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Middy’s first diesel day

Although no diesel locomotive ever ran on the MSLR in a revenue earning capacity, the railway does already have two Ruston & Hornsby engines in the collection. Rarely used on public open days, this will be an opportunity for visitors to see the other side of the Middy’s motive power in action. For Middy historians…
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Middy Motor Show

As we get into the summer season proper, casual Middy observers might be forgiven for thinking that Brockford Station is becoming more of a motor show venue than the MSLR HQ, as the number of special vehicles descending on the car park is getting thicker and faster. On 3rd June we were pleased to host…
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Newly restored Fowler Diesel to be resident at the Middy

Newly restored 1934 Fowler Diesel Mechanical 40hp 0-4-0 will be resident at the Middy from mid June. The loco was built for the Shredded Wheat Company 85 years ago and was recently rescued in a very dilapidated state by current owner Tony Goff. In November 2018 it was delivered to the Norfolk works of brothers…
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‘Sirapite’ steaming schedule for Summer Season

For those enthusiasts who have only heard about ‘Sirapite’ or just seen the loco cold at the Long Shop Museum here is the good news about the steaming programme at the Middy. Subject to usual caveats about old steam locomotives, regular shunting and light freight demonstrations are planned for the legendary Aveling & Porter 0-4-0…
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‘Sirapite’ arrives at Brockford 26th April

The Middy guest loco for the 2019 summer season ‘Sirapite’ from the Long Shop Museum at Leiston arrived by low loader on Friday 26th April. Also seen here on shed at Brockford m.p.d. Although the loco is not fitted with vacuum braking and therefore cannot be used on passenger traffic, it will be seen frequently…
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New Coaling Stage

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…
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Extension trackbed ready for rails

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…
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New Year’s Day Steaming a great success

Twice as many attended the annual New Year’s Day steaming at the Middy this year than in 2018, something approaching 250 in all. “This is a great result for us and makes all the hard work and finding the volunteers who give up their own family celebrations to entertain our visitors worthwhile”, commented Events Manager…
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