2025. More detail will be available on www.srpsrailtours.co.uk soon including how to book onboard.

Feb 08th - 'The Capital Highlander'
37401 & 37403 Carlisle to Inverness

Mar 08th - 'The Seven Counties Rambler'
Edinburgh to Edinburgh via Carlisle and Preston featuring Class 20, Class 37 & 50050.

May 10th - 'The Oban Explorer'
Leven to Oban featuring 50050 & 37403
The first Railtour originating from the new Leven station.

May 24th - 'The Tyne Clyde Coaster'
Newcastle to Wemyss Bay featuring 50050 & 37403.
Commemorating the 160th Birthday of Wemyss Bay station and 55th Anniversary of SRPS Railtours

June 21st to 23rd - 'The Lochalsh Chopper'
A 3 day Railtour to Kyle of Lochalsh from Crewe featuring Class 20s, AC Traction & 37403

June 28th - '37/4 40th Anniversary Special'
Crewe to Glasgow Central featuring 37401, 37403 & 37409.
Celebrating 40 years of the popular Class 37/4 locomotive working in Scotland.

Our August programme will be announced shortly which features Steam Locomotives over the Forth Rail Bridge and around the Forth Circle.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon!

All locomotives appear subject to availability on the day and usual caveats. Route and Railtour information will be announced in detail once confirmed and is subject to change.

 

[Iskra]

Wow, what a cracking set of tours

 

[31160]

Hmm yeah there's some there that need a good think about
It would be lovely if the one to Kyle at the end of June swaps over from AC at Stirling, whatever it uses 86/87/or 90 will be winning track

 

[Rail Quest]

Fantastic! Really does look to be offering similar experiences to the more enthusiastic based Inter City tours, just more Scotland-centric, really glad to see SRPS back!

I wonder if, given the similarities in tours generally between Inter City (the Diesel enthusiast ones) and SRPS, if LSL will avoid running diesel Inter City tours to Scotland (similar to things like the 40 tour to Inverness) to prevent treading on SRPS's toes.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

It would be lovely if the one to Kyle at the end of June swaps over from AC at Stirling, whatever it uses 86/87/or 90 will be winning track

Indeed. AC locomotive on the fairly recently electrified section to Stirling. Sounds like a cracking tour.

 

[D6130]

Excellent news! I shall look forward to travelling on at least one of them.

 

[Forty29]

I should think all these tours will sellout in quick time, especially the class 37 one in particular.

 

[Whistler40145]

Depending on the stock used

 

[31160]

Indeed. AC locomotive on the fairly recently electrified section to Stirling. Sounds like a cracking tour.

Well if it was my tour I would go Crewe to motherwell then through Mossend up to Stirling with whatever AC then Stirling via Aberdeen and Elgin with the 20s, doss
Next day kyle and back with the 20s doss, last day 20s to Edinburgh via aviemore, 37 to Carlisle via Newcastle and Hexham, AC back

 

[amwells]

Depending on the stock used

The plan is Mark 1s

 

[D6130]

The plan is Mark 1s

Excellent!

 

[12LDA28C]

Plenty of good tours on offer if you like your EE traction. Class 20s to Kyle and a 50 to Oban are likely to be popular.

 

[nanstallon]

This looks a splendid set of tours. Living in Cornwall, trips to Scotland involve a close examination of the good old bank statements, but 20s to Kyle of Lochalsh are only the most attractive of these tours, and ideally I'd like to travel on at least half of them!

 

[BlueLeanie]

Well if it was my tour I would go Crewe to motherwell then through Mossend up to Stirling with whatever AC then Stirling via Aberdeen and Elgin with the 20s, doss
Next day kyle and back with the 20s doss, last day 20s to Edinburgh via aviemore, 37 to Carlisle via Newcastle and Hexham, AC back

Stirling to Aberdeen via Perth or Alloa?

 

[31160]

I think Perth it's quicker it's a long drag up as it is, but to have a platform in Stirling long enough for a loco change you might have to use one of the side ones and that may make the choice for you, but 20s via Aberdeen is the important bit, I've already booked my accommodation in Inverness ready for this, cancellable naturally

 

[Bonbonbalinski]

May 10th - 'The Oban Explorer'
Leven to Oban featuring 50050 & 37403
The first Railtour originating from the new Leven station.

Any times on this yet?

 

[12LDA28C]

Any times on this yet?

For a tour 6 months away? No chance.

 

[Blindtraveler]

This is a really great comeback from srps and some serious thought will need to go into what if any of this I participate in but there's certainly plenty to choose from
Many congratulations to those who have made this happen

 

[AaronHannaway]

Capital Highlander & 7 Counties Rambler tickets now on sale for £79 a head (child) or £124 a head (adult)

 

[Rail Quest]

Capital Highlander & 7 Counties Rambler tickets now on sale for £79 a head (child) or £124 a head (adult)

Prices look good!

