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25th Summer evening Beer Train at North Norfolk Railway on 16th June 2007-05-14In 2007 The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society, owners of Battle of Britain Class
Pacific locomotive no.34081 "92 Squadron", will be celebrating 25 years of what
has become an institution. The Society has been running these events annually in the
summer to raise the all-important revenue needed to maintain and operate one of Oliver
Bulleid's masterpieces. Over the years, the event has gained a loyal following for people
who want a different night out. The emphasis is and always has been on an evening of fun
for the family. This year will be no different but we have introduced some slight changes.
Firstly, "92 Squadron" will be running in a brand new, freshly painted BR
Brunswick Green livery. Secondly, a Traditional Hog Roast, Supplied by Local Family
Butchers Graves of Holt, will be served on Weybourne station instead of the usual meal on
the train. We will be maintaining the long established traditions of fine, specially
produced real ales (no larger on our trains!) including 92 Squadron's own beer, supplied
by Buntingford Brewery, and of course wines, spirits and soft drinks will be available
from the cash bar. We have a local band, The Ugly Skiffle Combo, who will be entertaining
everyone both on the train and whilst we enjoy the Hog Roast. We can promise newcomers and
those who return every year a wonderful and enjoyable evening. We will return tom
Sheringham NNR at 10pm just in time for those of you who want to catch the Anglia One
train service to Norwich. There is also a much later service to Norwich if you want to
stay and enjoy yourself for longer. We have been based on the award winning Poppy Line
since the summer of 2005, we had a good start but due to unforeseen maintenance problems
we have been out of traffic for the part 18 months. Thanks for the support from all at the
North Norfolk Railway and our own volunteers, 34081 is now back in steam and running for
all to enjoy. If you would like to join in the fun and support our beloved
locomotive, tickets are £12.50 per person or £10.00 for members of NNR/BBLS (production
of membership number will be required on booking) |
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