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Mid Suffolk Light Railway

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by ykin01, Nov 29, 2015.

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    I visited again yesterday, Sir Berkeley running again in the sunshine. In the restoration shed they said the Y7 985 is hoped to be back in traffic by Easter next year.
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    Some great photos above! We've just had our last running day with Sir Berkley and it'll be returning to Middleton this week, which will be a shame to see it go as its a lovely loco!

    Sunday was busy again at the railway, with all trains full and at times people queueing ready for the next service. :)
     
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    Seeing photos of the recently restored Y5 and thinking it would look perfect on the Mid-Suffolk.
     
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    Just announced - Illingworth owned by Stephen Middleton of Stately Trains is to visit the Middy from October 2025 until Easter 2026!
     
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    Just a couple of updates from MSLR:
    "Santa Specials have sold very well this year and we are already almost sold out, none left at all for parties of 5 plus, but there are a few 2, 3 or 4 small group tickets available on some trains so it is still (just) worth checking the web site."

    Also our programme of Events and openings for 2026:
    "We have been asked what is the Mid Suffolk Railway programme of Events and openings for 2026 and below is a provisional list of days. Please be aware this is provisional and will be subject to change. Details of visiting Locomotive's and motive power will be announced in due course."

    1st January – New Year’s Day Steam & Light Festival
    5th & 6th April – Easter Steam-Up
    3rd & 4th May – Bank Holiday Steam Railway Days
    24th & 25th May – Middy in the 1940s
    31st May – Steam Railway Day & Model Railway Exhibition
    7th/14th/21st June – Railbus Railway Open Days
    28th June – Railbus & Vintage Bus Day
    5th July – Steam Railway Day & East Anglian Practical Classics visit
    12th July – Steam Railway Day
    19th July – Steam Railway Day & Suffolk Craft Fair
    26th July – Steam Railway Day & Vintage Motor Cycle Clubs visit
    2nd August – Steam Railway & Land Rover Day
    9th August – Big Bus Day with Stonham Barns
    16th August – Steam Railway Day & Royal Enfield Owners visit
    23rd August – Steam Railway & Model Mania Day
    30th & 31st August – Steam Gala Weekend

    For those interested the Railbus will be "E79963 from the East Anglian Railway Museum (subject to contract). Also, we are (subject to contract) due to have Peckett 1310 'May' visit for our season next year. With Y7 985 set to return from overhaul (hopefully for Easter!) it's set to be another exciting year at MSLR!
     
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