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	Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mid-Norfolk Railway is a heritage railway in Norfolk, England running between the historic market towns of Wymondham and Dereham.
		The Mid-Norfolk Railway is built on part of the former Great Eastern Railway line from Wymondham to the coast at Wells.
		The railway' rich and varied locations have also been used as locations for two film shoots and for the filming of an episode of 'Allo 'Allo and the early soap opera Weaver's Green.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway (666 words)

	Sightseeing in England and Wales
		The North Norfolk Railway operates steam trains along the 5-mile line from the seaside resort of Sheringham to the market town of Holt.
		Almost half surrounded by the North Sea, Norfolk is famous for its Broads, the great areas of inland waterway to the south of the county, and for its coastline, which is dotted with small towns and villages.
		Norfolk Lavender, England’s premiere lavender farm, was founded in 1932 has 100 acres under cultivation.
	www.golftravelengland.com /whileurhere/norfolk.asp (908 words)

	Mid Hants Watercress Railway
		The Mid Hants "Watercress" Railway is a heritage railway in Hampshire, England, running 10 miles from Alresford to Alton where it connects to the national rail network.
		The railway is operated by a variety of steam locomotives, many originating from the Southern Railway.
		As well as the two main stations the railway also has two other stations; one at Ropley, where the main locomotive shed and workshops are located, and the other jointly serving the villages of Medstead and Four Marks.
	www.toshare.info /en/Mid-Hants_Watercress_Railway.htm (430 words)

	History of the Line
		The Lynn and Dereham Railway and the Norfolk Railway both obtained Parliament's permission to build lines to Dereham in 1845, at the height of the so-called "Railway Mania", when railways were being frantically built across the whole country.
		It was perhaps inevitable, therefore, that the Eastern Counties Railway took on a lease of the Norfolk Railway from May 1848.
		The Norfolk Railway, building its line from Wymondham, reached Dereham first, and opened its railway to passengers on the 15th February 1847; while the line from Lynn had to wait until 11th September 1848.
	www.mnr.org.uk /about/history.html (2002 words)

	Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Norfolk: Society and Culture
		Friends of County School Station · cached · Part of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust, the Friends maintain and operate the station and facilities.
		Friends of Norfolk Dialect · cached · A group formed in 1999 to conserve and record the county's linguistic and cultural heritage.
		Broadband Norfolk · cached · Campaigning for broadband internet access to be available across the whole of the county.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=281990 (271 words)

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		On the 18th March 1978 Wissington was donated to the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway Society at Sheringham, from which it has been moved and repainted several times, and is now undergoing active restoration near the Mid-Norfolk Railway.
		Whatever could be done on the North Norfolk Railway without detracting from other projects was done, and in early 2000, Wissington was moved to the workshop in South Norfolk for restoration.
		Wissington was given to the railway in a barely steamworthy condition, and due to funds not being available the engine was left and the condition deteriorated.
	members.lycos.co.uk /juniorclub/wissie.html (407 words)

	map.htm
		• Dereham Railway Station - Home of the Mid Norfolk Railway : Tel 01362 690633
		Norfolk is one of the most varied of the English counties with a wonderful coastline, much of which is conserved and supports a tremendous variety of wildlife.
		The nearest hospital with emergency facilities is The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich.
	website.lineone.net /~stnicholas/map.htm (613 words)

	Welcome to the Mid-Norfolk Carriage Group
		To our knowledge, no other railway runs a full rake in this livery, surprising given the fact that blue and grey was first used in 1964 and regularly carried on the mainline into the 1990s.
		The MNR already possesses a Mk2 C 62-seater coach and this is air braked.
		The most easily available vehicles at the moment are Mk2s and given that most locos that visit the line are air braked only and have to use a translator to work with the vacuum braked set of vehicles, we were going to aim for a set of air-braked Mk2s.
	www.jsteward.fsnet.co.uk /mnr/bluegrey.htm (296 words)

	Holt Station on the North Norfolk Railway
		Holt is currently the western terminus of the North Norfolk Railway.
		Goods shed: The Norfolk County Council donated the MandGN Goods shed which was at Thursford to the railway.
		The toilets are accessible from the platform and a there is a model railway exhibition which is open at weekends during the peak season.
	www.nnrailway.co.uk /holt_station.htm (385 words)

	www.32g.co.uk - North Norfolk Railway
		The area of North Norfolk the railway runs through was also famously dubbed "Poppyland" by Clement Scott and lead to line be called "The Poppy Line".
		Today the North Norfolk Railway runs passenger trains from Sheringham to Holt among what was considered to be the prettiest part of the MandGN.
		Based at Sheringham the North Norfolk Railway runs for 5 miles along part of the former MandGN branch line (which originally ran) from Melton Constable to Cromer (Beach).
	www.32g.co.uk /pages/nnr.html (151 words)

