New Battery powered locomotive arrives in Norfolk
The Bure Valley Railway in Norfolk has welcomed the arrival of its new battery-electric locomotive. Weighing in at 13.6 tonnes, the locomotive arrived at Aylsham…
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Update on Norfolk based steam locomotive No. 1 Wroxham Broad
The Bure Valley Railway has released a short update on overhaul work taking place on No. 1, ‘Wroxham Broad.’ No matter the size of locomotive,…
“Betton Grange” to keep steaming in North Norfolk into November
New-build Grange class locomotive 6880 "Betton Grange" is to stay at the North Norfolk Railway until the end of November.
Charity installs bleed control kit at Norwich railway station
A local Norwich charity, the Joe Dix Foundation, has installed a bleed control kit at Greater Anglia’s Norwich station.
Celebrations as locomotive marks 30 years at Norfolk railway
On 14 September, it will be 30 years since D6732 became the first of its class to work in preservation when it arrived at the North Norfolk Railway.
Three weekends of disruption for Norfolk rail lines
Train services on the Wherry lines in Norfolk will be subject to disruption during weekends this month because of essential engineering work.
Sundown festival-goers advised to plan their journeys
Festival-goers attending the Sundown Festival have been advised by Greater Anglia to plan their journeys beforehand and check before they travel.
Steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange arrives in Norfolk
The North Norfolk Railway is to welcome a special visitor this month with the arrival of Great Western Railway Grange Class No. 6880 Betton Grange.
‘Vital’ rail station bus link saved thanks to Norfolk community rail partnership
A 'vital link' that connects Great Yarmouth station with the town centre, holiday parks and seafront is to return for 2024 thanks to funding from the …
Norfolk railway moves to new ovoids for steam locomotive operation
The Bure Valley Railway in Norfolk has returned to trialling manufactured ovoids for use in their steam operation.