GREAT DAYS OUT
SHORT BREAKS
BY TRAIN

AUTUMN 2008 -SPRING 2009

INCLUDES
EDINBURGH
PARIS
BELGIUM
GERMANY

RAILTOURER LTD

‘LEISURE TRAVEL BY TRAIN’

TEL (HULL) 01482 659082

Autumn 2008 -Spring 2009. Thank you for travelling with us recently, or requesting a copy of our brochure which I am pleased to forward to you. Once again we are offering tours by chartered and scheduled trains. Charters are comprised of heritage stock and where tours offer ‘on train dining’ this includes meals on the train served to your Premier seat. Short breaks in the U.K. include en-suite facilities, return rail fare, reserved seats, breakfast or breakfast and dinner at the hotel, transfers from the station (where necessary), plus the services of a courier. Breaks in Europe offer the same facilities but with continental breakfast only unless shown otherwise. All our tours are non smoking. We have not included charter trains for spring 09 as we cannot be sure of any blocks which may be caused by engineering work as yet. Our next booklet will be available in January 2009 and will have details of charters for April and May.

It should be mentioned that although train times are given in the best of faith and every effort is made toadhere to published itineraries, trains (especially charter trains) can be, and sometimes are, subject todelay. This should be borne in mind when planning onward journeys as liability will be not be acceptedfor any delays. (See terms and conditions).

Once again many thanks for your support of raffles on our charter trains. We now plan to make a donationof £400.00 to a local group in Hull which gives support to families of children with Aspergers. The groupalso organises days out and activities for the children which helps them to make friends and learn socialskills. Once again thank you for your help in making this possible.

For your peace of mind I would also like you to be aware that ‘Railtourer Ltd’ conforms with the E.C. directive for Tour Operators. All monies received for short breaks are held in a trust account operated by our bankers and accountants and cannot be withdrawn by ‘Railtourer Ltd’ until the tour is completed, protecting your payment.

Continental tours -Prices are calculated at one Euro to 80 pence. For every full 10 pence increase in the value of the Euro at the time of making full payment we reserve the right to increase the cost of our tours by £5.00 for each nights stay. If the value falls then for every full ten pence fall we will reduce the cost by £5.00 for each nights stay.

Thank you for your interest and I hope, should you choose to travel with us, that you have a mostenjoyable break -David Tyler -Railtourer Ltd, 42 Kingston Road, Willerby, Hull HU10 6BH.

CHARTER TRAINS Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and elevenses on the outward leg and four course dinner on the return, served to your reserved Premier seat. First and standard class seats are all at tables with large picture windows and are in first and standard class ex inter-city main line carriages. The carriages used on charter trains are roomy, clean and tidy but not modern. As such they bring back the feel of rail travel from days gone by and the trips are as much about enjoying a leisurely train ride as they are about visiting the destination. It should be remembered that charter trains are not considered time critical by Network Rail and can be delayed to allow the passage of high speed trains. Our charter trains all convey a buffet or trolley service for the purchase of light refreshments. All times shown are very approximate. Trains are timed by Network Rail one week before departure at which time an itinerary will be forwarded to all passengers.

THE HIGHLAND LINE

PERTH -INVERNESS -EDINBURGH

THE LINE TO THE KYLE OF LOCHALSH

A weekend away by specially chartered train

Departs Saturday 25th April 2009 for three days from
Huntingdon, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster and York
and from Scarborough, Seamer and Malton by connecting private road coach

Following the success of our charter train weekend to Fort William we have put together another break bydirect, private train. This time we take the route over the Highland Line to Inverness followed by thestunning scenery of the line to the Kyle Of Lochalsh.

Saturday -Departing Huntingdon around 0600 we pick up as detailed above to York from where we takethe East Coast route with its superb sea views through Berwick and Edinburgh to Perth where we break foran hour or so in the early afternoon. Time to stretch our legs and take a short walk into the city centre.Continuing north from Perth we head through the Highlands to Inverness passing through Pitlochry andAviemore en route. The mountain scenery and the tumbling rivers make a beautiful backdrop to ourjourney to the capital of the Highlands where we expect to arrive around 1800. We transfer to our hotelswhich are located in Inverness and the nearby Highland resort of Strathpeffer -our break includes two nights in a good quality hotel with en suite facilities and meals as detailed later.

On Sunday we depart Inverness around 1000 for the journey along the single track line to the Kyle ofLochalsh, one of Britains ‘Great Railway Journeys’ as featured on the television series of the same name.Mile after mile of Highland peaks, mountain streams, and freshwater lochs roll by and then, as we near ourdestination, the coastal waters of the tidal sea lochs wash close by the rails and we enjoy views acrossopen water. We break in the Kyle of Lochalsh from where the Isle of Skye seems little more than a stonesthrow away and the new Skye Bridge gives a lovely photo opportunity. Either spend your time in Kyle,walk across to Skye perhaps or join us on a short tour to pretty Plockton and a photo opportunity at EileenDonnan Castle. After our break of between two and three hours we return over the Kyle Line to Invernessand our hotels.

