ORBITAL NEWS
Sheringham Link
After prolonged discussions Network Rail has agreed to the provision of an "occasional use" link between the existing Network Rail station at Sheringham and the North Norfolk Railway's tracks. Although the length of the new link is only a matter of a few yards the agreement represents a major step forward towards the eventual provision of a permanent link and new interchange station facilities.

The restored link would initially be available for special occasional use - for the delivery of rolling stock and occasional railtour through-working.

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Aerial view of the two Sheringham stations

ABOVE This aerial view shows the gap to be closed by the "occasional use" link that finally looks set to become reality.
photo coutesy of Mike Page

LEFT The earlier "occasional" link in place in 1967 for the delivery of stock to the NNR. The buffer stop at the end of the line from Cromer was simply unbolted and lifted off the lines.
photo by David Rees

"one" railways turbostar no.170204 in Liverpool Street station. Photograph courtesy Frank Cox - http://www.the-siding.co.uk







Stanier "black five" no.45157 heads a railtour along a GER branch line