APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST EVENTS SCHEDULE M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Mothering Sunday March 22 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Easter Egg Hunt April 10, 11, 12, 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Spring Diesel Gala April 18, 19 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 31 VE Day Bank Holiday May 8 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2021 Dinosaurs at the Railway May 10 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Peppa Pig & George May 25 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Steam Gala June 5, 6, 7 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Classic Car Show June 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1940s Day June 27 Special Event Gala Days Standard Running Days Fright Week Santa Specials Real Ale Weekend July 17, 18, 19 STANDARD D S D S D BV S D STANDARD D S D S BV D S D Dinosaurs at the Railway July 19 Epping Forest (Dep) 11:27 13:27 14:22 15:27 Ongar (Dep) 10:40 11:35 12:35 13:35 14:35 15:30 16:15 1960s Day August 2 North Weald (Arr) 11:35 13:35 14:30 15:35 North Weald (Arr) 10:55 11:50 12:50 13:50 14:50 15:45 16:30 PAW Patrol August 9 North Weald (Dep) 10:10 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 15:50 North Weald (Dep) 11:15 13:15 14:10 15:15 Ongar (Arr) 10:25 11:15 12:15 13:15 14:15 15:15 16:05 Epping Forest (Arr) 11:23 13:23 14:18 15:23 Vintage Steam Rally August 15, 16 An amended timetable will operate on event and gala days – check website for details. BV = Brake Van S = Steam D = Diesel Family Fun Day / Sci Fi Day August 23 ROUTE 339 STANDARD FARES Classic Car Show August 30 STANDARD EVENTS* Epping Station 09:45 10:25 10:55 11:25 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:35 14:10 14:40 15:15 15:45 16:15 (normal days) (not gala days) The Gruffalo August 31 North Weald Stn (arr) 09:57 10:37 11:07 11:37 12:13 12:43 13:13 13:48 14:23 14:52 15:27 15:57 16:27 Adult £14.00 £16.00 North Weald Stn (dep) 11:12 11:38 12:20 13:55 14:30 16:10 Bus Rally September 6 Ongar Station 11:23 11:49 12:31 14:06 14:41 16:21 Child (3-15 years) £7.00 £10.00 Autumn Diesel Gala September 12, 13 Ongar Two Brewers 11:25 11:51 12:33 14:08 14:43 16:23 Shenfield Station 11:48 15:06 16:46 Concessions £13.00 - LT Weekend October 10, 11 Family (2 + 3) £36.00 £43.00 Shenfield Station 10:50 11:50 15:10 Fright Week October 28, 29, 30, 31 Ongar Two Brewers 11:13 11:53 12:13 12:53 14:10 15:33 Under 3s FREE FREE Ongar Station 11:15 11:55 12:15 12:55 14:12 15:35 * Check website for details as fares at some Santa Specials Dec 5,6,12,13,19,20,21,22,23,24 North Weald Stn (arr) 11:26 12:06 12:26 13:06 14:23 15:46 events may be lower Mince Pie Specials December 27, 28, 29 North Weald Stn (dep) 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 12:10 12:40 13:15 13:55 14:25 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:35 Inclusive bus and train Rover tickets Epping Station 10:22 10:52 11:22 11:52 12:22 12:52 13:27 14:07 14:37 15:12 15:42 16:12 16:47 offering unlimited travel all day. New Year Steam Gala January 1, 2 2021 UTENSILS MORE DINING Bus 339 operates every Saturday and Sunday During the Mince Pie Specials and on the New Year Steam OPPORTUNITIES IN 2020 RAILWAY RAMBLERS GUIDED TOURS from 4 April to 25 October 2020 plus: Gala a limited 339 bus service will operate between North Fancy a ramble along the The new Epping Ongar Railway April 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 July 17, 31 Weald and Epping Stations only. Our popular Fish & Chip ‘Steam Train and Ongar Tour’ Special, Ploughmans Lunch Essex Way then this is THE May 25, 29 August 7, 14, 21, 28, 31 Please check our website for details. ticket for you. Travel on the will delight and intrigue in equal June 5 and Afternoon Tea offers measures! The carefully crafted www.eorailway.co.uk first bus from Epping and first are available throughout the itinerary will allow you to travel on season. train from North Weald and this historic route by steam train then make you own way back and vintage bus, learn about the ROUTE 381 Runs summer only Check our website for dates. Fares to Epping via local footpaths. history of the 155 year old former for these popular services have North Weald 12:55 