MNR plans to reopen to Wymondham for Diesel Gala following bridge works
- May 16, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 6, 2025
Today, the Mid-Norfolk Railway is pleased to announce that we are planning to reopen the line to Wymondham Abbey in time for our Diesel Gala weekend over the May bank holiday weekend.
The gala event will see an intensive timetable operate with our home fleet of Diesel locomotives as well as visiting locomotive from Rail Operations Group.
Over the last year and a half, much fundraising has taken place to enable this work to progress. We are thankful to everyone who donated to the Back on Track Appeal. There’s a special donor’s day on 1st June.
Since the old way beams and track were removed, the bridge has been inspected, cleaned and repainted in a protective coating, with the new way beams and track going in before the gala. In addition to the bridge works our Permanent Way team have also been undertaking considerable rail and sleeper replacement along this section.
Chairman James Oakley said “Whilst everyone has been frustrated with the time it has taken to reach this stage, we are all very excited to be returning to Wymondham for our Diesel gala event. We cannot thank everyone enough who has donated to the Back on Track appeal, all our volunteers, staff and contractors, who have worked so hard to get us to this stage”
Details of all our timetables and fares and those for the Diesel Gala, including advance discounted tickets and timetables, will be available shortly at mnr.org.uk/dieselgala2024
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The Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR) is preparing to reopen its line to Wymondham following the completion of essential bridge works. The reopening will coincide with the exciting Diesel Gala, attracting railway enthusiasts from across the region. Visitors can enjoy classic diesel locomotives in action, special events, and family-friendly activities throughout the celebration. The MNR team emphasizes safety and the importance of preserving railway heritage. Just as creators take care and precision when designing a detailed Kemono Fursuit, railway staff have carefully planned the restoration and event arrangements. The Diesel Gala promises a memorable experience for both train fans and families.
I am genuinely excited to see MNR reaching Wymondham again. The dedication of volunteers and donors really shows community spirit. Reading this felt like leveling up in basketball legends, a game where patience earns rewards. I cannot wait to visit the Diesel Gala, hear engines roar, meet fellow fans, support fundraising, and celebrate this impressive comeback together very soon today.
This is absolutely fantastic news! Reopening the line to Wymondham Abbey in time for the Diesel Gala sounds like a phenomenal achievement, especially after all the hard work and fundraising from the "Back on Track Appeal." It's great to see the dedication of the volunteers and staff paying off with such a significant infrastructure project. I'm sure the intense timetable featuring both home and visiting locomotives will be a huge draw. For anyone writing up promotional materials or event descriptions for this, remember to proofread carefully; sometimes AI-generated text needs a bit of a clean-up, and I find AI Text Cleaner can be really helpful for that. Excited to see this event come to fruition!
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