Monday. Today we depart around 1000 for the journey home but this time we break in Edinburgh for acouple of hours before continuing south for home stations. We expect to arrive York around 1930 andPeterborough around 2130 for example.

Passengers who book premier dining on the train will be served breakfast, lunch and a four course dinner on Saturday, a light lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday and lunch and a four course dinner onMonday. In the hotel there will no dinner on the first night (having eaten on the train), breakfast on bothmornings and dinner on the second night are included. Standard and first class passengers will have breakfast and dinner included on both nights at the hotel.

Standard class £259.00 First class £329.00 Premier dining £429.00
Single supplement £24.00 Private table for two £10.00 per person to cover all three days

CHARTER TRAINS

THE CHANNEL COAST EXPRESS

Departs Saturday 13th September 2008 from
Doncaster, Retford, Newark, Grantham, Peterborough and Huntingdon.

VISIT ARUNDEL, BOGNOR REGIS OR BOTH Departing early morning from Doncaster approx 0615 (Peterborough approx 0740) we travel via the East Coast Main Line en route to London. On our way through London we enjoy views across the capital, rarely seen from main line trains, as we make our way south across the Thames through the rolling countryside of the South Downs to Arundel and Bognor Regis (three to four hour break). You can leave the train at either Arundel or Bognor giving a choice of destination. Regular service trains link Bognor to Arundel so you could even visit both but there would not be time to include the castle in your visit to Arundel and still go on to Bognor (fare not included). Our return route brings us through London on a different route through Acton, West Hampstead and Harringay before rejoining the East Coast Main Line for home stations.

ARUNDEL, THE CASTLE, GARDENS

AND CLASSIC CAR GATHERING

If you decide to leave our train at Arundel Station you will be just a ten minute stroll from the town and impressive castle. The town has a lovely setting on the River Arun and the half timbered buildings and castle walls make a lovely backdrop as you approach from the station. The town is sited on a hill across the river and the narrow streets host a number of antique and curio shops plus the usual pubs cafes and restaurants. Charming as the town itself is, the main attraction has to be the castle and it’s meandering gardens. Although I have visited Arundel before I made my first visit to the castle in July and was extremely impressed. In addition to the gardens the castle, which is the ancestral home of the Duke of Norfolk, boasts a beautifully restored interior complete with armoury, private chapel, and period rooms resplendent with paintings by Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Canaletto. Climb up to the keep and enjoy views across the Downs to the channel coast. In addition to all these attractions the castle plays host to a classic car rally on the 13th September adding even more interest to your visit.

If you wish to book for the castle and pay Railtourer in advance we can obtain discounted entry as follows -Castle, grounds, keep, gardens and classic cars £11.00 p.p -Keep, Grounds and classic cars only £ 6.00 p.p.

BOGNOR REGIS

Staying on board the train to our final destination sees us all the way to the traditional south coast resort of Bognor Regis. We expect to break here for a little over three hours giving plenty of time for a walk along the promenade and lunch in one of the cafes, bars or restaurants in the centre or on the seafront.

Rail fare to Bognor Regis or Arundel
Standard Class £49.00 First Class 69.00 Premier Dining £135.00

NORTH WALES COAST EXPRESS

TO CHESTER -LLANDUDNO
OR THE LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY

Departs Saturday 4th October 2008
From Skegness, Wainfleet, Boston, Sleaford, Ancaster, Nottingham and Long Eaton.

Take your pick from a choice of destinations on our special charter from Skegness and stations above. Departing Skegness around 0630 we make our way through Nottingham and Stoke to our first destination, the historic city of Chester. Visitors to Chester should have over five hours to enjoy the attractions of this beautiful walled city with its medieval centre, museums, timber framed buildings, famous Rows shopping centre and charming setting on the river Dee. Alternatively stay on the train for the run along the North Welsh Coastline to Llandudno with its Victorian atmosphere. We expect to have between three and four hours to enjoy Wales’ premier resort with its splendid promenade and spectacular views of the Great Orme, which dominates the resort. Take a walk down the pier or ride up the rope tramway to the top of the Orme with its panoramic views. Arrival back into Skegness should be around 2200. Passengers who book premier dining will be served a full English breakfast and elevenses on the outward journey plus a four course dinner on the return. For standard and first class passengers traditional maroon coaches with all seats at tables will be conveyed and there will be a buffet available for the purchase of teas, coffee and light refreshments.

