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).