the dining car leaflet (feb-sept 2014)
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In the event of operational issues, the diesel loco may be substituted for your journey.
A truly unique dining experience
FINE DINING • FAMILY DINING • OCCASION DINING
VALID FROM FEBRUARY 2014 - SEPTEMBER 2014
£30pp inclusive of train ticket
Sunday lunch - example menuChoose from 3 dishes per course
AppetisersFrench onion soup, gruyere cheese crouton
Caesar SaladChicken liver parfait
Main coursesManx Sunday roast
Posh fi sherman’s pieMediterranean vegetable stew
DessertsBread & butter pudding
Baked American cheesecakeCheese slate
Dining Car special eventsDown the line...
Murder MysterySaturday 22 March 2014 - £49pp& Saturday 19 July 2014 - £49pp
Departing Douglas station 19:00. Return by 22:30Turn detective for a trip on the Dining
Car for these classic whodunits!
Mothering Sunday Lunch Sunday 30 March 2014 - £30pp
Departing Douglas Station 13:00 to CastletownReturn by 14:30
Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea Sunday 30 March 2014 - £25pp or
family ticket £60 - 2+2 children 15yrs and underDeparting Douglas Station at 15:00. Return by 16:30
School Dinners SpecialSaturday 5 April 2014 - £40pp
& Saturday 26 July 2014 - £40ppDepart Douglas 19:00 to Castletown. Return by 22:30A themed School Dinners evening meal on the Dining
Car travelling Douglas to Castletown. Adults only. School uniform must be worn or punishments will be handed out!
Rush Hour on the Railways Saturday 19 April 2014 - £25pp
2 course Pie and Mash Suppers on the Dining Car.
£12.40 train only return fareNormal train service with bar service and concessions accepted.
Departs Douglas 19:00 to Port Erin 20:00Return 21:15 arriving Douglas 22:15
£25pp inclusive of train ticket orfamily ticket £60 - 2+2 children 15yrs and under
£25pp inclusive of train ticket
Pie and mash train - example menuIncludes 2 courses: appetiser & main course or main course and dessert
AppetisersHomemade soup
Poached egg fl orentineMain courses
Chicken, ham hock and leek pieSteak and Bushy’s ale pie
Shepherd’s pieFisherman’s pie
Cheese & potato pieDesserts
Gooey chocolate puddingApple & blackberry crumble
Cheese slate
Sunday afternoon tea - example menu A selection of assorted sandwiches
Tuna and cucumber, egg and cress, cheese and homemade pickle, mustard coated ham
and tomato, honey roast chicken breast, grain fed Manx reared roasted beef
Homemade CakesVictoria sponge, Mrs Q’s carrot cake, Mrs Q’s lemon drizzle, scones with homemade jam
and clotted cream, afternoon tea fanciesCo� ee and Tea
All bookings must be made 24 hours before departure.Payment is taken at the time of booking.
For more information or to book tel: 01624 697457or email: [email protected]
/The-Tickethall • www.iombusandrail.info
or email: [email protected]
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Celebrate in style aboard the magnifi cent Dining Car. We o� er a magical setting for dinner, anniversaries or any special occasion with our period carriages,
splendid seating and plush decoration.
Let us create a bespoke train for your event. Whether you have a private or corporate event and would like
to impress, just let us know your requirements.
The ultimatefi ne dining experience
Charter the Dining Car
The Bar Car
Charter the Dining Car - dine in style
Anniversaries, celebrationsand special charters
Stocked with a greatselection of wine,
Champagne, beer andliqueurs ... Sit back,
relax and enjoy!
Regular services this seasonManxman dinner service
Mondays and Saturdays: 9 June - 25 August
3 course dinner inc. train fare £40pp (no concessions)
2 course pie and mash suppers Thursday nights: 24 July - 28 August
2 course pie and mash supper inc. train fare £25pp
(concessions accepted)
The Dining Car puts on its Sunday bestso let the train take the strain
Sundays can be a busy day for the cook of the house so why don’t you give them a break and let the train
take the strain with one of our Sunday services.
Manxman Sunday lunches Manxman Sunday lunch £30pp (no concessions)
Sunday afternoon tea£25pp or family ticket £60 - 2+2 children 15yrs and under.
Additional children £12.50 each (no concessions).
All regular Dining Car services run in conjunction with the main timetable.
In the event of operational issues, the diesel loco may be substituted for your journey.
Due to the popularity of the Dining Car, advancebooking is essential. All reservations must be made at
least 24 hours in advance. It’s easy to make a reservation,simply call the booking clerk at Douglas Station,
tel 01624 697457, email [email protected]
Your train journey and meal must bepaid for at the time of booking.
Boarding for the Dining Car will commence30 minutes before the train’s prompt departure. You can
pre-order your arrival drinks for your convenience.
It is advisable to make group bookingsone week in advance.
How to make a reservation
Built in 1905 and lovingly restored by Isle of Man Railways in 2013, the beautifully appointed Dining Car is one of
only a handful of narrow gauge dining cars in the world.
Bookings are now being taken forsmall and large groups up to 66 people.