	Norfolk Railway Society: News archive April 2002
		The exclusively diesel-powered Mid Norfolk Railway is reported to be negotiating to secure the loan of B1 4-6-0 61306 Mayflower, currently at the Nene Valley Railway.
		Norfolk By Rail reports that London Underground 1959-stock aluminium-bodied coaches number 1307 and 2306 were at Easco’s scrapyard at Lenwade, presumably awaiting disposal.
		As a result Anglia Railways ’ normal Sunday timetable was suspended and, in an arrangement rather unfairly headlined “Weekend rail misery for passengers” in the Eastern Daily Press, coaches replaced trains between Norwich and Colchester.
	www.norfolkrailwaysociety.org.uk /news_apr02.html (2355 words)

	Holiday golf cottage in Norfolk England
		- Weekends and Wednesdays (Summer only) The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was established in 1995 with the aim of buying the then-disused line between the Norfolk market towns of Dereham and Wymondham, and restoring regular passenger services for the first time since the line closed in 1969.
		Although Railway Lake is a predominantly a silver fish water, small carp were introduced at the end of September 2001 to keep the water coloured and to combat the tightly shoaling silver fish.
		Railway Lake is a 60-peg spoon-shaped water only 10 minutes from the main site at Barford and has been developed with silver fish anglers specifically in mind.
	www.holiday-rentals.com /England/holiday-golf-cottage-Norfolk/p9050.htm (885 words)

	The cycle of success
		Withdrawal of the freight service, however, led to the merger of WyDRAC and the FandDRS to form the Mid Norfolk Railway Society and the setting-up of the Great Eastern Railway Company (1989) Ltd. The aim was to buy the line, including its northward extension and operate both commuter and tourist services.
		A small railway centre was opened at County School station, six miles north of Dereham.As sometimes happens, there were differences of opinion between members primarily interested in the enthusiast market and those whose long-term goal was a regular passenger service.
		The Railway Inspectorate gave the go- ahead for passengers services to start over the mile and a half from Rash's Green to Yaxham and for works trains to use the rest of the line down to Wymondham.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/GMorrison/thecycle.htm (541 words)

	Mid Norfolk Railway
		We hope to revisit the Mid Norfolk Railway at the end of the month for their Diesel Gala (22nd and 23rd March).
		I was intrigued by the array of railway artifacts that stood on the platform outside the waiting room.
		The land and station buildings which includes the signal box and waiting rooms to the east of the line are privately owned, The MNR platform is opposite.
	www.peterboggis.co.uk /MNR_Occasional_visits_2003.htm (458 words)

	Statutory Instrument 1997 No. 2262
		Section 47 of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845[7] (roads crossed on a level) and section 6 of the Railways Clauses Act 1863[8] (lodges at level crossings) shall on the transfer date cease to apply to the Board's railway or the relevant part thereof.
		No part of the Board's railway shall be used for the conveyance of passengers without the prior written permission of the Health and Safety Executive.
		PART II Gates shall at all times be maintained across the railway at each side of the highway.
	www.hmso.gov.uk /si/si1997/97226201.htm (1109 words)

	Norfolk Railway Society: News archive December 2003
		The North Norfolk Railway is to benefit from another act of generosity from Norfolk County Council.
		Norfolk County Council has paid for the sign, which is due to be fixed in place by the end of November.
		The awards are made by the Norfolk branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) to projects or buildings which enhance the county's environment.
	www.norfolkrailwaysociety.org.uk /news_dec03.html (2023 words)

	Some places to visit in Wymondham , Norfolk
		Norfolk's newest heritage railway is staffed entirely by volunteers and operates diesel services at weekends and some weekdays with steam services planned for 2005.
		Opened in 1847 and closed in 1989, the Wymondham to Dereham railway line re-opened in 1999 to write a new chapter in local railway history.
		A short stroll past the Abbey leads to the Tiffey Valley Walk where riverside footpaths give fine views of typical Norfolk valley landscapes, and you may spot a heron or a kingfisher.
	www.wymondham-norfolk.co.uk /tourism/places.htm (857 words)

	Anyone wish to learn permanent way skills on the Mid-Norfolk Railway?
		All I've been in discussions with the Mid-Norfolk Railway about members of CAST.IRON volunteering to do some permanent way work on their railway, = in order for us to learn the skills that we need to use on the St.Ives lin= e.
		I like the idea of future joint working on both railways.
		Owen Stratford is in charge of our P Way team He can be contacted on owen_stratford@fastmail.fm and will be able to let you know the forthco= ming programme of work.
	www.chiark.greenend.org.uk /pipermail/castiron-discuss/2003-August/006331.html (547 words)

	Mid-Norfolk Railway
		The train was double headed by visiting Freightliner's 47 847 "Railway World Magazine / Brian Morrison" and the NNR's D8069 with 31 235 bringing up the rear.
		Doesn't seem 12 months ago since we came to the last MNR diesel gala but here we are again.
		After a week of feeling rather poorly, I felt maybe some fresh air might be good for me. So braving the strong winds and heavy showers, Ben and I set off to the MNR to see what was happening.
	www.peterboggis.co.uk /MNR_Occasional_visits_2004.htm (186 words)

	Steam Railways in Norfolk
		The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk's longest narrow gauge heritage railway.
		The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train (vintage diesel trains on some journeys) through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being of outstanding natural beauty.
		Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6BW
	www.countyfocus.co.uk /Norfolk/Days_Out/Railways.htm (61 words)

