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- 31/01/2022 - Mid-Norfolk Railway seeks public financial support to relocate Spooner Row signal box at Wymondham
- 31/12/2021 - Bure Valley Railway conducts more tests on bio-coal
- 31/12/2021 - East Anglian heritage railways announce plans for 2022
- 30/09/2021 - News from Mid-Norfolk Railway AGM in September 2021
- 31/07/2021 - Smaller East Anglian heritage railways join forces for nationwide campaign
- 30/09/2020 - Mid-Norfolk Railway receives second Pacer train
- 30/06/2020 - Mid-Norfolk Railway acquires former Greater Anglia London-Norwich inter-city carriages
- 31/03/2020 - Heritage railways close to the public during COVID-19 outbreak
- 31/03/2020 - Ministry of Defence train visits Dereham to deliver personnel carriers for Swanton Morley
- 31/08/2018 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's diesel weekend on hold to allow contractors access to line to add new track
- 30/06/2018 - Mid-Norfolk Railway agrees major deal with Greater Anglia to store trains for four years
- 30/06/2018 - Mid-Norfolk Railway gets second boost by receiving redundant Network Rail equipment from the Wherry Lines
- 31/05/2018 - Landmark for Mid-Norfolk Railway as it carries passengers to Worthing for the first time
- 31/03/2018 - Whitwell & Reepham Railway asks Parliament whether track can be re-laid on the Marriott's Way
- 31/08/2017 - Mid-Norfolk Railway runs first works trains north of Worthing level crossing towards its North Elmham terminus
- 30/06/2017 - Mid-Norfolk Railway changes its Santa Specials to attempt to earn more money
- 30/06/2017 - North Norfolk Railway runs second season of dining trains to Cromer
- 30/04/2017 - Mid-Norfolk Railway runs first works trains north of Worthing level crossing towards its North Elmham terminus
- 28/02/2017 - Mid-Norfolk Railway replaces large number of sleepers as it gets closer towards its North Elmham terminus
- 31/10/2016 - Melton Constable Trust proposes to lay demonstration track west of North Norfolk Railway terminus at High Kelling
- 31/08/2016 - Mid-Norfolk Railway makes progress on its northern extension as members' inspection train gets close to Worthing level crossing
- 31/07/2016 - Mid-Norfolk Railway hopes to earn much-needed revenue for infrastructure projects at its annual beer festival
- 31/07/2016 - North Norfolk Railway to commence mid-week lunchtime and evening dining steam trains in August
- 31/03/2016 - Bid to restore historic rail track at Leiston is approved by Suffolk Coastal Council
- 30/11/2015 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's new carriage caters for passengers with reduced mobility on steam services
- 31/10/2015 - Mid-Norfolk Railway used again to service rail-head treatment trains during leaf-fall season
- 30/09/2015 - Mid-Norfolk Railway takes train further north as its Northern Section restoraton continues
- 31/07/2015 - Mid-Norfolk Railway commissions signal box at Thuxton to commission to operate passing loop
- 31/01/2015 - Mid-Norfolk Railway facilitates Transport Safety Awareness Event for the Office of Rail Regulation
- 31/12/2014 - Melton Constable Trust succeeds at second attempt to buy land near Fakenham for Norfolk Orbital Railway
- 30/09/2014 - Belmond Royal Scotsman luxury train stays overnight at Dereham
- 30/04/2014 - Extension planned to Mid-Suffolk Light Railway following successful negotiation for land
- 29/01/2014 - Colne Valley Railway races to raise funds as landlord plans to sell line
- 30/12/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway wins Heritage Railway of the Year Award 2013 following excellent year in which extension to Hoe finally opened
- 30/12/2013 - Sponsor a sleeper on the Mid-Norfolk Railway's northern extension to North Elmham and possibly win a driver experience
- 30/09/2013 - North Norfolk Railway has plans for more services and facilities
- 31/08/2013 - Norfolk Orbital Railway claims a "breakthrough" as first parcel of land is purchased for reinstatement of railway
- 31/07/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway board agrees to buy a shed for train maintenance
- 31/07/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway declares its July Steam Gala an "operational and financial triumph"
- 31/07/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway used as rail head for Class 170 Turbostar to for repairs
- 31/05/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway collects redundant Network Rail equipment following re-signalling of the Ely to Norwich route
- 31/05/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway operates its first passenger trains north of Dereham station
