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Class 03 063 "Paul A Mobbs" Rolling Stock 03063 shunting at Dereham (A Dunford) 03063 at Thuxton (D Stannard) Class 03 063 at Dereham (C Clark) 03063 shunting at Dereham (A Dunford) 1/8 Builder Doncaster Works Introduction Date 14th July 1959 Withdrawal Date 29th November 1987 Configuration 0-6-0 Status In Service Number Held 03 063 Owned By MNRPT British Railways Class 03 Diesel-Mechanical Shunter The British Railway Class 03 is a class of diesel-mechanical locomotive that was built by Swindon & Doncaster Works between 1957 - 1961, a total of 230 were produced during this time. The class was built for light duties where a larger locomotive was not needed, they were mainly assigned to shunting duties at depots and as station pilots. As British Railways started to introduce more multiple units that could be driven from both ends the demand for shunting locomotives started to diminish and so BR started to withdraw the class from 1968 onwards with many being sold on to private industry. The last of the mainline operational Class 03s had been withdrawn by 1987 due to lack of demand however, two examples on the Isle of Wight remained in service until 1993. Out of the 230 that were produced 174 were scrapped, leaving 56 examples of the class in preservation. 03 063 "Paul A Mobbs" 03063 was released from Doncaster Work on 14th July 1959 originally as D2063, under Pre-TOPS, and was allocated to the York North (50A). In the July of 1968 the locomotive was fitted with a dual braking system which allowed it to shunt/haul air fitted stock. In February 1974 it was renumbered 03063 under the then new TOPS system. Over the course of its life it was transferred to various depots including Bradford Hammerton Street & Hull Botanic Gardens where it was then withdrawn in November 1987. Upon withdrawal from BR the locomotive was then sold into preservation. The locomotive was then bequeathed to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in 2023 upon the passing of it's owner, the late Paul Mobbs. It was moved to the MNR in November 2023. The locomotive was named, "Paul A Mobbs", by the Railways Chairman James Oakley during the MNRs 2024 Spring Diesel Gala.

Volunteering Why not join the community? Looking for a way to give back to your community while having and making new friends? Join us as a volunteer! Our organization offers a variety of opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Sign up today and start making a positive impact in your community! We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities that cover virtually every aspect of our railway activities. Whether you're interested in manual work or not, we have plenty of choices for you. Volunteering is a great way to meet new, gain valuable skills, and achieve a real sense of accomplishment. Join us today and make a difference! Volunteers are needed for: Selling tickets in our booking offices at Dereham & Wymondham Abbey Organising and running a variety of events in conjunction with our Events Co-ordinator Being a platform supervisor & helping passengers with queries and providing help boarding & alighting trains Working with our Operations Team as a signaller, driver, secondman, fireman, guard, crossing keeper, shunter, cleaner & much more Catering at our Dereham & County School Tea Rooms, on board with our Afternoon Tea & Dining trains Signal maintenance & development Working with our shop, refreshment & museum teams Keeping our rolling stock clean, running & maintained Keeping our station clean & tidy Restoring & maintaining our stations & gardens Skilled work: such as welders, builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters etc Keeping the track and associated structures maintained Managing the vegetation & environmental ecosystem along our beautiful line Maintaining our drains, bridges & structures And so much more... With a variety of tasks, our railway can often be likened to a small town. No matter how you choose to help, everyone plays an important part in ensuring the railway can operate trains and our visitors enjoy their visit. Don't feel apprehensive, we all started from scratch! Training of volunteers: Training is available for all of the jobs that we offer, with some jobs only requiring a few hours of training and others in our operations department with months/years required. In order to become a volunteer, you need to be a member of The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust. This means that, when you are working as a volunteer, you are covered by the railway's insurance. Full details about becoming a member can be found here . Interested... If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the railway please get in touch with our Volunteers Co-Ordinator (volunteer@mnr.org.uk ) who will be more than happy to help you. Alternatively if you do not have access to email come along to Dereham Station between Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, and one of our team will be happy to help.

