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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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New Year’s Steam and Light

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…
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Country Railway Gala & Beer Festival 8th & 9th September

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…
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