The English preoccupation with visiting the seaside prompted the LNER to launch this famous named train in the summer of 1927, running from London King's Cross. After a wartime pause the Scarborough Flyer survived until 1963 when it finally fell victim to the bland uniformity that so typified half a century of BR management.

On the 4th of June we re-create the magic of going by steam to the sea!  With Tornado in charge we travel all the way from King's Cross along the East Coast Main Line to York, then along the delightfully rural branch line through Malton to Scarborough itself.

Scarborough retains much of its old character, with Victorian cliff lifts linking the higher town with the curving promenade and the beach. The characteristic bustle of the South Bay contrasts with the tranquil North Bay, where you will find the North Bay Railway, probably the finest example of a traditional seaside miniature railway in Britain, offering fine cliff top views over the North Sea. A special discount is available on production of your tour ticket. Open top sightseeing buses offer a grandstand view of this very agreeable resort and there are bracing seaside walks to be enjoyed too.

After a three hour break Tornado hauls the train back to York where an electric loco takes over for the return run to London.

The last time Tornado visited Scarborough - May 2011 on a test run in BR green - Ian Allison

Bookings are through UK Railtours.

First Class Dining fares are available for travel right through to Scarborough only. First Class Non-Dining and Standard Class fares are available to either Scarborough or York, and also for the journey from York to Scarborough and back to York but numbers are limited.

The supplement for a guaranteed 'Table for Two' in First Class Dining or Non-Dining on this tour is £25 per guest.

• Standard Class

  A buffet car is available.

• Standard Class to Scarborough
  Price: £ 99.00

• Standard Class to York
  Price: £ 89.00

• Standard Class York to Scarborough
  Price: £ 39.50

• First Class Non-Dining

  Includes complimentary tea and coffee, also afternoon tea.

• First Class Non-Dining to Scarborough
  Price: £ 159.00

• First Class Non-Dining to York
  Price: £ 139.00

• First Class Non-Dining York to Scarborough
• Price: £ 59.50

• Option: Guaranteed Table for Two (per seat)
  Price: £ 25.00

• First Class Dining

  Includes the Great British Breakfast, light lunch and a four course dinner. Available to customers travelling to Scarborough only, not York.

• First Class Dining (to Scarborough only)
  Price: £ 235.00

• Option: Guaranteed Table for Two (per seat)
  Price: £ 25.00