An Abandoned Railway Station Coming Back to Life

[@MrCSutton]

The new owners of Felmingham station are very interested in its history and have also joined the M&GN Circle, which has researched and recorded the history of the line (in unsurpassed detail) since 1959.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's brilliant when these places get saved and restored by those that are deeply interested in it too

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thank you for the trekking on the rail route. So many of these exist today. Your videos fill in the gap on my physical deductions. Thank you Ant. Appreciate it. Cheers mate! 😊

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Martin I hope you are enjoying two videos a week currently 😁

[@martinmarsola6477]

@@TrekkingExplorationYes, very much so. Thanks Ant! 😊

[@andrewmizon2339]

Love these old railway treks😊

[@Carolb66]

You cant beat stunning blue brick railway bridges Ant & because you are deep in the countrtside no graffiti! Beautiful scebery although it looked freezing. ❤😊

[@philsmodelrailway232]

I do love these weekly railway walks You are passionate to find what remains, just fantastic

[@rodgermoss8975]

Don't say weakly , say weekly, yes I am pedantic but hey- ho!.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Cheers Phil thanks very much ☺️

[@2010ditta]

Another enjoyable walk....Felmingham station crying out for a length of track there to set it off. All the best.

[@rodgermoss8975]

Just who is responsible for this refurb -hopefully it is the volunteer army and not some rich toff,

[@MrCSutton]

​@@rodgermoss8975 It's been bought by an enthusiast who is interested in its history.

[@stephensaines7100]

@@rodgermoss8975 Even if it is a "rich toff" absolute credit to them. You can own the bricks, but you don't own the history. We all do. In the event, CSutton put a wonderful context to it.

[@xr6lad]

@@rodgermoss8975chip on the shoulder? You could buy it.

[@michealhand1001]

It,s great to see the workmanship that went in to those Bridges&Stations.it.s a pity that you couldn,t combine The 2 put a Heritage Steam Train line on it & the walking and cycling & Horses etc .Or could it???.

[@stephensaines7100]

Voice over was perfect, don't apologize. I left the UK as a child a year before this line was closed to passenger use, almost to the day. Your vids are always informative and excellent retrospects, this one transported me. I've never been to this specific place, but I might as well have, this is like revisiting somewhere primal and warm. Many thanks!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I think the Voice over in the second half worked it made it a little different. Maybe I'll use it more often. I'm glad you are enjoying them thank you 😊

[@davedear929]

Another trip full of information and enthusiasm. Your delivery makes me believe you are talking to me on every trip out. Also I've no idea on drone costs or how long it takes to learn to fly but take my word it totally makes a video...many thanks Ant.

[@phillipthebigj8971]

Thanks Ant, looking forward to the second part of that one.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching Phillip

[@helenangell4443]

Another brilliant explore ! You take us all along with you and give us a feast of interesting facts about areas most of us have never ventured near . You inspire us all to go on adventures!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Helen that's very kind. I hope you get to see some of the places I go too

[@simontay4851]

I wouldn't say i enjoyed it but it was interesting. Depressing really. Good to see the old station being sympathetically restored. Wish i could get a train there.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@cricketdk2024]

Looking at maps I can see why you stopped at Aylsham North (Town), as the trackbed is very intermittent going on towards Melton, though Corpusty station is worth a visit. Unfortunately there's not that much to see at Melton as the station has gone, though some of the workshop buildings are still there.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Oh does just seem to mostly disappear doesn't it? I'll pick up the other line when I return then see what that brings

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Another beautiful walk through history. I wonder if that station is being converted into a house. Thanks for sharing Ant.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It could be or maybe holiday accommodation

[@mcmarky1985]

Excellent video Ant not far from me this one. Always a great walk this one! There's a little bit extra past Aylsham North even an abandoned road bridge (bypassed) which is nice to see they never removed it in the process and you could easily go to Blickling Hall and the pyramid tomb from where that section ends. Hopefully you come back to walk the Stalham to Bengate section one day too that is quite special.

[@TrekkingExploration]

I've seen a few bits about Blickling Hall I think I should pop by when I return in a few months 😁

[@mcmarky1985]

@@TrekkingExploration Blickling Hall is truly stunning and well worth a visit 💯!, if you could complete the final section of railway walk in the process would be a bonus too and make for a great video I'm sure! (5 bridges before the trackbed lost to fields just past Blickling Rd)

[@HaroldRoad]

Ahh yes, in my neck of the woods again Ant...my Group the Norfolk Railway Heritage Group did some work at Felmingham in 2013, Norfolk County Council were using it then as a supply store inside it was like a time capsual, everything still existed, it was like it was locked up after closure and left...nice to see its now in new hands....regards, John

[@chrismccartney8668]

Note as you leave North Waltham loads more houses schools and sod all Public Transport so the Railway would now be useful...

