Mid-Norfolk Railway 2025
A line up of Class 47 diesel locomotives at Dereham for a Gala Weekend in 2012.
Great Western Railway 4-6-0 'King Edward II' visited the line for running-in trials after it's restoration in 2011.
Cream Teas are served aboard the train at weekends during the summer.
LMS Pacific 'Duchess of Sutherland' visited the MNR in 2013.
Wymondham Abbey Halt
Our Diesel Railcar provides services on quieter days and is seen amidst the rural tranquilty at Wymondham Abbey Halt and in the shadow of the ancient Abbey Church.
East Anglia's longest heritage railway, operating diesel and summer steam train services on the former Great Eastern Railway route between Dereham and Thuxton, passing through pleasant rural countryside and small wayside stations en route. Also County School Station (NR20 5LE) open at weekends with miniature railway.
Contacts
Operator: Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust
Address: Dereham Station Station Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1DF
- Telephone: 01362 690 633
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Sat-Sun & BHol 2 Mar-19 Oct (not 29 May). Also Wed 30 Apr-24 Sep; Fri 30 May-29 Aug. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Bus: Dereham: First X1. Konect 8
- By Rail: Wymondham / 12 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Services always commence each operating day from the railway's headquarters at Dereham, and most trains call at Yaxham and Thuxton. Limited services are also now able to operate on special occasions a further two miles northwards from Dereham to Hoe – although there is no access or platform there.
