Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March

Authentic blue/grey Mk2 carriages
One, two and three-day rover tickets
Intensive timetable
Real ale and buffet car service
Fish 'n' Chip special on Saturday evening
Ride on the little-used section between Wymondham Abbey and Wymondham South Junction

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.

Timetables

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.

Friday

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

Saturday

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.

Sunday

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