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Special Events
Steam
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Special Events
Steam
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King Edward II in steam. 2nd April 2011. Photo: George Saville |
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting two steam locomotives this summer. Regular visitor 9466 will be joined by 6023 "King Edward II", rescued from the scrapyard and restored to working order. 9466 will be hauling our trains (Purple timetable) from Saturday 9th July until Monday 29th August. 6023 entered service for the first time on Saturday 4th June, but has now left the MNR.
During this summer's steam season, we will be visited by the "Beavertail"™ observation coach number E1719. It was built in 1937 at Doncaster for the LNER's "Coronation" high speed train services between London and Edinburgh. They were only in service for a couple of years before World War Two intervened and the high speed coaches were stored. They saw only occasional use after the war, before being transferred to the West Highland lines. Shortly after, it was rebuilt in Glasgow into its current form, where it ran for a further 10 years in its maroon livery.
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The "Beavertail"™ observation coach. Photos: Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd |
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The appeal to restore this historically important coach was launched in 2003, with the work completed in 2006. It will be in service on the MNR on the following dates: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th June, and 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th July. Further operating dates will be announced in due course. A £5 supplement will be payable for passengers wishing to travel in the "Beavertail"™. "Beavertail"™ is a registered trademark of Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd.
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The cab of 9466. Photo: Leslie Dale |
In addition, we will be running steam-hauled fish 'n' chip specials on Saturdays 18th June, 16th July and 20th August. 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. The July train will be double-headed. An ideal way to spend a summer's evening.
Our standard fares apply.
For further information or to make a booking for one of the specials, please e-mail sales@mnr.org.uk or telephone (01362) 851723.
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9466 passes through Hardingham Station. Photo: Fred Chapman |