Standard Class £49.00 First Class 69.00 Premier Dining £135.00

LLANGOLLEN AND THE LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY
DIESEL GALA DAY

October 4th is a gala day on the Llangollen railway which offers a one hour return trip along the scenic Dee Valley. Llangollen is a pretty Welsh town with plenty of cafes and shops on the main street. Leaving the above train at Chester join our private coach for a visit to Llangollen and the railway including a return trip for a supplement of £12.50.

CHESTER STEAM SPECIAL

Departs Saturday 6th September 2008 from Carnforth, Wennington and Bentham.

Travel back in time on our steam special to the historic city of Chester and enjoy a relaxing day out to one of England’s most attractive cities. Our heritage train will consist of standard, first class and first class dining coaches and is expected to depart Carnforth around 0830. Picking up at Werrington and Bentham we enjoy the lovely scenery of the southern Dales as we make our way through Giggleswick and south to Chester where we expect to arrive around mid day. Departing around 1700 should see us back into Carnforth around 2130. Those passengers who book first class dining will be served a full English breakfast on the outward journey and four course dinner on the return. Standard and first class passengers will be able to purchase refreshments from the buffet.

Standard Class £44.00 First Class £62.00 First Class Dining £118.00

THE
EDINBURGH COASTLINER

Departs Wednesday 17th September 2008 from:
Barrow-Dalton-Ulverston-Grange-Arnside-Carnforth-Lancaster-Oxenholme-Penrith.

A mixture of glorious views from the train and the wide ranging attractions of Scotland’s beautiful capital

city make Edinburgh one of our most popular destinations.Departing from Barrow around 0630 (Lancaster 0745) we make our way along the West Coast Main Linewith its splendid views across the Lake district to Carlisle. From Carlisle we head east through the rollingscenery of the Tyne Valley to Newcastle from where we head north along the East Coast Main Line toEdinburgh. The line between Newcastle and Edinburgh offers stunning sea views as the train races alongthe cliff tops past Alnmouth, Lindisfarne and over the towering Royal Border Bridge at Berwick uponTweed. After a break of around four hours in Edinburgh we return along the scenic West Coast Main Linethrough Carstairs, over Beattock and through Gretna expecting to arrive back into Preston around 2100and Barrow around 2245. Passengers booking Pullman dining will be served breakfast and elevenses onthe outward journey followed by a four course dinner on the return leg. Standard and first class passengerswill be able to purchase refreshments from the steward on board.

Standard class £45.00 First Class £65.00 Pullman Dining £119.00

EDINBURGH
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Departs Saturday 6th December 2008 from
Stevenage-Sandy-St Neots-Huntingdon-Peterboro’-Grantham-Newark-Retford-Doncaster

Enjoy all the pre Christmas attractions of Scotland’s beautiful capital city with direct travel there and back aboard our specially chartered train. The train will consist of two diesel locomotives and twelve heritage coaches conveying standard, first and dining class seating. The dining section will be made up of premier first class coaches and passengers will be served a full English breakfast and elevenses on the outward journey plus a four course Christmas dinner on the return. For standard and first class passengers traditional maroon coaches with all seats at tables will be conveyed and there will be a buffet for the purchase of teas, coffee and light refreshments. Departure from Stevenage is expected to be around 0550 (Peterborough approx 0700) with a break in Edinburgh of approx four hours. Arrival back into Peterborough should be approx 2200 (Stevenage 2300).

Standard £45.00 First £65.00 Premier dining £129.00

CITY OF NORWICH

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Departs Saturday 13th December 2008 from
Scarborough, Seamer, Malton, York, Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster and Retford.

Departing Scarborough around 0630 -0700 we pick up stations as detailed above before making our waysouth to Peterborough from where we head east through March and Thetford to Norwich. We expect tohave between three and four hours in Norwich, time to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere created by theNorwich Festive Fayre, which is now in its second year, takes place in and around The Forum and,according to the tourist office, offers ‘quality Norfolk crafts from handmade jewellery, soaps and stainedglass to Christmas decorations, textiles, cards and unusual household items’. Also advertised is the chanceto enjoy delicious home made sweets before wandering around the traditional Norwich Market with over160 stalls. There is also an open air ice arena for the more energetic. Of course this is in addition to themore familiar attractions of Norwich which include a magnificent Romanesque Cathedral, medieval streetswith half timbered houses and speciality shops, a 12th century castle, two modern shopping centres andpleasant riverside walks. After our break we retrace our route back to Scarborough arriving back around2230. The dining section will be made up of restored first class coaches and passengers will be served afull English breakfast and elevenses on the outward journey plus a four course Christmas dinner on thereturn. For standard and first class passengers traditional maroon coaches with all seats at tables will beconveyed and there will be a buffet available for the purchase of teas, coffee and light refreshments.

