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Jun 2022

Eco Coal Initiatives

The Bure Valley Railway is proud of its ambitious work in taking the lead to find alternative fuels to power the UK’s steam locomotives.

The UK’s locomotives use roughly 26,000 tonnes of coal per year and their operators around the country will soon be forced to import this, with the only..

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22^ND

Mar 2022

Top Green Award for Norfolk Heritage Railway

Bure Valley Railway is proud to announce that at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards on Saturday, 19 th March, the Railway was the winner of the HRA Award for Environmental Innovation for its work on sustainable steam.

Over the last year, the Railway has been taking a National leading role..

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05^TH

Aug 2018

A family day out at Bure Valley Railway

Begin your day… in Aylsham, the market town is where we start our steam train journey. Before you board we hope you’ve had a chance to explore the quaint shops along Red Lion Street and stocked up on refreshments at our café.

Ten minutes’ drive from Aylsham station is Blickling..

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16^TH

Apr 2016

Wroxham Station Opening

On Saturday 16th April 2016, the new Station layout at Wroxham was formally opened. The opening ceremony was performed by David Hastings, a long standing supporter of the railway and leader of Broadland District Council at the time the railway was built. He was assisted by Ken Girvan - Chairman..

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05^TH

Jun 2015

How to cook on a loco