Ghost Train: Dereham to Kings Lynn (Norfolk)

An animated past vs present look at the lost Lynn and Dereham Railway line that ran between Dereham and Kings Lynn! #kingslynn #dereham #norfolk #railway #swaffham
The Lynn to Dereham line opened in 1846 and closed in 1968. The majority of the route remains unobstructed. All of the later stations, other than Wendling, remain in good order, and large sections of the route remain in transport use as roadways and drives. While track remains between King's Lynn and Middleton, the remainder has been lifted and the section of line between Dereham and Wendling has been claimed by the A47 road.
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[@alisonlee3314]

I became obsessed with old railway lines in the 70s.
We never had holidays abroad back then (who did)? We had a motor caravan, and our holidays were spent in the UK.
My dad had so many maps. During the journeys, I used to peruse these maps, and was constantly finding 'disused railway'.
It became a 'thing' for me.
Approaching 60, I have walked over 1000 miles of old lines.....I have a way to go still.
These videos are fantastic! Never stop making these please.

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

Thanks! I have my work cut out as there are so many lost lines to choose from! The tricky part is sourcing images of old stations I can use. Then working out how to animate the present into that image.

[@Alex58399]

This is golden. I’m leading the effort to restore Middleton Towers so this is nostalgic even for someone like me who wasn’t around when the line was!

[@johnsamson-snell9558]

Thank you so much for this one! I moved to Norfolk with my parents when I was 12 years old and lived just the hill from Middleton Towers station. My regret is that I never rode the line to Dereham before closure. My brother now lives in Dereham and I live in Kent close to the Hawhurst branch so I’m looking forward to that one. We both enjoy exploring lost lines so, from both of us, thank you.

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

Thanks John! I enjoyed putting this one together (I am Norfolk born and bred myself!)

[@Bernie705]

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this video, we know the route so well being keen geocachers and walker in the East Anglia region. We have been all along the route at one time or another.
We live at Dereham and have lived near Narborough where there is a lost platform hidden in the woods near the north junction joining the A47.
Fantastic video...

[@tsd550]

CZcams just offered me this video.
Without a doubt, one of the most impressive and informative creations I have seen here.
Seldom do I click the ‘subscribe’ button after just one video.
I shall be watching more of your work in the next few days.
Thanks again.

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

Thanks! 🚂 😁

[@kevinwalton4538]

Absolutely outstanding production. We live in the area and seeing it brought back to life is exceptional. 5*.

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

Thanks Kevin! Got plenty of other Norfolk lines feel free to subscribe 😁

[@cheljohn4743]

Great example of how to bring history to life.

[@berniedollery5109]

Another great video. One for the marriotts way would be nice LOL

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

I've cycled that one many times! 🚲

[@user-cw2dr6cj2y]

Gotta love these 'Ghost Train' videos!

[@michaelward2082]

Great video

[@norfolksdisusedrailways4353]

Cracking video loved every moment of it and thanks for showcasing some of my photos I have took great work mate

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

Thanks for taking the photos!

[@norfolksdisusedrailways4353]

@@ghosttrainlostrailways would you like me to add a
Link to this masterpiece to my page about the Lynn Dereham railway

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

That would be great thanks! I plan on doing Melton Constable to South Lynn at some point soon feel free to subscribe / share my other Norfolk projects.

[@norfolksdisusedrailways4353]

@@ghosttrainlostrailways I have many many pictures from along that line your free to use

[@Alex58399]

@@ghosttrainlostrailways I live in South Lynn so happy to share knowledge and photos, including the old trackbed at the curve between the South Lynn railway bridges and the old harbour junction under the A47

[@Alex58399]

Hate to be picky but I believe the photo at 14:42 is facing Middleton, not Lynn

[@ghosttrainlostrailways]

Ah I wasn't entirely sure with the position of the bridge. It might have been incorrectly labelled when uploaded