[@TrekkingExploration]

I agree especially at Aylsham where they lost both lines 😟

[@Joe90V]

I wondered if and when you'd do my walks! Opposite direction from Honing is the nicer part with a fantastic lattice bridge :)

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'll be making a few trips back to Norfolk this year 😊

[@Joe90V]

@@TrekkingExploration Excellent, look forward to it 😃 give me a shout if you need a lift

[@maestromanification]

Great video Ant, I was hoping you were going to show the point it crosses the A140, I've lived round here for 27 years and used to use the 140 daily but I'm not 100% of the physical location it crosses. I think the Freight until 1965 was only the yard at North Walsham Looking forward to more norfolk videos Cheers Russ

[@TrekkingExploration]

When I go back to do the other line at Aylsham I'll go back and do a little mention of where it crossed the road 😊

[@MrCSutton]

Try the National Library of Scotland's on-line OS maps. You can fade a modern aerial view onto the old maps to show exactly where the line was.

[@maestromanification]

@@TrekkingExploration Nice one Ant. Not sure where you stay over here. I'm normally in red lion at Cromer on a Friday night if you fancy a pint

[@fastmail55]

Love seeing these old abandoned railway lines!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for watching Edward

[@Glamrockqueen]

Loved this video Ant. So sad to think how beautiful these places were and how they are now. We used to have a few stations in and around Stafford town, just got the monstrocity that is Stafford Station left now. Thank heavens for the Trent valley lines, some nice ones along there still xx

[@TrekkingExploration]

I think I've been to Stafford before big concrete thing. Must have been around 2010

[@Glamrockqueen]

@@TrekkingExploration Yes it is, quite a carbunkle on the town. The original one was knocked down, along with the Station Hotel, and 2 hideous buildings were put in their places x

[@bobjackson6524]

Lovely that. Thankyou Ant.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Bob

[@shirleylynch7529]

Beautiful walk. So sad all these lines gone. The station house would have made a lovely house for someone. Loved the music. Very epic at the end. Well done. Thanks Ant. Brilliant.

[@fhwolthuis]

Another very interesting story, Ant ❤

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much as always 😊

[@johnflynn2937]

Great video. Last summer we found some of the original fencing still in situ in the undergrowth at Aylsham Town. The old goods shed is still there on the industrial estate adjacent to Banningham Road. The very straight stretch of Banningham Road has been built on the old M&GN track bed towards Felmingham. So much railway history in this part of the country and lots to see.

[@Carolb66]

Thanks

[@SnowdriftBoy]

7:38 Had to do a double take there as it looked like you were at the back of a train pulling away from the station.😁 Excellent camera work!👏

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Nice to view. Cheers

[@laurenceskinnerton73]

One of my favourite railways!

[@jetsons101]

Ant, the wind is Gods way of providing us with a bit of fresh air.... Great watch.....

[@TrekkingExploration]

It was actually quite refreshing just difficult 😊

[@lostpilgrimmedia_uk]

Another Fantastic Video. Thanks for always showing us places. You're a star. Regards. Pedro [aka LOST PILGRIM]

[@lilchris26]

I agree, I love the old railway walks too. Thanks again Ant for your input.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Chris I'll keep doing them when I can

[@jessgerrard2792]

Great little video again Ant. Well done and many thanks

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Jess as always

[@tominnis8353]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@TrekkingExploration]

You are welcome! Thankyou

[@gagwithgaffer8385]

Top notch presenting, never too much talking becuase you do it so well

[@PaulTreefella]

Stupendous walk , especially in this weather.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you it was a battle. Thanks for watching

[@ernestbailey9194]

Very interesting video, we go to Norfolk every year from Yorkshire for our holidays. Never knew about this one,as we have been on all the other railway walks. Marriots way is a long route but such a lovely track to cycle on. Keep up the good work, Looking for old railway carriages etc to book another holiday.

[@levelcrossing150]

Great video.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you for watching

[@levelcrossing150]

@@TrekkingExplorationMany thanks for sharing. 👍

[@inbetween-days]

Thank you for sharing. We enjoyed watching this interesting video. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm pleased you both enjoyed it, thank you ☺️

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

What a delightful railway walk. The marvellous old images are very evocative of its rural setting. Do you know what the station is coming back to life as? It looks a very sensitive piece of restoration work.

[@simonballard6413]

Another great video. Hardly noticed the wind at all! So many of these fascinating lines left for you to explore - looking forward to the next one(s). What a lovely station Felmingham is.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Simon as always 🙂

[@rodsmith3911]

I've ridden a few miles on the M&GNR lines lately and this is a section I hope to do this summer so very informative, thanks Ant. You will find another station being restored a to Corpusty and Saxthorpe which is further west, on the Melton Constable to Norwich line, though at present that line is not walkable. There are good stretches of the M&GN route which are open to walking and cycling some of which is now called Marriotts Way after the M&GN secretary of many years. Good traffic free routes, sadly they should never have closed as the roads in the area are narrow and twisty which must have meant the railways were very much appreciated but insufficient population meant they never really made much profit. Thanks for another great video.

