Celebrating 60 years (apparently) since the Epping-North Weald-Ongar line f irst opened.
Steam Trains, of course, but the poster in London Drinker shows what looks like an old solver Northern Line train - was it '68 stock?
The price, whatever it is, includes heritage buses from Epping and Shenfiel d.
So there is a lot there for transport and beer fans.
Here is the article, from the current London Drinker:
The Epping Ongar Railway will present over 65 beers at its summer festival this July to celebrate 60 years since the tube train first trundled through the Essex countryside. What could be a better setting for a good ale than a panoramic view of the rolling hills and unique woodlands of Epping Forest? From 28 to 30 July, North Weald station and the heritage trains of the Epping Ongar Railway will again ring out to the sound of clinking glasses. Our 5th beer festival is planned to be the biggest and the best yet. What’s more, with regular and direct vintage bus services from Epping Underground and Shenfield National Rail, the festival is one of the most accessible rail ale festivals near London. The team started planning once the 83 casks from their
2016 festival had all been collected. Taking inspiration from the 60th anniversary of the first tube train arriving in Ongar, beers with connections to Essex and London will feature heavily, including some brewed especially for the event. Once again in the evenings, the hills will come alive with the sound of music, including at least one dedicated music train each night. A full list of all the beer, cider, food and soft drinks on offer will be published on the railway’s website in advance. As usual, the funds raised will be ploughed into supporting the operation and maintenance of the classic trains, some of which are now approaching 100 years old. Additionally, the festival will be supporting a locally based charity, Canalability, which organises broad beam canal boat experiences for disabled and disadvantaged people. For further information and to book tickets, take a look atsee