The Cathedrals Express heads to Chester this weekend, allowing passengers time to explore this historic city.  Founded 2,000 years ago on the banks of the River Dee, it is the most complete walled city in Britain.  The original walls of this historic gem of the North West were built by the Romans and offer a two mile walkway around the city, interrupted by ancient towers and gates in the form of imposing stone arches.

Chester Cathedral is in Abbey Square and towers above the town. Originally a 10th Century church it is the site of a wealthy Norman Benedictine monastery and only became a cathedral after the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. It houses some magnificent wood carvings detailing Arthurian legend, Aesop’s Fables and fabulous mythical beasts.

The times (listed below) should give the opportunity for some smart work by Tornado on the West Coast Main Line.  As usual The Trust respectfully requests that anyone wanting to see Tornado's main line passenger trains follows the rules of the railway and only goes where permitted.