[@davidpearson5295]

I never realised that Corpusty was on the Melton - Norwich line. It's a good job there are experts like you to put us right.

[@rodsmith3911]

I am totally wrong about Corpusty. We used to pass through Corpusty and Saxthorpe on the way to Great Yarmouth from Leicester when going on holiday. I got confused because I was thinking about the cycle and footpath which followed on from Aylsham and was linked to the line from Fakenham to Norwich by the new curve built in the 1960's to move concrete bridge sections from the works near Costessey. It was the sharpest curve on the BR system so I am told. It was near Themelthorpe and linked to the Aylsham line allowing complete closure of the section to Norwich to all other traffic and only lasted for a few years before the it closed as well.

[@StephenDannatt-vn3pi]

Fantastic and very informative

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching 😊

[@bryemycaz]

11:25 Thats Gatehouse 26 across Green Lane.

[@michaelmiller641]

Lovely walk Ant. When i visited my grandparents in Norfolk, and i went cycling there was always the wind off the north sea to contend with! Beautifully restored station. There was an advert for toblerone before or during your video! You shouldn't have mentioned giant toblereones!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Ha ha ha was there really I wonder if me mentioning it was a factor 🤣 It was extremely bad at times that wind

[@garymutten4093]

Great video as always Ant. Norfolk is my neck of the woods and I have a lifelong fascination for the M&GN, looking forward to the next instalment .

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching Gary I should be back march or April

[@peterhunt2723]

Well Ant, another goodie from yourself, I first watched you going from Daybrook Station near Nottingham, I live about a mile from there, have been following your trips ever since. Regards Peter Hunt.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Peter. Daybrook reminds me I still need to do the Suburban Line

[@bobingram6912]

Great walk with added history. Like that there are mock crossing gates to keep the history alive and Felmingham is looking good. No complaints about the wind as I was to busy listening to you😂😂😂😂

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Bob. I think I just managed to beat the wind on this occasion 😉

[@andrewmatley7688]

more great finds Ant keep em coming loving it.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Andrew very kind

[@laycock1504]

Like watching your little vlogs ..very interesting.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Andrew 😁

[@petergoodman4922]

Hi Ant, many thanks for the video.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Peter

[@willumwhitmore9419]

the railway treks are great - thanks

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching 🙂

[@simonrichardson5077]

Top marks Ant,thanks

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for watching Simon

[@King786_]

Great Vlog.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching

[@152clive]

love your videos ant thanks a lot

[@TrekkingExploration]

Very kind Clive thank you

[@Balecart]

The tracks may have long gone but what we are left with is beautiful paths through our countryside. Get yourself some DJI Mic twos ant they’re pretty good & limitless but so is the price.

[@TrekkingExploration]

I've got a Air 2 and a mini 2. The wind was just too much on this occasion

[@johnclayton1215]

Great video, shame that all the remaining extant crossing keepers cottages were not mentioned/shown.

[@neilcollin4269]

Missed and Greatly Needed as they say in Norfolk.

[@TrekkingExploration]

😊😊

[@bryemycaz]

Even though when it was open it was known as the "Muddle and Go Nowhere".

[@qjtvaddict]

Abandoned ROW can be used for revival as a maglev service

[@martyn6792]

It is such a shame they didn't have the foresight to preserve the permanent way at least then reopening lines would be relatively easy

[@glynparker9524]

Love your videos, just one tip- slow up a bit when spinning around with the camera, slightly disorienting when viewing. Glyn NZ.

[@stalker9fdx]

why did they use blue brick to build the bridges??

[@MrCSutton]

They're "engineering" bricks. More hardwearing and stronger than conventional ones.

[@stalker9fdx]

Ok thank you. 😊

[@hughoconnor9172]

Bit of a hiatus between reaching the main road and suddenly appearing at Aylsham Station?

[@TrekkingExploration]

Nothing to show you unless you want to see the road?

[@hughoconnor9172]

@@TrekkingExploration I guessed that was the reason but can't work out where it is😀

[@mikewiltshire1725]

Ahh the Muddle and Go Nowhere Railway

[@ste.h9825]

Thanks Ant.😂

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks as always

[@ukman9797]

Usual high standard if information wnd film making. Thank you.

[@Sam_Green____4114]

NOT TRUE !!! M & GN stood for .... MUDDLE & GET NOWHERE !!!

[@TrekkingExploration]

🤣