Charity-controlled train operating company at Tyseley, Birmingham, running Great Western steam such as Clun Castle on the Shakespeare Express and beyond.
Vintage Trains grew out of the preservation of Tyseley Locomotive Works in Birmingham, where Clun Castle was saved in the 1960s. Today it is a charitably controlled train operating company holding its own licence, with Tyseley Locomotive Works as its engineering base and registered charity number 1040904.
The fleet is Great Western in character, headed by Castles 7029 Clun Castle and 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, with heritage diesels also available. The company also operates trains for third parties, including 60163 Tornado and Flying Scotsman during their Midlands visits.
The Shakespeare Express between Birmingham, Worcester or Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon is the regular summer and autumn service, with Pullman, First and Standard seating. Longer excursions in 2026 include The Golden Hind to Plymouth, The Cathedrals Express to Newcastle and Edinburgh, The Mayflower to Devon and The Great Northern over the Settle to Carlisle line.
SteamVintage Trains' regular Sunday steam service to Stratford-upon-Avon, with Pullman lunch, afternoon tea and new First Class options.
SteamTornado hauls Vintage Trains' Great Northern from Birmingham over the Settle to Carlisle line, along the Tyne Valley to Newcastle and Darlington.
SteamVintage Trains' Cathedrals Express takes Tornado up the East Coast Main Line from York to Edinburgh via Durham, Newcastle and Berwick.
SteamA revival of a short-lived Western Region express, with two Tyseley Castles double-heading from Bristol over the South Devon banks to Plymouth.
SteamVintage Trains' festive run behind a Tyseley Castle from Birmingham and the East Midlands to York's Christmas Markets.