It's
a winning combination!
The Furness Railway Trust's recently restored
19th Century carriage hauled by the country's oldest
working standard gauge steam locomotive, plus the FR's Windermere lake
steamer MV Tern.
Hosted by the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, and Windermere Lake Cruises, passengers are treated to a ride from Haverthwaite to Lakeside behind Furness Railway Number 20. The first fifty people have the added bonus of being able to get the complete picture of railway travel in a bygone age, by riding in the North London Railway 2nd class Coach, which is carrying its first fare-paying passengers since the 1920s!
During the journey, the train stops at Newby Bridge Halt, where the passengers have the chance to take photographs of the locomotive and train (with the North London Coach immediately behind the tender) as it runs past the station.
Then,
at Lakeside, passengers transfer to the MV Tern, built by the Furness Railway
in 1891, for a half hour cruise on Windermere. Finally, there's the return
journey behind FR Number 20 to Haverthwaite.
Both
the train crew and a fair number of passengers turn out in Victorian costume
- and many passengers linger after arrival back at Haverthwaite to savour
the unique atmosphere.
This year, the trains run on July 31st, and August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
Ticket prices: Adults £12.50, Children £6.25. Advance booking is strongly advised, and essential to ensure a seat in the North London coach. Please call 015395 31594.
Trains depart at 6.45pm from Haverthwaite, where the station tea room will remain open until 7.00pm for a special two course pre-train meal - £8.50 per person.
Even the poster for the event is a bit special: designed by Phil Cousins, it is based around an original Furness Railway publicity poster, and also features Roger Street's limited edition watercolour of FR Number 20 in action.
Meanwhile, keep in touch with this website for more details of events involving Furness Railway Number 20.
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