Education Museum & Education The Museum Room on Dereham Station is open most days when timetabled MNR trains are running. Browse through a selection of local and regional railway exhibits and - if you wish - talk with the steward who will be on duty there. Our aim is to tell the story of this railway line from its opening in 1846 right up to the present day, with the help of the additional items displayed in the café seating area. That said, the whole railway is really a working museum, with sights, sounds and smells evocative of the 1950s and 1960s under the nationalised British Railways. The Museum is run by the MNR's Heritage and Education Team. Besides the museum work, we also: Provide free activity sheets for young visitors to Dereham Station. Work with schools, colleges and other museums. Regularly provide speakers for clubs and other groups. We offer a range of general interest railway-related talks. Specialist talks are also possible, in conjunction with other MNR teams. Please direct enquiries to museum@mnr.org.uk

CONTACT US The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Thank you for submitting. One of our team will get back to you shortly. Message Submit Telephone No: 01362 690633 Email: info@mnr.org.uk Office Hours : 9am to 3pm - Monday to Friday Dereham Station Ticket Office : 10am to 3:30pm - Every running day EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER - 07503 293910 THIS TELEPHONE NUMBER IS ONLY TO BE USED IN EMERGENCIES I.E. A danger to the running of trains, a trespasser on the railway etc. Please note that there is a £200 charge for improper use.

About The Mid-Norfolk Railway The Mid-Norfolk Railway is the longest standard gauge heritage railway in East Anglia and runs through the Heart of Norfolk from Dereham to Wymondham. The railway has its headquarters in Dereham and runs frequent trains south towards Wymondham across the year. The line is currently being restored to The MNRs northern most station County School, with engineering trains currently being able to run as far as North Elmham. The Mid-Norfolk Railway is owned & ran by the registered charity, The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust which is goverened by the Trust Council. The Trust itself is owned by the Railway's members. History of The Mid-Norfolk Railway The MNR began from a base at Yaxham Station and originally the railway ran services between a temporary halt in Toftwood alongside Rash's Green and Yaxham. Since those early days in 1995, the railway has expanded with services running for 11 miles through ‘The Heart of Norfolk’ between Dereham and Wymondham Abbey. In addition, occasional services run northwards to Hoe, with the line to North Elmham and County School currently being restored ready for passenger services. Once complete the railway will run for a total of 17.5 miles – 28 km. The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was set up in 1995 to buy the line from Wymondham to Dereham. Yaxham became the centre of operations, and permission was given to clear the line of undergrowth and to build a platform to run trains. The station at Dereham was cleaned up, and open days held. After building a platform at Rash’s Green near Dereham, passenger trains were run between there and Yaxham in 1995. This was an enormous success and supplied tangible evidence of the Trust’s achievements and its ability to operate the line. After relaying track into Dereham station in early 1997, the first train ran from the station in the summer of that year. After many years of patient negotiations, and with considerable help from Norfolk County Council, Breckland District Council and South Norfolk District Council, the Wymondham to Dereham section of the line was bought in April 1998 and became the property of the MNRPT. The line and its connection with the main line at Wymondham were passed for use by freight trains in June 1998, and within a few days a test freight train from Eastleigh worked onto the line – the first train to work into Dereham from the national rail network since closure of the line in 1989. Since then, the MNR has restored Dereham Station to its former glory, and installed run-round loops at Dereham, Wymondham and more recently Thuxton with a fully operational signal box. The line between Dereham to Worthing has also been reopened to passenger trains. In 2012, the railway won the Heritage Railway Association “Rail Express” Modern Attraction Award recognising our Class 47 Golden Jubilee Gala. After a bumper year in 2013, featuring our Big Four Steam Gala and the opening of the line north of Dereham to Hoe, we won the Heritage Railway of the Year Award 2013 at the National Railway Heritage Awards. In the last couple of years, the railway has built a new maintenance shed at the Dereham site. The shed means that for the first-time maintenance of the railway’s traction and rolling stock can be carried out under cover. In 2020, the railway restored several carriages and serviced locomotives & units to keep them running for the years to come! As part of a commercial contract with Greater Anglia, the railway has benefited from newly built sidings at Kimberley and a whole new running line between there and Hardingham. These new facilities have increased the railway's operational and storage ability tremendously. In 2020, the railway invested in the renewal of the Yaxham Road automatic level crossing; this significant investment ensured the railway has a crossing of the highest standard where the line crosses the main road into Dereham from the south. Garvestone crossing has been given similar treatment. Greens Road/Hall Lane automatic level crossing is planned to be upgraded in the near future. Between 2021 and 2023, reinstated Dereham Central signal box along with signalling works to increase capacity at the station and Dereham North gate box has been upgraded with signalling that is linked to Dereham Central. There is further track & signalling work required to restore regular passenger running on the line north of Dereham to Worthing, North Elmham and eventually County School station. Additionally we have Wymondham Church Lane signal box being restored (after being rescued from Spooner Row on the mainline) which will eventually control the Wymondham end of the line.

