News from MSLR

In early January work started to remove to remove the boards sitting on top of the supporting frame. This proved to be a very good idea: the underlying cross members were completely rotten and required immediate replacement. New timbers were ordered and, following considerable discussion about possible re-siting, work was proceeded with to produce the…

Thanks to the unseasonably fine weather and the enthusiastic work of the Middy Contractors, TES 2000, the trackbed and ballast in readiness for track laying is all in position. This is a major step forward in the project to more than double the length of the line and create a destination terminus for visitors to…

Middy special visitor loco for this season will be arriving at Brockford on April 5th. The plan is to have e the loco available for demonstration, shunting and runs in time for the Easter Steam Up at the railway on the 21st and 22nd April This will be first time the 1906 loco has ever…

"Sirapite" will be the Middy's guest locomotive for 2019

Once again the Middy will be open on New Year’s Day – a great opportunity to steam away the excesses of the night before (perhaps!). This year the atmosphere will be much enhanced by a display of historical oil lamps by members of the Historical Lamps Society. The display encompasses many beautiful and practical lamps…

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…