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A family firm with an ethos of honesty and integrity. Our passion for delivering quality escorted holidays by rail at great value fares along with consistently excellent customer service has stood us in good stead for over 40 years.

Big on Quality, Small Enough to Care

01538 382323
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

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European Tours

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Gorgeous cities, poignant wartime history and a surprising abundance of railway heritage, Belgium has many attractions for such a small country - and is heaven for beer connoisseurs!

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Explore France with guided rail tours. Our adventures range from 1-15 days and blend scenic rail journeys with iconic cities and charming towns. From Paris’s landmarks to touring the Trans Pyrenean. Experience history, culture, and relaxation on this rail holiday. Glide through stunning landscapes, savour regional cuisine, and immerse yourself in the best of French heritage. Experience the magic of France like never before!

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Exploring one of the most historic countries by rail sound like fun? Then come aboard with Rail Trail for an unforgettable rail holiday in Germany. Enjoy the wine regions of the Rhine & Moselle, take in the stunning Harz Mountains by steam train, and bask in the historic renaissance and waterfront vista at Dresden. With a range of journey options, and incredibly popular festive tours, see what our award-winning rail holidays are all about.

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Small but mighty, the Emerald Isle has so much to offer for tourists. What better way to explore this unique island than on one of our unique rail tours of Ireland? Discover the rich landscapes, charming towns and cities, and so much more on a scenic train tour of Ireland. Take in the history and culture of Ireland with Rail trail’s range of Irish rail tours.

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Exploring one of the world’s most popular destinations by rail sound exciting? Then come aboard with Rail Trail for an unforgettable Italian train holiday. Travel in First Class comfort aboard high-speed trains whisking you from London to Italy in just one day, with no unsocial hours travelling, Goodbye London… Hello Tuscany. Our award-winning rail holidays to Italy could be the highlight of your year.

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Holland is famous for being the world's largest flower garden and a trip to the colourful Keukenhof in spring time is an experience that is not to be missed! The Netherlands offers so much more than tulips and the country's unique landscape is ideal to discover by steam train. There are so many sites to see including classic windmills, fascinating museums including Anne Frank's House and Utrecht Railway Museum, traditional cheese markets and many historic towns with stunning architecture. Why no

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Our award winning Spain rain holidays will let you explore this unique European country by train for an adventure you won’t forget. Catalonia, located in north eastern Spain boasts a beautiful coastline dotted with seaside resorts and picturesque seaside villages. The area is a great base to experience the Vall de Nuria Rack Railway which climbs more than 1000 metres and visit the magnificent city of Barcelona famous for its tapas bars & street lined promenade 'Las Ramblas'.

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Sweden offers a diverse landscapes that is perfect to discover by rail and cruise. The capital city of Stockholm beautifully combines modern architecture with the historic charm of the Old Town and picturesque bridges that span the city's canals. The city boasts many great attractions to visit including the 19th-century Skansen, the world's first open-air museum and the perfect place to learn about Swedish history.

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The best way to see Switzerland is on an award-winning Swiss rail holiday with Rail Trail. By far the best rail Holidays to delight in all seasons of the year. View our TOUR FILM; see "Swiss Mountain Steam" to see how you could enjoy yourself on our Swiss railway holidays.

UK, Euro & Worldwide 2024

Award Winning rail holidays in the UK, Europe & Worldwide, departing in 2024

The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £795.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £780.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2024
Forest of Dean Steam & the Wye Valley
From Price: £689.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
Grand Tour - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Price: £1,879.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2024
Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £2,219.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
Grand Tour - Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,545.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,905.00
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
Grand Tour - Wales Coast to Coast
From Price: £2,035.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
Highland Adventure
From Price: £659.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2024
Golden Highlander
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Highland Rail Voyager
From Price: £470.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/10/2024
Harrogate New Year Celebration
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2024
Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £819.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2024
Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £710.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2024
Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,475.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
Ironbridge Victorian Christmas
From Price: £475.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 05/12/2024
Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £1,850.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
Nostalgic Lakeland Railways & Cumbria
From Price: £749.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,529.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 11/09/2024
Picturesque Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest
From Price: £869.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/10/2024
Royal Berkshire, Oxford & Christmas Castles
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
Romantic Highlander
From Price: £1,049.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 24/09/2024
Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2024
Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £759.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 22/12/2024
Scotland's Far North, Shetland & Orkney
From Price: £1,469.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2024
Spectacular Scotland at Christmas
From Price: £1,169.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2024
Eastern USA Fall Colours Steam (Flight Inclusive)
From Price: £4,289.00
Duration: 13 Days
Departure Date: 02/10/2024
Eastern USA Fall Colours Steam (Ground Only)
From Price: £3,399.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 02/10/2024
Roses Battle By Steam-Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £1,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Price: £2,599.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2024
Switzerland Steam-Powered Six
From Price: £2,345.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/09/2024
Wonderful Wales
From Price: £1,085.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
Yorkshire Gold - Steam, Coast & Country
From Price: £1,339.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2024
Yuletide Yorkshire
From Price: £545.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/11/2024

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21 The Smithfield Centre, Leek
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
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