What’s on at the Middy
Steam train rides in genuine Victorian 4-wheel coaches and the Mid- Suffolk Light Railway’s summer programme has an added attraction almost every Sunday including classic and vintage vehicles and a model railway exhibition.
2nd July Steam Railway & Land Rover Owners Day
A special day for steam fans with Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST ‘Wissington’ with us and in steam. Plus plenty of examples of the quintessential Land Rover marque including some very unusual applications of the basic framework.
9th July Steam Railway Day
Visitors can enjoy train rides as many times as they like. All the railway and museum facilities – shop, café, Restoration Shed visits and real ale bar will be open.
16th July Steam Railway & BMW Motor Cycle Clubs Day
A great day out for anyone interested in the evolution of the motor-cycle. This visit takes place during the centenary of the first ‘Boxer’ engine to be used in BMW motor cycles
23rd July Norfolk & Suffolk Narrow Gauge Modellers Day
A welcome return to the Narrow Gauge Modellers who take over the indoor display areas of Middy with their many variations on the railway modelling hobby.
30th July Steam Railway and ‘MogFriends’ sports car club Day
A steam railway day with a difference with a visit by the ‘MogFriends’, sports car enthusiasts with a passion for the Morgan Sports Car. Many variations of the marque will be on display in the station forecourt
Each day the railway is open. Visitors can enjoy train rides as many times as they like. All the railway and museum facilities – shop, café, Restoration Shed visits and real ale bar will be open too.
Middy steam locomotives are often joined by Heritage Railway Association award winning Fowler Shredded Wheat shunter giving shunting demonstrations. This pretty little engine may be diesel powered, but it has a copper capped exhaust chimney which gives it a very steam like effect.
The Middy, together with added attractions, make a fascinating visit for families and rail fans alike. Opening times are from 10.30 to 16.30. Prices are £12.00 adults, £6.00 children under 16, families (2 + 2) £30.00, concessions (over 65) £10.00.
More details can be found at www.mslr.org.uk