Day overview

Displays and events are taking place at 4 Stations along the line throughout the weekend.

9am: The event opens.

Displays and Stalls are based at Dereham station, have a look round and then catch a train to Yaxham, Hardingham or Wymondham.

Dereham - Our main station will be transported back the 40s with displays of equipment, Vehicles and characters from the Period.

At 1120hrs and 1340hrs there will be a firepower demonstration of Allied weapons at Dereham station.

The D Day experience will be running an Immersive experience showing films of the D Day landings, kindly supported by a grant from Breckland District Council.

Visit the station museum and lots of displays from the 1940s

The Home Guard platoon will be around causing Chaos and mayhem as usual.

Yaxham - (1940) is transformed into a station in Britain where the French and British soldiers are returning from Dunkirk, do stop at the station and support the troops, have a look around the displays. The Light Railway will be open so you can look at the trains up close and even drive one for a small fee of £5, do take time to have a look round, then back on the train to continue your journey.

Hardingham - The Germans have occupied this station, do have a look at the displays and have a bite to eat. 

Wymondham Abbey field - Beer tent, Displays, Entertainment and food, its all happening at Wymondham station this year with lots to see and do.

1200-1300hrs - the fabulous Rheanne Kelly will be performing in the marquee with songs from the 40s.

5pm: The event closes at all the stations.