North Norfolk Railway Photos 2005. 



Thursday 27th October 


More today, and the N7 once again alternating trains with the DMU
as this is probably my last post this year, i'd like to thank everybody who has helped in some way to make these photos possible,
From the drivers getting the glory, down to the (Vitally important) Weybourne Buffet Staff! And of course you for looking (And commenting) on the photos.
Next time this gets updated will be the Winter Gala (unless i get bored and have an urge to go viewing diesels) on a new NNR 2006 Page.
Actually i've got a load of archive stuff to upload.. that will probably be up in early december :-) 
                                                                                           All the best for Christmas and the New Year, Dave
69621 approaches Weybourne Home Signal                     69621 Climbs the 1 in 97           69621 Heads for Bridge 304 


Wednesday 26th October 


My First visit in a month, and a beautiful day to go with it, the N7 performing superbly.
Appologies for the lack of recent updates, but i wasn't able to go and see 'NO.9' in Norwich,
and the Bure Valley Gala... least said the better.
Probably more tomorrow... especially if the weathers this good again
69621 at the top of the bank           69621 at 299           The DMU at Windpump           69621 climbs the bank

In Glorious Sunshine, the DMU enters Weybourne.           69621 at Bridge 299           69621 heads to Holt 


Sunday 18th September - The last bit of War. 


Sadly the sun didn't come again, but the crowds did in force. 
In a lot of ways this event marks the end of the NNR season, so a big thanks to everyone who's made it so successful. 
There are a few more railway events i'm going to over the next month or so so stay tuned im not finished for the year yet!
Locos today: J15 65462, BOB 34081, and WD 90775
90775 at Weybourne Home Signal           Is Arthur Lowe out of a Job?           65462 climbs up the heath           65462 climbs up the heath

34081 climbs up the heath           90775 rounds Avery Curve 


Saturday 17th September - The first bit of War. 


The 40's weekend was as ever very well supported. Three locos in steam, 69621, 90775 and 34081. 
Was awfully cold though, but gives some interesting reflections on the images
I can never remember seeing so many people at weybourne, i will try and get a picture of it tomorrow.
Also check back during the week, i will be putting up some sound clips that are quite stunning of engines climbing the Bank
90775 climbs up the heath           69621 enters Weybourne. 65462 in yard, 90775 on other train           69621 leaves Weybourne

69621 at Windpump           34081 heads for Holt           90775 away from Sheringham           


Sunday 11th September - Gala Day 3 


And then the mist came. And the spectacular photographs with it. 
The J15 was failed early in the day, leaving the WD, 34081,69621 and 3440 in operation.
The last time i will sadly see City of Truro, a beautiful loco that was always a pleasure to photograph and ride behind
A worthy successor to Green Arrow, and im sure there will to be an engine just as beauitful as 3440 around next year!
A short break then once again the 40's weekend
69621 climbs up the heath           3440 climbs up the heath           34081 climbs up the heath           69621 enters Weybourne

3440 gets a good workout up the 1 in 97           34081 on a local           90775 climbs the 1 in 97 past the golf course           3440 and 69621 double head over bridge 303 


Saturday 10th September - Gala Day 2 


A murky day. In operation today the N7 69621, WD 90775, BOB 34081 and 3440 City of Truro.
A shorter update than yesterday, due to footballing commitments but at least Norwich winning lifted the gloom somewhat. 
I applogise for the excessive amount of double header photos... but after 34081 not being avalible last year why not make the most?
Getting from Bridge 303 up to 299 was a real achivment! More Tomorrow... I must be mad.
3440 at Bridge 303           34081 + 90775 at Bridge 303           34081 + 90775 at Bridge 299           The N7 hauls a surburban into Weybourne

69621 stands in Weybourne           34081 + 90775 approch Weybourne           90775, 34081 and 69621 at Weybourne           34081 + 90775 depart light engine from Sheringham 

Friday 9th September - Gala Day 1 


The first of this years three days at the steam gala, in (for the most part) beautiful weather so far. The four Locos in action today were:
B12 61572, Battle of Britain '92 Squadron,' WD 90775 and 3440 'City of Truro.' More Tomorrow / Sunday. 
Thanks as ever to those who crewed, and especially those putting up with my incessant snapping around weybourne yard this morning! 
There was some stunning running today, and i might at some stage in the future post audio clips of various engines pounding up the 1 in 80.
A murky shed scene at Weybourne           WD and B12 form a 'Double Header'           the B12 leaves the shed with the first working of the gala           The B12 accelerates to Holt

WD 90775 passes 92 Squadron on its way to Sheringham           3440 storms up the hill           the WD acce;erates heavily from Weybourne           the B12 hauls a local into Sheringham

