News from MSLR

At this weekend’s Gala and Festival, the Middy will be staging not only a steam festival with three locos in steam and at least four steam road vehicles, but a festival of the best of local ales. At least 18 different brews will be available for sampling both in the MSLR’s real ale bar, The…

On Monday 27th August The Middy held a service of remembrance to dedicate the new memorial to MSLR staff who were killed on active service in the First World War. When the war broke out in 1914 there were some 60 staff working on the Middy. Of those who answered the call to the colours…

SONY DSC On Sunday 26th The Middy staged a small ceremony for the ‘Cutting of the ‘First Sod’ with the railway’s President Mr. Tony Alston and Mr Rob Patten from TES 2000 Ltd, railway contractors, who are helping with advice and equipment. A train full of well wishers witnessed Mr. Patton, the Project Manager for…

On Sunday 19th August the Mid Suffolk Light Railway unveiled the latest addition to the Middy collection, completely refurbished 1933 Dennis Mace lorry, now fitted with a Dennis engine and after many years again operational. Following an introduction by Middy Chairman John Stark, the guest of honour Mr. Roger Heard OBE, retired Sales Director of…

We are pleased to announce we will be joined on 19th August by the Norwich Vintage Motorcycle Club, who will be arriving at about the same time as our newly restored Dennis Mace lorry is being unveiled by Mr. Roger Heard, a retired director of Dennis vehicles. This will be the third visit the Club…

The Middy’s perennial treat for children up to 10 years old is now open for bookings for this December. A steam train ride to North Pole Halt where every child will have an individual visit to Santa in his magic brake van. A present for every child, children’s entertainment and a mince pie and a…

The middy is pleased to announce that normal steam services will be resumed from and including Sunday 12th August. With the help and understanding of our farming neighbour and the promise of cooler, if not damper weather this coming weekend plus a team of specially recruited fire watchers (just in case), the Middy can  return…

Progress on the rolling chassis of 1604 is going well and we should be in a position to test the loco during the visit of ‘Illingworth’ for Special Engine Month. It’s an irresistible opportunity to have a restored Hudswell Clarke running with our 1604, on the way to restoration – a treat for Middy fans…

The annual Middy in the War Years pageant (6th & 7th May) was a great success with record takings at the booking office and around the site. No doubt the weather helped by providing glorious sunshine for the two days. Trains were full and visitors were treated to drill displays by the ‘Home Guard’, jiving…