Just been looking into the different ticket prices as I've not been on SRPS before and these are the descriptions they've provided for the differentiation between first/club. Is club class a new thing for SRPS? I don't remember any of their previous tours featuring carriages with pullman colours.

 

[menotskinny]

I really fancy 'The Tyne Clyde Coaster' 24/05 ! Might have to sacrifice a few footy trips

 

[TheLancsNinja]

Update posted regarding the Seven Counties Rambler; 50050 no longer available, so all four of LSL's class 20s will get a run. One pair from Linlithgow to Carlisle, one pair doing the circular Carlisle route, and then the pair of 37s taking it back to Linlithgow. Must be a decent while since a pair of 20s did a passenger turn on the S&C?

 

[xotGD]

Is "3 x 37" a typo? If not, dreadful!

 

[D6700]

Is "3 x 37" a typo? If not, dreadful!

It was indeed a typo - and has subsequently been corrected to the more expected 2 x 37's!

 

[31160]

The twenty tour to kyle late June has more info now, AC Crewe to Carlisle then 20s via Mossend and aviemore to Inverness, next day Kyle and back, last day Inverness to Carlisle via Elgin Tay bridge and Forth bridge then the curve just after Dalmeny through Inverkeithing and Cumbernauld and back to Carlisle, back to Crewe with AC. No price as yet

 

[TheLancsNinja]

Full timings for "The Seven Counties Rambler" are now live on RTT for next month:

5Z31 0556 Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg to Linlithgow

Realtime Trains | 5Z31 0556 Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg to Linlithgow | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 5Z31 0556 departure from Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg to Linlithgow on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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1Z31 0611 Linlithgow to Carlisle

Realtime Trains | 1Z31 0611 Linlithgow to Carlisle | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z31 0611 departure from Linlithgow to Carlisle on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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0Z32 1119 Carlisle to Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl

Realtime Trains | 0Z32 1119 Carlisle to Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 0Z32 1119 departure from Carlisle to Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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0Z33 1109 Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl to Carlisle

Realtime Trains | 0Z33 1109 Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl to Carlisle | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 0Z33 1109 departure from Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl to Carlisle on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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1Z32 1146 Carlisle to Preston

Realtime Trains | 1Z32 1146 Carlisle to Preston | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z32 1146 departure from Carlisle to Preston on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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1Z33 1448 Preston to Carlisle

Realtime Trains | 1Z33 1448 Preston to Carlisle | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z33 1448 departure from Preston to Carlisle on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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0Z34 1653 Carlisle to Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl

Realtime Trains | 0Z34 1653 Carlisle to Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 0Z34 1653 departure from Carlisle to Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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0Z35 1643 Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl to Carlisle

Realtime Trains | 0Z35 1643 Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl to Carlisle | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 0Z35 1643 departure from Carlisle Upperby Tmd Lsl to Carlisle on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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1Z34 1728 Carlisle to Linlithgow

Realtime Trains | 1Z34 1728 Carlisle to Linlithgow | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 1Z34 1728 departure from Carlisle to Linlithgow on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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5Z34 2259 Linlithgow to Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg

Realtime Trains | 5Z34 2259 Linlithgow to Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg | 08/03/2025

Real-time train running information for 5Z34 2259 departure from Linlithgow to Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg on 08/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[gazr]

The tour on April 19th was announced a couple of days ago and is filling quickly. Details here: Grangemouth Growler Railtour Details

Wouldn't wait around.

 

[12LDA28C]

Some more diesel tours have now been announced for the second half of 2025, for example:


Saturday 6th September 'The Whistling Clansman' - Class 40 from Linlithgow to Inverness
Saturday 27th September 'The Oban Bucket' - Class 40 to Oban
Saturday 18th October 'The Illuminating Brush' - Class 47 from Glasgow to Blackpool
Saturday 1st November 'The Peak Settler' - Class 45 from Edinburgh to Leeds via the S&C
Saturday 8th November 'The Peak Highlander' - Class 45 from Newcastle to Inverness, return via Aberdeen


Something for most people who like Type 4 traction here...

 

[31160]

Some more diesel tours have now been announced for the second half of 2025, for example:


Saturday 6th September 'The Whistling Clansman' - Class 40 from Linlithgow to Inverness
Saturday 27th September 'The Oban Bucket' - Class 40 to Oban
Saturday 18th October 'The Illuminating Brush' - Class 47 from Glasgow to Blackpool
Saturday 1st November 'The Peak Settler' - Class 45 from Edinburgh to Leeds via the S&C
Saturday 8th November 'The Peak Highlander' - Class 45 from Newcastle to Inverness, return via Aberdeen


Something for most people who like Type 4 traction here...

Yes some there are banging

 

[TheLancsNinja]

Was on The 7 Counties Rambler this weekend - first SRPS tour and they did a stellar job. The weather helped, but a really interesting route combined with solid haulage and amazing staff added up for an awesome day - not a paid advertiser, but if anyone is thinking of booking some of their other trips this happy punter can absolutely recommend them!