Northern Belle

[D.O.G.F.A.N.]

Matter of choice boys. One man's meat etc.
But I can go and stay in Fort William for a few nights and travel on The Jacobite morning and afternoon for that kind of money.And with the wife!!!
Stuart.

[Madcaravanner]

Actually I would love to go on some of these special trains Especially The Orient Express

BUT

there are a few considerations that being long-term sickness/un-employed has forced me to consider

A/ I only have £38 pounds a month disposable income
B/ I have to ensure I can access the train with my wheelchair (usually no problem with 48 hour notice)
C/ my wife has to be available to come with me as my "carer" in-case I am suddenly taken ill again so WE have to afford TWO tickets


But I do think that some companies do charge so much because they HAVE to make a BIG profit and they know that there are some people out there who have a large disposable income (Ask any one who sell lottery ticket who buys the most tickets answer Older people)

[Silver Fox Phil]

Originally Posted by D.O.G.F.A.N.

Matter of choice boys. One man's meat etc.
But I can go and stay in Fort William for a few nights and travel on The Jacobite morning and afternoon for that kind of money.And with the wife!!!
Stuart.

Your right it is a matter of choice and I could afford it if I really wanted to, but as you say I could enjoy much more with that sort of outlay. My wife and I could have a nice long week end in Llangollen enjoy a meal on a steam hauled loco in first class and still enjoy an evening down the pub!
I can still dream though! One day maybe!!!!
Cheers
Phil

[ntloop]

Thanks for all the responses to my query.

[Silver Fox Phil]

Originally Posted by ntloop

Does anyone know the times of The Northern Belle charter from Ely to Harrogate on 28 April 2012. The website appears to have only the departure and arrival time at Ely with a note saying that booked passengers will receive the confirmed times with their bookings.
A freind of mine wants to photograph this train in the Harrogate area and would like some detailed timings. Regards.

Yes we went a bit off track with this one - your original thread seems to have got a little highjacked! Sorry for that.
Anyway glad you got the answers to your question
Best regards
Phil

[ntloop]

A very interesting debate. Grateful for efforts to find times but i still do not have them so if anyone has found out please let me know. Thanks.