Pathfinder Tours

Pathfinder Tours

Infobox Rail companies
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parent_company=Riviera Trains
website=www.pathfindertours.co.uk
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Pathfinder Tours is a railtour operating company operating in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1973 by Peter Watts, who organised a rail journey from Severnside to the Cambrian coast. The company organises tours for both rail enthusiasts, and general tours to places of interest. The company operated in conjunction with several spot-hire companies, most notably FM Rail who provided locomotives, and Riviera Trains, who provided rolling stock. This relationship was solidified in 2006, when Riviera Trains purchased the parent company of Pathfinder Tours. A new company named Pathfinder Tours (2006) Ltd has been formed to continue operating railtours with the exclusive use of Riviera's supply of rolling stock. Although it will primarily use EWS and Riviera locomotives, occasionally a preserved locomotive will be chartered from one of the major preservation organisations (notably the Class 40 Preservation Society or the Deltic Preservation Society). The company also operates charters on behalf of other companies such as VSOE.

2008/09 tours

The Torbay WhistlerClass 40 diesel hauled throughout Saturday 20 September 2008

The Deltic SettlerHauled by Deltic diesel no.55022 Royal Scots Grey Saturday 27 September 2008

The Whitby WhalerFeatures a pair of Class 37 diesels Saturday 4 October 2008.

The Fallen HeroesTours in Belgium, with UK coach connectionsFriday - Sunday, 17 - 19 October, 2008

The Andover FistA Spin-and-WinSaturday 25 October 2008 The York & Durham Christmas ExplorerSeasonal excursion to York and County Durham Saturday 28 November 2008 The Rugby InternationalWales to Scotland for the Six Nations Friday - Monday, 6 - 9 February, 2009 The Cwm & GoClass 37, 08 and 60 diesels to South Wales branchlines, Saturday 28 March, 2009 The Settle & Carlisle ExplorerFeatures Class 66 and Class 97/3 diesels Saturday 25 April, 2009 The Cornish ParkerFeatures a pair of Class 37 diesels Saturday XX April 2009


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