The Wherry Lines are traditional branch lines in the East of England, linking Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Our charter heads east to explore these scenic routes, with a good measure of unusual lines along the way! A number of photo stops will be provided and plenty of time will be provided to stretch your legs in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. There is also an option of an extended break in Norwich, and an opportunity to travel through Berney Arms station!

This charter will feature Class 50 50008 and Class 50 50007 operating top 'n tail throughout, hauling comfortable, air-conditioned Mark 3 coaching stock.

Track highlights include Ely West Curve, Wensum Curve, Peterborough Two Way Goods and the crossover at Reedham amongst others!

There will be a charity raffle, with all proceeds donated to Martin House Hospice.

A buffet car of drinks, snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.

Derby P5 (PU 06.48)-Leicester P1 (PU 07.37 / RM)-East Midlands Parkway P3 (PU 08.11)-Nottingham P3 (PU 08.55)-Grantham P4 (PU 09.53)- Peterborough March Independent - March Up Goods - Ely West Curve - Brandon Down Goods -Norwich P4 (SD 12.50 / RM)- Brundal -Lowestoft P2 (break 13.46 - 14.32 / RM)- Brundal Gardens -Norwich P5 (PU 15.26 / RM)- Acle -Great Yarmouth P2 (break 15.53 - 16.12)- Reedham P1 (photo stop / RM) -Lowestoft P3 (break 16.54 - 17.25 / RM)- Cantley - Wensum Curve - Ely Up Goods (RM) - March Down Goods - Peterborough Two Way Goods - Marholm Jn -Leicester P3 (SD 21.17 / RM)-East Midlands Parkway P1 (SD 21.45)-Nottingham P6 (SD 22.03 / RM)-Derby P4 (SD 22.41)

IMPORTANT FOR ALL BOOKINGS - PLEASE STATE WHERE YOU INTEND TO JOIN AND ALIGHT (this is for coach stewarding purposes and can be changed subsequently by notification).

FARES: 

First Class, Non-Dining, at a guaranteed table for two £199.00

First Class, Non-Dining £174.00

Standard Class £119.00

There is no surcharge for not being a Branch Line Society member on this fixture.

Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £59.50 reduction in all fares.

Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.

Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying adult passengers free of charge. However, children under five years of age who are travelling free may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger.

All queries should be directed to the Bookings Officer, by email bookings.officer@branchline.uk

Please do NOT email the Bookings Officer to try and book or save spaces on our fixtures. Bookings CANNOT be made by email and must be booked online via the website.

Note that tickets are NOT transferable and smoking/vaping is not permitted on the train. The Society will not accept any liability arising from changes imposed by any third parties (either before or on the day) or any consequences of any late running that may occur. Please be cautious about connections and buying advance train tickets. Please note no refunds will be entertained on cancellations within seven days of the fixture. Tickets will be sent out approximately five days before the fixture – where possible this will be an e-ticket. Standard Branch Line Society Terms and Conditions apply to all participants (these can be viewed from the online booking form).

The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala is always a highlight of the Gala season, and we are delighted to announce a special charter service to the heart of Bronte country to support this year's event.

This charter will feature Class 37 37418 and Class 50 50008 operating top 'n tail with comfortable, air-conditioned Mark 3 coaching stock. The charter will feature the much sought after main line connection to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in both directions. The Class 37 is expected to lead from Sheffield on the outbound journey at the Standard Class end of the train.

There will be a charity raffle, with all proceeds donated to Railway Children.

Our friends from Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will join the train and will sell Gala Rover tickets as required.

All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.

Derby P6 (PU 07.17) - Long Eaton P1 (PU 07.31) - Alfreton (PU 07.56) - Chesterfield P3 (PU 08.12) - Beighton Jn - Sheffield P5 (PU 08.47 / RM) - Thrybergh Jn - Doncaster P8 (PU 09.17) - Hare Park Jn - Wakefield Westgate - Whitehall Jn - Leeds P6 (PU 10.19 / RM) - Shipley - Bradford Forster Square P2 (PU 11.00 / RM) - Keighley Station Jn (RM) - Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (SD 11:37)

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (PU 18:23) - Keighley Station Jn (RM) - Shipley P1 (SD 18.48) - Whitehall Curve - Methley Jn - Calder Bridge Jn - Pontefract Monkhill - Doncaster P4 (SD 20.33) - Thrybergh Jn - Beighton Jn - Chesterfield P3 (SD 21.23) - Alfreton (SD 21.40) - Long Eaton P2 (SD 22.16) - Derby P6 (SD 22.30)

PLEASE STATE WHERE YOU INTEND TO JOIN AND ALIGHT (this is for coach stewarding purposes and can be changed subsequently by notification).

