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Cira 1902 copyright Ray Meek |
12th January 2008 copyright Mike Urry |
The Lynn & Fakenham Railway was originally granted on 12th
August 1880 Act of Parliament 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
The Station opened 1st July 1882. Closed to Passenger 2nd March 1959 Closed to Freight 1st May 1964
Our intention is to restore Whitwell
Station to its former glory which includes
re-laying of track and acquiring rolling stock.
If anyone has any original pictures,
drawings or plans that might be helpful
to the restoration project please email them to
mike@whitwellstation.com
This website will be updated regularly
with information and images showing
all the stages of the restoration. If you would like to be informed when we make
updates please send a blank email to:
updates@whitwellstation.com
Click Here to visit Reepham Town Council's website.
Click Here to visit North Norfolk Railway's website.
Click Here to visit Norfolk Orbital Railway's website.