How long is the Mid Norfolk Railway?
17½ miles
We currently own 28km (17½ miles) of track and trackbed through central Norfolk’s most attractive countryside, making us one of the largest preserved railways in the UK today. The line is operational between Dereham and Wymondham, and we own the disused northern section from Dereham as far as County School.
Where does the Mid Norfolk Railway run?
The Mid-Norfolk Railway is the longest standard-gauge heritage railway in East Anglia and runs through the Heart of Norfolk. The railway has its headquarters in Dereham and runs south to Wymondham Abbey Halt station.
What constituency is wymondham in?
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| Mid Norfolk | |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk |
| Electorate | 75,080 (December 2010) |
| Major settlements | Dereham and Wymondham |
| Current constituency |
When was Thuxton on the Great Eastern Railway built?
The Wymondham-Dereham branch line and stations were opened on 15 February 1847. Thuxton is a two-platform station. The main building, which included the Stationmaster ‘s house was built by the Norfolk Railway. The Great Eastern Railway later added glass-fronted waiting rooms to the platforms.
Where is Thuxton railway station in Norfolk UK?
Thuxton is a railway station in the village of Thuxton in the English county of Norfolk. The station is served by heritage services operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway on the line from Dereham to Wymondham.
Is there a train from Thuxton to Wymondham?
The station is served by heritage services operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway on the line from Dereham to Wymondham . When re-opened by the Mid-Norfolk Railway in 1997 the station was initially used as a request stop, but was returned to full stopping status on 16 June 2002.
Is there a waiting room at Thuxton station?
The up line platform, where the waiting room was demolished, has since been restored to its original length as part of the passing loop project and a new waiting room is being constructed on the original footprint and will mirror the waiting room on the down platform. Most trains currently use the extended up platform.