Bure Valley Railway, Heritage railway in Hoveton, England
The Bure Valley Railway operates steam trains on a heritage line between two stations in Norfolk, with a track gauge of 15 inches. The route spans 9 miles through the countryside, carrying passengers along a restored section that follows the course of the river valley.
The railway line originated in 1877 as East Norfolk Railway and stopped carrying passengers in 1952. It later reopened in 1990 following restoration work, transforming into a heritage railway that operates to this day.
The railway's name comes from the River Bure that flows through the landscape and shaped the region's history. Visitors can observe how the line travels through rural Norfolk and keeps alive the connection between the train and the natural environment around it.
Coaches are accessible for wheelchair users, with free parking available at both stations for visitors. A café at Aylsham Station with about 80 seats provides meals and refreshments during your visit.
The railway conducts trials using alternative bio-coal fuels to operate its steam locomotives more responsibly. This approach shows how heritage railways can adapt historical transport systems to modern environmental standards.
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