- 30/04/2013 - Mid-Norfolk Railway hosts 'Operation Mardle' training exercise in Wymondham for the emergency services
- 01/03/2013 - Norfolk Orbital Railway chiarman gives presentation to Railfuture about scheme link to North Norfolk Railway
- 01/03/2013 - Opening ceremony after Nene Valley Railway bought Fletton Link for £40,000 from British Railways Board (Residuary)
- 28/11/2012 - Mid-Norfolk Railway volunteers suggest many way that it can grow income
- 29/09/2012 - First scheduled walk-on trains between Norwich and Dereham since Dereham branch closed on 5th October 1969
- 29/09/2012 - Norfolk Orbital Railway group aims to raise money to purchase rail line into Holt town in "Return to Holt" funding drive
- 29/07/2012 - Epping-Ongar Railway new extension takes trains closer to its goal of Epping station
- 03/07/2012 - Donation of redundant track allows Bramley Line to lay sidings at Waldersea
- 03/07/2012 - Mid-Norfolk Railway earns £40,000 from unclaimed bonds
- 03/07/2012 - Mid-Norfolk Railway pushes its rail card for residents
- 25/05/2012 - MNR launches urgent appeal to fund erection of a shed to provide covered accommodation for its growing fleet
- 30/04/2012 - Appeal launched by Norfolk Orbital Railway group to buy land for North Norfolk Railway extension to Holt
- 30/04/2012 - Mid-Norfolk Railway to benefit from Network Rail's Ely-Norwich resignalling project
- 30/03/2012 - Epping Ongar Railway to reopen after years spent on refurbishment and improvements
- 30/03/2012 - Rail magazine reports that the Whitwell and Reepham Railway has been donated track from King's Lynn
- 15/11/2011 - North Norfolk Railway runs service for Christmas shoppers to visit Norwich
- 15/11/2011 - Wisbech-March Bramley Line funding by Wisbech town council dependent on public vote in the Fenland Citizen newspaper
- 08/08/2011 - Leiston Works Railway acquires former rail trackbed to Leiston Station
- 08/08/2011 - Whitwell and Reepham Railway sees 2,500 visitors to its steam rally
- 26/06/2011 - Mid-Norfolk Railway expects its first-ever Steam gala to be a success with enthusiasts and tourists
- 26/06/2011 - Mid-Norfolk Railway reveals proposals to obtain funding for capital works at its AGM
- 31/01/2011 - North Norfolk Railway achieves record success in 2010 following reopening of level crossing
- 31/01/2011 - Whitwell and Reepham Preservation Society finally gets electricity supply to its station
- 24/12/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway presentation to Railfuture by Operations Director James Steward
- 30/10/2010 - First rail tour originating from North Norfolk Railway planned for 2011 thanks to new level crossing
- 30/09/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's Thuxton passing loop opens for Class 37 Golden Jubilee celebration which was a 'massive success'
- 30/09/2010 - Norfolk County Council in discussions about Dereham to Norwich services in the longer term
- 30/08/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway takes train further north on Sunday 29th August
- 30/08/2010 - Whitwell and Reepham Railway Preservation Trust's first-ever steam gala makes healthy profit to help fund its expansion
- 26/07/2010 - Holt Town Council meets with railway directors to discuss extending North Norfolk Railway into Holt Town
- 26/07/2010 - MNR receives footbridge for Dereham station
- 26/07/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway to be featured in second series of Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys TV programme
- 26/07/2010 - Work by offenders on non-operational section of MNR's line deemed very productive
- 20/06/2010 - Mid-Norfolk successfully completes Thuxton passing loop on time but funding still required to finish the project
- 28/05/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's volunteers make good progress on northern extension but much more still to do
- 26/04/2010 - Changes at Bramley line as it becomes the Wisbech & March Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust
- 26/04/2010 - North Norfolk Railway considering dining trains to Cromer
- 27/03/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway had a successful 2009
- 27/03/2010 - North Norfolk Railway's Sheringham station is visited by mainline train - via level crossing - for first time since 1960s
- 28/02/2010 - North Norfolk Railway level crossing laid but not yet linked up to national rail network again
- 28/02/2010 - Whitwell and Reepham Preservation Trust's AGM hears of plans for the future
- 05/02/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway on schedule to open Thuxton passing loop by September 2010
