Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Toky on March 29, 2012, 18:10:50 PM

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: Toky on March 29, 2012, 18:10:50 PM

Tomorrow at 5.45am, me and me other 'arf, are doing a special train trip to York and back by 11.30pm. It's an old train and goes via the Settle line. I haven't heard  of that. I believe its very scenic. And Stoop, what's the weather like as we have 4 hours in York before the return journey home?
:D

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: KKOB on March 29, 2012, 18:29:38 PM

Have a read of this and you'll see what a treat you're going to have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Settle-Carlisle_Line

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: Toky on March 29, 2012, 18:36:58 PM

Oh yes!!! Sounds great. I'm a bit of an anorak when it comes to old trains, so really looking forward to this.

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: KKOB on March 29, 2012, 19:09:13 PM

Oh well, we'll have to call you Chuffa in future. ;)

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: marina on March 29, 2012, 20:16:17 PM

Toky, a trip on the Settle to Carlisle railway is a great experience.  Sounds like you have a fantastic day in front of you.  The weather should be good too, if not quite as glorious as the last few days.  You'll find plenty of ways to spend 4 hours in York too, it's a lovely city, as I'm sure Stoop will confirm when he sees this post!  :)

Enjoy your day.

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: buddy on March 29, 2012, 22:15:46 PM

Well Toky, if you love old trains you must pay a visit to thr National Railway Museum, you could spend a couple of happy hours in there if it's raining.
http://www.nrm.org.uk/

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: Toky on March 29, 2012, 22:19:42 PM

I have actually been ther before buddy and was in my glory. It's a fab place. Last first time I was in York, they'd just dismantled the big wheel the week before. Looking forward to a wander down the Shambles and a wee vino in the sun.
 :)

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: buddy on March 30, 2012, 10:01:13 AM

Let us know how you get on. I often have to drive to Langwathby to pick up my daughter from this station when she comes home from university in Leeds.

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: Liz 101 on March 30, 2012, 10:22:04 AM

The Shambles is OK, but for me it's either Stonegate or Low Petergate that are much more interesting & have much better shops & restaurants. Wherever you decide to go, I hope you have a lovely day in the city where I spent 7 years at school

Title: Train trip to York
Post by: stoop on March 31, 2012, 07:53:14 AM

Sorry Toky! For the first time in ages I have missed a full day on CBF! Hope you had a great day. I love Settle and that train ride must have been brill.

Had a few problems this week so time on line has been limited :(