28 March 2026: The Mid-Norfolk Railway - Class 47596 60th Anniversary

On Saturday 28th March 2026, the Mid-Norfolk Railway is proud to host a very special one-day event marking the 60th Anniversary of our very own Class 47 locomotive, No. 47596 "Aldeburgh Festival."

Few locomotives have captured the hearts of enthusiasts and the travelling public quite like the Brush Type 4s, and 47596 is no exception. Introduced in 1966, this locomotive has spent six decades at the very heart of Britain's railways, from hauling top-link passenger services to working heavy freight and eventually finding a cherished home here on the Mid-Norfolk Railway. To celebrate its milestone anniversary, we are turning back the clock for a special day of heritage running, nostalgia, and history.

When: Saturday, 28 March, 9am to 7.30pm

Where: Dereham Railway Station & Dereham Memorial Hall, Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF & The Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wymondham Abbey Station, Becketswell Road, Wymondham, NR18 9PH

Contact: Email info@mnr.org.uk or call 01362 690633