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Special Events
Spring Diesel Gala
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Special Events
Spring Diesel Gala
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This year's Spring Diesel Gala event will feature all available locomotives from the resident fleet (D8069, 31 438, 50 019, 56 040 and 73 210) together with visiting mainline locomotives provided by DB Schenker (formerly EWS). All trains will use our blue-grey Mk 2 coaches, including a buffet car serving real ales. The theme of the weekend is "heavy haulage".
Friday will see the first runs of newly-restored 56 040. This loco was rescued from storage at Immingham and underwent a two-year program of work at Dereham. The visiting locos from DB Schenker will be in operation throughout, in addition to the MNR's resident fleet.
Real ale and a buffer 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 snacks will be served on the 22-mile round trip to Wymondham as well as bar refreshments.
Normal fares apply, except for Rover tickets. A one-day Rover will cost £12 on Friday and Sunday, and £13 on Saturday. Two-day Rovers are £22, or £30 for all three days.
Photographers may wish to have a look at some suggested locations for shots. For further information, e-mail sales@mnr.org.uk.
| Dereham | dep | 08:30 | 10:20 | 12:10 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
| Wymondham Abbey | arr | 09:05 | 10:55 | 12:45 | 14:35 | 16:35 |
| Wymondham Abbey | dep | 09:30 | 11:20 | 13:00 | 14:50 | 16:45 |
| Dereham | arr | 10:05 | 11:55 | 13:35 | 15:25 | 17:20 |
| Dereham | dep | 08:15 | 09:50 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 17:45 |
| Wymondham Abbey | arr | 08:50 | 10:25 | 12:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 | 18:20 |
| Wymondham Abbey | dep | 09:00 | 10:45 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:30 | 18:30 |
| Dereham | arr | 09:35 | 11:20 | 13:15 | 15:15 | 17:05 | 19:05 |
The 17:45 service will form the 'Beerex' special, with real ale, snacks and bar refreshments.
| Dereham | dep | 09:00 | 10:50 | 12:45 | 14:45 | 16:45 |
| Wymondham Abbey | arr | 09:35 | 11:25 | 13:20 | 15:20 | 17:20 |
| Wymondham Abbey | dep | 09:50 | 11:45 | 13:40 | 15:40 | 17:45 |
| Dereham | arr | 10:25 | 12:20 | 14:15 | 16:15 | 18:20 |
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A Class 37. Visiting 37 will be 37 425. Photo: Martin Reeve |
A Class 60. Visiting 60 will be 60 059. Photo: Martin Reeve |
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A Class 66. Visiting 66 will be 66 144. Photo: Martin Reeve |
A Class 67. Visiting 67 will be 67 008. Photo: Martin Reeve |
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D8069 Photo: Owen Stratford |
31 438 Photo: Owen Stratford |
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50 019 "Ramillies" Photo: Barney Stratford |
56 040 "Oystermouth" Photo: James Steward |
73 210 "Selhurst" Photo: Richard Waterhouse |