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Station Tea Rooms Dereham Station Tea Room Copyright T Fisher Copyright T Fisher Copyright E Rogers Copyright T Fisher 1/6 All meat is supplied by a local Butchers Dog Friendly 🐶 All cakes, scones & meals are homemade Open Wednesday to Sunday (Mar to Oct) Come and visit our vintage 1950s themed tea room at Dereham Station. We are open from 10am weekly, serving fresh Italian ground coffee, homemade cakes, scones & traybakes all of which are made freshly in our kitchen. Along side this we have a variety of hot food options, including all day breakfast, sandwiches & toasties, jacket potatoes & more! Feeling something more grand and filling? Why not enjoy one of our Afternoon teas in the surroundings and warmth of our Station Tearoom, all whilst being amongst the busle of the station and it's classic trains. Opening Times: Monday : Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday : 10:30am - 2:30pm Thursday: 10:30am - 2:30pm Friday : 10:30am - 2:30pm Saturday: 10am - 3:30pm Sunday: 10am - 3:30pm Dietary Requirements We are able to cater for a variety of dietary requirements including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and much more. Full details are available on the day at Dereham Buffet. County School Tea Room 1/3 All meat is supplied by a local Butchers Dog Friendly 🐶 All cakes, scones & meals are homemade Open Saturday & Sunday (Mar to Oct) Come and visit our vintage 1950s themed tea room at County School Station. We are open from 10:30am every weekend between March and October, serving homemade cakes, scones & traybakes all of which are made freshly at Dereham Station. Opening Times: Monday : Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday : Closed Thursday: Closed Friday : Closed Saturday: 10:30am - 3:30pm Sunday: 10:30am - 3:30pm

Weddings Discover YOUR Wedding Style Finding the perfect wedding venue is likely to be at the top of any newly engaged couple’s list. With the venue playing a vital role in the success of your day, it’s the big decision you really need to get right and we think we have the right venue you've just been looking for... Imagine arriving by a vintage bus or a coach-built automobile and the charm of a marriage ceremony in our waiting room on the platform where your own 'private train' will pull in to take you and your guests gently through the delightful countryside to enjoy your very special wedding Afternoon Tea on board ... a wonderfully unique experience for you and your guests to treasure forever. The scenery, the sights, the sounds and smells are all evocative of a time long passed. Our traditional 1950's station has a wedding suite that will comfortably seat 47 people. After your ceremony you can enjoy Norfolk's beautiful scenery from our heritage coaches whilst enjoying a glass of champagne. On your return you could enjoy a hot or cold buffet reception for all of your guests. We aim to make your day a truly memorable occasion and we guarantee you a warm welcome. We can tailor your wedding package to your requirements. From the day you book your wedding with us until the day of the ceremony itself, you will have the services of a dedicated Weddings Co-ordinator who will be happy to discuss with you those individual requirements that will make your wedding day extra special. Naturally, we would be delighted to show you around so that you will have a clearer idea of the facilities that we can offer. If you wish to visit the Railway, please contact our Weddings Co-ordinator to arrange an appointment on 01362 851723 or emailing charlie.robinson@mnr.org.uk Please see below for more detailed information about what the Mid-Norfolk Railway can offer you. To arrange a visit, please contact our Weddings Co-ordinator at charlie.robinson@mnr.org.uk or telephone Dereham Station on 01362 851723. Terms & Conditions “We” and “Us” mean The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (MNRPT) trading as the Mid-Norfolk Railway. “You” and “Your” mean the Client. Prices include VAT at the current rate of 20% unless otherwise specified. Terms and Conditions must be signed by You and returned to the MNRPT with Your booking form and deposit. You must reimburse the cost of cleaning, repairing or replacing any damage caused to Our property by any of Your guests or You while You are on Site. We are not responsible for any loss or damage to Your property or Your guests’ property whilst on Our site. A deposit of £500 is required to secure Your booking which is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation by You which must be made in writing. Should You cancel for any reason, the following charges will be made if the date of the event is: Within 7 Days: No Refund. 8 to 28 Days: 50% of Monies Paid (excluding Deposit). We do not charge extra for paying by Credit or Debit Card. We require final numbers 28 days prior to the event. The balance must be received no later than 28 days before the event. No responsibility will be undertaken by Us for the bookings of outside contractors. All external caterers must have been approved by Us and they must comply with current food regulations and hold the relevant food certification that is necessary for the food they will be serving. There will be an extra charge of £100 for each food service and they must supply all cutlery, crockery and all cooking equipment if needed. There will be a £250 charge if Our kitchen is used. All external contractors must supply us with their public liability insurance information, and PAT Testing certificate (if applicable). * We reserve the right to cancel any booking if any part of the site is closed or otherwise unavailable because of events beyond Our control. In this case, Your deposit will be refunded. While every effort will be made to run Your train using Our Steam Locomotive, We reserve the right to use a Diesel Locomotive when required if the Steam Locomotive is required to be withdrawn for essential maintenance.

Class 03 197 Rolling Stock 1/4 Builder Swindon Works Indroduction Date 15th June 1961 Withdrawal Date 5th July 1987 Configuration 0-6-0 Status Undergoing Repairs Number Held 03 197 Owned By Private 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. 03 197 03197 was released from Swindon Work on 15th June 1961 originally as D2197, under Pre-TOPS, and was allocated to the Western Region (91W). Over the course of its life it was transferred to various depots including Laira, Taunton, Eastleigh & Bournemouth where it was then withdrawn in March 1974. Until it was reactivated 19 months later (October 1975) where brought out of storage and allocated to Norwich Thorpe Depot, it remained at Norwich until it was officially withdrawn in July 1987. The locomotive arrived at the Mid-Norfolk Railway in October 2018.

Groups Groups, Charters & Coaches Group Travel, Celebrations & Charter Trains The Mid-Norfolk Railway offers a year-round service of timetabled trains, and groups can pre-book on any of these services to enjoy a unique and memorable experience. We cater to a wide variety of groups and occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, family celebrations, corporate events, and days out for clubs or societies. For school groups, we provide engaging talks about the Mid-Norfolk Railway and its rich history. Talks can be tailored to align with the curriculum, ensuring an educational and enjoyable visit. If you’re looking to charter a private train for a special event, we can arrange this outside our regular operating days, subject to seasonal engineering works. Details of hire charges for chartered trains are available upon request. Coach Party Packages The Mid-Norfolk Railway offers special packages designed for coach parties, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable group visit. Catering Our fully qualified catering team provides a range of refreshments, including homemade cakes and light bites. We strive to accommodate all dietary requirements with advance notice. Parking Dereham Station: A large car park is available, with space for coaches. Wymondham Abbey Station: Limited parking is available for cars only. Coaches can drop off and pick up passengers but cannot park on-site. Bookings & Enquiries For bookings and further information, please contact our team via email at groups@mnr.org.uk . We’re happy to assist with your plans and answer any questions you may have.

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