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	North Norfolk Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The North Norfolk Railway -- also known as the "Poppy Line" -- is a heritage railway in Norfolk, England running between the coastal town of Sheringham and Holt which is further inland.
		The NNR operates both steam- and diesel-hauled services, and organizes a programme of seasonal special events.
		In May 1973, the railway was the scene of filming of an episode of the popular TV programme Dad's Army.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Norfolk_Railway (454 words)

	Norfolk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Norfolk (pronounced NOR-f'k) is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England.
		The Angles, for whom East Anglia and England itself are named, settled in this area in the 5th century and later became the "north folk" and the "south folk", hence, "Norfolk" and "Suffolk".
		The regional capital of Norfolk is the city of Norwich.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norfolk (318 words)

	BBC Online - Norfolk - Talk - Sheringham Station (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The North Norfolk Railway Preservation Society is a vital tourist rescource for Norfolk, and the Sheringham area in particular.
		The railway and station are inextricably identified with Sheringham and it would be a tragedy if it were to close.
		A steam railway from Sherrngham to another small town near the coast is an essensial part of this part of Norfolk.
	www.bbc.co.uk /norfolk/talk/talk_sheringham2.shtml (1519 words)

	www.32g.co.uk - North Norfolk Railway
		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).
		Today the North Norfolk Railway runs passenger trains from Sheringham to Holt among what was considered to be the prettiest part of the MandGN.
		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".
	32g.co.uk /pages/nnr.html (151 words)

	Standard Gauge Lines
		It was one of the earliest preserved railways, and was the first to be granted a Light Railway Order, which allowed it to carry the public.
		County School station, north of North Elmham has been sympathetically restored to LNER war-time condition, and is a delightful place to stop for a weekend coffee break during the summer months.
		There are no steam locomotives based on the railway, although the 1500 from the North Norfolk is due to visit the line in 2005.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /Members/rj.cullen/Standard.htm (864 words)

	Collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		British Railways obtained a Light Railway Order on behalf of the North Norfolk Railway in 1973, with the Order being transferred to the NNR upon purchase of the line from BR in 1976.
		During these years, many items collected by the NNR and Society were refurbished and put to use again as part of the working collection - being used for the purpose that they were intended and visible to all the visitors to the railway.
		As may be appreciated, with the North Norfolk Railway having taken over the mantle of running trains on the remnants of the MandGN line over 30 years ago, much of the paperwork from the early NNR days has now also become part of the collection.
	www.wmmuseum.org /Mus_colhist.htm (1084 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.
		After the Council had consulted interested parties, the NNR was authorised to resume work in mid March, and the railway now aims to complete the clearance by the end of April.
		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.
	www.norfolkrailwaysociety.org.uk /news_apr02.html (2355 words)

	Visit Norfolk
		North Norfolk embraces around 400 square miles and is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK.
		North Norfolk is famous for its long, white sandy beaches - the setting for pop videos, movies and lots of happy family days out.
		North Norfolk has some wonderful and picturesque towns and villages which are perfect for a day out or as the base for your holiday in the county.
	www.visitnorfolk.co.uk /norfolk/nn.htm (644 words)

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		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.
		To the south are wooded hills and the Norfolk beauty spots of Kelling Heath and Sheringham Park.
		Whilst on the station be sure to drop in and see 'Broad Sidlinch' a 300 square foot model railway, which was featured in the Railway Modeller in July '99: this is open at weekends and during the 'red' service.
	www.thecryptmag.com /Online/35/NNR.html (777 words)

	Gap caravan RV Park holiday homes camping for family holidays in Cromer - East Runton Village on the north Norfolk ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The North Norfolk coast has been a popular holiday destination for many years.
		North Norfolk has a wide a variety of places to visit and things to do.
		Travelling from the North and the West by car use the A47 or A17 to King's Lynn and follow the A148 to Cromer, watch for local signs to East Runton.
	www.northnorfolk.co.uk /gapcaravanpark (487 words)

