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Norwich Vintage Motorcycle Club to visit Middy on Dennis Day

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…
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Santa Specials now booking for 2018

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…
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Normal steam service resumed

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…
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1208 and 1604 together 24th June

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…
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Middy in the War Years success

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…
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New arrival at the Middy

As most of you who have been to the railway recently are aware, we have a new arrival. Ruston 48 No.294266. Previously owned by the late Sir William McAlpine, one of our volunteers, Lawrie Rose was able to  complete the purchase just before the legendary railway enthusiast died (think Pendennis Castle and of course Flying…
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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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