Mixed Traction Gala plus Local Beer & Cider Showcase
Rails
Rails and Ales is an on track celebration of both steam and diesel power coupled with a showcase of Norfolk’s brewing traditions that will give visitors the opportunity to see and ride behind steam engines, diesel locomotives, diesel railcars and choose from local ales and ciders to enjoy!
Hop on and off and travel on a wide variety of trains and discover a different range of Norfolk tipples at each of the stations.
VISITING LOCOMOTIVE
Class 40, D213 “Andania”, will appear courtesy of Locomotive Services Limited. The locomotive was built in 1959 at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton Le Willows, Lancashire. The class were used extensively on services on the West Coast Mainline and across the North of England before being cascaded to secondary and freight duties meaning they made occasional appearances across much of the national network. “Andania” is one of just seven survivors from a class that was once 200 strong.
RAILBUS RETURNS
DRB Railbus E79960 which worked NNR off-peak services for much of the 1970s and 80s will be returning for this event as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. The vehicle is currently on loan to the Ribble Steam Railway but will return to recall the early years of preservation when it was a regular performer on the NNR. The Railbus worked shuttles from Weybourne to Kelling Heath Halt before the full section from Weybourne to Holt was relaid. The type is one of several tested by British Rail in the late 1950s. They cost about £12,500 when new (around £300,000 today) and although proving very economical they were all withdrawn in the mid-1960s as they were non-standard.
More locomotive announcements coming soon!
SPECIAL OFFER – LIMITED EDITION EARLY BIRD TICKETS
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary and the visit of Class 40, D213, a limited number of multi-day tickets are available at Early Bird prices:
40 two-day rovers at £40
50 three-day rovers at £50
BOOK NOW – these won’t be available for long!
Timetables
An intensive timetable will be in operation on all three days – more information coming soon!
Ales
In addition to the Mixed Traction action on the track, each station will showcase a range of local beers and ciders; so grab your tickets for unlimited travel and hop on and off the trains to discover a different selection of Norfolk-produced tipples as we celebrate the County’s brewing expertise.
Weybourne
A real ale bar and hot food will be at Weybourne Station – more information coming soon!
Fares
Discounted fares are available when you book online in advance!
LIMITED EDITION EARLY BIRD FARES
40 Two-day Rovers @£40
50 Three-day Rovers @£50
Explore
There’s so much to see at the stations and in the surrounding area . . .
The locomotives, carriages and attractions listed are scheduled to operate at this event, but please understand with vehicles of this age, unforeseen repairs or maintenance may be required in which case alternative heritage trains may be substituted.
Please note: to allow visitors to experience the variety of trains in action, tickets for this event are Day Rover Tickets – tickets for single journeys, or part-line returns are not available either in advance or on the day.
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.