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We’re excited to announce that the timetables for our 30th Anniversary Running Weekend are now available! Across both days, our Class 47s will be in action alongside ROMIC Group ’s Class 43 HST set. We’ll be confirming the power car numbers very soon - stay tuned! On Sunday, our ever-popular Driver for a Fiver experience returns at Dereham, featuring Class 03063 ‘Paul A. Mobbs’. Don’t miss your chance to get in the cab and take the controls! While you’re at Dereham Station, be sure to visit our tearoom, which will be open all weekend serving a selection of drinks and treats. Plus, our freshly renovated shop will also be open, stocked with a great range of railway gifts, memorabilia and bespoke MNR 30th Anniversary items! In Dereham Marquee, we’re pleased to welcome select trade stands including The Class 37 Locomotive Group & Noorski Noo Gallery – all who will be offering a variety of railway related items for sale.  Full details and timetables can be found here *All rights reserved #30thAnniversary   #midnorfolkrailway   #RunningWeekend   #Class47   #HST   #DriverForAFiver   #midnorfolkrailway30thanniversary    #30thAnniversary   #class43   #HeritageRailway   #railway200   #HeritageRail   #HST125

28th, 29th, 30th, 31st March 2024 Alice on the Wondertrain is an immersive theatrical live train experience, engaging audiences in a fantastical story to meet the array of marvellous characters from Alice in Wonderland as never before. While travelling on the Wondertrain, this unique adaptation will see you join Alice on a journey of self-discovery.   Featuring comedy, original music, dance, multi-sensory elements, and full audience interaction, join us for an extraordinary trip suitable for all ages in Easter 2024 on the Mid-Norfolk Railway.   Created by Twisted Reality Productions - the theatrical team behind MNR's The Polar Express Train Ride.   More information at mnr.org.uk/aliceonthewondertrain

Treat your mother to a delicious Afternoon Tea from Dereham Station Tea Room. You can choose to enjoy a tempting selection of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes in the ambience of our authentic period Tea Room or you can takeaway to enjoy elsewhere. Prices: Sit In - £15.00 per person @ either 12:30pm or 2:30pm Takeaway - £12.00 per person (available to collect from 11am until 3pm) ​ To Book: Call us on 01362 690633 between the hours of 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Final bookings must be made prior to 3pm Friday 8th March 2024. Please note that no train travel is included within this. Further information at mnr.org.uk/mothersdayafternoontea

DISCOVER THE HEART OF NORFOLK As you journey from the historic Anglo-Saxon town of Dereham to the picturesque market town of Wymondham, renowned for its magnificent 917-year-old Abbey, you’ll traverse some of the most breathtaking countryside that Norfolk has to offer. The Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR) is proudly operated by a team of over 350 passionate volunteers and supported by a membership of more than 1,000 railway enthusiasts. Together, they ensure the seamless operation of East Anglia’s longest heritage railway . Whether you’re a history buff, a train enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique way to explore Norfolk, the MNR offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and scenic beauty. For details on our running dates, special events, and station open days, be sure to visit our calendar . EVENTS & DINING MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY VINTAGE BUS DAY 11th May 2025 Information MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY 30th ANNIVERSARY 22nd & 23rd March 2025 Information THE BRECKLAND FRYER FISH & CHIP TRAIN March to September 2025 Book Now VIEW ALL DINING VIEW ALL EVENTS

The Mid-Norfolk Railway's 30th Anniversary & Railway 200 2025 sees the 200th Aniversary of the modern railway, as well the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust's 30th anniversary. From 1995 to 2025, the railway has been restored and maintained by a plethora of volunteers, taking great pride in our unwavering dedication to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the railway in Norfolk. Throughout the past three decades, we have dedicated ourselves to this noble cause with unrelenting passion and determination, and we are thrilled to have reached this significant milestone. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our mission to continue this important work for many years to come. We are excited to invite you to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and the 30th anniversary of MNR with us! This year, we have planned a range of special events and add-ons to make our birthday celebrations, and those of the railway industry, even more memorable. In addition to our annual events, we have prepared extra surprises for you to enjoy. We hope you will join us for the festivities and experience all the fun and excitement we have in store for you! All event and add-on details can be found below: Special Running Weekend - 22nd & 23rd March 2025: - Join us for a special running weekend celebrating 30 years since the founding of The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust on Thursday, 23rd March 1995. Click here for full information. Spring Diesel Gala - 24th, 25th & 26th May 2025: As a part of our Spring Diesel Gala we are looking to offer on the day Driver for a Fiver experiences around Dereham Yard with our Class 03 locomotive, as well as welcoming some visiting locomotives. Click here for full information. Summer Steam Gala - 27th, 28th & 29th June 2025: We are delighted to announce that we will be offering a range of experiences as part of our Summer Steam Gala including non-stop services from Wymondham South Mainline Junction to Dereham as to recreate the feeling of the express passenger trains that use to run on the line. We are also working on bringing you some visiting locomotives you will not want to miss! Click here for full information. Heritage Open Day - 13th September 2025: Our Heritage & Education Team are planning a selection of displays, presentations and experiences as an introduction to the history of railways in general and the Mid Norfolk Railway / the Wymondham to Wells line. Click here for full information. Please note that the MNR reserves the right to alter or cancel any services, timetables and traction at any time. The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused by this.

Rolling Stock Rolling Stock of the MNR All Steam Diesel Units Carriages Status: In Service Status: Undergoing Repairs Status: On Display Status: Away BR Standard 4MT - 80078 BR Class 03 - 03197 BR Class 33 - 33202 BR Class 47 - 47580 Class 100 - 56301 BR Mk1 Carriages Hunslet 0-6-0 - BSC 1 BR Class 04 - D2334 BR Class 37 - 37003 BR Class 47 - 47596 Class 101 - 101 695 BR Mk2 Carriages BR Class 03 - 03063 BR Class 31 - 31255 BR Class 47 - 47367 BR Class 50 - 50019 Class 142 - 142 061 BR Mk3 Carriages Hunslet 0-6-0 - BSC 1 BR Class 04 - D2334 BR Class 37 - 37003 BR Class 47 - 47596 BR Class 03 - 03063 BR Class 31 - 31255 BR Class 47 - 47367 BR Class 50 - 50019 BR Class 03 - 03197 BR Class 33 - 33202 BR Class 47 - 47580 BR Standard 4MT - 80078 Class 100 - 56301 Class 101 - 101 695 Class 142 - 142 601 BR Mk1 Carriages BR Mk2 Carriages BR Mk3 Carriages BR Class 03 - 03063 BR Class 47 - 47596 BR Class 33 - 33202 BR Class 47 - 47580 Class 142 - 142 601 Hunslet 0-6-0 - BSC 1 BR Class 31 - 31255 BR Class 03 - 03197 BR Class 47 - 47367 BR Class 04 - D2334 BR Class 50 - 50019 Class 101 - 101 695 Class 100 - 56301 BR Standard 4MT - 80078 BR Class 37 - 37003 The Mid-Norfolk Railway would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank its Traction & Rolling Stock team for their hard work, unwavering support, and dedication over the years.