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A rather large embankment was needed between two cuttings, including a bridge over the road to Kimberley. For a view of the embankment see [[[1762750]]][[[1762746]]]
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.1km<br/>The 9:00pm service during the Mid Norfolk railway spring diesel gala. Pictured at Crownthorpe, the field margins are open under the country stewardship scheme. Behind is 6 mark 2 coaches and a class 46. This is a good example of a London to Norwich train in the 1970s/80s (apart from the 46 of course). Built :: Brush Falcon Works Production Order :: September 28th 1962 Works Number :: 524 To traffic :: September 1st 1964 D1762 :: September 1st 1964 47167 :: December 1973 47580 :: May 1980 47732 :: June 1994 47580 :: June 28th 2008 http://www.brushtype4.co.uk/bt4_numbers.php?s_loco=47580
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.1km<br/>Seen at Crownthorpe on the Mid Norfolk line, starting the steam season at the railway.
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.1km<br/>A view of the engine on an afternoon train.
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.2km<br/>A tributary of the River Tiffey beneath a heavy canopy.
©Roger Gilbertson
Dist:0.2km<br/>From the B1135.
©Roger Gilbertson
Dist:0.2km<br/>GWR Pannier tank 9466 here for another summer season at the Mid Norfolk Railway from July to August.
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.2km<br/>Bridge and road junction near to Crownthorpe, Norfolk.
©Keith Evans
Dist:0.2km<br/>A view of the road bridge, one deck has been removed to ease maintenance. The road to Kimberley can be seen going underneath. A private road to a farm can also be seen. For a view of the bridge and embankment see [[[1762750]]].
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.2km<br/>Viewed across field, from Low Street. The bridge spans the B1135 (Wymondham Road). This location is a popular one with enthusiasts due to the embankment.
©Ashley Dace
Dist:0.3km<br/>Viewed across field, from Low Street. The bridge spans the B1135 (Wymondham Road).
©Evelyn Simak
Dist:0.3km<br/>A view from the train Crownthorpe Church can be seen in the distance.
©roger geach
Dist:0.3km<br/>View southeast along the B1135 (Crownthorpe Road) at junction with Low Street.
©Evelyn Simak
Dist:0.3km<br/>The village of Crownthorpe is seen from a train on the Mid Norfolk Railway, passing over the B1135. On the right the tower of Crownthorpe Church can be glimpsed through the trees. This is a location used to photograph passing trains.
©Glen Denny
Dist:0.3km<br/>A view of the ploughed fields at Crownthorpe, a tiny village not far from Wymondham. The embankment for the Mid Norfolk Railway can be seen along with the road bridge.
©Ashley Dace

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