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Special Events
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Special Events
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In the next few weeks, the following special events will be taking place. A full listing is also available.
Join us on board for a fish 'n' chip supper with a real ale bar. Meal is cod and chips, 2 sausages and chips, or vegetarian options, together with a pint of real ale, a glass of wine or a choice of soft drink, all served at your seat on departure from Dereham.
The steam-hauled train leaves Dereham at 18:30. Fares are £13 for adults and £8.75 for children, who get a smaller portion size. The fare includes the meal, one drink, and the return trip to Wymondham. Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar. Please book at least a day in advance by calling (01362) 851723. There is a space for a wheelchair, although early booking is recommended to secure this space.
9466, the popular Western Region Pannier Tank owned by Dennis Howells, returns for its third season on the Mid-Norfolk Railway. Services operate to the purple timetable on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays except on the weekend of the 5th and 6th July when a special timetable will operate (see below).
A mixed traction event with a flavour of the West Country. Western Region Pannier Tank No. 9466 (built 1952) will be operating a special timetable along with Class 14 diesel locomotive D9521 (built 1964). The event will feature demonstration freight workings using our newly-restored Great Western design "Toad" brake van (built 1949) as well as an afternoon cream tea special.
Cream teas will be available (in limited numbers) on the 15:15 service on Saturday and the 15:30 on Sunday for an additional £3.
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Lumière Rouge Ragtime Band Photo: Alan Cooper |
The acclaimed Lumière Rouge Ragtime Band will be entertaining passengers with their New Orleans style jazz throughout the evening on board this special trip to Wymondham.
The train departs Dereham 7:00pm. Tickets (priced £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for children) may be purchased from Dereham Station or by telephone on (01362) 851723.