London to York Christmas Market — Steam Dreams

Steam Dreams runs this day excursion from London King's Cross to York, with pick-ups at Potters Bar, Hatfield, Huntingdon and Peterborough. The operator states that the journey is steam-hauled throughout via the East Coast Main Line, and names a BR Standard Class 8P locomotive, Duke of Gloucester (71000), built at Crewe in 1954, as the rostered engine.

Passengers have time in York for its Christmas market before the return. The operator sells two classes: Pullman Dining, with a Champagne Bellini and multi-course breakfast on the outward leg and a four-course evening meal on the return, and a non-dining First Class with complimentary tea and coffee and a welcome drink, where guests may bring their own picnic.

A day out by steam train from London to York and back, with time in York for the Christmas market. Pullman Dining includes a multi-course breakfast and a four-course evening meal; in First Class, tea, coffee and a welcome drink are included and afternoon tea can be added for a supplement.

Boards at London King's Cross, with additional pick-ups at Potters Bar, Hatfield, Huntingdon and Peterborough. The operator says the named locomotive cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine, and that all timings are approximate and may change. Reservations: +44 (0) 1483 209 888.