Standard Class £49.00 First class £69.00 Premier Dining £129.00

THE VALENTINE SPECIAL

SNOW ON THE SETTLE CARLISLE?

Departs Saturday 14th February 2009 from
Huntingdon, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford and Doncaster.

Treat your Valentine to a romantic day out on England’s most famous railway, the scenic Settle Carlisle.The views from the train are beautiful at any time of the year but in winter with the chance of snow on thehills the line can be at it’s most dramatic. We expect to depart Huntingdon around 0700 picking up asdetailed above to Doncaster (approx 0900) from where we head towards Leeds and Skipton and onto theSettle Carlisle railway. The rolling scenery starts before Skipton and becomes more rugged as the trainclimbs up from Settle to Ais Gill through Kirkby Stephen, Appleby and the more gentle Eden Valley toCarlisle. We expect to break for about three hours in Carlisle, time to take a stroll around the pedestrianised centre to the Cathedral, museums or Castle. Departing Carlisle around 1600 and returningover the same route should see us back into Doncaster around 2000 and Huntingdon around 2200.Passengers booking premier dining will be served breakfast and elevenses on the outward journey and aspecial four course Valentine dinner on the return run. Standard and first class passengers will be able topurchase light refreshments from the buffet.

Standard class £49.00 First class £69.00 Premier Dining £135.00

SHORT BREAKS BY SERVICE TRAIN

EDINBURGH THREE DAY BREAK

Departs Saturday 29th November 2008 for three days from
Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster, York and Darlington.

Edinburgh has plenty to offer and at this time of year the German Christmas Market and bustling shopsadd atmosphere to the more usual attractions of the Castle, Royal Mile, museums and galleries. Our preChristmas break is based at the four star Edinburgh Thistle which is close by the train station in the centreof Edinburgh (above and adjacent to the St James shopping centre) and so handy for all the attractions.Rooms are ensuite and well appointed with the hotel having been recently refurbished. We include breakfast on both days and reserved seats on the train. Arrives Edinburgh approximately 1110 Saturdayand departs at 1600 on the Monday,

THE WINTER HIGHLANDER

Departs Friday 30th January and Friday 6th February 2009 for four days from
Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster and York.
Experience breathtaking winter Highland scenery with the possibility of snow covered mountains and
tumbling mountain streams all from the comfort of your train seat.

Friday. Departing early morning we head for Edinburgh where we break our journey before joining theScotRail service to Pitlochry arriving mid afternoon. We transfer to our hotel the Fishers where breakfastand dinner are included each day. The Fishers Hotel is in the process of being refurbished and offerscomfortable rooms, a bar with open fire and an ideal position in the centre of Pitlochry. The hotel isadjacent to the railway station so the transfer takes just a couple of minutes. The afternoon is free to browse the tourist shops which stand on the main street close to the hotel. Weather permitting you couldwalk to the river which should be spectacular at this time of year.

Saturday. Today we take the train through the Highlands to Inverness passing through Aviemore on our way with views over the Grampian, Cairngorm and Monadhliath Mountains. We expect to break inInverness for around three hours before making a return run. Inverness has a new shopping centre andplenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from for lunch. We then make our return journey through scenerywhich is stunning at any time but sensational with a covering of snow.Sunday. A relaxing day which includes a visit to the picturesque Edradour Distillery to sample a weedram and also a visit to the House of Bruar shops displaying a range of luxury items. Just behind thecomplex there is a steep but lovely walk alongside a series of stunning waterfalls. We will also have ashort stop at Queens View which offers a superb photo opportunity across the waters of Loch Tummel. Monday. Departing Pitlochry around 0930 we travel home aboard the Highland Chieftain which is directto York and London. All other passengers change at York on the return journey.

Fare £198.00 Single supplement £18.00 First class supplement £48.00 (First class only available between Stevenage & Edinburgh and Pitlochry & Stevenage)

DORNOCH -THE FAR NORTH LINE
JOHN ‘O’ GROATS -CASTLE OF MEY

Departs Friday 11th September 2009 From

Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster, York and Darlington. Friday. Departing early morning we travel direct to Edinburgh where we change for the service to Inverness arriving around 1515. After a short break we continue by coach for the drive to the Dornoch Hotel, where dinner and breakfast are included for three nights. The Dornoch hotel is an older hotel which has a great atmosphere, all bedrooms are ensuite and the public rooms are large and traditional in style. Saturday. We take a short drive to Golspie from where we take the train for the dramatic journey along the Far North Line to Thurso. The scenery varies from sweeping sea views to remote highlands and open moor as we make our to Thurso where we are met by our coach for the drive to John O Groats and The Castle of May where we have breaks before enjoying a leisurely drive back to our hotel. Sunday. Departing the hotel around 0930 we take a short but pleasant drive to the falls of Shin before continuing along the coast to Dunrobin Castle where we spend a couple of hours. There will be time for lunch before returning to Dornoch in the afternoon to stroll around the centre and perhaps visit the small cathedral brought into the limelight when it played host to pop star Madonna’s marriage. Monday. Departing the hotel around 0930 we drive to Inverness where there will be a couple of hours free time before joining the train home.

