Retro Railtours celebrates 10 years
“Many were sceptical about Retro’s ability to deliver as it was headed by an 18-year-old”
THE 2000s saw the emergence of a plethora of new charter train promoters. The success of these can best be described as mixed – some were connected to larger firms, such as Fragonset Charters, Heartland Rail (owned by Cotswold Rail) and Rail Blue Charters (part of Cargo-D), and these went under when their parent companies collapsed. Other names, such as Compass Tours, Flamboyant Trains, Stobart Pullman, Great British Railway Journeys, Very Special Trains and Northern Charters, came and went too, while Spitfire Railtours has not operated a train for more than six years, although the company still exists.
One promoter that has kept going, and built up a loyal customer base with well-loaded trains, is Retro Railtours. The company has been running a couple of trips each year from Huddersfield, Stalybridge and the surrounding areas since 2008.
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