- 05/02/2010 - Whitwell and Reepham Railway hopes to expand outside of station yard
- 16/01/2010 - Mid-Norfolk Railway achieves target 'sponsor a sleeper' sponsorship from British Sugar
- 16/01/2010 - Whitwell and Reepham railway reaches 400 members in first year of operation
- 24/12/2009 - North Norfolk Railway announces March 2010 opening date for reinstated level crossing
- 24/12/2009 - Second MoD freight train of 2009 visits the Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 28/11/2009 - Trial of new weedkiller to take place on the Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 10/10/2009 - Mid-Norfolk Railway appeals for people to Sponsor a Sleeper as British Sugar agrees to match funding deal
- 14/09/2009 - Mid-Norfolk Railway takes a steam train to Hoe to promote the extension and encourage sleeper sponsorship
- 24/08/2009 - Whitwell and Reepham station launches railway reference library
- 01/07/2009 - Slow progress of Mid-Norfolk Railway's northern extension is given boost by church volunteers
- 01/07/2009 - Wisbech-March Bramley Line responds to TOC's Connecting Communities report
- 18/06/2009 - Special journey by rotarians on Mid-Norfolk Railway raises £1,100 to help improve the line
- 18/06/2009 - Whitwell and Reepham Railway obtains entertainment and alcohol licence
- 15/05/2009 - Mid-Norfolk Railway signs major contract with Network Rail and hires contractors to improve trackwork
- 09/04/2009 - Whitwell and Reepham Railway gains charity status
- 18/03/2009 - Norfolk Orbital Railway fails to buy land at auction
- 18/03/2009 - North Norfolk Railway appeals for funds to complete level crossing reinstatement in 2010
- 18/03/2009 - Whitwell and Reepham Station reopening is a mssaive success
- 21/01/2009 - Embionic Whitwell and Reepham Railway holds first members' day
- 21/01/2009 - Norfolk Orbital Railway group hopes to buy first section of route
- 21/01/2009 - North Norfolk Railway delays Sheringham level crossing reinstatement until early 2010
- 21/01/2009 - Santa Specials a success for the Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 23/11/2008 - Embrionic Wisbech-March Bramley Line group takes two steps forward
- 16/11/2008 - Mid-Norfolk Railway used as receiving location for NXEA rolling stock
- 07/10/2008 - North Norfolk Railway's Sheringham level crossing reinstatement proceeds
- 14/09/2008 - Mid-Norfolk Railway starts to move redundant East Winch signal box for use at Thuxton
- 14/09/2008 - Third heritage railway in Norfolk - Whitwell and Reepham railway station - gets approval
- 21/07/2008 - Mid-Norfolk Railway permanent way complete renewal and widening of Hoe level crossing
- 28/06/2008 - Mid-Norfolk Railway engineering train reaches Hoe level crossing
- 29/05/2008 - First ever Multiple Purpose Vehicle visits Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 01/04/2008 - Mid-Norfolk Railway has new signal box at Dereham
- 13/08/2007 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's bridge-strengthening work to support heavier lorries commences
- 29/06/2007 - North Norfolk Railway sees its new carriage sheds at Holt finally completed
- 04/04/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway works train reaches new northern limit
- 01/03/2007 - Construction commences on new carriage sheds at Holt on the North Norfolk Railway
- 13/01/2007 - Much progress for Nene Valley Railway's new station and building at Yarwell
- 13/01/2007 - Reminder of Mid-Norfolk Railway's fund raising activities
- 13/01/2007 - Steam tour from Dereham to London seen as a great coup by Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 13/01/2007 - Wisbech-March Bramley Line announce aspirations for 2007
- 30/11/2006 - Reminder of Mid-Norfolk Railway's fund raising activities
- 16/09/2006 - 'one' return to Mid-Norfolk Railway for further low adhesion training
- 01/09/2006 - Network Rail supply Wisbech-March Bramley Line with a draft of lease agreement
- 01/09/2006 - North Norfolk Railway opens its William Marriott Museum
- 18/08/2006 - Full steam ahead for the Wisbech-March Bramley Line if they can find the money
- 18/08/2006 - North Norfolk Railway's beer festival is the most successful yet
- 22/07/2006 - Bramley Line closer to taking over March-Wisbech line after receiving licence to inspect track
- 22/07/2006 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's aim to go northwards reaches new milestone
- 22/07/2006 - North Norfolk Railway benefits from donation of track renewal and maintenance machine by Balfour Beatty
- 12/05/2006 - 2005 was another record year for the North Norfolk Railway
- 12/05/2006 - Bramley Line delighted as level crossing rails across A47 are reinstated
