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BR Mark 1 Carriages Rolling Stock Mk 1 BSO(T) 9010 (A Dunford) Mk 1 FK 13225 (A Dunford) Mk1 BFK 14023 (C Clark) Mk 1 BSO(T) 9010 (A Dunford) 1/6 Builders Derby, Doncaster, Eastleigh, Swindon, Wolverton & York Introduction Date 1951 - 1963 Body Type Steel In Service 1951 - Present British Railways Mark 1 Carriage Upon the nationalisation of the railways in 1948 British Railways (BR) decided that due to the previous "Big Four" companies (GWR, LNER, Southern & LMS) all having had their own unqiue designs in carriage building, that they would incorporate the best features from each of the former companies into a standard carraige design, which then in turn gave birth to the design of the British Railways Mark 1 carriage. The main aspect of this new design was that it was much stronger, therefore in the event of an accident the passengers would have greater protection. The design however, did not just get used for locomotive hauled passenger carrying vehicles, it was incorporated into multiple unit stock and a variety of goods vehicles. Due to the design of these carraiges they could easily either be construced into First or Second Class vehicles. During the privatisation in the 1990s the remaining Mark 1 locomotive hauled vehicles were withdrawn due to them having be progressively replaced by the newer Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock over the 1970s & 1980s. In the present day they can still be seen on the mainline with touring companies but they are mainly found on heritage railways due to the simplistic design and easy maintenance. Mark 1 Carriages at the MNR At present there are 11 Mark 1 carriages on site, with the MNR owning 7 of these. Throught the last 4 years, starting in 2020, 5 out of the 7 MNR owned Mark 1 carriages have had various work, repaints and overhauls which have been completed inside Dereham Traction & Rolling Stock Restoration & Maintenance Shed. The shed was built with the support of the EU Leader Funding Rural Development Programme (Project Ref. 109532). E9010 Brake Standard Open (Trolley) (BSO(T) 1963 Wolverton In Service Bought by the MNR in 2016. Vacuum braked & steam heated. Converted to an accessibility coach. M16153 Composite Corridor (CK) 1961 Derby In Service Bought by the MNR in 2016. Vacuum braked & dual heated. E4702 Tourist Standard Open (TSO) 1957 York In Service Bought by the MNR in 2020 from the Llangollen Railway. Vacuum braked & steam heated. E13225 First Corridor (FK) 1959 Swindon In Service Bought by the MNR in 2015. Dual braked & dual heated. The coach underwent a 2-year overhaul. E14023 Brake First Corridor (BFK) 1963 Swindon In Service Bought by the MNR in 2023. Dual Braked & Dual Heat. E1842 Resturant Miniature Buffet (RMB) 1960 Wolverton Out of Service Bought by the MNR in 2021. Dual braked & dual heated. Was brought to the railway in 2014 by the then owners. M1966 Unclassed Restaurant Car (RU) 1962 Swindon Stored Bought by the MNR in 2013. Currently stored awaiting repairs. E1106 Booth Car (RK) 1962 Chas Roberts Stored Owned privately, brought to the MNR in 2009. Currently undergoing restoration. This a unqiue vehicle as it is the only one of its kind to have ever been built. M35341 Brake Second Corridor (BSK) 1962 Wolverton Stored Owned privately E81014 Gangwayed Full Brake (BG) 1959 York Stored Owned privately E25994 Second Corridor (SK) 1962 Derby Stored Owned privately. Modified by the Travelling College as student dormitory in 1989.

