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DISCOVER THE HEART OF NORFOLK As you journey from the historic Anglo-Saxon town of Dereham to the picturesque market town of Wymondham, renowned for its magnificent 917-year-old Abbey, you’ll traverse some of the most breathtaking countryside that Norfolk has to offer. The Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR) is proudly operated by a team of over 350 passionate volunteers and supported by a membership of more than 1,000 railway enthusiasts. Together, they ensure the seamless operation of East Anglia’s longest heritage railway . Whether you’re a history buff, a train enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique way to explore Norfolk, the MNR offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and scenic beauty. For details on our running dates, special events, and station open days, be sure to visit our calendar . EVENTS & DINING MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY VINTAGE BUS DAY 11th May 2025 Information MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY EASTER WEEKEND 18th, 19th & 20th April 2025 Information SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY TRAIN Saturday 17th May 2025 Book Now VIEW ALL DINING VIEW ALL EVENTS

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 butcher Dog Friendly 🐶 Delicious cakes, scones & light meals. Open Wednesday to Sunday (Mar to Oct) Come and visit our vintage 1950s themed tea room at Dereham Station. We are open serving fresh Italian ground coffee, freshly prepared cakes, scones & traybakes. Along side this we have a variety of hot food options, including all day breakfast, sandwiches & toasties, jacket potatoes & more! Feeling something a litttle more grand? Why not enjoy one of our Afternoon Teas in the warm surroundings of our Station Tearoom, all whilst being amongst the bustle of the station and it's classic trains. For full details about Dereham click here & for accessibility details click here . Opening Times: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 10am to 2:30pm Thursday - 10 am to 2 :30pm Friday - 10 am to 2 :30pm Saturday - 9:45am to 5:30pm Sunday - 9:45am to 5:30pm Please note that opening days and times can change without prior notice and at last minute, click here to see latest information. Dietary Requirements We are able to cater for a variety of dietary requirements including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and much more. (Subject to availability) Full details are available on the day at Dereham Buffet. County School Tea Room 1/4 All meat is supplied by a local butcher Dog Friendly 🐶 Delicious cakes & scones Come and visit our vintage 1930s themed tea room at County School Station. We are open from 10:30am on select weekends throughout the year, serving cakes, scones & traybakes. For full details about County School click here & for accessability details click here . Opening Times: TBA

Dereham Day Saturday 10th May Dereham Day 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, May 10, celebrating the community spirit and heritage of the Norfolk market town. The event will feature over 100 local groups and participants, with activities spread across venues like Dereham Neatherd High School. Attendees can look forward to live music, workshops, stalls, and family-friendly attractions such as face painting, alpacas, and physical challenges hosted by local organizations. As part of the festivities, the Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR) will offer free train travel to residents of select postcode areas. Individuals residing in NR9, NR18, NR19, and NR20 can enjoy complimentary rides on the heritage railway by presenting proof of address at Dereham Station or to the ticket inspector on board. Fares Tickets can be bought at Dereham station, if you are boarding at either Yaxham or Thuxton tickets can be bought on the train. As a part of the Dereham Day celebrations taking place at Dereham Neatherd High School, the Mid-Norfolk Railway is offering local residents free rides (proof of address required - postal area: NR9, NR18, NR19 & NR20) Fare Type Dereham Day Rover Dereham Day Return Journey Adult £17 £10 Child (aged 5-15) £5** £5 Child (under 5) FREE FREE Concession (Over 60, Disabled & Students) £15 £10 Registered Carers £10 £8 Dogs/Bikes £3 £3 MNRPT Member £10 £5 Timetables Please note that trains may run earlier or later due to demand. East Dereham Yaxham - Request Thuxton Thuxton Yaxham - Request East Dereham Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused. The Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time.