- 12/05/2006 - Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham sold to a private buyer who wishes to expand the operation
- 12/05/2006 - Progress on Northern Extension on the Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 12/05/2006 - Work on the Nene Valley Railway's long awaited station at Yarwell commences
- 02/03/2006 - Steam service scheduled for Mid-Norfolk Railway after 2005's deferment
- 09/02/2006 - Colne Valley Railway's future secured following lottery grant
- 09/02/2006 - North Norfolk Railway wins National Railway Heritage and three Tourism in Norfolk awards
- 09/02/2006 - Wisbech-March Bramley Line focuses on raising funds in order to secure line from Network Rail
- 09/11/2005 - 'one' returns to Mid-Norfolk Railway for driver training
- 09/11/2005 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's Kimberley Park station finally re-opens to passengers
- 09/11/2005 - Plans for Cromer signalbox to become a museum
- 19/09/2005 - Filming at two heritage railways including "Dalziel and Pascoe"
- 13/07/2005 - County School station master's house still looking for new owner
- 13/07/2005 - Positive news from Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust's AGM
- 13/07/2005 - Wisbech-March Bramley line could cost more than £10m to reopen into March station
- 12/05/2005 - Mid-Norfolk Railway forced to postpone launch of steam services
- 12/05/2005 - North Norfolk District Council hosts tourism event at North Norfolk Railway
- 04/04/2005 - Mid-Norfolk Railway sets dates for stream operation
- 04/04/2005 - Network Rail prepares to close the Wisbech-March branch as it continues discussions with Bramley Line group
- 04/02/2005 - Mid-Norfolk Railway continues to be used as a training ground for the 'big' railway
- 04/02/2005 - Wisbech-March Bramley line acquired signal box - now it buys its first train
- 31/12/2004 - Budgen's option for North Norfolk Railway's station yard at Sheringham has lapsed and level crossing cost could be reduced
- 31/12/2004 - Colne Valley Railway is up for sale as owners retire
- 31/12/2004 - NENTA train tours to operate from North Walsham station in 2005 rather than Dereham
- 31/12/2004 - Newspaper reports that Wisbech-March Bramley Line has secured lease on first mile of line from Network Rail
- 25/11/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway used by 'one' for driver leaf fall training
- 25/11/2004 - Wisbech-March Bramley Line offered redundant signal box for eventual relocation
- 25/10/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway northern extension now a quarter of the way to Hoe
- 11/10/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway continues northern extension work almost reaching 12 mile post
- 23/09/2004 - North Norfolk Railway extends its line a little towards the level crossing
- 15/09/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway accredited as "Quality Assured Visitor Attraction"
- 03/08/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway completes re-sleepering on northern extension up to Swanton Road
- 02/07/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway again employs Avondale Environmental Services to spray weedkiller on line
- 29/05/2004 - Kimberly Park station on Mid-Norfolk Railway officially opened - but not yet open for regular passengers
- 19/05/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway's new Kimberly Station official opening on 22nd May
- 01/05/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway gets ready for reopening of Kimberley Park station
- 24/03/2004 - North Norfolk Railway promotes share purchasing for Operation Phoenix
- 14/02/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway again provides train service for Hardingham Fete
- 04/02/2004 - Mid-Norfolk Railway completes Dereham station roof renovation and announces mid-week services
- 16/01/2004 - Anglia Railway conducts further low-adhesion traning on Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 30/10/2003 - Membership number 1 at Mid-Norfolk Railway becomes available
- 10/10/2003 - Nene Valley Railway helps to teach children about their local environment
- 01/10/2003 - Study to see if North Norfolk Railway extensions can be done for reduced cost
- 16/07/2003 - Mid-Norfolk Railway makes progress on northern extension with level crossing work
- 16/07/2003 - Plans to rebuild Southwold to Halesworth railway line deferred by council
- 22/05/2003 - Mid-Norfolk Railway runs first weed-killer vehicle to North Elmham
- 01/05/2003 - Bury Valley holiday passenger figures nearly rival those of the Bittern Line
- 16/04/2003 - Filming takes place at Nene Valley Railway
