Railtrail Tours Blog
Isle of Man Steam Railway: A Tour Manager’s Guide to Riding All Four Lines
The Isle of Man runs four working heritage railways on a single island: a Victorian steam line, an electric coastal tram, a mountain rack railway, and a narrow-gauge glen line. Railtrail’s Isle of Man Explorer covers all four in five days, with reserved train travel included from your local UK station. Read on for a day-by-day account from the Tour Manager who leads the trip.
Written by
Les Snaith - 4th June 2026
Steam Train Journeys Through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
Join Railtrail Tour Manager Les Snaith on a journey through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, featuring heritage railways, a cruise on the River Wye and visits to historic market towns. From the Brecon Mountain Railway to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, discover the highlights of this memorable five-day tour through one of Britain’s most scenic regions.
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Les Snaith - 2nd June 2026
Exploring Heritage Railways in Yorkshire & Herriot Country
Elegant Harrogate, steam on the Embsay Railway and a visit to the World of James Herriot: our escorted Yorkshire rail break packed heritage, scenery and memorable experiences into five days. Here’s a look back at the tour, day by day.
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Les Snaith - 28th May 2026
The Best Places to Visit in Scandinavia and the Best Time to Go
Planning a trip to Scandinavia? This guide covers the best times and places to visit across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, from summer fjords and midnight sun to winter Christmas markets, to help you plan the perfect Scandinavian rail holiday.
Written by
Railtrail - 20th May 2026
The 11 Best Scandinavian Luxury Train Tours for 2026
Scandinavia’s railway network spans some of the most dramatic scenery in Europe. This guide covers 11 of the best train tours for 2026, including Railtrail’s fully escorted packages from £1,095pp. Summer departures sell out early.
Written by
Railtrail - 19th May 2026
Mürren to Zermatt by Train: An Insider’s 7-Day Switzerland Rail Itinerary
Experience Switzerland at its most spectacular on this first-hand 7-day rail journey from cliff-top Mürren to the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt.
Written by
Railtrail - 28th February 2026
