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The Edinburgh Flyer
A day trip from York to Edinburgh behind steam locomotive No. 34067 Tangmere via the Tyne Valley line, Hexham and Carlisle, with around three hours to explore Edinburgh.
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- Day 1
The Edinburgh Flyer
Diesel hauled from York down the East Coast Main Line to Northallerton, then Durham and Newcastle to pick up passengers, then west along the Tyne Valley line via Hexham to Carlisle. Steam locomotive No. 34067 Tangmere joins at Carlisle for the run north via Lockerbie and the climb to Beattock Summit, arriving into Edinburgh behind steam at approximately 13:00. Around three hours free to explore the city's attractions near Princes Street Gardens, including the Palace of Holyrood, the Castle on the Royal Mile, galleries and museums, while the locomotive is serviced. Steam hauled return to Carlisle via the same scenic route; diesel hauled from Carlisle back via Newcastle and Durham into York.
