A chance to enjoy a slice of decadence from your local station as you board our exquisite vintage carriages offering the highest level of comfort in sumptuous surroundings, where you have the option to indulge in a Champagne Cream tea or picnic on board. Sit back and and enjoy the picturesque scenery as we chug across rural Sussex to Littlehampton and Brighton, with views of bays and beach huts along the way.
We leave Chichester and head eastwards steam hauled into Sussex and down to the coast at Littlehampton. Here we reverse and now hauled by vintage diesel head along the Sussex coast through Worthing to Brighton and Hove. Our train reverses at Preston Park and we continue our journey heading straight back to Chichester with our steam locomotive once again at the head of the train.
A sumptuous culinary experience amidst opulent surroundings, where guests can relax in plush, spacious armchair seating arranged around splendidly dressed tables of two and four. Attentive service adds an ambiance of old-world charm and sophistication, transporting you to a world of nostalgia and comfort.
Guests will be welcomed on board with a glass of Champagne followed by a decadent Cream Tea including scones, jam and patisseries.
First Class offers guests an unparalleled journey into the past aboard elegantly restored carriages with comfortable and spacious seating around tables of two and four.
A sanctuary for those seeking a refined and leisurely journey without dining-on-board, First Class guests are welcomed on board with Bucks Fizz and freshly brewed coffee and tea. You can sink into your seat as scenic vistas unfold beyond the windows or toast your journey in our beautifully restored Buffet Car with its polished marquetry, large picture windows and convivial atmosphere.
Premium Standard offers a nostalgic and authentic journey onboard a beautifully restored carriage that embodies the charm of a bygone era, with its classic decor and comfortable seating around tables for four.
Passengers can enjoy the sights and sounds of steam travel and the camaraderie of fellow travellers, whilst enjoying complimentary tea and coffee. Passengers are invited to treat themselves at our Buffer Car where they will find a selection of hot and cold snacks and a selection of wine, beer, spirits, and cold drinks available for purchase.
The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Chichester | 13.50 | 16.40 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
70000 Britannia is a British Railways Standard class 7 engine, alternatively known as the Britannia class, and the first of 55 to be built by British Railways in Crewe.
Completed in January 1951 she was built for express passenger services between London and Norwich.
The BR Standard classes were designed by drawing on the best qualities from several previous locomotives to create an efficient engine that was produced with lower maintenance costs and weight saving measures to enable it to work across a wider geography.
Britannia has 2 cylinders, 6 driving wheels and a firebox of 42ft2 with most of the motion situated on the outside of the frames for ease of maintenance. Whilst limited to 75mph the locomotive is capable of reaching speeds up to 100mph.
For many years Britannia’s cab roof was painted white to commemorate her pulling the funeral train of King George VI from Sandringham to London in 1952. After 15 years of service in May 1966 Britannia was retired and after spells at preserved railways returned to the national network between 1991 and 1997 until major repairs were required and the locomotive was withdrawn for overhaul. In 2010 Britannia was steamed once more and 2011 marked the locomotive’s return to the main line after a 14 year absence.
In one of her most important roles, Britannia hauled The Royal Train from Preston to Wakefield in January 2012.
Whilst this locomotive is rostered for the steam hauled sections of the trip listed, it cannot be guaranteed and may be substituted for a different engine.
