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East Somerset Railway Diesel & Burger Evening

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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  • An evening trip in a heritage diesel unit
  • Includes burger & chips meal with soft drink
  • Ride the full length of the line & back
  • Hark back to 1960s BR train travel!
 
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What's Included

  • Evening trip on board a Heritage Diesel train
  • Travel through the beautiful Somerset countryside
  • Enjoy a 100% beef burger and chips with a soft or hot drink as you travel up and down the line
  • Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available
  • Experiences last two hours

What Can I Expect

Food on the move at the East Somerset Railway Burger Evening! Ride in a heritage diesel train on the East Somerset line, with a tasty burger and chips supper to eat too. A fun and convivial evening out on the rails.

These great value packages include your return trip, a burger with chips and a soft drink for all passengers. Departures leave Cranmore Station at 6pm and return for 8pm. You will be travelling the full length of the line and back (a total of around five miles) and enjoying all the country views on the way.

Diesel Multiple Units, like the one you will be travelling in, were commonplace on cross country routes in from the 60s right through to the 90s. DMUs quite happily trundled along miles and miles of tracks all around the country, before being replaced by modern electric trains.

With the driver's cab and passenger compartments all in one unit (as opposed to having a separate locomotive pulling the carriages) passengers get the advantage of having that driver's view. 

This particular diesel cab unit was built in Derby in 1960. Coupled with its power car also built in Derby in the same year, this duo remained in traffic right up until July 1993. After being withdrawn from Network South East, the pair was left languishing in storage until being purchased for preservation.

Today, set L231 runs along the East Somerset Railway, resplendent in her new livery and newly restored, authentic BR interior.

These special evening outings give you the chance to enjoy a trip on this Diesel Multiple Unit and tuck into a delicious supper of freshly cooked burger and chips provided by the Station Cafe and delivered onboard. Shop now for your East Somerset Railway Burger Evening vouchers!

Availability

Vouchers are valid for any of the scheduled dates, subject to availability.
Request your preferred date when booking in for your experience.
   
  • Trains depart at 18:00 returning at 20:00
  • Due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment

Scheduled 2024 Dates:

  • 29th June
  • 10th August
  • 11th October

Location

  • East Somerset Railway, Cranmore Railway Station, Shepton Mallet

Suitable For

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
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