The 'Yorkshire Coast Statesman' express will head to Warwick and Leamington this Wednesday (August 9) as it makes the trip to and from Scarborough.

The diesel-hauled special will begin its journey in Reading before picking up passengers in South Warwickshire and heading north.

Hauled by a pair of class 47 diesels, the Pullman dining excursion will depart from Warwick Parkway at 8.20am on the outbound trip, then again at 8.55pm as it returns south.

Organised by Statesman Rail, tickets for the trip start at £185.

The website says: "Travel on 'The Statesman' celebrated train for a delightful day tour through the heart of England and into Yorkshire to visit the quintessential seaside resort of Scarborough for an afternoon sightseeing break. 

"Passing through historic York we cross the River Ouse with the Minster towering over the city, then cross the Vale of York and follow the river Derwent past Kirkham Abbey with views of the North Yorkshire Moors and through the historic market town of Malton to delightful Scarborough for an afternoon break of around three hours."

The Statesman is one of a number of rail specials travelling through the area this month, with 'The Shakespeare Express' travelling through the area every Sunday until September 3.

(Header image by Steve Jones)