Mid-Norfolk Railway

Mid-Norfolk Railway The Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Anglia's longest heritage railway.
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Steam Trains are running today!Our maroon timetable is running today with Steam trains and Heritage DMU trains starting ...
31/05/2026

Steam Trains are running today!

Our maroon timetable is running today with Steam trains and Heritage DMU trains starting from 0930 at Dereham until 1530 and what’s more, Kids travel FREE. Experience train travel as it used to be in our historic maroon coaches or take a trip on our 1980s pacer train!

And there’s lots to explore nearby…
⛪️ Visit the Historic Wymondham Abbey
🛍️ Visit the local independent shops in Dereham and Wymondham
🍺 Good selection of Real Ale pubs

Todays loco roster the railway…
🚂 BR Standard 4 tank 80078
🚈 BR 1980s Pacer 142061

Open at the railway
☕️ Tea Rooms at Dereham & County School
📖 Our small museum is open
🎁 Gift shop and Second hand book shop are open

🎫 Book your tickets online or at the ticket office. By visiting http://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/

🚂 STEAM TRAIN RUNNING Sat 30th & Sun 31st May 🚂✨️ This weekend we are running our Maroon Timetable, powered by our resid...
29/05/2026

🚂 STEAM TRAIN RUNNING Sat 30th & Sun 31st May 🚂

✨️ This weekend we are running our Maroon Timetable, powered by our resident steam locomotive BR Standard 4MT 80078 and our resident Class 142 061 Pacer Unit.

🎟 Purchase tickets in advance online or from our ticket offices at Dereham Railway Station & Wymondham Abbey Halt

🧒👧 KIDS GO FREE! - up to 2 children can travel for free with a full fare paying adult!

☕️🍰 Visit Dereham Station Tea Room for a range of snacks, drinks, cakes, light bites & hot food - why not grab some treats to enjoy on your scenic journey!

☕️🍰 County School Tea Room will also be open - although not serviced by our trains (yet!) there is still a beautiful Station building & stunning wildlife to enjoy while you partake in one of our famous bacon rolls and a cuppa!

For more information please visit our website:
www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

28/05/2026

🦖 Last train at 2pm today! Come along and meet The Dino Squad and ride behind our vintage STEAM ENGINE 🚂
Tickets available at Dereham Station Booking Office

🦖 TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 🦖The Dino Squad are roaring & ready to go! Come down to Dereham Station and buy your ticket for a ...
28/05/2026

🦖 TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 🦖

The Dino Squad are roaring & ready to go! Come down to Dereham Station and buy your ticket for a prehistoric STEAM ENGINE ride to the past!!!!

Meet a range of big and small dinosaurs at our stations and onboard the train!

www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/dinosquadexpress

Wednesday 27th May. Enjoy exploring Rural Norfolk by train on our mid week Wednesday service including the wonderful mar...
26/05/2026

Wednesday 27th May.

Enjoy exploring Rural Norfolk by train on our mid week Wednesday service including the wonderful market towns of Dereham and Wymondham, a variety of walks and historic churches along the line or explore the beautiful Historic Wymondham Abbey right next to our station.

☕️🎁 Our Dereham Station Tea Room and Gift shop will also be open and look out on Social Media for other events throughout the year.

🎫 Book your tickets in advance and save 5% on normal ticket prices.
🆓 Accompanied Children travel FREE.

For more information visit https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/greentimetable

26/05/2026

🦖 Hank can't wait to meet everyone for a day of Dino Training at Mid Norfolk Railway!
Buy your ticket online in advance or on the day, and get up close with these prehistoric creatures and enjoy a steam train ride to the past! The Dino Squad

🦖REAL BIG DINOSAURS are visiting in Dereham this Thursday📍Dereham Railway Station📅 Thursday 28th May🕐 10am, 12pm, 2pm🦖 T...
26/05/2026

🦖REAL BIG DINOSAURS are visiting in Dereham this Thursday

📍Dereham Railway Station
📅 Thursday 28th May
🕐 10am, 12pm, 2pm

🦖 The Dino Squad will be bringing their amazing team back to Dereham Railway Station this half term for their brand new DINOSAUR TRAINING ACADEMY

🦖 🚂 Pick up your Dino Trainer Passport and work with the Dino Squad and their Rangers to earn your Trainer stamps at Dereham Station and onboard our STEAM HAULED train ride to Thuxton Station and back!

🦕 Get up close and personal with the dino team of Junior, Ralph, Hank, Brian and The Babies during your visit back in time! Bring your own dinosaur toy and introduce them to the Squad!

🎟️ Your ticket includes a return STEAM ENGINE-hauled journey between Dereham & Thuxton, plus access to all of the dinosaurs and activities at both sites.

For more information and to book, visit our website:
www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/dinosquadexpress

As the last train departs Dereham this evening, from everyone at the Mid-Norfolk Railway, we would like to thank everyon...
25/05/2026

As the last train departs Dereham this evening, from everyone at the Mid-Norfolk Railway, we would like to thank everyone who visited and supported our Spring Diesel Gala. It really does mean a lot to all the staff and volunteers.

A huge thank you to Europhoenix Rail Ltd and the team and Stewart Robinson for their locos participating in the event.

Keep an eye out for more Diesel running days and events on our website and social media pages.

http://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

📣Mon 25 May - Diesel Gala 2026 - Today is our final day of the 2026 Diesel Gala,📣 Loco's scheduled :➡️ 33202 “Dennis G. ...
25/05/2026

📣Mon 25 May - Diesel Gala 2026 - Today is our final day of the 2026 Diesel Gala,

📣 Loco's scheduled :

➡️ 33202 “Dennis G. Robinson” (Courtesy of Stewart Robinson)
➡️ 37407 Courtesy of Europhoenix Rail Ltd (subject to availability on the day)
➡️ 37611 Courtesy of Europhoenix Rail Ltd (subject to availability on the day)
➡️ 47580 “County of Essex”
➡️ 47596 “Aldeburgh Festival”

❤️ Thank you to the team at Europhoenix Rail Ltd for the use of their locomotives and crew for the event!
❤️ And a big thank you also to Stewart Robinson for the continued support

🎉 Join us for the last day of exciting diesel action! Including the Final four Loco last train!
🎉 Exciting & intensive timetables featuring a mix of air-braked and vacuum-braked coaching stock.

🎟 Tickets – On the Day:
⭐️ Available at Dereham and Wymondham Abbey ticket offices, or directly on board if boarding at Yaxham, Thuxton, or Kimberley Park. On-the-day prices are slightly higher, and queues may occur.

**Kids Go Free offer is NOT valid for this event**

For full details, please visit:
https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/dieselgala

📷 Courtesy Roy MacIntyre



Please note that whilst every effort is made to run the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel. The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused.

Address

Dereham Station, Station Road
East Dereham
NR191DF

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441362690633

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