1940s Weekend 2nd & 3rd August 2025 1/14 Multiple historic displays at Dereham, Yaxham, Thuxton, Hardingham & Wymondham Abbey Stations Intensive service of trains running throughout to Wymondham 2 live firepower demonstrations at Dereham, each day at 11am & 3pm The 1940s Weekend Event is a unique opportunity to explore our history and experience it in person. Come and witness the steam trains running throughout the weekend, and engage with multiple historic displays that will transport you back in time. Be awed by live firepower demonstrations that bring the era to life and make history come alive before your very eyes. Multiple period-appropriate vehicles on display and interactive exhibits that showcase life during this era, our event is not to be missed. Our event will be displayed across various stations along the line, so be sure to get your tickets and join us for this unforgettable journey through time. The 2024 event date is the 3rd & 4th August. There is an admission fee to look around at the displays at Dereham station carpark & Wymondham Abbey. FANCY GETTING INVOLVED?? Full event details and application instructions can be found at www.mnr40sweekend.co.uk . Timetables 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. Event - Terms & Conditions *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 responsibility for any inconvenience caused. **Please note that the Mid-Norfolk Railway do operate a Challenge 25 policy and reserves the right to ask for Photo Identification/proof of date of birth. The Mid-Norfolk Railway also reserves the right to not serve alcohol to anyone it believes is below 18 years old, no refund will be made in this case. The Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time. ***The Mid-Norfolk Railway are unable to offer any cancellations, refunds or reschedules to any orders, therefore please ensure you can attend the date/time you select before you make payment and book. By making a booking you agree that you shall not take on board the carriage any alcoholic drinks or illegal substances.

Find Us County School Station Address: Holt Road, North Elmham, NR20 5LE Full details, opening times and information can be found on the County School Station page . Wensume Valley Miniature Railway information can be found here . Arriving by Car: Located on the B1110 between Guist & North Elmham. A brown tourist sign will point you towards the station. A small carpark is available. Find Us - County School East Dereham Station Address: Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF Full details, opening times and information can be found on the Dereham Station page . All operational running days can be found here . The station opens 30 minutes before the first train of the day. Arriving by Car : Located on Station Road, Dereham. Arriving from the A47 take the A1075 exit and follow the signs to town centre and the brown tourist signs. Arriving by Bus : There are multiple bus stops located near to Dereham Station. These are severed by KonectBus & First Bus . Full travel details can be found on their websites. Arriving by Rail : The nearest mainline station is Norwich, served by Greater Anglia & East Midlands Railway. Upon arrival at Norwich then use the bus service as above. Find Us - East Dereham Wymondham Abbey Station Address: Becketswell Road, Wymondham, NR18 8PH Full details, opening times and information can be found on the Wymondham Abbey Station page. All operational running days can be found here . The station opens 30 minutes before the first train of the day. Arriving by Car: The station can be found near the Abbey. Wymondham can be accessed via the A11 from Norwich & Thetford. There is a small car park near the station however, we recommend parking in the town centre and walking to the station (5 - 10 minutes). Arriving by Bus: The nearest bus stop, which is around a 5 minute walk, is Wymondham's Market Cross. It is served by KonectBus & First Bus . Further information can be found on their websites. Arriving by Rail : Wymondham Mainline station is around a 15-20 minute walk from Wymondham Abbey Station. Customers should follow the fingerposts for Wymondham Abbey. Wymondham Mainline station is served by Greater Anglia & East Midlands Railway . Further information can be found on their websites. Find Us - Wymondham Abbey

Our Stations Discover the rich history, exciting attractions, and facilities of each of our stations. From the bustling town center to the peaceful countryside, our stations offer something for everyone. Explore our website to learn more about what each station has to offer. County School Station East Dereham Station Wymondham Abbey Station

