37 cabrides @ North Weald open day.

The EOR is delighted to be opening the doors of North Weald Station on Sunday 3rd July, to show the progress being made, as the line gets ready for its grand re-opening. This is the first time since 2008 that the public will be able to look around North Weald Station, and we are keen to share with you the progress achieved in the last three years.

The track through the station has been re-laid and additional siding storage space added. The “Up” loop platform has been extensively re-built, with a second track laid through the station to allow us once again to pass trains at this, the half way point on our 6.5 mile heritage branch line.

In addition to seeing the original 1865 station, (which has been carefully restored into London North Eastern Railway 1940-60s period colours), you will also have a rare opportunity to look behind the scenes and see the restoration process in action. Some of the heritage coaches, which are being restored by our teams of friendly volunteers, will also be on-display.

Whilst you are browsing, why not pay a visit to the original 1888 signal box – this has been extensively restored, and visitors will see how the signaling of the station is progressing. The volunteer team is made up of people of all ages, and will be available on-site to answer your questions. Who knows, there may even be the opportunity to pull a lever in the signal box!


37029 by 33106, on Flickr



Our collection of engines must not be forgotten; Class 37 D6729 and Class 03 03170 will be in action, providing cab rides for a small fee – with proceeds going towards the restoration of the railway. You can experience first hand the thrill of riding in the cab of a BR Class 37, a 108 ton machine which, when new, was based at nearby Stratford depot, and used to haul express trains from Liverpool Street to destinations in East Anglia.

Hot and cold refreshments will be available from the catering stand, and there will be the opportunity to learn more about how we are progressing towards re-opening, the future plans for the line, and how to join our friendly team. We are also working on other suprise additions for this year’s Open day… keep an eye on our website for more details….

Whilst entry to North Weald Station is free, the connecting shuttle bus service between the aerodrome, North Weald and Epping station is part of the Bus Rally which is also happening on this day; the bus will run every 20 minutes from 11.40 onwards, until approximately 4.00 p.m. (Please note that parking at the station is limited and people are advised to park at the aerodrome).

Tickets for the Bus Rally, which is organised by The North London Transport Society, can be obtained by contacting them: www.northlondontransportsociety.co.uk; e-mail: nits<at>live.co.uk Tickets cost £8.00 (adults), (concessions free).

(EOR reserves the right to substitute an alternative engine in cases of failure of the advertised engine)

For more information about the railway, the website is http://eorailway.co.uk