Pucker up for snogathon under clock at Carnforth Station
They will be arriving aboard a special Northern Belle “Brief Encounter” train from Manchester and Huyton, Liverpool – many of them dressed in 1940s-style clothing.
A band will play wartime music for dancing on the platform of the restored station where the film was shot.
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Hide AdCouples who pucker up under the clock like “Alec” and “Laura” in Brief Encounter will be rewarded with a special Carnforth Kiss cocktail once back on the Northern Belle train.
General manager Jeanette Snape said: “I can’t reveal what is in the cocktail – that’s as closely-guarded a secret as Alec and Laura’s liaison. But I can promise it will taste sweet on the lips!”
Unlike Alec and Laura, however, passengers won’t have to make do with a cup of lukewarm British Rail tea and a half-stale curled ham sandwich in the buffet.
Instead a sumptuous seven-course lunch with wine will be served during the outward journey. Then there will be coffee, tea and petits fours n the way home, along with a table magician and strolling musicians to keep people entertained.
Sunday’s train will leave Manchester Victoria at 11.50am and Huyton at 12.35.