A DMU excursion train organised by the Wymondham, Dereham and Fakenham Railway Action Committee comes under the Dereham bypass at Yaxham road during the early 1980's. Picture: MNR Archive
These pictures from our archives will, doubtless, inspire fond recollections for many of our readers.
Amongst the images is a picture of Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station House in 1902, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary since re-opening,
A peaceful train journey through the Norfolk landscape can be a relaxing way to travel - and this is by no means a modern idea.
Pictured here is the DMU excursion train organised by the Wymondham, Dereham and Fakenham Railway Action Committee under the Dereham bypass at Yaxham road during the early 1980s.
Fakenham West staion closes, 24th February 1959. Picture: Archant Library
Finally, problems with railway service closures are also not a recent development.
The 1.35pm from Wells is pictured pulling into Holkham Station, in May 1952, the same week that the Wells - Heacham line was due to be closed for passenger traffic.
Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station in the early 1980's. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant � 2008)
Dereham railway station, undated. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant)
Dereham train driver (Image: Archant)
Alec Tuck was pictured apparently putting his back into operating the former Wells station turntable. But things are not quite what they seem in this evocative photo. His brother later pointed out that the shot was clearly posed as the engine had already been turned ready to roll backwards to the engine shed. Alec, who has since died, was a member of a true railway family. His father Ted, was the last driver in charge of the Wells loco department, while brother John was a railway clerk and another brother Geoffrey also worked as a fireman, mid 1950s. Picture: Archant Library
Stanhoe railway station (on the Burnham Market - Heacham line) which was about to be converted into a cottage by Mr. Charles Hoarse, director of a firm of London merchant bankers, May 1964. Picture: Archant Library
Mr James McCarter pictured at Reepham Railway Station, 15th August, 1977 . Picture: Archant Library
Dereham Railway station, undated. Picture: Archant Library
People waiting on the platform at Dereham Railway Station - undated. Picture: Archant Library
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