A heritage railway is relaunching its popular Christmas trains as it looks forward to celebrating the busy festive season. 

The North Norfolk Railway has released tickets for its Norfolk Lights Express and Santa Special services, running from November 15 until early January. 

The 5.5-mile heritage line runs from Sheringham, through Weybourne to Holt and the restored carriages will be pulled by a historic steam locomotive. 

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Passengers will be able to enjoy the north Norfolk countryside on a festive railway ridePassengers will be able to enjoy the north Norfolk countryside on a festive railway ride (Image: Leigh Caudwell)

Thousands of lights on the outside of each carriage will shine on to the scenery in a series of changing colours and illuminated installations are brought to life by on-board narration and music. 

Santa Special trains will operate on weekends from November 23 to December 15 and daily from December 20 to December 23. 

Passengers will be able to meet Santa and receive a gift and balloon modellers and magicians will be on hand to keep people entertained.  

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Families can enjoy a Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train from Sheringham to HoltFamilies can enjoy a Christmas journey from Sheringham to Holt (Image: North Norfolk Railway)

Visitor experience and marketing manager Hannah Drury said: “Behind the scenes our team have been hard at work developing the displays and on-board activities for this year’s services. 

"We’re delighted to once again be welcoming visitors back on board the Norfolk Lights Express and Santa Specials soon.” 

Book tickets at nnrailway.co.uk