Preserving the Past
Inspiring the Future
The Norfolk Railway Foundation aims to educate, inspire, and entertain through the preservation and display of historic artifacts, the engineering, operation, and social impact of railways in Norfolk.
- To promote a greater understanding of the scientific and engineering areas of railway development; past, present, and future. Focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), to inspire the next generation to embrace engineering, railway operations.
- To promote understanding of and interest in both the heritage and history of railways in Norfolk. The social and commercial part they have played and continue to play in shaping the county.
- To support such organisations as the NNR Youth Development Club which provides practical railway experience for young people. A significant number of which have subsequently achieved employment in engineering or railways.
- The development, maintenance, and operation of venues in which to achieve these Objects.
News
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Norfolk Railway Foundation has now attained formal CIO Charity status with the Charity Commission and is actively exploring various potential projects in Norfolk.
The pictures below shows the team visiting the excellent Station House at Wickham Market in July 2025, where a committed group of volunteers have transformed a disused station building into a thriving community hub with a cafe, interactive information point and a range of affordable spaces for businesses, clubs and family’s (well worth a visit!).Just…
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Trustees Found
The Norfolk Railway Foundation now has a team of Trustees! They comprise a team of seven who bring a variety of skills and expertise, each person also having past experience and a real interest in railways. They held their inaugural meeting at Weybourne in April 2024 where roles and responsibilities were agreed and they are now…