Renowned steam locomotive 70000 “Britannia” is set to visit the North Norfolk Railway this autumn, helping us to celebrate the close of our Golden Anniversary year!
After entry into traffic in January 1951, some of the locomotive’s most regular journeys during its early life were to haul “The Norfolkman” and “The East Anglian” express services between London and Norwich, making the visit even more special.
Enjoy a traditional seaside favourite aboard a special train hauled by 70000. “Britannia” will steam out of Sheringham at 6.30pm on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October – advance booking is vital for these popular trains.
Enjoy an evening out on the railway with Cod and Chips cooked the traditional Sheringham way in beef fat from one of Sheringham’s top chip shops! Gluten free and Vegetarian options are also available alongside portions for children; please ring our Bookings office on 01263 820800 for further information.
Visitors will be seated in either our Gresley Buffet Car, restored to its original condition with its 1930s art deco interior of chrome and Rexene, or in one of our comfortable 1950s British Railways carriages.
Ticket includes travel, fish & chips and a locally-made tub of Ronaldo’s ice cream to finish. A licensed bar is also on board.
The trains runs from Sheringham to Holt and and back with the return journey taking approximately 90 minutes. Due to delivery of service passengers are requested to remain seated whilst refreshments are served, and high chairs are not provided.
Please note that dogs are not permitted aboard Dining Train services.
About the locomotive
“Britannia” is due to arrive by rail via the level crossing at Sheringham – the reinstatement of which is one of the major milestones in the railway’s 50-year history. The crossing was officially opened in 2010 by fellow Britannia-class locomotive “Oliver Cromwell” so it is very appropriate that 70000 should play a key role in this year’s celebrations.
The Britannia-class of locomotives were the brainchild of R A Riddles and aimed principally to improve the performance of express locomotives. Main focuses were on weight-saving measures, but also on the standardisation of steam locomotive design which was hoped to reduce labour requirements and also maintenance costs. A total of 55 Britannia-class locomotives were built at Crewe Works, of which 70000 “Britannia” was the first.
Please note, operational or other considerations may make it necessary to alter, amend or cancel train services and other activities. The North Norfolk Railway cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
Owing to the historic nature of the dining coaches, we regret there is no wheelchair accommodation aboard our dining trains at present.