	County School, Norfolk, UK
		The station has been gradually restored by enthusiasts at the Mid Norfolk Railway (www.mnr.org.uk) to its pre war 1937 glory.
		The school may be long gone, but the hamlet still bears it's name - and has a quaint anachronisim - a restored junction railway station, in the middle of a field, now serving no-one at all!....
		The Norfolk County School went bust at the turn of the 1900's and the School was subsequently turned into a Barnados childrens home (training the orphans for a life at sea) under a bequest from a benefactor who lent his name to the Barnados 'Watts Naval Training School'.
	groups.msn.com /CountySchoolNorfolkUK (796 words)

	The Railcar Association
		Particular thanks are due to John Joyce (Llangollen Railway) and Mac Winfield (Dean Forest Railway), and to the NMSI for the use of the Class 114 image.
		Following a review of their diesel strategy by the West Somerset Railway and a similar complementary review by the DEPG, the company council took the hard decision to recommend disposal to a good home so that the restoration could be completed in a realistic timescale by fellow preservationists who have the necessary facilities and resources.
		The former British Railways unit saw 10 years service on the West Somerset Railway up to 1987 when it was withdrawn for an overhaul.
	www.railcar.co.uk (1254 words)

	www.32g.co.uk - Great Central Railway
		Today's GCR is unique in railway preservation, as it is the only preserved main line steam railway with double track.
		The London Extension was the vision of Sir Edward Watkin, and formed part of a grander scheme to link the Midlands with continental Europe through a tunnel under the English Channel.
		Based at Loughborough, the Great Central Railway runs for 8 miles over the former Great Central Railway's "London Extension", which ran from London Marylebone to Nottingham Victoria.
	www.32g.co.uk /pages/gcr.html (152 words)

	Yaxham Light Railway, September 1993
		The Yaxham Light Railway is a private railway located alongside the Mid-Norfolk Railway a couple of miles south of Dereham and the A47.
		The line is 380 yards long with a 1 in 38 incline down from the upper level in the field alongside the line down to the standard gauge trackbed.
		I went along to a running day in September 1993 marking the return of former Penrhyn quarry 'Elin' to steam and a found a fascinating collection of equipment on the line.
	www.cowgill.org.uk /YLR (469 words)

	Norfolk, England, UK
		Districts and Boroughs in the County of Norfolk
		Norfolk, England, UK British Towns and Villages Network
	www.british-towns.net /england/norfolk.asp (276 words)

	Attractions near the North Norfolk Railway
		And also somewhat further afield, the Mid Norfolk Railway which runs between Dereham and Wymondham, a distance of about eight miles.
		The railway has a halt at Kelling Heath (but note the train only stops there on request) from which a number of walks can be taken, including the Nature Trail.
		The railway passes Sheringham Park and it is an enjoyable walk from Weybourne back to Sheringham through the Park.
	www.nnrailway.co.uk /attracti.htm (553 words)

	page3.html
		It includes:- Mid-Norfolk Railway, Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Worth Valley Gala, North Yorkshire Moors Railway Gala, Lincoln steam, NNR (New Year’s Day), Midland Gala, Wensleydale steam, Churnet Valley (‘Super D’), Foxfield Gala, GCR Gala, Shildon Museum, and the 2005 North Norfolk Gala.
		44932 - In Lincoln and at the Midland Railway Centre.
		A future edition will be about the Weardale Railway which was filmed in 2004 before it began to struggle.
	www.pmvideo.co.uk /page3.html (1131 words)

	On The Rails - Heritage Rail
		Single car DMU 55003 is seen in platform 3 at Alton station, on the Mid Hants Railway on 12th February 2005, ready to depart with the 12.50 to Alresford.
		BR Standard 5 locomotive 73096 is seen in the left-hand picture at Alresford on the Mid Hants Railway on 12th February 2005, awaiting departure as the 15.00 service to Alton.
		Former LMS Railway's Jubilee Class locomotive 45596 Bahamas is photographed on departure from Hereford in March 1994, with a steam charter heading for south Wales.
	www.thejetsetter.co.uk /ontherails6.html (623 words)

	Epping Ongar Railway - Links
		The Mid Norfolk Railway: Well worth a visit if you're in the Norfolk region.
		Heritage Railways A guide to the entire heritage railway scene in the UK and Ireland, including details of special events and operating days for all steam railways.
		The Good Britain guide 2004 voted The Bluebell Railway the Railway of the year 2004.
	www.eorailway.co.uk /links.htm (239 words)

	Heritage Railway magazine - The UK's Heritage and preservation railway news source
		Brian Sharpe and Jeff Colledge trace the story of how modern traction took over the Eastern Region's well-known ex-Midland Railway locomotive shed on the 'Old Road' between Chesterfield and Rotherham whuich now holds a unique place in the preservation portfolio.
		Sponsored by Heritage Railway for the first time, our team will be out and about throughout the build-up to the event and during the open days, capturing all the action and news as its happens.
		Heritage Railway magazine is a monthly glossy, full colour publication offering the best news and features for the railway preservation scene in the UK and beyond.
	www.heritagerailway.co.uk /next.htm (363 words)

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