Inclusive fare £289.00 Single supplement £20.00

LILLE AND BRUGGE

Departs Saturday 4th April 2009

From Doncaster, Retford, Newark, Grantham, Peterborough and London.Departing early morning we travel to London and take the short walk across to the new Eurostar Terminalat St Pancras. Here we join our high speed train which will whisk us through Kent at speeds of up to186mph before passing through the tunnel and arriving in Lille less than two hours after departure. Ourhotel, the Crowne Plaza, could not be more convenient being just across the road from the station. It is alsovery well appointed with spacious, smart new rooms and offers a very good buffet breakfast with a widechoice. A ten minute walk takes you into the centre of Lille, a very attractive city with plenty of shops andrestaurants to choose from. Even closer is the Lille Eurocentre, a large complex with a huge range of shopsand a large supermarket. On Sunday we take the train to Brugge, probably the most beautiful town in Belgium. Departing LilleFlanders (Lille’s second station which is a ten minute walk from the hotel) around 1000 we arrive inBrugge just after 1100. Departing around 1630 will see us back in Lille before 1800, plenty of time toenjoy the cobbled streets and beautiful squares of Brugge. You may wish to take a trip on one of themany canals that criss cross Brugge, which is a lovely way to explore the town. There are also manyinteresting and unusual shops lining the cobbled streets where you may wish to purchase some of thelovely lace or delicious Belgian chocolates. Departure from Lille on Monday will be around 1730 givingplenty of time to enjoy Lille before departure for home. Arrival back into Doncaster will be around 2200.During your stay you may wish to take advantage of the French rail system and visits to Dunkirk or Calaismake for interesting and easy trips.

Inclusive Fare £249.00 Single supplement £79.00

LILLE AND STRASBOURG

Departs Thursday April 16th 2009 for five days
From Doncaster, Retford, Newark, Grantham, Peterborough and London.

A new tour which offers one night in Lille and three nights in Strasbourg, part time seat of the European
Parliament.

Our journey starts around 0630 from Doncaster from where we travel to London Kings Cross. From here we make the short transfer to St Pancras for the Eurostar to Lille. We hope to depart around 1000 giving an arrival into Lille at approximately 1230. Our hotel, the Crowne Plaza, is just across the road from the station and after check in the rest of the day is free to explore Lille with its shops, parks and Cite De Europe centre. Lille has a very ‘French’ feel and makes for an ideal stopover.

On Friday (mid morning) we join our direct service to Strasbourg where we expect to arrive early afternoon and, once again, our hotel, The Mercure, is opposite the station, albeit a little further at approximately 100 yards. Being the seat of the European Parliament has brought a number of benefits to Strasbourg not the least of which is a very modern tram system which makes travelling around the city very easy indeed. A day ticket is just a few Euros and the lines criss cross the city. A ride out to the Parliament buildings is worthwhile but Strasbourgs’ main attractions lie in its historical areas. Main sights include the sandstone Gothic Cathedral, the narrow streets and impressive squares with their timber framed buildings, the stunning four towered medieval Ponts Couverts Bridge and a list of museums to numerous to mention in the space available. The city also boasts a number of parks and a botanical garden but one of the main pleasures will be to simply stroll around and enjoy the beauty of the historical areas particularly in the tanners district where waterside buildings make for perfect photo opportunities. We have three nights in Strasbourg and, just in case you should run of places to visit, we include a trip to the town of Colmar which is around forty minutes away by train. Colmar is much smaller than Strasbourg but has some lovely old buildings and an area known as little Venice which is very pretty indeed. The centre is a fifteen minute walk from the station but well worth the effort. Departure from Strasbourg will be around mid morning on the Monday and after a break in Lille we expect to arrive back into London around 1900 and Doncaster 2200

Inclusive fare £429.00 from Doncaster. From London deduct £25.00
Single Supplement £112.00

GENT AND ANTWERP

On a recent trip to Lille I was advised to take a look at Gent with a view to running a trip for three nights. Iwas very surprised at what I found and pleased to have made the effort. The result of my visit is a threenight tour staying in what is probably the best and certainly most convenient hotel in this most attractiveand bustling city. The city centre is criss crossed with waterways on which numerous boats offer sightseeing trips. There are many attractive squares to enjoy as well as a complete castle to explore. Thecity has a wonderful atmosphere and would probably offer enough in its own right for a weekend break.However with Antwerp just a short train ride away a day out is too much to resist so we include a trip tothis attractive port. Antwerp central station is an attraction in its own right and a walk from the station tothe old town and river front takes us past numerous shops and cafe’s. The old town boasts narrow cobbledstreets and medieval buildings and there are splendid views along the river front.

