News from MSLR

We are pleased to announce another addition to the Middy fleet of locos, class 02 no. 003 This is a Yorkshire Engine Company 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic shunter, one of 20 built in 1960 for British Railways. Now owned by a Middy member and originally numbered D2853, the 02’s purpose on the Middy will be for…

Due to the heatwave conditions and risk of fire, we will not be running steam trains for the rest of our summer season. Trains will still be running, but under a reduced timetable and pulled by one of our resident diesel engines. We apologise for any disappointment, but we hope everyone understands the reason for…

We are sure that all visitors will understand that we will not be running steam trains until this extraordinary weather relents and provides a little rain to reduce the fire risks in Suffolk countryside. But everything else will be operating as usual and the rides to the end of the line are just as enjoyable…

Due to the heatwave weather conditions, in the interests of safety we will continue to run diesel trains only as the surrounding fields have had no rain for over a month. Diesel trains will be running this Sunday 9th August. As soon as possible we’ll get back to steam operations, hopefully in time for the…

The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group will be running a Shuttle Bus to the Middy Bar on Friday 31st July.  Full details of the bus timetable can be found in the ‘The Middy Bar Coach’ section in the drop-down under ‘About MSLR’).

We have received an incredibly generous offer from a great supporter of the Middy. He has offered to match-fund any donation to the Dovebrook Carriage Shed Appeal up to a total of £25,000.00. Therefore any contribution would be doubled and, if it can be gift aided, even better still. Our plan is to start the…

The Big Bus Day 9th August Bus rides to Stonham Barns are free and there is 40 % discount on entry to the Big Bus Day for Middy visitors. Shuttle service from  Brockford Station to Stonham Barns and return times are shown below. All services are subject to availability,but every effort will be made operate…

With regret the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway have decided to cancel the Craft Fair Day on Sunday 19th July, due to the continuing heat wave, which has reduced the number of exhibitors. Rather than disappoint visitors the Middy feels it better hold off until next year when, hopefully, weather expectations will be more favourable. Otherwise the…