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The Tynesider
Steam-hauled day excursion London to Morpeth via York and Newcastle
The Railway Touring Company's Tynesider is a single-day steam-hauled excursion departing London King's Cross on 4 July 2026. The journey begins in the morning behind vintage electric locomotive Les Ross, calling at Stevenage, Huntingdon, and Peterborough as the train follows the East Coast Main Line to York. There, the electric locomotive hands over to steam locomotive No. 34067 Tangmere, which hauls the train northward across the Plain of York through Darlington and Durham to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Passengers may explore Newcastle or remain on board to continue to Morpeth on the Blyth and Tyne Railway, a freight line reopened to passenger service in 2025. The return journey retraces the same route. Standard Class includes a reserved seat; First Class and Premier Dining tiers add on-board meals and refreshments. This excursion appeals to heritage-rail enthusiasts and repeat train travellers seeking a day of steam and electric locomotion without an overnight stay.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is currently listed: 4 July 2026. Confirm availability and any future dates with The Railway Touring Company.
- This is a single-day excursion with no overnight hotel; the round trip departs and returns to London in one calendar day.
Day by day
- Day 1
The Tynesider
Saturday 4 July 2026. London King's Cross to Morpeth and return, steam hauled from York to Morpeth via Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with vintage electric haulage on the East Coast Main Line legs.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Steam locomotive No. 34067 Tangmere takes over at York and hauls the train northward across the Plain of York toward Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Day 1Passenger travel on the Blyth and Tyne Railway, a freight route that reopened to passengers in 2025, with the option to spend time exploring Newcastle-upon-Tyne or continue to Morpeth
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included in the price?
- Yes. The Railway Touring Company includes all rail travel from London King's Cross to Morpeth and return. Standard Class starts at GBP 120. First Class and Premier Dining tiers add meals and complimentary refreshments on board.
- Which trains will I travel on?
- Vintage electric locomotive Les Ross hauls the train from London King's Cross to York on the East Coast Main Line. Steam locomotive No. 34067 Tangmere takes over at York and hauls the train to Morpeth via Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Blyth and Tyne Railway, then returns the same way.
- What is included with Premier Dining?
- A full English breakfast and four-course dinner freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. The fare starts at GBP 335.
- Can I get off the train in Newcastle-upon-Tyne?
- Yes. The itinerary includes free time to explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne. You can either disembark and explore the city or stay on board for the continuation to Morpeth.
- When does the Tynesider run?
- The Railway Touring Company has announced one departure: Saturday, 4 July 2026. Confirm with the operator whether additional dates are planned.
