In 2010, Afternoon Tea will be available on our luxury Lounge Car services attached to the afternoon trains from Sheffield Park, on the dates below. Advance booking is recommended (phone 01825 720800 to secure a seat) although passengers may be able to join the train on the day if seats are available.
As a passenger on our Lounge Cars, just sit back and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea as your steam-hauled train travels at a leisurely pace though the beautiful Sussex Wealden countryside.
Built in 1955 for Ocean Liner Express duties between Waterloo and Southampton, 3064 is a First Class carriage with a premium service to match her name. Car 4824 was used from 1959 to provide Restaurant Car accommodation, and has been refurbished to a high standard, to provide a relaxed Country Class experience. With the service of refreshments aboard these fabulous restored carriages, passengers will be transported back to a bygone era of train travel.
Tickets can be purchased by telephoning us on 01825 720800.
Afternoon Tea consists of a selection of finger sandwiches, assorted
cakes and shortbread served with Indian tea.
Photos: Top: The interior of the First Class lounge car, with seats appropriately trimmed in one of the "Festival of Britain" first-class moquettes
Left: 3064 on arrival at Sheffield Park - 6 November 2007 (Neil Glaskin)
Right: The interior of the Country Class lounge car, with its seats in brand-new "Bournemouth Blue" trim
Please note that cancellations made less than a month before
the date of travel will not qualify for a refund. A £10 charge
applies to all cancellations and alterations.
Last updated by Richard Salmon, 8 February 2010