	Norfolk Railway Society: News archive February 2002
		North Norfolk District Council and Norfolk County Council have set up a working party to consider the various options outlined by Arup.
		After the railway closed in 1959 it was used as a Norfolk County Council depot.
		The NNR plans to dismantle the station building (still with its original fireplaces, cupboards and desks), the porters’ office and and some platform edging and re-erect them at Holt.
	www.norfolkrailwaysociety.org.uk /news_feb02.html (1698 words)

	NNR Junior Club Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It was purchased by the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel.
		In Autumn 1995, the locomotive was loaned to the North Norfolk Railway, where it returned for much of 1996.
		Now the North Norfolk Railway have agreed to fund its ten year boiler overhaul in exchange for the use of the locomotive for five years from the date of its return to steam.
	www.danielgillespie.co.uk /gallery/69621.htm (295 words)

	NorthNorfolk.org - Attractions
		Norfolk Coast Partnership displays maps of routes through areas of natural beauty (AONB) in Norfolk, and details of access for those with disabilities or mobility difficulties, and parents with pushchairs at http://www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/
		Sandringham House, Sandringham, West Norfolk - One of the Queen's residences.
		Norfolk has a remarkable number of medieval churches, many of which are open to visitors.
	www.north-norfolk.gov.uk /tourism/1173.asp (803 words)

	BBC Online - Norfolk - News - Threat to tourist railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The railway's directors have launched a public appeal to raise £290,000 before the lease runs out.
		North Norfolk District Council chief executive Bruce Barrell said after a council meeting on Monday that it would be backing the railway's bid for a Heritage Lottery grant.
		The North Norfolk Railway runs from the seaside town to Kelling Heath.
	www.bbc.co.uk /norfolk/news/052001/21/sheringham.shtml (309 words)

	The Bassetlaw (North Notts) Railway Society
		The Bassetlaw (North Notts) Railway Society was founded in 1974 by a group of local enthusiasts interested in promoting railways in the North Nottinghamshire area.
		The 70 strong membership has a variety of railway interests including live steam locomotive construction, steam, diesel and electric traction and railway photography.
		In 1766 the Great North Road was diverted through the town and in 1777 a canal opened linking Retford to the river Trent.
	www.bnnrs.net (541 words)

	Wells & Walsingham light Railway North Norfolk railways East Anglia.
		Visit the longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world and see the unique Garratt locomotive "Norfolk Hero" which was especially built for this line.
		A great adventure for all the family in the delightful countryside of the North Norfolk coast.
		The full history of the railway, the journey described, engineering, locomotive and permanent way details,can all be found in the guidebook.
	www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk (405 words)

	www.poppyline.co.uk \| Official Website's
		The North Norfolk Railway (or Poppy Line) operates a steam train service over the five miles from Sheringham to Holt.
		The MandGN Joint Railway Society is the support body for the North Norfolk Railway.
		A club for young railway enthusiasts between the ages of 10–15.
	www.poppyline.co.uk /pages/official.html (261 words)

	Sheringham Page
		The line to Holt and Melton Constable closed in 1964, but was later acquired by the North Norfolk Railway Company who now run regular services between Holt and Sheringham during the summer with steam and diesel locomotives with Pullman dining services.
		The town is centrally situated on the North Norfolk coast lying in a break in the cliffs that form part of this interesting coast-line.
		The old railway station, restored by the North Norfolk Railway Co., and the museums are worth a visit.
	www.exploring.co.uk /north_norfolk/sheringham.htm (684 words)

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		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.
		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.
		By 1970 Wissington was out of use, roads having replaced the railway, but it was steamed once in that year so that recordings could be made of it.
	members.lycos.co.uk /juniorclub/wissie.html (407 words)

