Vintage Trains' festive run behind a Tyseley Castle from Birmingham and the East Midlands to York's Christmas Markets.
Vintage Trains' Christmas White Rose to York is a festive steam-hauled trip behind one of the Tyseley-based Castle class locomotives. It departs Birmingham New Street and picks up at Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent and Derby before running through the East Midlands to York.
Passengers have time for York's Christmas Markets, the cobbled streets and the Minster. Pullman, First Class and Standard (non-dining) are offered. This is a separate train from The Railway Touring Company's Christmas White Rose.
The route north of Derby is not published, so no side can be recommended beyond York Minster on the right on arrival.
Sides are given facing the direction of travel. Miles are approximate from the start of the journey.
| Date | From | Traction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 Dec 2026 08:50 |
Birmingham New Street Also calls Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent and Derby; listed departure time. |
GWR Castle class steam | On sale |
No. This is a separate Vintage Trains trip from Birmingham on 2 December 2026.
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