Mid-Suffolk Light Railway

Railways returning to action!

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Gareth Evans

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3rd July 2020

It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d bring you a list in alphabetical order of which venues are operating and when they’re set to recommence. Note however,…
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Mid-Suffolk Ruston named

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Sam Hewitt

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6th January 2020

RUSTON & HORNSBY 294266 – a ‘48DS’ class 4wDM – was officially named Sir William McAlpine by Lady McAlpine, in memory of her late husband, at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (MSLR) on October 12. The loco is owned by MSLR driver Lawrie Rose. He bought the loco in October 2017 from Sir William, who used…
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‘Shredded Wheat’ Fowler moves to the ‘Middy’

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd August 2019

FOWLER 20337 of 1934, a 40hp-type 0-4-0DM, was delivered to the Mid Suffolk Light Railway (the ‘Middy’) in June following restoration, where it will be a resident. The loco was delivered new to the Shredded Wheat Company 85 years ago and was recently rescued in a very dilapidated state by current owner Tony Goff. Read…
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Aveling Sirapite makes Mid-Suffolk foursome

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Sam Hewitt

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13th March 2019

The Long Shop Museum at Leiston will be without its popular Aveling & Porter 4wWTG Sirapite this summer.
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