The Mid Suffolk Light Railway opened its season with the Middy At War weekend.
- Credit: Paul Geater
The clock was turned back 80 years to the darkest days of the Second World War for the Mid Suffolk Light Railway s traditional season-opener over the bank holiday.
The Middy at War has become a hugely popular event - and although the railway based at Brockford and Wetheringsett Station could only allow half the normal number of visitors to come along, this year s proved hugely popular.
The Middy at War is one of the railway s most popular events.
- Credit: Paul Geater
Visitors had to book in advance and Sunday was a total sell-out. After organisers saw how it went, they were able to make a few more tickets available for Monday - but they were selling fast and organisers were expecting another busy day.
The Mid Suffolk Light Railway opened its season with the Middy At War weekend.
- Credit: Paul Geater
The clock was turned back 80 years to the darkest days of the Second World War for the Mid Suffolk Light Railway s traditional season-opener over the bank holiday.
The Middy at War has become a hugely popular event - and although the railway based at Brockford and Wetheringsett Station could only allow half the normal number of visitors to come along, this year s proved hugely popular.
The Middy at War is one of the railway s most popular events.
- Credit: Paul Geater
Visitors had to book in advance and Sunday was a total sell-out. After organisers saw how it went, they were able to make a few more tickets available for Monday - but they were selling fast and organisers were expecting another busy day.
Middy in the War Years is one of the railway s most popular events.
- Credit: Archant
Suffolk s only standard-gauge heritage railway is to open for the first time this year with its popular Middy in the War Years event.
And for the first time the American troops and British Home Guard are to be joined by a detachment of German Mountain Troops - although they will be kept at the other end of the line.
Re-enactment groups showing German troops have been controversial on some heritage railways, but Mid Suffolk Light Railway spokesman John Reeve said organisers had discussed their offer to come along.