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The N7 at Sheringham. Photo: Ray King |
The Mid-Norfolk Railway is pleased to announce the first of two visiting steam engines for the 2009 season - the N7 No.69621 will be visiting at the end of April.
The N7 was used by the LNER and proved to be a reliable and successful engine. Having small wheels and able to accelerate quickly, N7s were ideal for suburban services between closely positioned stations. In total the LNER built 112 Group Standard N7s between 1925 and 1928 in five batches.
The N7s survived on their original suburban London services until displaced by the introduction of DMUs and electrification in the 1950s. Withdrawal started in 1957 and was completed by 1962. The surviving N7 No 7999 (BR no 69621) is owned by the East Anglia Railway Museum and has recently been overhauled. No. 69621, the very last engine to be built at the Stratford Works, was named "A J Hill" in honour of its designer.
From 25-26 April and 2-4 May, steam enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity of seeing the last surviving N7 steam locomotive stretching its legs on the 11 mile run to Wymondham.
The Railway is offering steam driver experience courses on Friday 1st May. There are only two places left on this course. Please e-mail sales@mnr.org.uk for further details and prices.