Whitwell Station and platform

Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 15 Apr 2009

The Marriott's Way long distance footpath can be seen in the foreground. The Marriott’s Way is a long distance walk running from Norwich to Aylsham, passing many villages on its way. It is named after chief engineer William Marriott, who worked the Midland and Great Northern line for 41 years. In 1882 two railway stations opened at Reepham and Whitwell - Whitwell station, having formed part of the Norwich City to Melton Constable leg of the M&GN which ran for a total of 21.5 miles, was closed in 1959. After years of lying derelict it was acquired by the newly formed Whitwell & Reepham Railway Preservation Society Limited with the aim of restoring the station, acquiring rolling stock and to set up a museum. By September 2008 130 metres of track had been laid and with work still ongoing, the station was re-opened to the public in February 2009 on occasion of the 50th anniversary of the closure of the M&GN (Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway).

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