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Norfolk Holidays
Topic Started: 25 Apr 2009, 10:54 PM (666 Views)
delticrob	25 Apr 2009, 10:54 PM Post #1
Ticket Collector Posts: 55 Group: Member Member #951 Joined: March 23, 2009	hello i have a hoilday in the norfolk broads in a couple of weeks and want to vist a miniature railway i am traveling on the broads i have had i look on the miniature railway but cant find much please pm me or post something if you know somewhere many thanks Rob DMR



glastonrail	26 Apr 2009, 10:07 AM Post #2
Dommo Posts: 2,373 Group: Member Member #85 Joined: January 7, 2007	Well, Rob, there's always the 15" Bure Valley Railway, which is right in the middle of the Norfolk broads. I think there's also the 7.25" Ashmanaugh Light Railway somewhere in the area but don't know for sure its location, or when it's open, since it only opens on certain days of the year. If you head for the coast there's the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, and the Wells Harbour Railway, both 10.25" and located in Wells-by-the Sea. I'm sure there are others... ... Cheers, Dom Greenop DMR
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daveholroyde	27 Apr 2009, 10:49 AM Post #3
Ticket Collector Posts: 92 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #218 Joined: August 16, 2007	Dont forget the 7 1/4" Barton House Railway at Wroxham. Cheers , Dave



Timbo	27 Apr 2009, 11:43 AM Post #4
Timbo Posts: 1,371 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	These will be of use to you: Bure Valley: http://www.bvrw.co.uk/ Barton House: http://www.bartonhouserailway.org.uk/ Wells & Walsingham: http://www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk/ Wells Harbour: http://freespace.virgin.net/michael.l/whr/home.htm Bressingham: http://www.bressingham.co.uk/default.asp Ashmanhaugh: http://ashmanhaughlightrailway.blogspot.com/
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DevilDrummer	27 Apr 2009, 07:24 PM Post #5
Director Posts: 2,055 Group: Member Member #300 Joined: November 2, 2007	W&W is well recommended
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delticrob	27 Apr 2009, 08:49 PM Post #6
Ticket Collector Posts: 55 Group: Member Member #951 Joined: March 23, 2009	thanks to all not sure which one thou Many Thanks Rob DMR



bvr379	27 Apr 2009, 09:25 PM Post #7
Operations Manager Posts: 562 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #210 Joined: August 12, 2007	delticrob 27 Apr 2009, 08:49 PM thanks to all not sure which one thou Many Thanks Rob DMR The 15" gauge Bure Valley Railway that runs between Aylsham & Wroxham has: The most powerful steam engines The greatest number of engines (5 steam & 3 diesel) The longest line � 9 miles Reasonable size trains (usually at least 8 coaches), with locos working hard at up to 20mph. Combined train & boat trips (45min train trip and at least 1.5 hours on the Broads). As well as the ordinary BVR Website, you also look at the BVR Engineering Website for more detailed engineering information about the BVR. This forum also has details about the BVR under both 15" gauge and events.
	David Barnes Bure Valley Railway - The 15" gauge railway with powerful locomotives. Trains between Wroxham & Aylsham in Norfolk. Santa will be arriving soon, followed by Mince Pie Specials from 27 Dec 2009 until 3rd Jan 2010. For Bure Valley Railway info. see: BVR website, which includes timetables.


delticrob	27 Apr 2009, 09:41 PM Post #8
Ticket Collector Posts: 55 Group: Member Member #951 Joined: March 23, 2009	thanks for all your help i will be visting the bure valley railway as this is the one that is open at the time and is close to the broads many thanks Rob DMR



bvr379	27 Apr 2009, 09:47 PM Post #9
Operations Manager Posts: 562 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #210 Joined: August 12, 2007	delticrob 27 Apr 2009, 09:41 PM thanks for all your help i will be visting the bure valley railway as this is the one that is open at the time and is close to the broads Whilst at Aylsham, please feel free to look in the workshop and/or ask the staff any questions. Just inside the workshop door is a description and photo of each of loco.
	David Barnes Bure Valley Railway - The 15" gauge railway with powerful locomotives. Trains between Wroxham & Aylsham in Norfolk. Santa will be arriving soon, followed by Mince Pie Specials from 27 Dec 2009 until 3rd Jan 2010. For Bure Valley Railway info. see: BVR website, which includes timetables.


delticrob	30 May 2009, 04:35 PM Post #10
Ticket Collector Posts: 55 Group: Member Member #951 Joined: March 23, 2009	Thank you to all i had a great time at bure valley railway, just got back . Pictures to follow soon. many thanks Rob Edited by delticrob, 31 May 2009, 09:02 PM.



Timbo	31 May 2009, 09:49 AM Post #11
Timbo Posts: 1,371 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	I'm planning to check out Bressingham today (if we tire of Southwold Pier and beach...) I'll see if that errant 15" gauge class 29 is kicking around.
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Timbo	31 May 2009, 11:21 PM Post #12
Timbo Posts: 1,371 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	Rode behind Rosenkavalier and Alan Bloom 0-4-0T today, plus cabbed King Haaken on the SG. There's no apparent backup power to Alan Bloom on the garden line, but the driver said a sister loco was built and sent elsewhere. Could someone enlighten me as to where? There were the dismantled elements of a 15" gauge Flying Scotsman in the Stationary Engine shed, but no further details. Mannertrau was sheeted over in the Waverley Line shed. Apparently the tender on Rosenkavalier was Mannertrau's, but like a lot of the Mannertrau's parts, have been used on Rosenkavalier's rebuild. The class 29 was out of the shed and apparently sees occasional passenger service. the remains of a small 040 lister-looking thing sits in the open called Ivor. Didn't get a photo. The Waverley and Nursery lines departures are staggered to ensure parallel running, whistle-tooting and a close shave on the diamond crossing. The Waverley Line then runs alongside the standard gauge branch so you can see King Haaken as it passes at 'speed'.
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peterbryant	1 Jun 2009, 05:15 PM Post #13
Director Posts: 2,164 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 14, 2006	Timbo 31 May 2009, 11:21 PM A sister loco was built and sent elsewhere. Could someone enlighten me as to where? Thanks for the visitor report Tim, interesting to hear how things are at Bressingham. Look forward to seeing your photos. The sister locomotive is 'Lady Jane Gray' 0-4-0ST+T built by P.Gray in 1996. It went to the Knebworth Park Miniature Railway at first I think, and now it is pirvate ownership in the North West. Thanks Peter
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MuzTrem	1 Jun 2009, 05:50 PM Post #14
Operations Manager Posts: 921 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #65 Joined: December 5, 2006	Timbo 31 May 2009, 11:21 PM There were the dismantled elements of a 15" gauge Flying Scotsman in the Stationary Engine shed, but no further details. Ah...always wondered what happend to this. A few years ago the railway press reported that it was to be restored, but we've heard nothing since then. Sounds like the project might have stalled, which is a shame



rough-shunter	1 Jun 2009, 10:30 PM Post #15
Director Posts: 1,738 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #121 Joined: April 27, 2007	The class 29? any piccys
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