We expect to depart Doncaster for London around 0630 on the Friday where we join the Eurostar serviceto Lille. From Lille (for convenience) we travel by road coach to Gent (approximately one hour) and ourfour star N.H. hotel which as mentioned earlier is in the heart of the city. We will depart Gent early

afternoon on Monday and after a break in Lille join our Eurostar for the return journey home arriving London around 1900 and Doncaster approx 2130.Many thanks to Alan Wardman for suggesting Gent as a choice for a short break.

Inclusive fare £359.00. Passengers joining at London deduct £26.00
Single supplement £129.00

SPRINGTIME IN PARIS (1)

All rooms are to be completely refurbished for 2009

Via the new Eurostar terminal at St Pancras and the new high speed line to the tunnel

Departs Saturday May 9th 2009 for three days from

Doncaster, Retford, Newark, Grantham, Peterborough and LondonEnjoy three days in Paris based at the lovely Terminus Nord Hotel which is ideally located across the roadfrom the Eurostar terminal. This impressive hotel has stood here since 1865, is beautifully appointed and,in my opinion, is easily the best in the area. All 236 soundproofed rooms are ensuite and will have beenredecorated for 2009. The hotel has a smart bar and we include a full buffet breakfast. The immediate area has a wide choice of restaurants and the nearest Metro station is just across the road. However should youprefer to walk, the Opera district and Sacre Coeur are within easy reach and the Seine just a little furtherbut quite walkable. Eurostars’ new timetable is not yet available but we expect to depart Doncasterapprox 0630-0730, St Pancras 0950-1050 and arrive Paris around 1300-1400 local time. We depart Parisapprox 1700-1800 on the Monday arriving Doncaster around 2130-2230.

Inclusive Fare £249.00 Single supplement £99.00 (from K.X. deduct £20.00)

SPRINGTIME IN PARIS (2)

Based at the Terminus Nord Hotel -A Libertel Grande Tradition Hotel
All rooms are to be completely refurbished for 2009

Via the new Eurostar terminal at St Pancras and the new high speed line to the tunnel

Departs Saturday May 16th 2009 for three days from

Hull, Brough and Doncaster and Peterborough.Enjoy three days in Paris based at the lovely Terminus Nord Hotel which is ideally located across the roadfrom the Eurostar terminal. This impressive hotel has stood here since 1865, is beautifully appointed and,in my opinion, is easily the best in the area. All 236 soundproofed rooms are ensuite and will have beenredecorated for 2009. The hotel has a smart bar and we include a full buffet breakfast. The immediate area has a wide choice of restaurants and the nearest Metro station is just across the road. However should youprefer to walk, the Opera district and Sacre Coeur are within easy reach and the Seine just a little furtherbut quite walkable. Eurostars’ new timetable is not yet available but we expect to depart Hull approx0650 Doncaster 0800 and arrive Paris around 1330-1430 local time. We depart Paris approx 1500 on theMonday arriving Doncaster around 1900 and Hull 2000.

Inclusive Fare £249.00 Single supplement £99.00

HARZ MOUNTAINS

Narrow Gauge Steam, Castles, Olde Worlde Germany and Wuppertal

Departs Wednesday 23rd September 2009 for six days from,
Doncaster, Retford, Newark, Grantham, Peterborough and London.

Wednesday. Departing stations above around 0630 we travel to London where we join our Eurostar service to Brussels. After a little free time to grab a bite to eat and stretch our legs we join the service to Cologne and from there to Wuppertal arriving around 1700-1800. Our hotel in Wuppertal is the modern Inter City hotel which is located adjacent to the station making for an easy transfer. We include a ticket to travel on the famous ‘Danglebahn’ the transport system that carries passengers in carriages that hang from an overhead monorail. Thursday -We depart Wuppertal mid morning aboard our I.C.E. to Hannover -a journey of around two hours. In Hannover we transfer to a road coach for the transfer to the Hotel Wernigerode, our base for the next four nights. The hotel is of a high standard with restaurant, bars, fitness and sauna area and is perfectly located close to the station and stunning centre of this attractive town. We include buffet breakfast every day and dinner and on the first night in the cost of the tour. We have decided not to include dinner after the first night as the hotel meals are reasonably priced and there are so many options in the town in beautiful surroundings that we felt it better to allow you to choose for yourselves. Over the next few days we will take you to Quedlinberg, a stunning town consisting of many buildings dating to the 15th century. It really is difficult to describe the atmosphere created in such a chocolate box location. We will also take you by steam train up the Brocken Mountain, which is almost a full day in itself. In addition to this we will provide a three day rover pass for the whole of the Harz narrow gauge system which will give the opportunity to tour the area in nostalgic style. Wernigerode itself is full of history and extremely attractive being dominated by a castle which warrants a half day visit. Should you run our of ideas the attractive town of Goslar is just a short ride down the railway so, as you can see your days will not take much filling. Monday. Departing our hotel around 0800 we retrace our route to Brussels, London and Doncaster arriving back into Peterborough, for example, at around 2100.

