ON THE POPPY LINE

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: nov/dec 2025 :: RMTnews 24 The heritage North Norfolk Railway (NNR) - known as the Poppy Line - is widely recognised for its contribution to the local economy. The main station in the coastal town of Sheringham is smack bang in the centre of town and local businesses support the NNR as it would not be the bustling conurbation which it is without stream trains making a regular appearance. The Poppy Line runs between Sheringham and Holt with two request stops between them – Weybourne and Kelling Heath which boast lots of fantastic walks through the woods. Steam trains only stop there on the journey from Holt as the hill is too steep for them on the way to Holt to get started again, diesel services stop both ways of course. Trains cut through the countryside to the east of Weybourne with views of its windmill and passes through the well-preserved country station which also houses a locomotive shed together with a carriage maintenance and restoration centre. The line, which is just over five miles long, once formed part of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway before Beechings’ axe came down. The railway now handles thousands of passengers each year with many more visitors just visiting the stations and museum. The education department also hosts visits from around 100 schools a year providing historic experiences for children. Work on rebuilding the line started shortly after closure in 1965 and by 1967, two steam locomotives were delivered. In 1973, the railway was the scene of filming for the episode ‘The Royal Train’ of the classic TV programme ON THE POPPY LINE The heritage North Norfolk Railway is a fundamental part of the coastal economy WORKSHOPS: The engineering sheds at Weybourne