92 Squadron approaches Bridge 303           34081 continues for Weybourne           more work for Ben Fraser as 3440 pounds uptowards Holt           34081 cruises up through the cutting

3440 at 299           34081 heads for Holt in beautiful Sunshine           The Double Header: 34081 and 3440 at Windpump

the B12 hauls a surburban train into Weybourne           34081 and 3440 coast towards Sheringham           90775 powers towards Weybourne 


Monday 29th August 


More today, coinciding with the reasonable weather that seems to be in North Norfolk at the minute.
Same locos as yesterday, City of Truro and the B12. Thanks as ever to those who crewed the locos. 
Time for a break now... but only two weeks to the steam gala. More details can be found  here
3440 approaches Weybourne           61572 passes Weybourne Windmill           3440 at Bridge 304           61572 approaches Weybourne

3440 leaves Weybourne           3440 accelerates from Weybourne           61572 approaches Weybourne Light Engine           61572 stands in Weybourne

3440 approaches Weybourne as the DMU heads past           3440 passes 61572 on the way to Sheringham           61572 stands in the afternoon sunlight 


Sunday 28th August 


Yet more fine Weather!! and the B12 again, running along with City of Truro. 
Tremendous number of people out to enjoy the weather, i can never remember seeing so many linesiders on a 'normal' day.
More tomorrow? that would be telling.....  Thanks as ever to those who crewed the locos.
61572 Approaches Weybourne           61572 departs Weybourne           3440 Climbs the Bank           61572 rounds Kelling Curve

3440 rounds Kelling Curve           61572 Approaches Avery Curve           3440 just past Windpump           61572 leaves Weybourne

3440 heads for Weybourne           61572 And 3440 in Weybourne station           3440 leaves Weybourne for Holt           


Tuesday 23rd August 


The first fine day in a few weeks coincided with a visit to the railway. For once i seem to have got the weather Right!!!
Running today was City of Truro and The B12. It was the first time that i'd seen the B12 since the 40's weekend last september!!
I've long been convinced there is a vendetta against me seeing my favorite loco in action. 
Anyway, Here are the Photos, Thanks as ever to those who crewed the locos.
3440 and 61572 in Weybourne Yard           3440 leaves Weybourne Yard           61572 clims the bank with the village in the background           3440 at Bridge 299

61572 approaches Windpump           3440 on the final leg of 1 in 80           61572 at Bridge 299           3440 attacks Kelling Bank

61572 on the approach to Weybourne           3440 enters Weybourne           3440 and 61572 pass at Weybourne           61572 takes on water at Sheringham 



Monday 8th August 


Oh the great british summer! After a week in Yorkshire (I'll upload the railway photos soon) back on familiar ground. 
Weather, as ever, was poor I'm sure that Boots outlets nationwide must be worried about their profits this year, with how little suncream is needed! 
Today saw 3440 'City of Truro' and 34081 '92 Squadron' Running.
3440 prepares to leave Weybourne Shed           34081 Passes 3440 with the 10:30 from Sheringham           3440 tackles Kelling bank, and heads for Windpump           34081 Passes Under Bridge 299

34081 Heads to Holt           3440 at Windpump           34081 leaves Weybourne           3440 leaves Weybourne

34081 Climbs towards Weybourne           3440 at Bridge 303, and the foot of the 1 in 80           


Tuesday 19th July 


Back again! A beautiful day to start with but as is so typical of Norfolk Weather got Cloudier as the day drew on. 
Photos are of that engine again (3440) and the Class 101 DMU.
3440 Stands alongside the Class 101 DMU at Weybourne...           The Dmu desends Through Kelling Heath...           3440 heads the 10:30 To holt in Beautiful Sunshine...           The Class 101 DMU heads for Kelling Heath Park...

3440 charges up the 1 in 80 to Windpump...           The 101 passes Weybourne Village...           3440 Crosses Bridge 303..           3440 at Bridge 304...           3440 attacks the 1 in 97 heading towards Bridge 304...           The driver of the Class 101 collects the token to Enter Sheringham Station...           



Sunday 17th July 

Back again! Small update of Two new City of Truro photos, that engine really is beautiful. Also very excited cause the N7 appeared to be having a steam test Today.
Can't wait to see the large tank in action again.
3440 Crosses Bridge 303...           3440 Crosses Bridge 303 and heads for Weybourne 


Sunday 10th July 


Well i decided to go down and finally see City of Truro, after about 4 days of trying
However it seems taht the 25 became the star of the photos today with both engines putting on a sterling performance.
Updates will start coming faster now as due to the summer i have more time on my hands to spend out and about. 
I include the final photograph as a tribute to photographers everywhere, who have just missed that great shot by a few short seconds! David.
25207 approaches Weybourne..           25207 approaches Kelling from Holt..           City of Truro heads towards Windpump..           25207 approaches Avery curve..

