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Special Events
Spring Diesel Gala
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This year's Spring Diesel Gala will feature Sulzer-engined locomotives, with visitors including 26 007, 45 133, 46 045 and 47 580. Further details to follow.
Trade stands at Dereham Station include B&E Model Railways, Diesel Traction Video and The Class 60 Preservation Group.
Return tickets between Dereham and Wymondham will cost £8, or £4 for members. Rover tickets will also be on sale, allowing the holder unlimited travel while the ticket is valid. A one-day Rover will cost £15, two days are £25, and a three-day ticket is £35. You can buy yours in advance to avoid queuing at the ticket office.
Real ale and a buffet car service will be available throughout the weekend using the line's popular Mk2 buffet car. Saturday evening will see a "Beerex" train between Dereham and Wymondham. Real ale and fish and chips will be served on the 22-mile round trip to Wymondham. If you wish to eat, then please let us know before 12:00 on Saturday 20th March, either in person or by phoning (01362) 851723. Price, including travel, is £13.50 for adults and £9 for children. Rover ticket holders wishing to eat pay a supplement of £10 for adults and £7 for children.
Full details of the timetables, traction and mileage are available. Photographers may wish to have a look at some suggested locations for shots. For further information, e-mail sales@mnr.org.uk.
Trains marked * will proceed as far as the signal W37 that protects Wymondham South Junction. Trains marked ** will proceed as far as our boundary with Network Rail. Passengers will not be able to board or alight from our trains at either of these locations.
| Dereham | dep | 09:00 | 10:45 | 12:45 | 14:45 | 16:45 |
| Wymondham Abbey | arr | 09:40 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:25 | 17:25 |
| Wymondham South Junction | - | 11:30* | 13:35** | - | - | |
| Wymondham Abbey | dep | 09:45 | 11:40 | 13:45 | 15:40 | 17:40 |
| Dereham | arr | 10:25 | 12:20 | 14:25 | 16:20 | 18:20 |
| Dereham | dep | 08:00 | 09:45 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 17:30 |
| Wymondham Abbey | arr | 08:40 | 10:25 | 12:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 18:10 |
| Wymondham South Junction | - | - | 12:35** | 14:30* | - | - | |
| Wymondham Abbey | dep | 08:45 | 10:45 | 12:45 | 14:40 | 16:30 | 18:20 |
| Dereham | arr | 09:25 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:20 | 17:10 | 19:00 |
The 17:30 service will form the "Beerex" special, with real ale and fish and chips.
| Dereham | dep | 09:00 | 10:45 | 12:45 | 14:45 | 17:00 |
| Wymondham Abbey | arr | 09:40 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:25 | 17:40 |
| Wymondham South Junction | - | - | - | 15:30* | - | |
| Wymondham Abbey | dep | 09:45 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 18:00 |
| Dereham | arr | 10:25 | 12:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 18:40 |
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26 007 (example pictured) Photo: Martin Reeve |
45 133 (example pictured) Photo: Martin Reeve |
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46 045 (example pictured) Photo: Martin Reeve |
47 580 Photo: Martin Reeve |
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D8069 Photo: Owen Stratford |
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50 019 "Ramillies" Photo: Barney Stratford |
73 210 "Selhurst" Photo: Richard Waterhouse |