Murder Mystery Specials Dreamstone.armandhand dreamstone logo Dreamstone.armandhand 1/2 Multiple themes throughout the year Locally sourced Fish & Chips meal Dress up for immersion (not compulsory) Runs throughout the Summer Season (April to September) Available Soon Dinner, drinks, and a murder. Join us aboard the Murder Mystery Train for an evening of suspense and mystery. As you enjoy locally sourced fish & chips at your table, you’ll work to solve the mystery before it’s too late. With multiple themes throughout the year, there’s always a new adventure to be had. Book your tickets now and join us for a night you won’t forget! The ticket price includes your choice of either Fish & Chips, Sausage & Chips or a Vegetarian option, drinks can be purchased separatley. Your evening will include two round trips between Dereham & Thuxton, with the experience starts at 6:30pm from Dereham with the murder being solved by 9pm. Dates MM Dates Available Soon Saturday 17th May / Dereham Station Theme: TBC Saturday 19th July / Dereham Station Theme: TBC Saturday 6th September / Dereham Station Theme: TBC Dining Train - 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.

Hunslet 0-6-0 British Steel Corporation 1 Rolling Stock 1/1 Builder Vulcan Foundry Introduction Date 1965 Withdrawal Date Unknown Configuration 0-6-0 Status Awaiting Repairs Number Held BSC 1 Owned By Private BSC 1 Built by Vulcan Foundry as a English Electric Stephenson 0-6-0 diesel-hydraulic shunter in 1965. Upon completion it was allocated to Corby Steel works. Unfortunately, not much more is known about the life of BSC 1 until it arrived at The Mid-Norfolk Railway in January 2017. Since its arrival at the MNR it has only worked engineering trains due to it not being fitted with train brakes, it also operated the first train into North Elmham yard since the closure of the yard in 1989.

Classic Car Day 13th July 2025 1/3 Multiple types of vehicles on display throughout the day Trains running throughout the day to Wymondham 2 complimentary return tickets to all accepted applicants DRIVE DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH US... Remember when cars seemed to be part of the family, and even had nicknames? Classic cars to vintage motor enthusiasts are like vinyl to music lovers. They’re the icons we dream of owning, and the collector’s items cherished and preserved by their owners. You are invited to join the line-up of the county's finest classic cars, vintage busses, vans and iconic vehicles, or to attend as a visitor and stroll through a slice of motoring history from the last 100 years. The show is one of mid-Norfolk's popular events, attracting 100's of enthusiasts to the town. The 2024 event date is on 14th July. The event is admission-free to look around at the cars on display at Dereham station carpark. Therewill be train services running on the day also. A must-see family spectacular... the day is a must for all classic car enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to get almost close enough to touch these impressive motors. FANCY ENTERING? To register a car, bike or club for the event, attendees are asked to use the PDF form and email/post it back in. You will receive an email confirmation when this has been confirmed. You will be entitled to two complimentary return train tickets for exhibiting your car. 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.

