News just in of not 1, but 3 (!), new Eurostar covers - 1 for the final train to Waterloo on the 13th of November (carried by yours truly from Paris) and one each for the first trains from St Pancras, to Paris (carried by Tony) and Brussels (carried by Cath) on the 14th of November. The codes will be R31 (last train the Waterloo), R32 (first train from St Pancras to Paris) and R33 (first train from St Pancras to Brussels).Usually, the rail covers are £8.95 each but as these will be very special covers, they will be £14.95 each, (plus the usual postage, handling and insurance charge) and there are very good reasons for the price difference for these covers:
1. These covers are being carried on the relevant Eurostar trains - return tickets to Paris & Brussels aren't cheap but carrying them makes the covers that little bit special (and also means that we can get them back from postmarking that bit quicker!).
2. Each cover will have two stamps, (one of the stamps and labels from our forthcoming Eurostar customised stamp sheet and one French/Belgian stamp) and will be postmarked twice - once in London and once in Paris/Brussels.
So, although they'll be a little more than usual, I'm sure that you'll agree that the covers will be well worth the extra. With the Paris - Waterloo covers, you'll get one of my usual chatty letters, wittering on about the journey and perhaps a few photos of Paris (if I get the time and the weather's not too bad for the time of year - who am I kidding, it'll be November and freezing!!). With the St Pancras - Paris & St Pancras - Brussels trains, there'll no doubt be a letter from Tony, in his own unique style.
The covers won't be available until after the 14th of November so, unless you're already a member of our RAIL club, I'd advise you to order your covers now. If you're not already a club member, why not join, and get your covers automatically reserved.
A bientôt,
Sarah
By the way, the photo at the top of this post is of the Sacre Coeur, in Paris. I've included it as it was the first Paris landmark that I saw when I went to Paris in April - I saw it from the train, when it was still approaching the Gare du Nord.
