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Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26

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  1. charterboy

    charterboy Member

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    No tour booklet in first class on the Blue Peter run. I presumed they hadn't bothered doing one to keep the ticket price down compared to normal Saphos tours
     
    charterboy, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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    Probably because it's a Wed and those who are still of employment age and don't live near Crewe would require 2 days annual leave

    I'd love to book on the Britannia trip but it's work constraints rather than the fare going up £10

    £149 for first class unassisted steam is still an absolute bargain

    Especially as it's in MK1s which aren't abundant on the network
     
    charterboy, Mar 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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    I wholeheartedly agree with you, I missed plenty of trips when I was working and now as a pensioner I can do these trips, yes £149 is an absolute bargain!!
     
    neildimmer, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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