Donations The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust is a registered Charity and therefore depends on the generous donations from the public to help keep East Anglia's Longest Heritage Railway running. Over the last few years to cost of materials and labour has dramatically increased which in turn has caused heritage railways across the United Kingdom to start appeals for a variety of work that has to be undertaken to keep Britians Heritage Railways running. The MNR launched such an appeal in 2023 to allow to the renewal of the waybeams at Crownthorpe Bridge. If you would like to donate there are various ways: Donate online with a debit or credit card - click here Make a donation directly at either Dereham or Wymondham Ticket Offices when we are running . Make a Bank Transfer via BACS: Account Name: MNRPT Account No: 52109003 Account Sort Code: 60-07-47 Reference: Donation Send us a cheque via the post: Payable to: MNRPT Post to: The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF Naming The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust as a beneficiary of a gift in your will. Charity Information: Registered Name: The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust Registered Office: The Railway Station, Dereham, Norfolk, NR 19 1DF Registered Charity Number: 1046931

The Mid-Norfolk Railway's 30th Anniversary As the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust commemorates its 30th anniversary from 1995 to 2025, we take great pride in our unwavering 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 30th anniversary of MNRs with us! This year, we have planned a range of special events and add-ons to make our birthday celebrations even more memorable. In addition to our annually reoccurring events, we have prepared extra birthday 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: - A special running weekend to celebrate 30 years since The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was founded 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 planning on for one of the first times at the MNR running demonstration freight trains with the opportunity for guests to have brake van rides, offering on the day Driver for a Fiver experiences around Dereham Yard with our Class 03 locomotive. 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 brakevan rides from Dereham to Wymondham Abbey and vice versa, demonstration freight trains, running 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. 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.

Back for 2025! Following on from the standout success of 2024, Alice on the Wondertrain is back for 2025! Created by Twisted Reality Productions - the theatrical team behind MNR's The Polar Express Train Ride, and hosted here at The Mid-Norfolk Railway, 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. Your journey will last approximately 1 hour from boarding and while travelling on the Wondertrain, you will join Alice on a journey of self-discovery in this unique adaptation. Our Tea Room will be offering lots of savoury snacks and sweet treats with an Alice theme for you to enjoy during your visit. Featuring comedy, original music, dance, multi-sensory elements and full audience interaction, join us for an extraordinary trip suitable for all ages in Easter 2025 on the Mid-Norfolk Railway. Dates Book Now Saturday 12th April - 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm Sunday 13th April - 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm Friday 18th April - 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm Saturday 19th April - 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm Sunday 20th April - 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm 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.

30th Anniversary Running Weekend 22nd & 23rd March 2025 Join us as celebrate 30 years of preserving the rich heritage of The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust! Founded in 1995, we welcome you to our anniversary running weekend, featuring special timetables and a diverse array of locomotives to honor our journey. Experience the nostalgia and excitement of rail travel as we pay tribute to our dedicated volunteers as without their hard work over the last 30 years the MNR would not be here today. Come and be a part of this memorable celebration, where history meets adventure! The MNR is planning on running a variety of different services across the two day event with both steam & diesel locomotives being used. We are also very pleased to announce that a mainline visitor shall be attending the event, further details to be confirmed closer to the event. We can confirm that our popular Driver for a Fiver is back for this event, with driving experiences around Dereham Yard in between mainline services being offer with Class 03063 'Paul A. Mobbs' ****. MNR 30th Anniversary Weekend - Timetable East Dereham Yaxham - Request Thuxton Kimberley Park - Request Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Mainline Wymondham Mainline 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 on this event. Fare Type Day Rover Return Journey Adult £20 £17 Child (aged 5-15) £7** £5** Child (under 5) FREE FREE Concession (Over 60, Disabled & Students) £18 £15 Registered Carers £10 £10 Dogs/Bikes £3 £3 MNRPT Member £12 £10 Traction Standard 4MT 80078 Class 03 063 Class 33202 "Dennis G. Robinson" Class 47580 "County of Essex" Class 47596 "Aldeburgh Festival" Running as D1933 Mainline Locomotive (TBC) 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. **** Please note that you must be 18 years old or over to participate in this experience.