	North American Tourist Railways: UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The North Yorkshire Moors Railway operates steam trains along an 18 mile line between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont, through the heart of the North York Moors National Park.
		The railway is a legend in itself and is a memorable way to discover the secret of Snowdonia, a land intrinsically rugged and wild, unique in character, culture, history and myth.
		The Vale of Rheidol Railway is one of the Great Little Trains of Wales, and was the last steam railway owned by British Rail until it was privatised in 1989.
	www.touristrailways.com /intl/UK/more2.html (1052 words)

	Wandering 1500 \| N7 69621
		The N7 is on long term loan to the North Norfolk Railway from the East Anglian Railway museum at Chappel.
		Built by the London and North Eastern Railway in 1924, it was originally numbered 999E.
		It moved to the East Anglian Railway Museum in 1973, but work wasn't to started on restoring the N7 to steam until 1981.
	www.wandering1500.co.uk /pages/n7.html (237 words)

	Keys, Self Catering Holidays, Holidays in North Norfolk, Holiday Properties, Norfolk Coast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		All our holiday properties are situated within the North Norfolk area of Sheringham, Cromer, Holt and surrounding villages on the coast and in the countryside.
		The Norfolk broads, famous as an area for wildlife, boating and fishing, are just a thirty-minute drive from Cromer.
		There are many more attractions here in Norfolk and we welcome you to come and enjoy a relaxing holiday in our area.
	www.keys-holidays.co.uk (278 words)

	Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership
		In 1968 British Railways sought to close the Railway between Norwich and Sheringham, it was only kept open due to the poor road infrastructure in the area.
		In 1996 the Council were seeking ways to develop the rural railways in Norfolk to arrest the decline in services and infrastructure.
		For the future the Partnership is seeking to Develop North Walsham and Cromer stations as an integrated Transport terminals for trains and buses as well as for rail freight (at North Walsham).
	www.bitternline.com /partnership.htm (1049 words)

	Marjorie Cottage - one of the best holiday self catering cottages in sheringham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sandringham House, which is one of the three permanent residence of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to the public at certain times of the year (please check opening times on the official web site).
		Bird watching on the north Norfolk coast is especially popular and Sheringham is an area that is also well know for it's wildlife reserves.
		If you are looking for holiday cottages in north norfolk Marjorie cottage is an ideal base to explore the wonders north norfolk has to offer.
	www.baldwinuk.net (680 words)

	UK Lodgings: England B&B East Barsham, Fakenham, Norfolk: The Old School
		The small village of East Barsham is in a little valley which carries the River Stiffkey between the rolling hills of this unspoilt part of rural England.
		Guests arriving in the late afternoon may be greeted with a pot of tea or coffee, with homemade scones, fruitcake or Norfolk shortbread.
		The Old School, East Barsham, Norfolk is only 6 miles from the coast- where there are long beaches and salt flats [ideal for bird watching, boating, cycling and walking].
	www.milford.co.uk /england/accom/h-a-3549.html (512 words)

	www.32g.co.uk - North Norfolk Railway – 2004
		I have been looking forward to the National Railway Museum's sole surviving V2, 60800 Green Arrow coming to the NNR, every since I first knew it would be spending its winter holidays "down by the sea".
		Green Arrow is, without doubt, one of the most famous locos to have visit the NNR, and the fact that it is an LNER loco, made it all the more special for me. I arrived at midday, Green Arrow had been running light engine from Sheringham to Holt, slotting in between the Santa Specials.
		The other Gala debut belonged to the railway's Class 101, which was paired with Class 03 D2063 on some trains.
	32g.co.uk /pages/nnr04.html (964 words)

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		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.
		44767 - George Stephenson is seen on the NYMR, NNR and the mainline in Scotland and Derbyshire.
		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)

	Major Projects of the North Norfolk Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This is a joint project between the Society and the Railway, led by the Society.
		The structural work on the building is now complete, the glazing is all but complete and all that remains is the installation of the signalling apparatus along with the frame, together with the internal redecoration.
		The Norfolk County Council have donated the MandGN Thursford Goods shed to the railway on condition we dismantle it and take it away from its current site.
	www.nnrailway.com /projects.html (590 words)

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