Из-за жары паровоз заменили на дизель: отменена поездка на паровозе Northern Belle

'Shame' after £595 Liverpool Lime Street steam train trip change announced The change to the trip comes after dry weather conditions Senior Life Reporter A luxury train trip from Liverpool, costing hundreds of pounds per guest, has been changed ahead of its Liverpool trip. Historic steam locomotive Tangmere was due to haul the 1930s Pullman-style Northern Belle over the scenic Settle-Carlisle line on Saturday, September 12. ‌ However, this summer’s heatwave has put a dampener on the plans as the steam engine has been replaced. It comes as Network Rail banned steam operations because of the ongoing risk of sparks starting wildfires during the hot, dry conditions. ‌ Instead, Liverpool Lime Street passengers will board a heritage diesel engine. A Northern Belle spokesman told the ECHO: “Of course, it is a shame that Tangmere, an 80-year-old steam locomotive that once hauled crack expresses from London to the South coast, won’t be able to operate this weekend’s train. ‌ “But despite recent rain, much of the countryside is still a tinderbox so it is better to be safe than sorry and we must obey Network Rail’s instructions. “So we are drafting in a heritage diesel locomotive- possibly one called Windsor Castle - instead and it should still be a truly memorable day out for our guests. “For although the engine may have changed, the standard of luxury in our Pullman-style carriages certainly hasn’t. And nor has the quality of food, which the Belle is known around the world for. ‌ “So come rain or shine, diesel or steam, we guarantee a wonderful day out as we travel over one of the world’s most scenic railway routes.” Guests will still be served champagne before enjoying a three-course brunch as the train travels to Carlisle. For the Saturday, September 12, 2026 Northern Belle trip from Liverpool, the fare is £595 per passenger for a shared table for four. ‌ The Northern Belle spokesman said the trip was designed to recreate the luxury of a bygone era of rail travel. They previously said: “It will be a pity if Tangmere can’t run. But it will still be a delightful, nostalgic trip in our gleaming umber and cream that passengers will remember all their lives. "We like to think we will not just be taking passengers on a trip over one of Britain’s most spectacular train routes. We’ll also be transporting them back to the golden days of rail transport – an era when nothing was too good for the pampered passenger. “A time when the style passengers arrived in was just as important as the destination.” ‌ After time to explore the Border city, passengers will return to the train for more champagne before a six-course dinner, accompanied by wine and port, is served on the journey through the Yorkshire Dales to Settle and back to Merseyside. Musicians will perform in the carriages while passengers dine, while an onboard conjuror will provide entertainment. Article continues below The Settle-Carlisle journey was previously featured on Channel 5’s The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys, with narrator Bill Nighy describing the Northern Belle as “the Grand Duchess of luxury”. The train was also voted the fifth greatest train in the world last year by readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine. The Northern Belle will then return to Liverpool on Friday, December 4, for a Christmas lunch journey through the northern countryside. Passengers will be served a seven-course meal featuring caviar, lobster, turkey and plum pudding, along with champagne, wine and port. Fares for the September trip start at £445.