13:55 14:45 Epping Station 13:20 14:20 15:10 Underground line and explore the Blake Hall Station 13:01 14:01 14:51 Coopersale 13:26 14:26 15:16 been frozen at £25.00 for this year. medieval settlement of Chipping Toot Hill 13:05 14:05 14:55 North Weald 13:32 14:32 15:22 Ongar or visit the world’s oldest Looking for an unusual venue for a Epping Station 13:18 14:18 15:08 (yes we mean the oldest) wooden special time out with the family? Then church at Greensted. why not try an Epping Ongar Railway Dining Service. On the daytime Bus 381 operates on July 17, 31 and every Saturday and services the price includes a meal and Sunday from July 18 to August 30, Fridays in August and on Why not enjoy a picturesque trip through the Essex countryside on Route 381? a complimentary drink and all day August 31 (Bank Holiday) and September 6. travel. On the evening services the price includes a two-course meal and NEW FOR 2020 two return trips from North Weald NEW FOR Tickets Payment Methods Epping Forest to Ongar. Drinks available from Adults £7, Child £3.50 2020 You can avoid the queues and purchase your Credit or debit card, or cash. There is no platform or public access. the bar. All our dining services are Check website for conditions Adults £29.50, Child £17.50 ticket 24/7 online, at either of our stations or We regret that we do not You cannot board or alight trains or buses here. planned to be steam-hauled. from the bus conductor on running days. accept American Express.
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Epping Forest So what makes us unique? Well, other than our No platform or connection North fantastic team of volunteers, who are eager to with buses here Weald Ongar meet you: CENTRAL LINE We’ve got an impressive range of steam and diesel locomotives and unlike any other heritage railway – a Theydon Debden Bois wonderful fleet of heritage buses too. It really is three Heritage Bus experiences* – one great value day out!
We’re the closest heritage railway to London. EPP NG FOREST NORTH WEALD ONGAR We’re the only heritage line on the former London By Tube - The easiest way to visit us is via London Underground’s Central Underground network. Line to Epping Station where our frequent heritage buses pick you up from We’re the longest heritage line in Essex. the front door. By Train - We run heritage bus services direct from Shenfield Station to We’re triple award winners – including Heritage Ongar, North Weald and Epping. Railway of the Year in 2013 and Volunteers Award for By Car - Take junction 7 on the M11 towards Chelmsford and follow the Restoration of Ongar Station. Finalist in Essex awards brown signs from there to Ongar where there are car parks in the nearby for Best New Business and Best Small Attraction. town centre, for which additional charges may apply. Alternatively follow the signs to Epping, where you can pick up our heritage buses at the Tube Station Our buses also serve all stops on the route, including or in the High Street. Epping High Street. Toilets - Toilet and baby changing facilities are at North Weald and Ongar Stations. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet at North Weald Station. No Smoking - Smoking is prohibited on all Epping Ongar Railway Stations and vehicles. This includes e-cigarettes. Dogs - We welcome well controlled dogs, and they travel free. Dogs are not allowed in the shop, catering or picnic areas, except assistance dogs. Dog waste must be disposed of properly. Disabled Visitors - We regret that our heritage buses are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. Limited disabled parking is available but we recommend that you book in advance. Please visit the website for our Railway Accessibility Statement.
The published timetable is subject to change. Every effort will be made to run the specified trains and buses to the timetable, however unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations, which may include substituting diesel trains for steam trains or vice versa. Conditions of Carriage apply. Epping Ongar Railway reserves the right to vary any of the provisions included in this leaflet, without prior notice, and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay caused. E & OE.
* Not all experiences may be available on all operating days.
