Mid Norfolk Railway
7 June 2014
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Great Northern Railway Class N2 is an 0-6-2T side tank steam locomotive
designed by Nigel Gresley, and today pulls our train from Dereham to
Wymondham and back
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We pass a BR Class 101
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Wymondham Abbey from the train
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Bearing number 1744, also known as 4744 and BR 69523, this is the only
example of its class to remain in preservation.
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The locomotive is owned by the Great Central Railway where it is based
when not on hire to other railways as today.
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Heading back to towards Dereham
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Approaching Thuxton. The passing loop was opened in 2010.
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Thuxton station is private, and available to let as holiday accomodation.
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Yaxham and its signal box, in private ownership.
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Hetty enjoying her afternoon out.
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At Dereham, the locomotive stands by the signal box as we head for home.
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