5/6th June Mixed Traffic Gala.
The mixed traffic gala will see a revised timetable operating. There will be a mix of Steam & Diesel Locomotives in use as well as the first runs of the railways class 101 DMU in original green livery. The National Railway Museum's LEV1 will also be in service over the weekend. It is hoped to have a few interesting train make ups operating, including a short demonstration freight train, making a return trip from Holt to Sheringham.
Locomotives Rolling Stock Fares Lineside Passes Timetables How to Book
Locomotives
Locomotives in operation will be selected from the following (subject to availability):
Rolling Stock
The railways Quad-Art coaches will be in service throughout the weekend alongside three MK1 based sets and a short demonstration goods train. For more details of the railway's coaching stock see here
Fares (Rover Tickets - valid all day)
Normal Fares will apply for this event. Day Rover Tickets are the best option to allow passengers to have unlimited travel aboard the trains during the day of issue. That's only £10.50 per adult, £9.50 per senior citizen, £7.00 per child, or £35.00 for a family ticket (2 adults 2 children or 3 adults 1 child). For more details, see our fares page
Lineside Photographic Passes
Lineside Passes are available for photographers throughout the year. Click here for details.
Please note that being on the lineside or any non-public place without a lineside pass is trespassing, which is a prosecutable offence on the railways. Checks are made that people on the lineside hold a valid pass.
Timetables
An intensive service is planned, with trains operating at frequent intervals from 08:26 through to 17:30 each day. A working timetable will be available from the railway on the day.
How to Book
Telephone:
Call 01263 820800.
Open daily between 10 am and 4 pm.
All major credit and debit cards accepted.
E-mail:
enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk
3 - 5 September Grand Steam Gala.
PLEASE NOTE: LMS 3F 47406 has been replaced by N2, 1744 owing to injector problems at the Great Central Railway
The NNR's late summer gala is the curtain raiser to similar events around the country. Showcasing a mix of visiting and home locomotives, it's as popular with visiting holidaymakers as it is with enthusiasts.
Locomotives Rolling Stock Fares Lineside Passes Timetables How to Book
Locomotives
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A diesel shunter will be in service
as Sheringham station pilot
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The line up is currently as follows:
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9F, 92212, from the Mid-Hants Railway
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LMS Black 5, 44767, George Stephenson
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GWR 56xx, 5619
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GER J15, 65462
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Hunslet 1982, Ring Haw
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Southern Railway N15, 30777, Sir Lamiel
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Great Northern Railway N2, 1744
Rolling Stock
The event will see the Quad-Art coaches in operation, a small pick up goods train, the railways Dining Train will be in service, meaning there will be a set of plum & custard coaches in service as well our standard MK1 coaches. On Saturday, our 1950s green railcar will be in use as hauled stock, recreating a classic "DMU failure" scene from late 50s.
Fares (Rover Tickets - valid all day)
Advanced tickets are available from our online shop, please be aware that these advanced fares are slightly cheaper than fares bought on the day
Fares on the day are as follows: (N/A means no tickets are available in this catagory)
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One day
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Two day
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Three Day
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Adult
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£16.00
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£27.00
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£41.00
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Senior Citizen
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£15.00
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£25.00
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£38.00
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Child
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£10.00
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N/A
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N/A
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Family
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£45.00
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N/A
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N/A
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Lineside Photographic Passes
Lineside Passes are available for photographers throughout the year. Click here for details.
Please note that being on the lineside or any non-public place without a lineside pass is trespassing, which is a prosecutable offence on the railways. Checks are made that people on the lineside hold a valid pass.
Timetables
Friday:
Services will be operating at roughly 30 minute intervals, the first departure from Sheringham being at 08:26 and from Holt at 08:29, there will be services terminating at Weybourne, goods trains and non-stop trains throughout the day. The last round trip from Sheringham departs at 18:08, the last train from Sheringham also departs at 18:08. The last round trip from Holt leaves at 17:01 and the last service from Holt leaves at 18:42.
Saturday:
Services will be operating at roughly 30 minute intervals, there is an early morning goods train running for the benefit of photographers, booked to leave Holt at 07:20 and Sheringham at 08:00. The first passenger departure is the 08:00 Weybourne to Holt service. The first passenger train from Holt is the 08:29 and from Sheringham at 08:26. Services operate regularly until around 18:00. There will be a 19:25 Holt to Weybourne goods train for the benefit of photographers, and limited passenger (non-dining) accomodation aboard a dining train. The final departure from Sheringham is at 20:45 and from Holt at 21:25.
Sunday:
Services will be operating at roughly 30 minute intervals, the first train departs from Sheringham at 08:26 and Holt at 08:29. The final round trip from Sheringham to Holt will leave at 16:54. The final round trip from Holt to Sheringham will be at 16:27. The last train from Sheringham to Holt will be at 17:17 - please note THIS TRAIN DOES NOT RETURN. The final service from Holt to Sheringham is at 17:30.
A souvenir booklet complete with full working timetable will be available on the day
Vintage Bus Services
Vintage bus services will be running on the Friday and Saturday only during the gala, and will operate on the following routes:
Route 10: Norwich Station Concourse - Sheringham
Route 25: Sheringham - Cley Visitor Centre
Route 30: Sheringham - Holt Station - Holt Town - Letheringsett
Route 36: Sheringham - Cromer Cadogan Rd - The Runtons - Sheringham
Route 406: Sheringham - Weybourne - Holt
Timings of bus services
Route 10: Departs Norwich Thorpe Station at 08:40 and departs from Sheringham at 17:30, arriving 18:30
Route 25: Operates Saturday ONLY, leaving Sheringham at 11:30 and 14:30 and Cley at 12:00 and 15:00
Service 30: Departs Sheringham at xx:30 minutues past from 10:30 to 16:30 and from Holt Town at xx:55 from 10:55 to 16:55, PLEASE BE AWARE: services will serve Letheringsett on Saturday ONLY, leaving King's Head Pub at xx:45 from 10:45 to 15:45
Route 36: Services leave Cromer for Sheringham at 09:17, 10:37, 13:37 and 16:37, calling at all stops along the coast.
Route 406: Services leave Sheringham at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and every hour until 17:00, and from Holt at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and at xx:30 until 17:30
Vintage bus servics are completely free to travel on board, however you may wish to make a small donation for the continued restoration of the vehicles
How to Book
Telephone:
Call 01263 820800.
Open daily between 10 am and 4 pm.
All major credit and debit cards accepted.
E-mail:
enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk
Please note that all train services and attractions are subject to amendment or cancellation without notice. The NNR cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
Please note that all train services and attractions are subject to amendment or cancellation without notice. The NNR cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
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