Class 37003 Rolling Stock 1/1 Builder Vulcan Foundry Introduction Date 28th December 1960 Withdrawal Date 1994 Configuration Co-Co Status Away Number Held 37003 Owned By The Class 37 Locomotive Group British Railways Class 37 Diesel-Electric Type 3 The British Railway Class 37, also know as English Electric Type 3, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was built by Vulcan Foundry & Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns between 1960 - 1965, a total of 309 were produced. The class was built to be able to easily work passenger trains including the "high" speed Intercity services predominantly within the Eastern Region with freight workings across the rest of the country. They soon became a common sight across the whole country with the majority being allocated to Cardiff Canton, Thornaby & Landore. They quickly became on of the mainstays of the BR fleet and quickly earnt their reputation has powerful and reliable class of locomotive. After the privatisation of the railways many freight & charter companies bought Class 37s from BR which help in turn help to contribute to the Class 37's becoming one of the longest surviving classes to date and to be one out of only two classes of locomotive to have never official fully withdrawn from mainline working. Out of the 309 built 102 are still active today, with 35 being preserved across Britain's Heritage Railways and 67 still being used by mainline operating companies. 37003 37003 was released from Vulcan Foundry Works on 28th February 1960, originally as D6703, and allocated to Stratford (30A). In April 1963 the locomotive was named " First East Anglian Regiment" but it was never unveiled due to a few days before the ceremony the three regiments of East Anglia combined to become The East Anglian Regiment. Over the course of its working life it was transferred to March, Wath, Tinsley & Thornaby. During 1989 at Tinsley Depot the locomotive was given the unofficial name of "Tiger Moth" which it held until 1992 upon an overhaul at Doncaster. 37003 was then withdrawn from traffic in 1994 and then stored at Bescot and Crewe, until The Class 37 Locomotive Group purchased it in 1998. The locomotive was then moved to the East Anglian Railway Museum in Chappel. It then proceed to move to the Wensleydale Railway in 2004, then to Locomotion in Shildon in 2007 until arriving at the Mid-Norfolk Railway in 2009. Since it's time at the MNR it was named "Dereham Neatherd High School" in 2012. The locomotive was withdrawn from service in 2016 due to a leaking cylinder liner and was sent away to UKRL Leicester in 2017 where unfortunately a major issue with the engine was found, the locomotive has since been at Leicester receiving repairs.

Class 47580 "County of Essex" Rolling Stock 47580 leaving Thuxton (R Macintyre) 47580 at Dereham (C Clark) 47580 at Wymondham Abbey (I McDonald) 47580 leaving Thuxton (R Macintyre) 1/8 Builder Brush Works Introduction Date 1st September 1964 Withdrawal Date April 2004 Configuration Co-Co Status In Service Number Held 47580 Owned By MNRPT British Railways Class 47 Diesel-Electric Type 4 The British Railway Class 47, also know as Brush Type 4, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was built by Brush Falcon Works & Crewe Works between 1962 - 1968, a total of 512 were produced. The class was built to be able to work passenger trains, including the Intercity services, and freight workings . They soon became a common sight across the whole country with the majority being allocated to Crewe, Cardiff Canton & Bescot. They quickly, along side the Class 37s, became one of the mainstays of the BR fleet and quickly earnt their reputation as a powerful and reliable class of locomotive. By 1986 only five out of the original 512 had been withdrawn from service, all because of serious accident damage however, with the introduction of new rolling stock and spare parts becoming scarce the decision was made to slowly start withdrawing the class. However, by 1995 only 147 locomotives had been withdrawn, still leaving 360 of the class in service. With the privatisation of the railway may of the class were bought by private operating companies and used for either freight or charters. However, as newer technology became available the class was being replaced as from 1996 to 2006 an average of 15 locomotives were take out of service per year. 62 out of the 512 produced are still active today, with 31 being preserved across Britain's Heritage Railways and another 31 still being used by mainline operating companies. A further 33 Class 47s were converted to Class 57's between 1998 & 2004. 47580 47580 was released from Brush Works on 1st September 1964, originally as D1762, and allocated to Tinsley (41A). In August 1979, it was named "County of Essex" and held this name until August 1993, it was then renamed as "Restormel" in 1995. Over the course of its working life it was transferred to March, Immingham, Finsbury Park, Stratford, Bristol Bath Road, Crewe & Toton. 47580 was then withdrawn from traffic by then owner EWS in April 2004 and then stored at Toton, until the Stratford 47 Group purchased it. The locomotive is mainline registered and is often operating away with West Coast Railways, from its base at The Mid-Norfolk Railway. The locomotive arrived back at the MNR in July 2021 and since then has received a repaint into its Queen's Platinum Jubilee livery in June 2022 to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. The repaint of 47580 was carried out inside Dereham Traction & Rolling Stock Restoration & Maintenance Shed, the shed was built with the support of the EU Leader Funding Rural Development Programme (Project Ref. 109532). The MNR announced in November 2024 that it was purchasing 47580, & its sister 47596, from The Stratford 47 group, the full article can be found here .

