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Annual Spring 

Diesel Gala 

2026

Join us this weekend for our Annual Spring Diesel Gala. Experience the thrill of numerous diesel locomotives & intensive timetables!

DISCOVER THE HEART OF NORFOLK

Train Running Days:
Our next train running days will be:

Monday 25th May - Spring Diesel Gala
Wednesday 27th May - Green Timetable

Thursday 28th May - Dino Squad Express
Using traction:

Mon 25th May - Check event webpage for updates!
Wed 27th May - British Leyland Class 142 DMU
Thurs 28th May - BR Standard 4 Tank Locomotive - 80078

Tearoom Open Days:
Dereham Tearoom is next open on:
21st - 25th May
County School Tearoom is next open on:
30th - 31st May

Opening Times:
Full opening times can be found here

Next Special Event:
Our next special event is our:
Dino Squad Express
Operating on:
Thursday 28th May 2026

Details:
Full details can be found here

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Set out to explore the Heart of Norfolk 

Dereham, the “Heart of Norfolk” and our home base, is a vibrant market town where history meets modern life. With highlights including St. Nicholas’ Church, Dereham Windmill, and a mix of shops, cafés, and a traditional market.

Thuxton is a peaceful

village surrounded by scenic countryside, best known for its historic church and charming rural setting. Thuxton stands as the half way point between Dereham & Wymondham Abbey.

Wymondham is a picturesque market

town, famed for its magnificent Abbey, historic timber-framed buildings, bustling markets, and a welcoming mix of shops, cafés, and traditional pubs.

Upcoming Events

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Dino Squad Express

Thur 28th May 2026

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Come & Meet Paddington

Sat 6th June 2026

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Dereham Blues Festival

Fri 3rd July 2026

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Mid-Norfolk Railway,

The Railway Station, Station Road

Dereham, NR19 1DF

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Telephone: 01362 690633

Email: info@mnr.org.uk

© 1995-2026 The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (MNRPT). The MNRPT is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, registered in England, trading as Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR). Company number: 3037014. Charity number: 1046931. VAT registration number: 665793581.

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