Inclusive Fare £569.00 (Passengers from London deduct £26.00)
Single Supplement £69.00

LONDON FOUR STAR WEEKENDS

From Hull, Brough and Doncaster

THREE DAYS AWAY FOR JUST £139.00 per person

(Price based on two people sharing a twin or double room, single supplement £78.00)

All our London weekends depart from Hull Paragon Station on a Saturday at 0650, Brough at 0702 and Doncaster at 0740 arriving London at 0931. We include coach transfer to and from your hotel and our train home departs Kings Cross at 1720 on the Monday giving three full days in London. Arrival back into Doncaster is at 1904, Brough at 1942 and Hull at 2001. All hotels are four star, central and include a full English breakfast on Sunday and Monday mornings.

THE HILTON AT PADDINGTON

Departs Saturday 11th October 2008 for three days
The Hilton as its name suggests is adjacent to Paddington Station having being built in the first instance as
the station hotel. Very smart and recently refurbished the hotel is convenient for walking to Bayswater,
Oxford street, Hyde Park and Marble Arch. The Hilton is also adjacent to the tube for easy access to all
parts of London.

THE CROWNE PLAZA AT BLACKFRIARS

Departs Saturday 25th October 2008 for three days
A very modern hotel the Crowne Plaza is close by the River Thames at Blackfriars, close to the tube of the
same name and just a short walk from St Pauls, Covent Garden and central London.

THE PARK PLAZA COUNTY HALL

Departs Saturday 1st November 2008 for three days
Standing close to Waterloo Station and a very short walk from the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament
and the Thames this brand new hotel with spacious rooms is also a great base for the sights of our capital
city.

THE NOVOTEL CITY SOUTH

Departs Saturday 21st November 2008 for three days
A modern hotel ideally situated on the south bank just a short walk from the river, the Thames Path, the
Millennium Bridge, St Paul’s, the Globe Theatre and London Bridge tube station. Once again this hotel is
just a short walk from many of London’s major attractions and, of course, Christmas is just around the
corner

THE LONDON BRIDGE HOTEL

Saturday 28th February 2009 for three days and Saturday 14th March 2009 for three days

Close to London Bridge tube and bus stations and two minutes walk from the River Thames this hotel has
been recently refurbished. Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Globe Theatre, St Pauls
and the Thames Path are all close by.

Any hotel any date including standard class return rail travel and coach transfer
£139.00 per person -single supplement £78.00
First Class rail travel £27.00 supplement.

LONDON DAY TRIPS

Our capital city has a wealth of attractions that can give a packed itinerary whatever the weather. Travelling by train means you arrive relaxed and with more time to enjoy the sights. Whichever dates you choose the price is the same. Standard class adult £26.00, standard class child £17.00. First class adult £53.00, first class child £32.00.

WEDNESDAY DAY TRIPS TO LONDON

Depart Hull 0700, Brough 0712 and Doncaster 0755 to arrive London 0945
Depart London 1720 arrive Doncaster 1904, Brough 1942 and Hull 2000

Wednesdays September 17th 2008, October 8th 2008, November 12th 2008, December 10th 2008,
December 17th 2008

SATURDAY DAY TRIPS TO LONDON

Depart Hull 0650, Brough 0702, Doncaster 0740 arrive London 0926
Depart London 1840 arrive Doncaster2027, Brough 2107 and Hull 2127.

Saturday November 22nd, Saturday December 13th 2008

Please note that there is a slight possibility that the return journey on Saturday dates could be affected by weekend engineering works. In view of this bookings for Saturday day trips can only be accepted two months before departure when National Express confirm their timetable. (However we will take bookings for Saturday on a provisional basis, holding your place without charge until two months before departure at which time we will ask for payment).

BOOKING CONDITIONS.

