Britain's most luxurious train the Northern Belle is to pass through Gobowen and Chirk as part of a visit to Shropshire and Wrexham in the spring - and passengers could find themselves Youtube stars.
For vloggers Kirsten and Joerg Wick plan to film footage aboard the steam-hauled Northern Belle journey over the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line, on a journey which also passes through Gobowen and Chirk on its way to Wrexham.
The German-born married couple, both in their 40s, now live in the UK and have their own YouTube channel.
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And they are both excited about travelling aboard the 1930s Pullman-style train, which was once part of the iconic Orient Express group, when it visits the region on Saturday, April 20.
“We would so love to do this,” said 44-year-old Kirsten, who will board the train with her husband at Shrewsbury.
They are hoping to “go behind the scenes” and chat to the engine driver, the chef Matthew Green and other crew members.
But they have promised to ask permission before filming other passengers on the train during the sell-out trip on April 20.
A spokesman for the Northern Belle added: “Most people are happy to be filmed.
“But they are paying for a very expensive experience, so it would be wrong to disturb them without permission.”
The train will leave Wrexham at 8.35am, with passengers boarding over a red carpet on then station platform.
They will then be handed their first glass of champagne before tucking into a three-course brunch.
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Following some spare time to explore Carlisle, a slap-up six-course dinner will be served during the journey over the spectacular route to Settle before arriving back in Wrexham at 8.05pm.
Although this Northern Belle trip has sold out, the train will be back in Wrexham in June for a posh Afternoon Tea trip, before two more steam-hauled journeys in September and November.
Prices start at £295. For more details, see www.northernbelle.co.uk
When to see the Northern Belle in Shropshire and Wrexham
- Telford Central: Departs 07:30; Arrives 21:15
- Shrewsbury: Departs 07:55; Arrives 20:50
- Wrexham General: Departs 08:35; Arrives 20:05
- Chester Station: Departs 09:05; Arrives 19:35
- Carlisle Station: Arrives 12:40; Departs 14:20
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