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{{short description|Railway station in Norfolk, England}}
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{{Infobox UK heritage station
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| name = Hardingham
{{Use British English|date=March 2018}}
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| image = [[Image:Hardingham station.jpg|280px]]
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{{Infobox station
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| name = Hardingham
| gridref = TG049057
| type = Station on [[heritage railway]]
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| manager= Norfolk Railway <br /> [[Great Eastern Railway]]
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| image = Train tracks of Hardingham station.jpg
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| owner = [[London and North Eastern Railway]] <br /> [[Eastern Region of British Railways]]
| locale = [[Hardingham]]
| borough = [[Hardingham]], [[Breckland (district)|Breckland]], [[Norfolk]]
| country = England
| borough = [[Breckland (district)|Breckland]], [[Norfolk]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|52.61041|1.02486|type:railwaystation_region:GB_source:enwiki-osgb36(TG049057)|display=inline,title}}
| platforms = 1 (special events only)
| grid_name = [[Ordnance Survey National Grid|Grid reference]]
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| years = 15 February 1847
| grid_position = {{gbmapscaled|TG049057|25|TG049057}}
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| events = Opened
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| owned = [[London and North Eastern Railway]] <br /> [[Eastern Region of British Railways]]
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| years1 = 18 April 1966
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| manager = Norfolk Railway <br /> [[Great Eastern Railway]]
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| events1 = Closed to freight
| platforms = 2
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| years2 = 6 October 1969
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| years = 15 February 1847
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| events2 = Closed to passengers
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| events = Opened
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| years1 = 18 April 1966
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| events1 = Closed to freight
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| years2 = 6 October 1969
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| events2 = Closed to passengers
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'''Hardingham railway station''' is a railway station in the village of [[Hardingham]] in the [[England|English]] county of [[Norfolk]]. The station is periodically served by heritage services operated by the [[Mid-Norfolk Railway]] on the line from [[East Dereham]] to [[Wymondham]], but the station is generally closed to the public.
'''Hardingham railway station''' is a railway station in the village of [[Hardingham]] in the [[England|English]] county of [[Norfolk]]. The station is periodically served by heritage services operated by the [[Mid-Norfolk Railway]] on the line from [[East Dereham]] to [[Wymondham]].<ref>[https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/mid-norfolk-railway-first-service-stopping-hardingham-fifty-years-1-5699294 WATCH: Mid Norfolk heritage railway run first service stopping at Hardingham for fifty years]</ref>


The former yard is now used by an independent rolling stock company, Great Eastern Traction Ltd., specialising in trading in industrial locomotives. Other items of privately owned rolling stock have also been preserved in the former station yard.
The former yard is now used by an independent rolling stock company, Great Eastern Traction Ltd., specialising in trading in industrial locomotives. Other items of privately owned rolling stock have also been preserved in the former station yard.

There is no public access to this station.


==History==
==History==
{{Hardingham station}}

The Wymondham-Dereham branch line was built by the Norfolk Railway and the line and stations were opened on 15 February 1847.

The [[Tudor architecture|Tudoresque]] main station building was built on the down side of the line, and was of a similar style to the other stations on the line. The station included a two-storey station master's house and a single storey waiting room. The platform was protected by two canopies, one of which was possibly an original Norfolk Railway structure. The up platform buildings were more basic, comprising a simple waiting room. The GER signal cabin, with a 21 lever frame, was located at the north end of the up platform.
The [[Tudor architecture|Tudoresque]] main station building was built on the down side of the line, and was of a similar style to the other stations on the line. The station included a two-storey station master's house and a single storey waiting room. The platform was protected by two canopies, one of which was possibly an original Norfolk Railway structure. The up platform buildings were more basic, comprising a simple waiting room. The GER signal cabin, with a 21 lever frame, was located at the north end of the up platform.


The goods yard was located on the down side, providing two sidings, each with a [[headshunt]]. A wagon turntable gave access to three short spurs. An additional siding was provided north of the station. Facilities included cattle pens, a loading dock, and a rail connected [[granary]].
The goods yard was located on the down side, providing two sidings, each with a [[headshunt]]. A wagon turntable gave access to three short spurs. An additional siding was provided north of the station. Facilities included cattle pens, a loading dock, and a rail connected [[granary]].