Payment For day tours full payment is required at the time of booking. In the case of bookings made over the telephone seats will be held for five days in lieu of payment by cheque. For short breaks a deposit of £45.00 per person will secure your booking, (£65.00 for Continental tours). Full payment is required no later than six weeks before departure (eight weeks for continental tours) . If full payment is not received by this date Railtourer reserve the right to cancel the booking without refund. If you cancel your holiday The following charges apply : Period of written notice with cancellation charge as a percentage of total holiday cost : -UK Tours 42 or more days notice -deposit only 41-28 days -50% 28 days or less -100%. Continental tours 56 or more days notice deposit only. 56 -46 days 60%, 45 days or less -100%. Cancellation of a day tour more than 28 days before departure on medical grounds and with a medical certificate incurs a charge of £20.00 per person. Cancellation within 28 days of departure -no refund. If we cancel your holiday Although Railtourer will make every effort to operate all our tours as advertised, Railtourer, like any operator, reserves the right to cancel any holiday if the number of bookings is so low as to make the tour non viable. If this situation arises Railtourer will refund all monies paid to Railtourer by the client. If we change your holiday All our holidays are carefully planned but arrangements are made months before departure and on occasion, small changes may be made to your itinerary. If a major change is made (change of hotel for example) you would be notified in writing at least 10 days before departure. Changes such as this would be rare and change of hotel would be to at least a similar standard. In the event of strikes or any other event beyond our control we reserve the right to substitute rail with road transport. Responsibilities We undertake to take due care in arranging your holiday and accept liability for any acts or omissions on the part of our staff. However we do not exercise direct control over day to day running of services provided by ferries, hotels, railways, etc. included in our itineraries and all tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions of that operator. Furthermore, Railtourer will not accept liability or responsibility for delays and difficulties brought about by any fault of that operator. In the event of any cancellation or curtailment of any tour Railtourer day trip or holiday Railtourer will not accept liability for any claim, for whatever reason, above the fare paid for the tour which has been cancelled or curtailed. In the event of delays Railtourer will not accept liability for any onward travel from or to the station at which the tour was joined. We also point out that although charter trains offer a nostalgic, relaxing trip they in particular can be subject to delay as they are not considered ‘time critical’ by the railway authorities. For this reason we do not make compensation payments for late arrival/departure of charter trains. Railtourer will not accept liability for any unrecoverable losses which may arise from delays or cancellation brought about as a result of security alerts, strikes, acts of terror, vandalism, severe weather conditions and events beyond our control. For this reason you must ensure that your insurance covers you against these eventualities. Luggage. Please bear in mind that passengers are responsible for the conveyance of their own luggage and as such it is advisable not to “overload” oneself and to ensure cases are easily manageable. Missed departures. It is the passengers responsibility to arrive in good time for all departures, on joining and during the tours. Any extra costs incurred as a result of a passenger missing an advertised departure will be the responsibility of the passenger and not of Railtourer. Changing trains. Most tours involve itineraries which involve changing from one train to another. Whilst instructions will be given by our courier and help offered where possible passengers are responsible for making their way from one train to the other. Most stations have lifts or escalators but this is not always the case. Any passenger who has any concerns regarding their ability to accomplish changes of train should enquire at the time of booking. Lost tickets. On tours where passengers are issued with travel tickets Railtourer will not accept liability for any loss of those tickets. Some rail companies will not issue duplicate tickets, others charge a replacement fee. In either case any charge will be borne by the passenger and not by Railtourer. Complaints We hope you will enjoy your tour but should you have cause to complain you should bring the problem to the attention of your courier on the tour. If the problem is not resolved then please put your complaint in writing to our office no later than ten days after the completion of the tour. Insurance cover. We strongly advise that you purchase travel insurance when booking a UK holiday. We will only accept a booking for a continental tour on the understanding that travel insurance is obtained before departure. We have found that amongst many others the Post Office is very competitive, though the choice of insurer is your own. You must ensure that you are covered against risks as detailed in responsibilities above.

BOOKING FORM

To book any of our tours simply complete this form and return with cheque/postal orders made payable toRailtourer Ltd at :

RAILTOURER LTD, 42 KINGSTON ROAD, WILLERBY, HULL, HU10 6BH.
Please reserve ...........Adults and ........Child seats on the tour to..............................
on ....................................................(date).
I will be boarding at .................................. and require Standard / First / Dining (All short breaks are
standard except where shown.
Where first class/dining is shown a limited number of tables for two are available at £7.00 per person on a
first come first served basis.
(£10 on chartered train short breaks).

Name...............................................................................

Address.............................................................................................................................................................

...........................................
Post Code .............................. Telephone ..................................................................
I have enclosed a Cheque for £ ............ and understand I will receive train times,
seat numbers and tickets one week before departure. Receipts are issued immediately.

FOR SHORT BREAKS ONLY

Requested Room Type :- TWIN, SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE * (* Please Delete)

NB (Every effort will be made to provide rooms as requested however this cannot be guaranteed as modern hotels are 90% twin bedded).

All tours are no smoking unless shown otherwise. Standard Railtourer Booking Conditions apply as detailed.