- 04/04/2003 - Mid-Norfolk Railway now owns route from Wymondham to County School
- 13/02/2003 - MoD trains may go to Worthing crossing on Mid-Norfolk Railway line extension
- 31/01/2003 - Mid-Norfolk Railway awarded even more funding
- 14/12/2002 - Bure Valley Railway to run services 7 days a week during summer 2003
- 14/12/2002 - Mid-Norfolk Railway used for training emergency services in handling serious accidents
- 14/11/2002 - Anglia Railways commence driver training on Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 04/11/2002 - More grants made to Norfolk Railways
- 30/09/2002 - Funding assured for Mid-Norfolk Railway station at Kimberley Park to reopen
- 02/09/2002 - Mid-Suffolk Light Railway receives grant to help extend its museum
- 02/09/2002 - North Norfolk Railway also likely to receive grant for enhancements
- 23/08/2002 - Upgrade of Mid-Norfolk Railway's track takes place
- 05/07/2002 - Filming of drama takes place at North Norfolk Railway
- 01/07/2002 - Mid-Norfolk Railway to be used for Anglia Railways driver training and Balfour Beatty tamper training
- 24/06/2002 - Mid-Norfolk Railway to stop all trains at intermediate stations
- 24/06/2002 - North Norfolk Railway announces opening date for Holt Station buildings
- 05/06/2002 - First wedding at North Norfolk Railway's Weybourne station
- 17/05/2002 - Royal opening for North Norfolk Railway's Weybourne carriage works
- 25/03/2002 - North Norfolk Railway to improve parking access at Holt
- 25/03/2002 - Royal Scot steam engine awarded lottery grant
- 18/03/2002 - Nene Valley Railway celebrates its silver jubilee on the Queen's golden jubilee
- 18/03/2002 - North Norfolk Railway progresses with station building at Holt
- 04/03/2002 - Best year ever for Great Britain's heritage railways
- 04/03/2002 - Branch invests in Mid-Norfolk Railway bearer bonds
- 06/02/2002 - Mid-Norfolk Railway becomes a useful railhead for failed rolling stock
- 06/02/2002 - Mid-Norfolk Railway runs first-ever diesel enthusiast event
- 07/01/2002 - North Norfolk Railway to install Stalham station building at Holt terminus
- 20/12/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway completes purchase of northern section to North Elmham
- 29/11/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway announce daytrip to Portsmouth from Dereham station
- 12/11/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway launch bearer bond issue
- 16/10/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway to launch unsecured bearer bond issue
- 03/10/2001 - Failure to submit safety case on time prevents Deltic Preservation Society visiting Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 03/10/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway announce "Santa Special" timetable for Christmas 2001
- 03/10/2001 - North Norfolk Railway exchanges contracts for Sheringham station and level crossing progresses
- 11/09/2001 - Part of Southwold Light Railway to reopen?
- 23/08/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway to schedule services with Anglia Railways
- 03/08/2001 - North Norfolk Railway gets lottery money to buy Sheringham Station outright
- 03/08/2001 - Second special train of 2001 to visit Mid-Norfolk Railway
- 07/07/2001 - North Norfolk Railway's purchase of Sheringham Station
- 27/06/2001 - Draft report on reinstatement of level crossing at North Norfolk Railway produced
- 16/06/2001 - Mid-Norfolk Railway purchases line from Dereham to North Elmham
- 16/06/2001 - North Norfolk Railway holds appeal day for Sheringham Station purchase
- 26/05/2001 - Car drivers jumping lights at Mid-Norfolk Railway level crossings
- 26/05/2001 - North Norfolk Railway gains publicity for Sheringham Station appeal
- 14/05/2001 - North Norfolk Railway sets-up Sheringham station appeal website
- 19/04/2001 - North Norfolk Railway faces eviction from Sheringham station
- 29/03/2001 - North Norfolk Railway to be filmed for TV documentary
- 21/03/2001 - Appeal by North Norfolk Railway to buy Sheringham Station
- 21/03/2001 - Maintenance cost on Bure Valley Railway worries Broadland District Council
- 15/03/2001 - Arup conducts study into linking North Norfolk Railway to Railtrack's network
- 15/03/2001 - North Norfolk Railway open day
- 15/03/2001 - Share issues in UK private railways
- 21/02/2001 - Norwich to York train to visit Mid-Norfolk Railway on Saturday 21st April
- 12/02/2001 - North Norfolk Railway holds Extraordinary General Meeting on 10th February
- 08/02/2001 - Study in North Norfolk Railway link with rail network
- 06/07/2000 - Mid-Norfolk Railway service resumes
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