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- Super Gala Weekend
September 13, 2008 (All Day)
(BVR Events) Visiting engines join the Bure Valley\'s fleet in a cavalcade of power on this intensive train service weekend
- Aylsham Model Railway Exhibition
October 19, 2008 (10:30 am - 10:30 am)
(General) At Aylsham Town Hall Aprox. 12 layouts of various gauges. From BVR Station to Town Hall a Routemaster 'bus will operate a shuttle meeting all BVR trains. Light refreshments at Town Hall plus food at Whistlestop Aylsham station. From Cromer, Sheringham and...
- Friends Christmas Dinner
December 05, 2008 (7:30 pm - 11:00 pm)
(Friends Events) At the Whistlestop -further details to follow in due course. Contact name Brian Lowe
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Welcome to the Friends of the Bure Valley Railway |
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Written by Ian Afford - Webmaster
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May 09, 2006 at 09:07 AM |
The Bure Valley Railway is one of the few places in this country where you will still find powerful steam locomotives hauling the heavy trains that they were designed for. Opened in 1990, the railway has had a difficult birth and is only here today because many people have come together to fulfil the dream of a thriving and vibrant steam railway in this most beautiful part of England.
Today, the small core of permanent staff are supported by many volunteers from all walks of life who assist with the operation and maintenance ot the railway. The "Friends of the Bure Valley Railway", as our supporters organisation is called, is active in every department of the railway. Members have the opportunity to man stations, to maintain our track and rolling stock, and even train to become drivers and guards*
*dependent on age and physical fitness
Welcome again and feel free to browse the site. |
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Last Updated ( May 30, 2006 at 08:50 AM )
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Written by Ian Afford - Webmaster
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May 09, 2006 at 03:39 PM |
To join the Friends, contact the Membership Secretary (Details on the Contact Us page) or pick up an application form at the Bure Valley Railway.
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Last Updated ( May 09, 2006 at 03:45 PM )
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Written by Ian Afford - Webmaster
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May 09, 2006 at 03:45 PM |
Members interested in working as volunteers on the Railway should contact the BVR using the address, telephone number or email address given on the Contact Us page. Alternatively, any member of the Friends Committee will be happy to give information and advice on the subject.
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Last Updated ( May 09, 2006 at 03:46 PM )
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Newsflash |
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In common with many other tourist attractions, the BVR over recent years has seen a reduction in travel during the July / August peak period, but the "shoulder" months have either held steady or even shown some potential for growth. We have therefore decided that, in common with many other tourist attractions, our daily operating season should run until the end of October. We will also be running trains on weekends in November until the Santa Specials begin. We are already in the process of printing revised timetables, and are confident that we can get these into circulation in sufficient time to make the exercise worthwhile. This means that we will require a steam driver and guard on the 15 days in October and the three weekends in November this year that are currently shown as "white". Please give the railway whatever extra support you are able to at this time, whether it is to help with the running of these trains or with the maintenance tasks from this time of year that will still need to be done - and the construction of the grotto ready for the Santa Specials! Many of us can still remember the days when we packed the trainset away in the box on Christmas Eve and didn't get it out to play with again until Good Friday! For better or worse, those days are gone. The leisure and tourism market has changed; we need to be able to cater for the growing level of out-of-season traffic if we are to survive and prosper in the current challenging climate. Thank you for your continued support. We can't make this work without you. David Lowe |
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