When the branch was singled in June 1968, Hardingham was retained as a [[passing loop]] until passenger services ended in October 1969.<ref name="jenkhist2">[[#jenkhist|Jenkins, 1993]], page 135-137</ref>
When the branch was singled in June 1968, Hardingham was retained as a [[passing loop]] until passenger services ended in October 1969.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Lynn and Dereham Railway: The Kings Lynn to Norwich Line |first=Stanley C. |last=Jenkins |year=1993 |pages=135–137 |publisher=The Oakwood Press |isbn=0-85361-443-1 }}</ref>

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== Signal box ==
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[[File:Hardingham signal box 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Hardingham signal box, 2015]]

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The original signal box was located to the north of the station's up platform, but it was demolished after passenger closure with parts of it used to construct a number of sheds and shelters in the Stationmaster's garden. The non-operational replacement is located on a new site to the south of the down platform. The signal box is private property and does not constitute an operational structure on the railway.
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The eight year restoration of the box was recognised through a ''FirstGroup Craft Skills Award''.<ref>[http://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/national_award_for_hardingham_signal_box_renovation_1_3908690 National award for Hardingham signal box renovation]</ref> The cabin is an original [[Great Eastern Railway]] structure, recovered from [[Snettisham railway station|Snettisham]], [[Norfolk]] and restored by the owner of the private station site.

==Engineering projects==

=== Double track and storage sidings ===

A £3,000,000 project to relay the lifted up formation and restore the second platform at this station, in order to provide a storage siding for new [[Abellio Greater Anglia]] trains running between Hardingham and Kimberley, was conducted in 2018 and 2019.<ref>[https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/news-articles/greater-anglia-partners-mid-norfolk-railway-new-trains-introduction Greater Anglia partners Mid-Norfolk Railway new trains introduction]</ref> This involved the partial relaying of the lifted sections of the double line southwards towards [[Kimberley Park railway station]], provision of a storage yard on the site of an original ballast quarry and erection of signalling - controlled from the signal box at [[Thuxton railway station]]. Track works were conducted by [[Sonic Rail Services]].<ref>[https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/mid-norfolk-railway-deal-store-greater-anglia-trains-1-5586057 Mid Norfolk railway sign £3m deal to store new Greater Anglia trains]</ref>


== Rolling stock ==
== Rolling stock ==
[[File:Hardingham goods yard.jpg|thumb|left|Hardingham yard, 2015]]
[[File:BR 14021 at Hardingham.jpg|thumb|left|Mk1 coach in Hardingham yard, 2011]]


'''Diesel locomotives'''
'''Diesel locomotives'''
* GET 2, Bagnall 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic 8368, formerly "Horsa" at the [[Nene Valley Railway]], built 1962
* GET 2, Bagnall 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic 8368, formerly "Horsa" at the [[Nene Valley Railway]], built 1962
* GET 8, Rolls Royce 0-6-0 diesel 10272, formerly LT DL82 on the [[London Underground]], built 1967
* GET 8, Rolls-Royce 0-6-0 diesel 10272, formerly LT DL82 on the [[London Underground]], built 1967
* GET 11, Brush Traction 0-6-0 Diesel Electric 804, built for the [[Tyne & Wear Metro]] and use in the [[Channel Tunnel]], built 1978
* GET 11, Brush Traction 0-6-0 Diesel Electric 804, built for the [[Tyne & Wear Metro]] and use in the [[Channel Tunnel]], built 1978


'''Carriages'''
'''Carriages'''
* BR 1984 Mk 1 Unclassified Restaurant Car, built 1960
* BR 1984 Mk 1 Unclassified Restaurant Car, built 1960
* BR 14021 Mk 1 Brake Corridor First, built 1962
* BR 14021 Mk 1 Brake Corridor First, built 1962 (to [[North Norfolk Railway]], July 2022)
* BR 3051 Mk 1 Corridor First, built 1954 (currently at Dereham)
* BR 87616 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van, built 1959
* BR 87616 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van, built 1959
* BR 889018 Four-wheel Continental Ferry Van, built 1961
* BR 889018 Four-wheel Continental Ferry Van, built 1961
* BR 87602 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van, built 1960
* BR 87602 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van, built 1960

