Welcome

We re-opened the Whitwell & Reepham Station on the 28th February 2009 nearly 50 years after it was closed to passengers on 2nd March 1959 (Freight was ceased on 1st May 1964). Our main intention is to restore the Station to its former glory which includes re-laying of track and sidings, acquiring rolling stock and setup a museum relating to the Station and The Midland & Great Northern Railway.

The Lynn & Fakenham Railway was originally granted permission by an Act of Parliament on 12th August 1880 to build this station. The Lynn & Fakenham Railway then developed into the Eastern & Midlands Railway on 1st January 1883 and then into the Midland & Great Northern Railway on 1st July 1893. The station formed part of the Norwich City to Melton Constable leg of the M&GN which ran for a total of 21.5 miles. This Station first opened on 1st July 1882.

Latest Updates:
News: 9th June 2009
Calendar: 18th April 2009
Gallery: 1st June 2009
Library: 23rd June 2009

****** NEXT STEAM DAY 5th July (from Midday - 5pm) ******

If anyone has any original pictures, drawings or plans that might be helpful to the restoration project please email them to: mike@whitwellstation.com