We used to belong to the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway Society mainly so that we could take advantage of 1/4 fares on the North Norfolk Railway when the children were still living with us. We'd drive to Weybourne, the station between Sheringham and Holt, and ride the trains, stopping for lunch at Sheringham station buffet, with a Ronaldo's ice cream from the town for pudding.
Years ago we found a good cheap caravan site in walking distance of Weybourne Station, and, pre-boat, we used to tow the caravan there for a few days, often at half-term, and do nothing very much other than go on the trains and explore Kelling Heath, Holt and Sheringham.
My favourite times were the diesel special days. I've always been keener on diesels than steam, perhaps because I have strong memories of being on diesel-hauled trains on my regular trips to university from London to Manchester in the 1970s. Also, possibly, because narrowboats mostly run on diesel.
The top two photos were taken on 3rd May 2008; the bottom photo was taken on 6th June 2009, shortly before our membership expired.
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They do produce a lovely rumble. This sort of loco used to haul prefabricated sections from Lenwade on the Aylsham branch line which ran past my home in Coltishall - on their wat to construction sites like Centerpoint in London.
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