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Exciting new attractions for Middy in the War Years 6th and 7th May

We are pleased to announce that, weather permitting, we will be hosting a flypast of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hawker Hurricane. The Hurricane will be appearing over Brockford Station early on Sunday afternoon 6th May. Don’t miss it. Another special exhibit, which will be with us for both days, is a genuine Sherman…
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2018 Driver Experiences

Sorry to have to advise so early, but the very popular Middy Driver Experiences are already sold out for this season. We will update the web site with new availability as soon as possible. Apologies for any disappointment caused, but our steaming days are tightly limited.
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Santa Success

2017 Santa Specials were a brilliant success for the Middy with all trains sold out and many messages and emails of thanks to Middy Volunteers from parents of delighted children.
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High Sheriff of Suffolk to visit the MIddy

The High Sheriff of Suffolk, Mr. Geoffrey Probert will visit the Mid Suffolk Light Railway on Wednesday 22nd November to present a certificate for the Museum’s contribution to Suffolk’s Heritage. Wednesdays are the Museum’s volunteers days and there will be activity in all Departments for Mr. & Mrs. Probert to inspect. It is also a…
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4 locos in steam featuring both surviving Y7s at Middy Gala

Both preserved  Y7 0-4-0Ts will be appearing and in steam at the Middy’s Steam Gala on the 9th and 10th September. Bringing the two Y7s together for the first time for many years is another coup for MSLR Loco Superintendent John Durrant. 125 year old NER no. 1310 will be coming to Brockford in time…
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New MSLR Website

The MSLR has revamped its website in time for the new summer season. There are new pages and features for you to explore so have a browse and try out the new site. There may be some areas which are still under construction so please bear with us while we put the finishing touches to…
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2017 Steam Gala – a real treat for rail fans and families

Four locos in steam plus, plus, plus. The Mid Suffolk Light Railway Steam Gala is shaping up to be a great day out for everyone this year with the signing of a very special guest loco for the two day event. Details of our special visitor will be released as soon as possible – watch this…
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Three coach trains run again on the Middy this summer

154-year-old G.E.R. 1st class smoking coach returns to service After 65 years the Mid Suffolk Light Railway will be able to run three coach trains again since the railway closed in 1952. After many years work the team at the Middy’s restoration works have completed the task of bringing another Victorian vehicle back into service.…
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Lottery Funded Restoration Shed opening in May 2017

The MSLR’s new restoration engine shed funded by the National Lottery will be formally opened in May this year, in advance of the main summer programme. The external building is already complete and internal fitting out is advanced enough for work to be recommenced on the Middy’s own locomotive, Hudswell, Clarke 0-6-0T no. 1604. The…
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Middy Track Extension Approved

The Middy track extension plans approved by Mid Suffolk District Council Mid Suffolk District Council Planning Committee have formally approved plans for the extension of the Mid Suffolk Light Railway to more than double its current length. This means the Middy will be able to give visitors vintage steam train rides of just over 1…
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