FARES: 

First Class, Non-Dining, at a guaranteed table for two £100.00

First Class, Non-Dining £75.00

Standard Class £50.00

There is no surcharge for not being a Branch Line Society member on this fixture.

Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £25.00 reduction in all fares.

Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.

Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying adult passengers free of charge. However, children under five years of age who are travelling free may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger.

All queries should be directed to the Bookings Officer, by email bookings.officer@branchline.uk

Please do NOT email the Bookings Officer to try and book or save spaces on our fixtures. Bookings CANNOT be made by email and must be booked online via the website.

Note that tickets are NOT transferable and smoking/vaping is not permitted on the train. The Society will not accept any liability arising from changes imposed by any third parties (either before or on the day) or any consequences of any late running that may occur. Please be cautious about connections and buying advance train tickets. Please note no refunds will be entertained on cancellations within seven days of the fixture. Tickets will be sent out approximately five days before the fixture – where possible this will be an e-ticket. Standard Branch Line Society Terms and Conditions apply to all participants (these can be viewed from the online booking form).

Amongst the enthusiast community, Skegness will always be famous for Saturday only holidaymaker excursions, often featuring pairs of Class 20s. The Jolly Fisherman of course is a poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 after he had been commissioned by the Great Northern Railway. It is regarded as one of the most famous holiday advertisements of all time and is believed to have influenced the success of Skegness as a holiday destination. Hassall was paid 12 Guineas for his work, and the original painting hangs in the town hall at Skegness. There is a choice of a short photo stop at Skegness in the evening, or an extending break from mid-morning.

Amongst the enthusiast community, Skegness will always be famous for Saturday only holidaymaker excursions, often featuring pairs of Class 20s. The Jolly Fisherman of course is a poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 after he had been commissioned by the Great Northern Railway. It is regarded as one of the most famous holiday advertisements of all time and is believed to have influenced the success of Skegness as a holiday destination. Hassall was paid 12 Guineas for his work, and the original painting hangs in the town hall at Skegness. There is a choice of a short photo stop at Skegness in the evening, or an extending break from mid-morning.

This charter will feature Class 37 37418 and Class 50 50008 operating top 'n tail with comfortable, air-conditioned Mark 3 coaching stock. The Class 50, on the First Class end, is expected to lead from Derby on the outbound journey.

There will be a charity raffle, with all proceeds donated to Railway Children.

All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.

Derby P6 (PU 07.52) - Long Eaton P1 (PU 08.04) - Beeston Dn Slow - Nottingham P1 (PU 08.26) - Sleaford P3 - Boston P2 - Skegness P4 (SD 10.29 / RM) - Sleaford (photo stop) - Lincoln P5 - East Holmes (RM) - Lincoln Up Through - Sleaford South Jn - Spalding - Marholm Jn - Peterborough P4 - Peterborough East Jn (RM) - Peterborough Dn Goods Loop - Helpston Jn - Tallington Jn - Grantham Dn Goods - Allington North Jn - Sleaford P1 - Boston - Skegness P5 (SD 16.24 / RM)

Skegness P5 (PU 16.41) - Boston P1 - Sleaford - Lincoln Dn Through - Newark Northgate Dn & Up Goods - Claypole Loop - Grantham P4 (SD 20.06 / RM) - Allington West Jn - Nottingham P7 (SD 20.54) - Long Eaton P2 (SD 21.25) - Derby P5 (SD 21.39)

PLEASE STATE WHERE YOU INTEND TO JOIN AND ALIGHT (this is for coach stewarding purposes and can be changed subsequently by notification).

FARES: 

First Class, Non-Dining, at a guaranteed table for two £184.00

First Class, Non-Dining £159.00

Standard Class £109.00

There is no surcharge for not being a Branch Line Society member on this fixture.

Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £54.50 reduction in all fares.

Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.

Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying adult passengers free of charge. However, children under five years of age who are travelling free may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger.

All queries should be directed to the Bookings Officer, by email bookings.officer@branchline.uk

Please do NOT email the Bookings Officer to try and book or save spaces on our fixtures. Bookings CANNOT be made by email and must be booked online via the website.

Note that tickets are NOT transferable and smoking/vaping is not permitted on the train. The Society will not accept any liability arising from changes imposed by any third parties (either before or on the day) or any consequences of any late running that may occur. Please be cautious about connections and buying advance train tickets. Please note no refunds will be entertained on cancellations within seven days of the fixture. Tickets will be sent out approximately five days before the fixture – where possible this will be an e-ticket. Standard Branch Line Society Terms and Conditions apply to all participants (these can be viewed from the online booking form).