Steamy Affairs Railway

Steamy Affairs are going into liquidation - BBC LOOK EAST on 19/02/2008

I had been so looking forward to this trip, it pains me even now to think about it. I am still recovering from it. I must say that the idea was a wonderful dream, and the Catering Firm they used were super. The management of this operation is questionable and I still can not believe how we were all treated. Steamy Affairs took a gamble with the engine when they should have cancelled the trip, in my opinion, a way of saving money. What is completely out shocking, apart from the members of staff being self absorbed was being stranded in Doncaster to find our own way home. The journey back took me over eight hours. Even if they do decide to refund back the ...  Read the complete review

When I saw the advertisement in the local paper I rushed at the thought of a great day out, something to remember. My Mother, bless her in all her life wanted to go there. We were so excited. The train ended up delayed due to difficulties with the engine. When it arrived 2hrs late we were not welcomed as per the programme. We were however taken care of by the Catering firm (Third Party). Breakfast and Lunch was wonderful. Unfortunately, the engine broke down and no member of staff was around to answer our queries. The guard informed us that the owner of the engine (Merlin) was not prepared to assist us, nor any other network. Javis apparently wanted £6,000 to help. We ...  Read the complete review

Last year, as a surprise birthday present for my partner, Dave, I booked a trip with Steamy Affairs. Now, before you all go getting mucky ideas – it’s a company that operates trips by steam train! I saw an advert in our local free paper for a trip on the Carlisle to Settle Railway and it was something that we had both always wanted to do, so I sent off for the information. The trip was to be on a train pulled by the steam locomotive, the Blue Peter. Incidentally I remember seeing the footage of this locomotive being named on the Blue Peter TV programme when I was a little girl. The Blue Peter was going to try and beat the record for ...  Read the complete review