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Visit Us & What’s on

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In 2018 the MSLR will be open every Summer Sunday and Bank Holiday until August 27. Additionally there are some operating days outside the main season (see below).

Trains on operating days will be steam hauled unless stated otherwise. Our museum, shop, refreshment room, model railway and our real ale bar, the Kitchener Arms will all be open on train operating days.

Entry prices: adult £10.00, child (under 16) £4.00, concession £8.00, family (2+2) £24.00.

Opening times are 11am – 5pm*. Trains typically run every 20 minutes on operating days, though this may vary for some special events.

*Last return train times may vary between 3.30 and 4.30 to allow for Driver Experiences.

Find Us

You can find us at;
Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PW. The MSLR Museum and Station is just off the A140 Ipswich (14 miles) to Norwich (28 miles) Road. Look for the Mendlesham TV mast and then follow the brown signs.

Accessibility, parking and wheelchair access

We do our best to accommodate you and your needs and if you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us.

Parking is normally in a field adjacent to the site but disabled parking is available on the station forecourt providing a short and easy level access to the museum buildings and trains.

Wheelchair access is available to all the museum buildings and toilets and wheelchairs can normally be carried on the trains. A wheelchair is also available on site. Note that some parts of the site are not accessible for a wheelchair due to uneven terrain. The site is subject to a periodic disabled access survey.

What’s On

Hornby Collectors Day

5 Aug 2018

Sunday 5th August sees the return of the ever popular Hornby Collectors Day at The Mid Suffolk Light Railway, where there will be a selection of the iconic Dublo 3-rail, 2-rail and ‘O’ gauge layouts, together with Meccano displays from the late lamented Liverpool Company.

Plus for the first time, the Middy will be hosting the Vintage Tractor Club, who will be showing a selection of ancient and interesting machines. Also later in the afternoon, there will be a visit from the Ipswich Vintage Motorcycle Club. For anyone interested in agricultural history and/or how their fathers and grandfathers took to the road on two wheels, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

As ever, visitors will be able to enjoy steam train rides in genuine 4-wheel Victorian coaches and all the Middy attractions, Museum, Restoration Shed, cafe, souvenir shop and real ale bar will be open to make it a great day out for all the family.

Bar Open

Steam Railway Days 12th and 19th August

12 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2018

Our regular summer Sunday open days. Steam trains running so you can enjoy riding in genuine Victorian 4-wheel coaches as many times as you like and all Middy attractions available, Museum, Restoration Shed visits, souvenir shop, cafe and real ale bar coach, The Kitchener Arms.

And you can see progress on our two main development projects – rebuilding our own locomotive, Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T no. 1604 and plans for the more than doubling of the length of our line.

Bar Open

While the MSLR endeavours to provide the advertised service and motive power where possible, sometimes this may not be possible. Preserved locomotives and rolling stock can be temperamental, meaning late changes may occasionally be necessary. The MSLR and/or MTC cannot be held responsible for any disappointment or inconvenience caused by any amendments or cancellations to services made at short notice.

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