Battlefield Line "RAIL ALE 2013" - Featuring Dr Busker - July 26th to 28th

Hi guys. The Battlefield Line's 2013 Real Ale Festival will take place over the weekend of July 26th - 28th. There will be a busy train service during the day, with traction engines and steam rollers being invited to stand alongside the Goods Shed at Market Bosworth. Dr Busker will play live in concert on both Friday & Saturday nights and puts on a fantastic show for all to enjoy!

More info nearer the time.

If you have a Traction Engine, Steam Roller, Showmans Engine or other Steam Vehicle that you wish to bring to the Real Ale Festival then you can contact me on sam_trainspotter@yahoo.co.uk and then I can put you through to the necessary organiser.

Cheers Guys

 

You've got Dr Busker?? More beer, more beer !!!! Count me in.

 

Haha! We had Dr Busker last year...he was brilliant.

 

Hi all,
Thought it was time there was an update on this event.
Friday evening Dr busker will perform from 7.30pm till late with Blue circle giving brake van rides during the evening. there will also be some of the road steam loco`s in steam.
Saturday will see an hourly service starting at 10.00 am this will feature the welcome return of GWR 2 8 0 3803 on loan from the South Devon Railway. Supported by a pool of diesels from our extensive fleet. 25067, 33053, 47635, 47640. There will also be brakevan rides with Blue Circle.
At Market Bosworth there will be at least 8 road locomotives in steam plus a hand full on miniatures. Also there will be a display of vintage bicycles plus trade stands from loco groups and other organisations.
During the afternoon there will be live folk music curtesy of Black Parrot Seaside and friends. Then at 7.30 pm Dr Busker will take to the stage again for his musical mayhem till late.
Sunday will see the hourly timetable again from 10 till 5. at market bosworth ther will be the road stem locomotives again with the added attraction of about 50 vintage motor cars between about 11 and 13.00. during the afternoon there will be a performance by the Anker morris men.
There will be over 40 real ales plus ciders perrys and fruit wines. Entry to the festival will be £3 and day rover tickets will be available for £13.

Will keep you all updated over the next feww weeks,hope to see you there!

 

Sounds like a good weekend, will try and get over

 

We are now only 7 days away from the first evening of Rail & Ale 2013!

What can you expect?:
* Over 40 Real Ales to try at Market Bosworth Goods Shed
* Intensive train service on the railway including GWR 3803, a pool of four diesel loco (to include 2 x Class 47s) and the Railcar
* At least 8 full size traction engines/steam rollers
* 50 Vintage Cars attending Sunday morning
* Anker Morris Men Sunday afternoon
* Black Parrot Seaside performing on Saturday afternoon
* Dr Busker performing both evenings!
* Stanley Steam Car attending on Saturday
* "Blue Circle" on Brakevan Rides at Market Bosworth Station
* A Miniature Traction Engine or two
* Food Available

All in all this is a fantastic event so please join us for a weekend in Leicestershire, full of steam and Real Ale!

 

Is there any way of getting there by bus on the Sunday, please?

 

I believe there is only a bus service into MB on Saturday I'm afraid

 

Brilliant day. Thanks to all concerned.