Join us and travel to the North Norfolk Railway Rails and Ales event in style, with a locomotive hauled charter from Eastleigh via the Chilterns. The charter, operated by Hanson & Hall with Mk 1 stock, will feature Class 50 50008 operating top 'n tail with 33012, courtesy of the 71A Locomotive Group. Arrival in to Sheringham will allow ample time for an evening meal in one of the many bars and restaurants in the area, or alternatively alight in Norwich, famous for the Riverside area.

You can find out more about the 'Poppy Line' event by visiting https://www.nnrailway.co.uk

Highlights include Humberstone Road Goods, March Up Goods, Ely West Curve, Brandon Down Goods and the much sought after connection between the heritage railway and Network Rail at Sheringham.

It is expected that 50008 will lead on departure from Eastleigh to Humberstone Road where it will run round to the rear of the train.

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.

Eastleigh P2 (PU 08.34)- Wallers Ash Loop -Basingstoke P3 (PU 09.13)-Reading P15 (PU 10.03)-Slough P5 (PU 10.28)- Greenford West Jn -South Ruislip (PU 11.21)-High Wycombe P2 (PU 11.46)-Haddenham & Thame Parkway P1 (PU 12.06)- Bicester North -Banbury P1 (PU 12.43)-Warwick Parkway P2 (PU 13.14)- Dorridge - Tyseley - Landor Street Jn -Coleshill Parkway P2 (PU 14.16)- Nuneaton -Leicester P2 (PU 15.00)- Humberstone Road Goods - Melton Mowbray -Peterborough P6 (PU 16.38)- March Up Goods - Ely West Curve - Brandon Down Goods Loop -Norwich P6 (PU 18.35 / RM)- Cromer P1 (RM) -Sheringham (NNR) (SD 20.20)

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).

Please note that bookings are for a one way journey. A separate fixture for a corresponding return journey towards the West Midlands on Sunday 9th June 2024 is available to book separately.

FARES: 

Standard Class £99.00

Standard Class (from Norwich) £30.00

No part fares are available for this charter other than the fare options shown above.

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

Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £15.00 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).