Japan – Steam, Volcanoes & Bullet Trains
Wednesday 17 September to Monday 6 October 2025
This exciting tour to Japan features Kyushu, the southernmost of the main Islands. A sub-tropical world of spectacular coastlines, mountains and smoking volcanoes. The tour combines railways, both new and old, with wonderful sightseeing.
Rural Romania – Where Time Stands Still
Friday 19 September to Tuesday 30 September 2025
Relive a bygone age when rural life meant working fields with horses, stacking hay in haystacks and preparing meals from home grown produce. Visit remote Saxon villages with their fortified churches in Transylvania, enjoy village life in Maramureș and the painted monasteries of Bucovina. Stay in family run homestay accommodation and ride two steam narrow gauge railways.
North East England
Monday 22 September to Monday 29 September 2025
A week’s holiday exploring the railways of the North East, with some steam content and incorporating the events surrounding the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Eastern Canada in the Fall
Friday 3 October to Thursday 16 October 2025
Take the train through Canada’s great wilderness to Northern Quebec and Ontario, see the Fall colours along the St. Lawrence River and enjoy the remoteness of James Bay. This is a tour for those who like something completely different and well away from the usual tourist beat.
Steaming Around Switzerland
Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 15 October 2025
A two-week holiday embracing some of Switzerland’s finest railways. We stay in Chur, Thun and Rapperswil and travel on some of the best railway lines in the country, including two steam rail journeys plus a private steam charter on the Rhaetian Railway.
The Italian Dolomites
Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 8 October 2025
Known for their stunning Alpine scenery, we take you off the beaten track in the Dolomite Mountains to stay in small villages and enjoy the unique culture of this German speaking part of Northern Italy.
Mallorca Narrow Gauge
Sunday 5 October to Friday 10 October 2025
From golden beaches in the south to rugged mountains in the north, this island is full of surprises as we explore using the rail network. It is a wonderful way to see this beautiful island as it diverts from the usual tourist trail, giving you a real taste of Mallorca.
Jordan: Trains, Petra & the Dead Sea
Monday 20 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025
Often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, Jordan welcomes travellers from around the world to explore its long history and ancient cities and landmarks. Enjoy charters on the remaining sections of the Hejaz Railway and see the wonders of Petra, Jerash and Madaba.
The Very Best of Australia
Sunday 2 November to Tuesday 25 November 2025
Embark on a rail adventure which showcases the very best of this diverse country - from vibrant cities to tropical rainforests. Journey through remote plains in luxury on board The Ghan and wonder at the kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef. Stopovers in Singapore and Bangkok break up the travel and provide a taste of Asian culture.
Baie de Somme Steam Festival
TBA - The Baie de Somme Festival has been postponed to 2026
Join us on this short break to enjoy this spectacular steam festival in northern France, staying in Abbeville, an important town in the Somme area and well known for the Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran.