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PULLMAN SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGSaturday 7th June 2008 6.30pmSherlock Holmes arrives at the Colne Valley Railway to enlist your help in solving another dastardly crime. You are invited to join us for an evening of mystery and murder. The victim(s) and suspects will gather just before departure on the station platform for an exciting evening aboard the Colne Valley Pullman.
During the evening there will be plots unmasked, intrigue and even murder. You will be asked to assist Mr Holmes in careful deduction to reveal the master criminal.
Take part or just watch as you wine and dine aboard our luxury train.
Mr Sherlock Holmes will enact scenes with various clues between the courses of your meal. Finally, after coffee is served we will be asking you…. Who Dunnit?
Day Out With Thomas 
June 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd, September 27th and 28th, October 4th and 5th.Costs - Adults £11.50 / Seniors £9.50 / Children £8.00 / Family £39.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Book by phone before 31st April and NO BOOKING FEE - Save 10% over the online price Online bookings open NOW CLICK HERE A 10% booking fee applies for all online bookings, or CALL 01787 461174 Monday - Friday 09.00 - 16.00. You can also email at info@colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
Operating Days in May 2008
On all operating days the Railway now opens at 10.30 and trains start running at 11.30. Last admission 15.30.
For 2008 our 'SIDINGS' Buffet has been refurbished with a brand new menu and increased seating area.
We have two visiting steam locomotives at the moment:
662 Martello from Bressingham. This was built in 1875 by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway and was used on lightly used branch lines.
Castle Donnington No.1 from Midland Railway Centre, Butterley.
Saturday 3rd - Class 121 Diesel Railcar for a Drivers Eye View
Sunday 4th - Castle Donnington No.1, Martello & Barrington - Spring Gala
Monday 5th - Castle Donnington No.1, Martello & Barrington - Spring Gala
Sunday 11th - Travelling Post Office Operating Day - Castle Donnington No.1 & 31255 (or 08915)
Sunday 18th - Castle Donnington No.1
Saturday 24th - Class 141 Diesel Railcar
Sunday 25th - Castle Donnington No.1 & 31255
Monday 26th - Castle Donnington No.1 & Barrington
Tuesday 27th - Class 121 Diesel Railcar for a Drivers Eye View
Wednesday 28th - Barrington
Thursday 29th - Class 121 Diesel Railcar for a Drivers Eye View
Saturday 31st - Class 141 Diesel Railcar
Miniature Railway
New for the 2008 season we now have a 7.1/4 Gauge Miniature Railway
it will operate 13.00 - 16.00 weather permitting on most open days.
2008 Events - Reservations open now
If you wish to contact the office then we are open from 09.00 - 16.00 Monday - Friday
Pullman Dining Services - 2008
We offer two dining experiences:
Murder Mystery Evenings with Sherlock Holmes and Sunday LunchesReservations must be made in advance and are open now - call 01787 461174
Dates:
Saturday 10th May - 18.30 Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday 7th June - 18.30 Murder Mystery Dinner
Sunday 6th July - 12.30 Luncheon
Saturday 12th July - 18.30 Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday 13th September - 18.30 Murder Mystery Dinner
Sunday 21st September - 12.30 Luncheon
Sunday 19th October - 12.30 Luncheon
To see the menus for each event CLICK HERE
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Steam Trains
Rides on one or more of our fleet of vintage steam trains.
Admission includes free rides.
Sundays 12.00 - 16.00
Bank Holidays 11.00 - 16.00
Midweek 11.30 - 15.30
£7 adults, £4 child, £6 senior, £22 family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
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Heritage Diesel Trains
One of our 1950's diesel railbuses will be giving rides offering a driver's eye view of the line. Admission includes free rides.
All days 11.30 - 15.30
£6 adults, £3 child, £5 senior, £18 family (2 adults and up to 4 children) |
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A Day Out with 'Thomas'
'Thomas' returns to the Railway with around ten other Thomas characters. Reserved seat train rides on 'The Express Coaches' hauled by 'Thomas'. Also a ride on another Thomas character. Many free games and activities. Real life 'Thomas' story enactment.
Your admission tickets and seats must be reserved for this very popular event. Early bookings are strongly advised. Phone 01787 461174 to book.
£11.50 adult, £8.00 child, £9.50 senior, £39 family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Wednesdays in August – 6th, 13th, 20, 27th.
Every child bringing a Teddy Bear gets 50% discount on the admission ticket.
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| Gala days and Specials
Freight Train Gala – 20th April.
Several steam trains with a typical rural goods train - shunting demonstrations.
Travelling Post Office Day – 11th May.
Commemorates the end of Travelling Post Offices on the Main Line. Our own Travelling Post Office Carriage will be operating with demonstrations.
Colne Valley Railway at War – 8th June
The Colne Valley Railway played a major part in the war effort as it served many local airfields. This day will feature evacuation trains, bomb trains, military vehicles and staff in period costumes.
Model Railway Exhibition – 29th June
A festival of Model Railways, supported by trade stands. In association with Halstead Model Railway Club.
Steam Gala – 31st August
All available Steam Locomotives with be hauling trains, with goods trains, crane demonstrations and other displays.
Diesel Railcar Gala – 25th and 26th October
All available diesel railcars will operate. A vintage bus service will operate to the East Anglian Rail Museum at Chappel. In association with Diesel Railcars Association and the East Anglian Railway Museum.
All special events entrance fees are as follows:
£8 adults, £4 child, £6 senior, £24 family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
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Fun packed summer outing for pre-school children, mother and toddler & playgroups. Designed to stimulate early learning opportunities whilst having fun.
Key Stage 1 & 2 'Big Images for Little People'
Through sight, sound, smell and touch the children will have the opportunity to enter the 'BIG' world of railways through 'BIG IMAGES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE'. The day is cross-curricular. It is designed to stimulate discussion and activity back at school and an appreciation of some of the exciting things the world has to offer.
Both events fully supported with Teacher and Child Packs, and pre-event Seminars. Numbers attending these events are strictly limited for comfort and room to learn.
More Information
For more information about 'Big Images for Little People' download our leaflet in PDF format. Click here.
Admission by pre-booked tickets only. Do book well in advance, phone 01787 461174.
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(Designed mainly for Key Stage 2 school children and adults)
Ride on a vintage luxury Pullman Steam Train with Queen Victoria and meet many other 'Victorian' characters. Music Hall, Schools' Market Stalls, Victorian Classroom, Punch & Judy and many other period activities. All participants must be in Victorian costume and seats reserved well in advance.
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'Thomas' events licensed by ©2008 Gullane (Thomas). A HIT Entertainment Company.
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