Step aboard our special train, running exclusively on Saturday 25th July, for a memorable day excursion to the historic city of York and the much-loved seaside resort of Scarborough.
With departures from Dundee and convenient pick-ups at Cupar, Kirkcaldy, Inverkeithing, Edinburgh and Dunbar, it’s easy to step aboard and let the adventure begin.
Travel together in beautifully restored British Rail Mk1 carriages, where spacious seating and large windows make it easy to relax and enjoy the views. Our train is hauled by British Rail Class 40 D213 (40013) “Andania”, with our own British Rail Class 37 37025 “Inverness TMD” taking charge between York and Scarborough.
On board, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the comfort of at-seat dining with a hearty breakfast on the outward journey and a delicious three-course evening dinner on the way home. Prefer something more casual? Our buffet car offers hot and cold drinks, morning rolls and plenty of snacks to keep little travellers smiling throughout the day.
Spend time exploring York’s fascinating streets and historic attractions, or head to Scarborough for sandy beaches, traditional seaside fun and fresh sea air. However you choose to spend your time, this relaxed and enjoyable rail tour offers a wonderful way to travel creating memories that will last long after the journey ends.
Our journey begins in the City of Dundee, where we warmly welcome our first passengers on board before heading south into the Kingdom of Fife.
Shortly after departure, we cross the iconic Tay Rail Bridge. To the left, the stumps of the original bridge can still be seen — a poignant reminder of the historic 1879 disaster that shaped railway history.
We arrive at Cupar before continuing to our next pick-up point, Kirkcaldy, gathering more guests as we make our way along Scotland’s scenic east coast.
Our journey then takes us to Inverkeithing, a convenient boarding location with a large free car park and easy access from the M90. Soon after, we cross the magnificent Forth Bridge — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks. This iconic Victorian engineering masterpiece is always a highlight, offering breathtaking views across the Firth of Forth and an unforgettable sense of history.
Our next pick-up is at Edinburgh Waverley railway station, located in the heart of the capital, with excellent public transport connections for our guests. Our final Scottish boarding point is Dunbar.
We then head south along the renowned East Coast Main Line, passing through Newcastle and Durham — where spectacular views of Durham Cathedral and the city’s dramatic viaduct often draw admiring glances from the carriage windows.
Arriving in the historic city of York, we bid farewell to some of our guests.
Our train then reverses direction and continues towards the beautiful seaside resort of Scarborough, where elegant promenades, sweeping bays and fresh sea air provide the perfect coastal finale to our journey.
York and Scarborough – Free Time
We hope to be able to provide approximately 4 hours of free time in York, allowing plenty time to experience everything that York has to offer. For those who choose to stay on board for Scarborough, we hope to have 2 hours of free time allowing adequate time to wander down to the sea front.
Things to do in York & Scarborough
Scarborough Beach
Return Journey
Our return journey departs Scarborough with our Class 40 up front, the train follows a circular route south of York via Pontefract Monkhill - Cutsyke - Castleford - Milford Jn, before it retraces our route north back to Dundee.
The train is operated by our Partners at Locomotive Services Limited.
Fares;
TBC
Estimated Timings;
Timings above are estimated timings and should only be taken as a guideline. Finalised timings will be released with tickets in advance of the Railtour.