Railway 200: The London North Western Jolly Fisherman

The London North Western Jolly Fisherman Evening Fish and Chip Service 

The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on 27th September 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas, and ultimately transforming the world.

The LNWR was born with the amalgamation in 1846 of several companies, the largest being the Liverpool & Manchester, the Grand Junction Railway, and the London & Birmingham railway. Within 20 years the LNWR network was virtually completed, including what became the West Coast Main Line from Euston to Carlisle. Other towns served included Huddersfield, Warrington, Preston, Oxford, Wansford, Peterborough, and many others. The LNWR had numerous joint working arrangements, enjoying friendly relations with both the Caledonian Railway and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, and later with the Midland Railway.

Engine No.1054 was built at the Crewe works of the London & North Western Railway in September 1888. It was the 250^th example of a total of 300 ‘6-wheels coupled side tank coal engines’ or, as they were more popularly known, Coal Tanks. Built in 1888, the loco is still running at an outstanding 135 years old. 

On arrival from 6.00 pm, 1054 will be in the platform for you to view and take photographs. At 7.00 pm the whistle will sound and the train will depart for Peterborough. Relax in your seat and enjoy drinks from the bar as our onboard team serve a traditional fish and chip supper at your seat. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the scenery as we run along the Nene Valley during a trip of the line. We return to Wansford at around 9.00 pm.

• A selection of drinks will be available from our onboard bar.
• Enjoy a traditional Fish & Chip supper as the train makes its way through the Nene Valley from Wansford to Peterborough and back.
• Your Fish and Chips will be served at your seat on arrival at Peterborough. The train then heads non-stop to Yarwell to see the sunset. Here you can get off the train with your drink for a stroll around the station and gardens. In the summer months, it may be possible to watch the parachutes descend from the local Sibson airfield. 
• No dogs are permitted on dining events, with the exception of assistance dogs.
• The train will depart from Wansford Station at 19:00. Please arrive at Wansford for no later than 18:30. Our on-train bar will remain open until 21:00.
• Booking required to avoid disappointment.  
• Tickets cover your train travel for one round trip together with a Fish and Chip supper.

Menu Options

• Traditional Fish and Chips
• Battered Sausage and Chips
• Veggie Burger and Chips
• Chicken and Chips (ideal for Gluten Free)

For any other dietary requirements, please call the office to discuss.

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