Class 47580 "County of Essex" Rolling Stock 47580 leaving Thuxton (R Macintyre) 47580 at Dereham (C Clark) 47580 at Wymondham Abbey (I McDonald) 47580 leaving Thuxton (R Macintyre) 1/8 Builder Brush Works Introduction Date 1st September 1964 Withdrawal Date April 2004 Configuration Co-Co Status In Service Number Held 47580 Owned By MNRPT British Railways Class 47 Diesel-Electric Type 4 The British Railway Class 47, also know as Brush Type 4, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was built by Brush Falcon Works & Crewe Works between 1962 - 1968, a total of 512 were produced. The class was built to be able to work passenger trains, including the Intercity services, and freight workings . They soon became a common sight across the whole country with the majority being allocated to Crewe, Cardiff Canton & Bescot. They quickly, along side the Class 37s, became one of the mainstays of the BR fleet and quickly earnt their reputation as a powerful and reliable class of locomotive. By 1986 only five out of the original 512 had been withdrawn from service, all because of serious accident damage however, with the introduction of new rolling stock and spare parts becoming scarce the decision was made to slowly start withdrawing the class. However, by 1995 only 147 locomotives had been withdrawn, still leaving 360 of the class in service. With the privatisation of the railway may of the class were bought by private operating companies and used for either freight or charters. However, as newer technology became available the class was being replaced as from 1996 to 2006 an average of 15 locomotives were take out of service per year. 62 out of the 512 produced are still active today, with 31 being preserved across Britain's Heritage Railways and another 31 still being used by mainline operating companies. A further 33 Class 47s were converted to Class 57's between 1998 & 2004. 47580 47580 was released from Brush Works on 1st September 1964, originally as D1762, and allocated to Tinsley (41A). In August 1979, it was named "County of Essex" and held this name until August 1993, it was then renamed as "Restormel" in 1995. Over the course of its working life it was transferred to March, Immingham, Finsbury Park, Stratford, Bristol Bath Road, Crewe & Toton. 47580 was then withdrawn from traffic by then owner EWS in April 2004 and then stored at Toton, until the Stratford 47 Group purchased it. The locomotive is mainline registered and is often operating away with West Coast Railways, from its base at The Mid-Norfolk Railway. The locomotive arrived back at the MNR in July 2021 and since then has received a repaint into its Queen's Platinum Jubilee livery in June 2022 to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. The repaint of 47580 was carried out inside Dereham Traction & Rolling Stock Restoration & Maintenance Shed, the shed was built with the support of the EU Leader Funding Rural Development Programme (Project Ref. 109532). The MNR announced in November 2024 that it was purchasing 47580, & its sister 47596, from The Stratford 47 group, the full article can be found here .

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.

Class 47367 "Kenny Cockbird" Rolling Stock 1/2 Builder Brush Works Introduction Date 18th September 1965 Withdrawal Date 26th September 2001 Configuration Co-Co Status Undergoing Repairs Number Held 47367 Owned By Stratford 47 Group British Railways Class 47 Diesel-Electric Type 4 The British Railway Class 47, also know as Brush Type 4, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was built by Brush Falcon Works & Crewe Works between 1962 - 1968, a total of 512 were produced. The class was built to be able to work passenger trains, including the Intercity services, and freight workings . They soon became a common sight across the whole country with the majority being allocated to Crewe, Cardiff Canton & Bescot. They quickly, along side the Class 37s, became one of the mainstays of the BR fleet and quickly earnt their reputation as a powerful and reliable class of locomotive. By 1986 only five out of the original 512 had been withdrawn from service, all because of serious accident damage however, with the introduction of new rolling stock and spare parts becoming scarce the decision was made to slowly start withdrawing the class. However, by 1995 only 147 locomotives had been withdrawn, still leaving 360 of the class in service. With the privatisation of the railway may of the class were bought by private operating companies and used for either freight or charters. However, as newer technology became available the class was being replaced as from 1996 to 2006 an average of 15 locomotives were take out of service per year. 62 out of the 512 produced are still active today, with 31 being preserved across Britain's Heritage Railways and another 31 still being used by mainline operating companies. A further 33 Class 47s were converted to Class 57's between 1998 & 2004. 47367 47367 was released from Brush Works on 18th September 1965, originally as D1886, and allocated to Immingham (40B). In December 1997 it was the only of the class still wearing its original Two Tone Green livery, it was eventually painted into BR Blue later that month. Over the course of its working life it was transferred to Tinsley, Crewe & Stratford. On 10th February 1992 at Tinsley Depot the locomotive was given the unofficial painted name of "Kenny Cockbird" which it held until May 1996. 47367 was then withdrawn from traffic by then owner Freightliner in 2001 and then stored at Derby, until the Stratford 47 Group purchased it in 2002. The locomotive was then moved to the North Norfolk Railway where it worked several passenger and freight workings from 2007 until 2013, where it was then moved to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in May 2014. The MNR would like to take this opportunity to thank the owners for the hire of 47367 to the MNR and for their continued help ensuring the MNR can operate trains.

