Burns Night Wine & Dine
Saturday
19th
January 2008
The Moorlander Dining Train offers a superb and unique opportunity to explore the scenic Churnet Valley line from the comfort of our fully refurbished dining carriage.
The newly refurbished Moorlander Dining Carriage
Whilst the world is slipping slowly by you will be served a delicious, freshly prepared, Burns Night meal by our dedicated team of caterers during a memorable steam-hauled trip.
Part of the dedicated team who aim to make your dining experience enjoyable
The evening starts at 7-00 PM when you, the guests, start to arrive. You will be greeted by one of our staff and shown to your reserved table where your individual name cards and menus will be found. Whilst you are awaiting the 7-30 departure you will be served drinks at your table and given time to peruse the wine list and savour your surroundings.
All seated and about to depart
At 7-30 prompt the train will depart Cheddleton travelling south, deep into the Churnet Valley, en route to Consall Forge. The train will travel at a sedate pace so that you can properly enjoy and appreciate the surroundings and to give you an opportunity to begin your starter.
Two miles later Consall Station eventually comes into view, just as the starters are being finished. At Consall you cross the Cauldon Canal for the first time and then encounter the newly rebuilt wooden station building and NSR signal box. Then it's slowly on, deeper into the valley and away to Kingsley & Froghall Station.
At Kingsley & Froghall, the locomotive will detach, take on water and couple up to the north end of the train as you have now reached the southern most part of your journey.
After a short break, during which the steam locomotive runs around the train, it's time to top up the wine and head sedately back north to Leekbrook via Consall, Cheddleton and Leekbrook tunnel as you enjoy your main course.
Superb food, fantastic scenery, steam hauled, an evening to remember
At Leekbrook, the locomotive runs around the train once more and prepares for the return to Cheddleton where you will pass through the station and travel to Kingsley & Froghall once more whilst the remaining courses are served, finally ending your memorable journey at Cheddleton.
The varied menu caters for all tastes and appetites. Please follow the link above for the special menu.
The Burns Night Wine & Dine costs £40 per person
Booking
Please call 01538 360522 during office hours to confirm any of the above dates and / or to make a booking.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for, but advance notice will be required.
(All pictures courtesy of Dave Gibson)