North Norfolk Railway

Description

The North Norfolk Railway -- also known as the "Poppy Line" -- is a heritage railway in Norfolk, England running between the coastal town of Sheringham and Holt which is further inland. The line, which is just over 5 miles long, once formed part of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway. At Sheringham it is divided from the national rail network by just the width of a road, and there are plans to reinstate the connection. The NNR operates both steam- and diesel-hauled services, and organizes a programme of seasonal special events. A museum coach displays many artefacts from the Midland and Great Northern Railway. Work on rebuilding the line started in 1965, and on 4 June 1967, two steam locomotives were delivered. The operating company, North Norfolk Railway plc, was launched in 1965 following the granting of two Light Railway Orders. In May 1973, the railway was the scene of filming of an episode of the popular TV programme Dad's Army.

Locomotives

  • Steam Locomotives
    • GER 0-6-0 Class 'J15' no. 65462
    • GER 0-6-2T Class 'N7' no. 69621 (7999)
    • Industrial 0-6-0ST 'Wissington'
    • LNER 4-6-0 Class 'B12' no. 61572
    • WD 2-10-0 'Austerity' no. 90775
    • WD 0-6-0ST Class 'J94' 'Austerity' nos. 3809 and 8009
  • Diesel Locomotives
  • Diesel Multiple Units
    • BR Class 101 no. 101681 (formed of nos. 51228 and 56062)
    • BR Railbuses nos. 79960 and 79963

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