Accessibility The Mid-Norfolk Railway welcomes wheelchair user and disabled customers on board all of our services. This page is provided to you with information to enable you to make an informed decision about your visit to us. You are welcome to contact us for further information, to check on the services running and how we may be able to help you on your visit. STATIONS Dereham station has step-free access, with a wheelchair-friendly toilet. Our station buffet, shop and museum are all accessible in a wheelchair. Designated parking is available at the front of the station, please note that at special events this may be limited. Station staff are available to assist if required. Wymondham Abbey station has step-free access, however there is a steep ramp onto the platform and will need another person's assistance when using a wheelchair. There are no toilet or parking facilities here. Our smaller stations - Kimberley Park, Thuxton and Yaxham have narrow platforms and small gated entrances. Smaller Wheelchairs should be able to access the platforms ok, but we recommend that you access the railway at either Dereham or Wymondham Abbey. No parking or toilet facilities are available at these stations. Our train guards are happy to assist where possible, there are no station staff at these stations. County School station is wheelchair-accessible on the platforms. However, there is a gravel surface in the station car park and the buildings may require you to need assistance. No toilet facilities are available at this station. This station building is only open on a limited number of days with station staff available part-time to assist if required. OUR TRAINS The majority of our trains carry wheelchair ramps to enable passengers to board or alight at any of our stations with varied accommodation onboard for wheelchair users. However, due to the heritage nature of our carriages, most trains do not have accessible toilets on board. We recommend contacting us to ensure we can look after your needs for your visit and to check what's running on a particular day: Our steam & diesel locomotive-hauled carriages, operated on Blue , Orange & Purple timetables, can accommodate wheelchairs on most services with a dedicated area laid out in the guard's van. This includes cushioned bench seats for accompanying passengers. No accessible toilet is available on these trains. Our railcar units, operated on green timetables, can accommodate wheelchairs within the carriage or within the guard's van. No accessible toilet is available on these trains. Special visiting heritage carriages may not be suitable for wheelchair or disabled passengers. The railway welcomes Service Dogs to accompany visually and hearing impaired passengers on our trains and at our stations freely.

Dereham Station Car Boot March to October 2024 1/2 Multiple types of stalls on display throughout the day Runs every third Tuesday of the month between March & October Dereham Station Tea Room open all day serving hot & cold refreshments Our Car Boot Sale is a local favorite that's not to be missed! With a variety of unique items for sale from a wide range of vendors, you're sure to find something special. When you need a break, visit our Tea Room for some delicious hot or cold refreshments. It's the perfect way to recharge before continuing your bargain hunt. Held within Dereham Station Car Park (NR19 1DF) every third Tuesday of the month between March and October. The car boot is open to the general public from 10am to 1pm. Dates Tuesday 16th April Tuesday 21st May Tuesday 18th June Tuesday 16th July Tuesday 20th August Tuesday 17th September Tuesday 15th October Fancy getting involved If you are wishing to have a stall at one of our car boots please email derehamcarboot@mnr.org.uk Outdoor pitches available at £5 Indoor tables available at £7 (limited availability) Gates open at 8:30am for stall holders to set up. Event - Terms & Conditions *Please note that the Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time and reserve the right to ask any Stall Holder to leave at any time. If this occurs no refund will be given to the stall holder.