Class 100 56301 Rolling Stock 1/1 Builder Gloucester Carriage & Wagon Company Introduction Date 1957 Withdrawal Date 1969 Car Type Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory Status On Display Number Held 56301 Owned By MNRPT British Railways Class 100 Diesel Multiple Unit The British Railway Class 100 Diesel Multiple Units were built by the Gloucester Carriage & Wagon Company between 1957 - 1958, with a total of 40 sets (80 cars) being produced. The class was designed to be lightweight to allow for good and constant acceleration. Unfortunately none were selected for refurbishment and the withdrawal of the class began in 1969, with the last car being taken out of service in 1988. Only a total of 3 survived into preservation with the rest being scrapped. 56301 56301 was built in 1957 and had a very short life with it being the first diesel multiple unit car to enter preservation in 1969, originally at the Chasewater Railway. After leaving the Chasewater Railway the car was briefly stored a the Uranium Fuel Centre in Salwick but was then transferred to the King's Lynn Sugar Factory where is stayed between 1996 and 1997. It arrived at County School station in August 1999 to be used as a extension to the Tea Room. The vehicle is currently on display at County School awaiting its time in the queue for restoration and use.

CONTACT US The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Thank you for submitting. One of our team will get back to you shortly. Message Submit Telephone No: 01362 690633 Email: info@mnr.org.uk Office Hours : 9am to 2:30pm - Monday to Friday Dereham Station Ticket Office : 10am to 3:30pm - Every running day EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER - 07503 293910 THIS TELEPHONE NUMBER IS ONLY TO BE USED IN EMERGENCIES I.E. A danger to the running of trains, a trespasser on the railway etc. Please note that there is a £200 charge for improper use.

Easter Weekend 18th, 19th & 20th April HOP ALONG TO THE MID NORFOLK RAILWAY FOR SOME EASTER FUN! Come along to the Mid Norfolk Railway across the Easter weekend and ride behind some of our heritage locomotives on a picturesque journey between Dereham Station and Wymondham Abbey Halt. We will be running our Maroon timetable and our extremely popular KIDS GO FREE offer will be available, whereby up to 2 children can travel for free when accompanied by a full fare paying adult (standard fares apply). As part of the Easter celebrations we will have an Easter Egg trail along our line - children will have to follow the clues and complete their question sheet to then receive a gift for their efforts! There will also be a number of free activities at Dereham Station in our marquee, including make your own Easter hanging ornament or bookmark (subject to availability), colouring & activity sheets plus some fun garden games to enjoy. Our Tea Room at Dereham Station will be open serving up an array of food, hot & cold drinks and snacks. Why not treat the children to an Easter-themed lunch box, and maybe yourself to a delicious piece of freshly made cake and barista-style coffee or pot of tea! Fares Tickets can be bought at either Dereham or Wymondham Abbey station, if you are boarding at either Yaxham, Thuxton or Kimberley Park tickets can be bought on the train. Continuing from 2024 our popular Kids Go Free offer is valid on this event. Fare Type Day Rover Return Journey Adult £19.95 £17 Child (aged 5-15) £7** £5** Child (under 5) FREE FREE Concession (Over 60, Disabled & Students) £18 £15 Registered Carers £10 £10 Dogs/Bikes £3 £3 MNRPT Member £12 £10 Timetables East Dereham Yaxham - Request Thuxton Kimberley Park - Request Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Abbey Kimberley Park - Request Thuxton Yaxham - Request East Dereham Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused. For every full paying Adult Rover Fare, up to 2 accompanying children may travel for free The Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time.

