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Railtrail Steam & Heritage Calendar

Steam & Heritage Calendar

Explore our collection of steam and heritage rail tours
Discover a fantastic range of steam and heritage journeys across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Travel through iconic destinations like Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, the USA, Canada, Australia, and more—celebrating the golden age of rail in unforgettable style.

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Mid-Norfolk Railway ©Shutterstock
Mid-Norfolk Railway ©Shutterstock

Norfolk Steam - 2025

Experience the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this nostalgic tour to Norfolk. Visit five fantastic steam railways, enjoy picturesque steam journeys including the famed Poppy Line, experience two steam festivals, and discover the magnificent Bressingham Steam & Gardens.

Departure Dates

28th August 2025

5 Days from

£975 Per person

Embsay & Bolton Railway ©Shutterstock
Embsay & Bolton Railway ©Shutterstock

Roses Battle by Steam plus Settle & Carlisle Line - 2025

Celebrate the steam and rail heritage of the north country with our very own 'Battle of the Roses' tour based at an iconic railway hotel. Journey on the fabulous Settle & Carlisle Line, experience steam nostalgia with fantastic Yorkshire and Lancashire steam and heritage railways every day, visit the fascinating Bury Transport Museum, and indulge in a distillery tour and tasting. You are sure to come up smelling of roses!

Departure Dates

8th September 2025

8 Days from

£1,299 Per person

Brienz Rothorn ©Shutterstock
Brienz Rothorn ©Shutterstock

Switzerland Steam-Powered Six - 2025

Experience stunning Switzerland on this great steam-powered railway tour, based on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy nostalgic cruises across three beautiful Swiss lakes and journey on three exhilarating steam railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!

Departure Dates

20th September 2025

8 Days from

£2,419 Per person

Luzna Railway Museum ©AdobeStock
Luzna Railway Museum ©AdobeStock

Czech Steam Festival - 2025

Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to the Czech Republic including the fantastic Steam Festival. Explore magnificent locomotives at the festival, discover nostalgic narrow-gauge railways, and ride behind steam on exclusive charters. Visit fascinating museums including the unique National Railway Museum and enjoy a vintage tram charter through Prague with free time to explore the city.

Departure Dates

22nd September 2025

9 Days from

£3,199 Per person

Pinzgaubahn ©AdobeStock
Pinzgaubahn ©AdobeStock

Austrian Steam Adventure - 2025

Explore some of the most scenic steam-hauled routes on this Austrian adventure. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters aboard historic trains and vintage trams including the bucolic Steyrtalbahn and the picturesque Pinzgaubahn. Journey into the mountains on the superb Mariazellerbahn, experience the fantastic Ampflwang Locomotive Park, and much more on this nostalgic tour.

Departure Dates

30th September 2025

8 Days from

£2,325 Per person

pacific01-202 ©Shutterstock
pacific01-202 ©Shutterstock

German 01 Pacific Steam Spectacular - 2025

Celebrate 100 years of the impressive 01 Class Pacifics with Railtrail on this action-packed tour to Germany. Experience a spectacular steam event with no less than five 01 Pacifics in action including mainline runs, ride behind steam up the famous 'Schiefe Ebene', and explore fascinating museums. Enjoy the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this unique, short-break tour.

Departure Dates

3rd October 2025

4 Days from

£1,075 Per person

Bluebell Railway ©Shutterstock
Bluebell Railway ©Shutterstock

South East Steam Spectacular - 2025

Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to Kent featuring two major steam events, the magnificent "Giants of Steam" event at Bluebell Railway and the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Steam Gala. Steam nostalgia on three other historic steam lines including an exclusive charter, a depot visit, narrow-gauge railways, run-bys, and fantastic photo opportunities. Explore heritage and beauty on this fantastic celebration of steam.

Departure Dates

16th October 2025

5 Days from

£849 Per person

Matra Railway ©Henry Allum
Matra Railway ©Henry Allum

Hungarian Narrow-Gauge Explorer - 2025

Enjoy a nostalgic, narrow-gauge adventure in Hungary staying in the beautiful city of Budapest. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters, experience unique forest railways, journey on scenic tram routes, and discover historic locomotives at the National Railway Museum plus enjoy free time to explore this historic city.

Departure Dates

20th October 2025

9 Days from

£1,995 Per person

Zittau Railway ©AdobeStock
Zittau Railway ©AdobeStock

Festive Steam in Saxony - 2025

Enjoy the festive season on this fantastic steam tour to Germany. Experience fabulous mainline steam excursions, nostalgic narrow-gauge steam lines, and charming branch lines plus travel on a unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway. Cruise along the River Elbe, visit the fascinating Dresden Transport Museum, and enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Christmas Markets of both Dresden and Leipzig offering unique festive treats and gifts.

Departure Dates

2nd December 2025

8 Days from

£2,269 Per person

Titisee Train ©F.Berger
Titisee Train ©F.Berger

Black Forest Steam Explorer - 2026

Steam through the spectacular winter scenery of the Black Forest on this nostalgic tour to Germany. Ride behind steam on picturesque railway lines including the dramatic Schwarzwald Railway and the winding Strohgau Railway, enjoy a vintage railcar charter at Trossingen, visit the charming lakeside town of Titisee, and enjoy free time in the city of Stuttgart.

Departure Dates

2nd January 2026

6 Days from

£1,865 Per person