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Epping Ongar Railway www.ip-design.co.uk ALUE 2 0 ONE GREAT V 2 DAY OUT! @eorailway Epping Ongar Railway Epping Ongar Railway Holdings Ltd trading as Epping Ongar Railway. www.eorailway.co.uk Registered in England and Wales No 03123151 envelope [email protected] Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN www.eorailway.co.uk 01277 365200 01277 365200 More details on these events at www.eorailway.co.uk WELCOME TO EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY Easter Egg Hunt April 10,11,12,13 There is no platform or public access. You cannot board or Easter Bunny Visit alight from trains or Activity Train EPPING FOREST buses here. Face Painters
EPPING STATION NORTH WEALD STATION Epping Station is served by regular North Weald Station is restored tube trains and is now the end of to its 1940’s charm and offers the Central Line. Our buses run beautiful countryside views - the from outside the station through perfect spot to sit and watch the DinoAd-2020.pdf 1 06/02/2020 14:36 Epping’s bustling High Street, before trains go by! Regular heritage trains heading through Epping Forest on shuttle into the forest, whilst steam their way to North Weald. The and diesel trains operate to Ongar. Come and see heritage bus journey is included Don’t forget to visit our gift shop Dinosaurs within your ticket price. Tickets can or buffet coach for a great range of at the Railway be bought from the bus conductor. snacks and drinks while you’re here. 10 May & 19 July 31 August Come and meet our grown-up and baby NORTH WEALD dinosaurs 1999 & TM ulia Donaldson Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd. ONGAR STATION BLAKE HALL STATION MARCONI Ongar has always been the end of Approximately half way between BRIDGE Characters will be appearing at intervals on each date. the line and boasts a grand 1865 Ongar and North Weald is the former Grade II listed Great Eastern Blake Hall Station, identical in size and Station. Following restoration by style to North Weald. The Station was Classic Car Shows our volunteers back to its original built for the grand manor house of the June 21, August 30 format, it won the National Railway same name and for local farms. It was Heritage “Volunteers Award”. famed as being the least used Station The Station has a gift shop and a on the London Underground network BLAKE HALL ROAD snack bar and there are picnic and with just six passengers a day and was BRIDGE viewing areas. closed in 1981. CLOSED
We hold two one day classic car shows this year at our North Weald Station in addition to our steam and diesel services. BLAKE HALL
1940s dAY June 27 For a taste of life in the 1940s visit the Railway.
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Come and hear 1960s music with The Cheatles, Morris Dancing and cars Don’t forget to visit the from the era. Penny Salon, our free bijou gallery at Ongar Station. Vintage Steam Rally August 15, 16 An interesting selection of steam Disabled Disabled Educational and other vehicles - large and small Parking Toilets Footpath Gift Shop Buffet - will be on display in addition to our Access Toilet Display regular steam and diesel services. COACH PARTIES Fright Week We are pleased to welcome groups and coach parties, with special discounts. We would Bus Rally love to exceed your expectations and make your event truly memorable. Please contact September 6 October 28, 29, 30, 31 our Group Bookings team by email [email protected] or 01277 365200 Dress up in your scariest outfit and look out for ghouls The event based at the Railway’s around the railway on our ever popular full size Ghost Train. North Weald Station will feature EXPERIENCE DAYS routes operating to local towns Have you ever wanted to be a train driver or fireman, experiencing the power of a and villages. Our regular route steam or diesel locomotive, as you tackle our gruelling 1 in 60 inclines, passing through 339 will also run connecting picturesque countryside and forest? Or perhaps you’re more interested in co-ordinating Epping Underground station with Santa Specials the movements of our trains from the comfort of a traditional signal box! North Weald at regular intervals. Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 We offer steam and diesel footplate experiences and a signal box experience. All are an excellent gift for those who are difficult to buy for. Advanced booking is essential and gift Come and meet Santa on his special train vouchers are available. Board a vintage bus from Epping or Ongar Tv www.eorailway.co.uk/experience Gala Events to North Weald Station. Santa and his elves will make their way through the train with Spring Diesel Gala presents for all good children. DIESEL LOCO FOOTPLATE RIDES April 18, 19 Advanced booking is essential. Subject to availability we can offer you the chance to ride in the cab alongside the driver for Steam Gala amazing views that you just can’t experience in the carriages. June 5, 6, 7 Check on the day direct with the diesel crews or see notices around the Railway. MURDER MYSTERY Autumn Diesel Gala REAL ALE TRAINS September 12, 13 Diesel Gala April 18 Dead on Time June 13 VOLUNTEERING The railway couldn’t run without volunteers. This includes the driver, guard, signalman, London Transport Weekend Standard Running May 23 October 10, 11 Riverboat to Murder station and shop staff, rolling stock, track and signalling engineers - in fact almost September 19 everyone you see is a member of our society. Why not join our friendly team? New Year Steam Gala 1940’s Day June 27 January 1, 2 2021 Diesel Gala September 12 Tv www.eorailway.co.uk/volunteering