Maroon Timetable Experience a journey through time on our Maroon Timetable days! Travel in style aboard our beautifully restored 1950s and 60s heritage carriages, hauled by our resident engine. This 22-mile round trip takes you through the Heart of Norfolk, connecting the charming Anglo-Saxon town of Dereham with the historic market town of Wymondham. While in Wymondham, be sure to visit its majestic Abbey, just a short 5-minute walk from the station. Enhance your adventure with our convenient rover tickets, offering unlimited travel and the freedom to hop on and off all day long! 2025 Maroon Timetable - March to September East Dereham Yaxham - Request Thuxton Kimberley Park - Request Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Abbey Kimberley Park - Request Thuxton Yaxham - Request East Dereham Fares Tickets can be bought at either Dereham or Wymondham Abbey station, if you are boarding at either Yaxham, Thuxton or Kimberley Park tickets can be bought on the train. Continuing from 2024 our popular Kids Go Free** offer is valid for all Maroon timetable dates. Fare Type Day Rover Return Journey Adult £19.95 £17 Child (aged 5-15) £7** £5** Child (under 5) FREE FREE Concession (Over 60, Disabled & Students) £18 £15 Registered Carers £10 £10 Dogs/Bikes £3 £3 MNRPT Member £12 £10 Traction Class 47580 'County of Essex' & Class 142061 'Pacer' Friday 18th April Class 47580 'County of Essex' & Class 142061 'Pacer' Saturday 19th April Class 47580 'County of Essex' & Class 142061 'Pacer' Sunday 20th April Class 47580 'County of Essex' & Class 142061 'Pacer' Monday 21st April Further dates & traction to be confirmed. *Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsiblity for any inconvenience caused. ** For every full-paying adult rover fare, 2 accompanying children may travel for free. *** Dates and traction allocations are planned to run but are subject to change at short notice.

The Heart of Norfolk - Afternoon Tea Unlimited Tea & Coffee throughout your journey Mouth-watering selection of Scones, Sandwiches & Cakes Delicious Clotted Cream & Jam Runs throughout the whole Season (March to September) Book Now Join us for a journey through history as you enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea onboard a steam* or diesel* train. Relax and savour the delicious sandwiches, cakes, and scones, freshly prepared by our skilled team and all accompanied with unlimited tea or coffee throughout your journey. Our unique dining experience will delight all of your senses, making it an afternoon to remember. The price includes all day travel on any of our trains and a reserved seat aboard our The Heart of Norfolk Afternoon Tea steam* train for a return journey from Dereham to Wymondham and back. The Heart of Norfolk Afternoon Tea Special departs Dereham at 3:30pm and arrive back at approximately 5:10pm on the dates below. If you have any allergies please contact our team at info@mnr.org.uk who will be able to assist you. Dates Book Now Monday 5th May / Dereham Station Sunday 1st June / Dereham Station (Limited Availability - Please call to book 01362 690633 ) Sunday 15th June / Dereham Station (Father's Day Special) - Diesel Hauled Sunday 27th July / Dereham Station (Limited Availability - Please call to book 01362 690633 ) Sunday 17th August / Dereham Station Sunday 31st August / Dereham Station Sunday 21st September / Dereham Station Dining Train - Terms & Conditions *Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused. **Please note that the Mid-Norfolk Railway do operate a Challenge 25 policy and reserves the right to ask for Photo Identification/proof of date of birth. The Mid-Norfolk Railway also reserves the right to not serve alcohol to anyone it believes is below 18 years old, no refund will be made in this case. The Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time. ***The Mid-Norfolk Railway are unable to offer any cancellations, refunds or reschedules to any orders, therefore please ensure you can attend the date/time you select before you make payment and book. By making a booking you agree that you shall not take on board the carriage any alcoholic drinks or illegal substances. **** Please note that animals, except service dogs, are not allowed on any of our dining experiences.

County School Back to School Appeal Back To School is an appeal for funds to upgrade the facilities at County School station, preparing it for its role as the northern terminus of the line, and see the railway between the station and North Elmham, where it meets the rest of the MNR, restored to operational condition. The first phase of the appeal seeks to raise £30,000 to: move a dining carriage to the station from Dereham to replace the existing Tea Room complete a basic restoration of the first quarter of mile of the formation and track south of the station complete improvement works on the footpath running beside the line Donations can be made through the following means: If you would like to contribute, there are several ways to donate: Donate Online - Make a donation using your debit or credit card here . In-Person Donations - Visit our ticket offices at Dereham or Wymondham Stations on operating days to donate directly. Bank Transfer (BACS): Account Name: MNRPT Account Number: 52109003 Sort Code: 60-07-47 Reference: Back to School Postal Donations Payable to: MNRPT, Back to School Post to: The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF. Legacy Giving Consider naming the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust as a beneficiary in your will to leave a lasting legacy. Charity Information Registered Name: The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust Registered Office: The Railway Station, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF Registered Charity Number: 1046931 Progress Bar - Target £30,000 18.20% of the way there £5,460.43 raised so far