Membership Membership Why not join the family? The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (MNR) is ran by its members. Operating a heritage railway is an expensive business and even more so as we enhance & expand the existing operations of the railway as we go through into the 21st century. The railway currents has over 1,200 members, the majority based in the United Kingdom but some internationally. Out of the 1,200 members around 380 are volunteers who give up their time freely to ensure the continued viaility & success of the railway. Join us... You don't need to work on the railway to support it, simply being a member will help us keep The Mid-Norfolk Railway alive and operating for future generations to enjoy. If you would like to become a volunteer on the railway, and work alongside others who have the same passion, our Volunteer Co-Ordinator will be happy to assist you. Benefits: Discount travel on train travel and selected special events. Discounted purchases in Dereham Station Tea Room & Gift Shop. A quarterly "Blastpipe" magazine, to keep you up to date with the latest MNR news. Your chance to have a say in how the railway is ran at the Annual General Meetings. The opportunity to volunteer for the railway, which includes: Free travel on ordinary train running days Increased dicounts in Dereham Station Tea Room & Gift Shop Regular Volunteer news updates Full insurance cover when volunteering Membership Types: We offer a variety of membership types, as can be seen below: Adult - for those aged between 18 and 60 Joint Adult - for two adults living at the same address Junior - for those aged under 18, parent/guardian consent required Concession - for those who are either aged over 60, disabled or a student Joint Concession - for two concession living at the same address Family - for two adults and up to three children living at the same address How to join: You are able to sign up as a member in multiple ways, such as: Online with a debit/credit card - click here By post - Please contact us for a form to be sent to you. (Please note we can only take cheques through this method). By phone - Please call us at Dereham Station (01362 690633) between Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, and one of our team will be happy to help. In person - On a running day, you can purchase membership at Dereham Station. Please note that membership is valid from April 1st to March 31st each year. New members joining between October & March will automatically recieve membership valid until the end of the following membership year. Please note that it can take up to 28 days to process your membership and to be approved by the railway's Trust Council.

BR Standard 4MT 80078 Rolling Stock 80078 Departs Wymondham Abbey Halt (I McDonald) 80078 sitting at Dereham (D Stanndard) 80078 leaving Kimberley Park (I McDonald) 80078 Departs Wymondham Abbey Halt (I McDonald) 1/4 Builder Brighton Works Introduction Date 2nd February 1954 Withdrawal Date 24th July 1965 Configuration 2-6-4 Status In Service Number Held 80078 Owned By Private British Railways Standard Class 4 (2-6-4 Tank) From July 1951, British Railways started to build its own steam locomotives to their new 'standard' design which incorporate various modifications and ideas from the previous 'Big Four' railway companies and locomotives that were being produced in America at the time. The design of the 4MT was done by Robert Riddles at Brighton Works during the course of 1951, who were then over the next 5 years responsible for building 130 of the 155 of the class, the other 25 being split between Derby and Doncaster Works. During the 1960s Modernisation Plan of British Railways, which called for all Steam traction to be replaced by Diesel, the class started withdrawal in July 1961 and the last 9 remaining engines being withdrawn on 9th July 1967. 80078 80078 was released from Brighton Work on 2nd February 1954 and allocated to Plaistow (33A) in East London. Over the course of its working life it was transferred between various depots such as Tilbury, Stratford, Shewsbury & Croes Newydd where is was withdrawn in 1965. It first arrived on hire to the MNR in 2018 and was then subsequently rehired for the 2019 running season. As of 2021 the MNR officially became it's home base with it being used by the railway for the main steam running season every years since. The locomotive does occasionally go to other heritage railways during the winter. The MNR would like to take this opportunity to thank the owners for the hire of 80078 to the MNR and for their continued help ensuring the MNR can operate steam trains.

