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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

BR Mark 3 Carriages Rolling Stock D1933 with MK3s - I McDonald MNR 1/2 British Railways Mark 3 Carriage The British Rail Mark 3 is a type of passenger carriage developed in response to growing competition from airlines and the car in the 1970s. A variant of the Mark 3 became the rolling stock for the High Speed Train (HST). Originally conceived as locomotive-hauled coaching stock, the first coaches built were for the prototype HST in 1972. Production coaches entered service between 1975 and 1988, and multiple-unit designs based on the Mark 3 bodyshell continued to be built until the early 1990s. Most of the surviving fleet of the Mark 3 and its derivatives were still in revenue service on the British railway network. Under the chairmanship of Stanley Raymond, it was decided to reduce journey times further on long-distance trains by increasing line speed to 125 mph (200 km/h), where practical – the maximum considered possible on Britain's Victorian-age railways. At the end of 1968, proposals were submitted to the Commercial and Operating Departments of British Rail for a new fleet of third-generation standard coaching stock, designed to run at 125 mph. Mark 3 Carriages at the MNR At present there are 32 Mark 3 carriages on site, with the MNR owning 25 of these.

Maroon Timetable Experience a journey through time on our Maroon Timetable days! Travel in style aboard our beautifully restored 1950s and 60s heritage carriages, hauled by our resident engine. This 22-mile round trip takes you through the Heart of Norfolk, connecting the charming Anglo-Saxon town of Dereham with the historic market town of Wymondham. While in Wymondham, be sure to visit its majestic Abbey, just a short 5-minute walk from the station. Enhance your adventure with our convenient rover tickets, offering unlimited travel and the freedom to hop on and off all day long! 2025 Maroon Timetable - March to September East Dereham Yaxham - Request Thuxton Kimberley Park - Request Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Abbey Kimberley Park - Request Thuxton Yaxham - Request East Dereham Fares Tickets can be bought at either Dereham or Wymondham Abbey station, if you are boarding at either Yaxham, Thuxton or Kimberley Park tickets can be bought on the train. Continuing from 2024 our popular Kids Go Free** offer is valid for all Maroon timetable dates. Fare Type Day Rover Return Journey Traction Class 47580 'County of Essex' & Class 142061 'Pacer' Saturday 26th April Class 47580 'County of Essex' & Class 142061 'Pacer' Sunday 27th April Further dates & traction to be confirmed. *Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsiblity for any inconvenience caused. ** For every full-paying adult rover fare, 2 accompanying children may travel for free. *** Dates and traction allocations are planned to run but are subject to change at short notice.

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 DEREHAM DAY 2025 10th May 2025 Information SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY TRAIN Saturday 17th May 2025 Book Now VIEW ALL DINING VIEW ALL EVENTS