25207 Passes Windpump Crossing...           City of Truro heads towards Windpump..           Just that bit Late! A tribute to all photographers..           City of Truro enters Weybourne..

City of Truro runs light Engine to Weybourne.. 




Saturday 2nd June

Welcome Back folks. With the arrival of City of Truro and Warmer Weather I hope to be bringing
the updates on fast and furiously, with possibly one a week up until the Steam Gala. It Should be a 
great summer, With not only 3440, but 69621 returning as well after many years away from the main line. 
Here are a couple of photos from last Saturday when i popped over, taking a break from The Lobster Potties
folk dance festival.
WD 90775 Stands outside Sheringham Box..           WD 90775 crosses Sweet Briar Lane Crossing..           WD 90775 heads off to Holt.. 


Saturday 11th June 

Despite unpromising weather, decided on the NNR diesel gala over main line steam into Norwich. 
After the results below, I’m quite glad I did! Running was Class 25 D5207, Class 31’s 31162
and 31207, The Class 101 DMU and two 08 Shunters, D3935 and D3940. Sadly, the 47 was again 
not operational though I hope to see this fine machine running in the near future.
Class 11 12131 sits in Weybourne Yard, with the Two 08's in the Headshunt. 31162 Is passing on the main line.           Double Heading 08's Approach Kelling Heath Park.           The 08's Return through the cutting.           31162 on the Final Approach to Windpump.

31162 Heading the opposite way towards Windpump.           D5207 on the approach to Avery Curve.           D5207 approaches Bridge 299 from Holt           The Double heading 08's are seen once again, this time at Windpump crossing.

The Shunters Cross Bridge 301           D5207 accelerates away from Weybourne Station.           D5207 accelerates away from Weybourne Station towards Sheringham. 


Sunday 5th June

Just Passing by.. 2:50 why not stop? So I did, and was pleased with the results.
The B12 Approaches Bridge 303           The B12 Approaches Bridge 303 


Tuesday 31st May

Great day with some good photos, thanks as ever to those who crewed the locos’ and put on a sterling job. 
Running today was the J15 65462 and WD 90775. 
First photos I’ve taken of the J15 in steam since the steam gala back last September.
WD 90775 Approches Windpump           The J15 passes Bridge 299           WD 90775 in full flight up the bank           WD 90775 in full flight up the bank

WD 90775 towards Kelling Heath Park           The J15 fights it's way up the 1 in 80 near Weybourne Distant signal.           WD 90775 rounds Avery curve           J15 65462 Approaches the summit of the 1 in 80

The J15 approches Windpump           The J15 coasts downhill to Kelling

Sunday 29th May
Back briefly after a gap of almost two months! I was nearby and well I just had to pop over for a bit.

Today 92 Squadron and WD 90775 running.
Will be spending a day lineside tomorrow, make sure to come and see the results! (Weather Permitting !!!)

34081 Goes past Sheringham Golf Course           34081 on the approach to Bridge 303           WD 90775 heads to Sheringham

90775 at Bridge 304           90775 Continues on its' way to Weybourne          

Thursday 7th April
Back again!! 34081 once again running, this time alongside the DMU on the ‘yellow service.’
Probably the last set of pictures until the start, possibly even the end of May.

34081 heads towards Sheringham, in preperation for the first train of the day           The DMU Heads for Sheringham           34081 heads past the Golf Course           The DMU approaches Bridge 303

34081 Goes under Bridge 304           34081 continues towards Weybourne           The DMU climbs the 1 in 100 to Bridge 304           The DMU heads towards Bridge 304

34081 rolls downhill to Sheringham           34081 stand Opposite Sheringham Signal Box           34081 Prepares to Depart Sheringham with the 13:30 Service           34081 passes Sheringham Signal Box

Monday 28th March
Back again! Not as bad conditions as Saturday but still not great. Same two locos as Saturday, 34081 and 90775.
I must put a message of thanks to the driving of Brian Toovey on the WD he must have opened her out perfectly on three different occasions!
I’ll probably return sometime this week or next… don’t know when yet. Next Thursday looks good.

90775 approaches Weybourne Home Signal (Up) in thick Fog           90775 approaches Weybourne Home Signal (Up) in thick Fog           90775 gets the line ot proceed to Weybourne           34081 Climbs the gradient out of Weybourne

90775 spectacularly climbs up towards windpump crossing           34081 climbs up the bank           90775 leaves Bridge 301           90775 leaves Bridge 301

90775 stands at Weybourne Home Signal           34081 approaches Bridge 303 in detereorating weather