Mince Pie Specials — Strathspey Railway

The Strathspey Railway runs Mince Pie Specials after Christmas, at the end of December and the beginning of January. The operator describes steam trains taking passengers through a wintery Strathspey, with two trains departing from Platform 3 at Aviemore.

All passengers receive a mince pie. Besides standard seating, the ticket site sells an Observation Carriage, First Class compartments for up to six, and Directors' and Chairman's Saloon compartments for up to six.

The Mince Pie Specials are a separate ticket product from the railway's Santa's Elf Express. The operator says that under normal circumstances advertised trains are steam hauled but it reserves the right to use diesel power.

A relaxing steam train journey through winter Strathspey from Aviemore, with a mince pie for every passenger and a trolley service selling drinks and snacks. The operator gives the return journey, Aviemore to Broomhill and back, as 1 hour 30 minutes. Seating ranges from standard to an observation carriage and private compartments for up to six.

Departs from Platform 3, Aviemore station, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore PH22 1PY. Advance booking through the railway's ticket portal. The operator reserves the right to use diesel power instead of steam. Telephone 01479 810 725.