Summer Steam Gala 27th - 29th June 2025 The Mid-Norfolk Railway Summer Steam Gala 2025 is an upcoming event that promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees. This exciting weekend will feature a variety of steam locomotives and vintage carriages, as well as a range of engaging activities that are perfect for the whole. With so much to see and do,'s the ideal way to spend a summer weekend. We encourage you to secure your tickets now and join us for a truly magical celebration of steam! We are thrilled to share with you that we have partnered with Norfolk Vintage Bus Hire to offer a wonderful opportunity for all visitors to the Steam Gala. We are pleased to announce that vintage bus travel between Wymondham Mainline Station and Wymondham Abbey Halt will be provided free of charge for all three days of the event. Moreover, on Sunday 29th June, there will be a complimentary bus service available between Dereham Station and County School Station, where the Tea Room will be open and the Norfolk Engineering Club will be running the Wensum Valley Miniature Railway. It is important to note that these buses are not exclusively for Steam Gala attendees, but are open to anyone who wishes to travel on them, including the general public. For your convenience, timetables for these buses can be found below. Standard 4MT 80078 Event - Terms & Conditions *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 responsibility for any inconvenience caused. **Please note that the Mid-Norfolk Railway do operate a Challenge 25 policy and reserves the right to ask for Photo Identification/proof of date of birth. The Mid-Norfolk Railway also reserves the right to not serve alcohol to anyone it believes is below 18 years old, no refund will be made in this case. The Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time. ***The Mid-Norfolk Railway are unable to offer any cancellations, refunds or reschedules to any orders, therefore please ensure you can attend the date/time you select before you make payment and book. By making a booking you agree that you shall not take on board the carriage any alcoholic drinks or illegal substances.

Class 47596 "Aldeburgh Festival" Rolling Stock Class 47596 arriving at Thuxton - R Macintyre Class 47596 arriving at Thuxton - R Macintyre 1/4 Builder Brush Works Introduction Date 2nd March 1966 Withdrawal Date 18th October 2002 Configuration Co-Co Status In Service Number Held D1933 Owned By MNRPT British Railways Class 47 Diesel-Electric Type 4 The British Railway Class 47, also know as Brush Type 4, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was built by Brush Falcon Works & Crewe Works between 1962 - 1968, a total of 512 were produced. The class was built to be able to work passenger trains, including the Intercity services, and freight workings . They soon became a common sight across the whole country with the majority being allocated to Crewe, Cardiff Canton & Bescot. They quickly, along side the Class 37s, became one of the mainstays of the BR fleet and quickly earnt their reputation as a powerful and reliable class of locomotive. By 1986 only five out of the original 512 had been withdrawn from service, all because of serious accident damage however, with the introduction of new rolling stock and spare parts becoming scarce the decision was made to slowly start withdrawing the class. However, by 1995 only 147 locomotives had been withdrawn, still leaving 360 of the class in service. With the privatisation of the railway may of the class were bought by private operating companies and used for either freight or charters. However, as newer technology became available the class was being replaced as from 1996 to 2006 an average of 15 locomotives were take out of service per year. 62 out of the 512 produced are still active today, with 31 being preserved across Britain's Heritage Railways and another 31 still being used by mainline operating companies. A further 33 Class 47s were converted to Class 57's between 1998 & 2004. 47596 47596 was released from Brush Works on 2nd March 1966, originally as D1933, and allocated to Bristol Bath Road (82A). In June 1984, it was named "Aldeburgh Festival" and held this name until September 1993. Over the course of its working life it was transferred to Bescot, Tinsley, Gateshead, Holbeck, Stratford, York, Thornaby, Old Oak Common & Crewe. 47596 was then withdrawn from traffic October 2002 due to being a surplus to requirements, until the Stratford 47 Group purchased it. In 2020, 47596 was placed into Dereham T&RS Shed where she received maintenance work and repaint from the Stratford 47 Group which saw the loco repainted back into it's original Two-Tone BR Green livery which it would of held back in 1966. The repaint of 47596 was carried out inside Dereham Traction & Rolling Stock Restoration & Maintenance Shed, the shed was built with the support of the EU Leader Funding Rural Development Programme (Project Ref. 109532). The MNR announced in November 2024 that it was purchasing 47596, & its sister 47580, from The Stratford 47 group, the full article can be found here .