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== Signal box ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Location
! Original location
! Built by
! Notes
! Photograph
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| '''Hardingham'''
| [[Snettisham railway station|Snettisham]], [[Norfolk]]
| [[Great Eastern Railway]]
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| The original signal box was located to the north of the station's up platform, but it was demolished after passenger closure with parts of it used to construct a number of sheds and shelters in the Stationmaster's garden. The non-operational replacement is located on a new site to the south of the down platform. The signal box is private property and does not constitute an operational structure on the railway.
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The eight year restoration of the box was recognised through a ''FirstGroup Craft Skills Award''.<ref>[http://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/national_award_for_hardingham_signal_box_renovation_1_3908690 National award for Hardingham signal box renovation]</ref>
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| [[File:Hardingham signal box.jpg|frameless]]
|}


{{Historical Rail Start}}
{{Historical Rail Start}}
{{Rail line |previous=[[Thuxton railway station|Thuxton]]<br /><small>Line and station open</small> |next=[[Kimberley Park railway station|Kimberley Park]]<br /><small>Line and station open</small> |route=[[Eastern Region of British Railways|British Rail<br />Eastern Region]]<br /><small>[[Wymondham to Wells branch|Wymondham to Wells via East Dereham]]</small> |col={{BR(E) colour}}}}
{{Rail line |previous=[[Thuxton railway station|Thuxton]]<br /><small>Line and station open</small> |next=[[Kimberley Park railway station|Kimberley Park]]<br /><small>Line and station open</small> |route=[[Eastern Region of British Railways|British Rail<br />Eastern Region]]<br /><small>[[Wymondham to Wells branch|Wymondham to Wells via East Dereham]]</small> |col={{BR(E) colour}}}}
{{Future rail insert}}
{{s-note|text=Future services}}
{{Rail line |previous=[[Thuxton railway station|Thuxton]]<br /><small>Line and station open</small> |next=[[Kimberley Park railway station|Kimberley Park]]<br /><small>Line and station open</small> |route=[[Norfolk Orbital Railway]]<br /><small>[[Mid-Norfolk Railway]]</small> |col={{Norfolk Orbital colour}} }}
{{Rail line |previous=[[Thuxton railway station|Thuxton]] |next=[[Kimberley Park railway station|Kimberley Park]] |route=[[Norfolk Orbital Railway]]<br /><small>[[Mid-Norfolk Railway]]</small> |col={{Norfolk Orbital colour}} }}


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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}



{{Norfolk Railway Stations}}
{{Norfolk Railway Stations}}

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[[Category:Heritage railway stations in Norfolk]]
[[Category:Heritage railway stations in Norfolk]]
[[Category:Disused railway stations in Norfolk]]
[[Category:Disused railway stations in Norfolk]]
[[Category:Former Great Eastern Railway stations]]
[[Category:Former Great Eastern Railway stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1847]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1847]]
[[Category:Railway stations closed in 1969]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1969]]
[[Category:1847 establishments in England]]
[[Category:1969 disestablishments in England]]

Latest revision as of 15:12, 22 December 2022

Hardingham
Station on heritage railway
General information
LocationHardingham, Breckland, Norfolk
England
Coordinates52°36′37″N 1°01′29″E / 52.61041°N 1.02486°E / 52.61041; 1.02486
Grid referenceTG049057
Owned byLondon and North Eastern Railway
Eastern Region of British Railways
Managed byNorfolk Railway
Great Eastern Railway
Platforms2
Key dates
15 February 1847Opened
18 April 1966Closed to freight
6 October 1969Closed to passengers

Hardingham railway station is a railway station in the village of Hardingham in the English county of Norfolk. The station is periodically served by heritage services operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway on the line from East Dereham to Wymondham.[1]

The former yard is now used by an independent rolling stock company, Great Eastern Traction Ltd., specialising in trading in industrial locomotives. Other items of privately owned rolling stock have also been preserved in the former station yard.

History

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Hardingham
railway station
Legend
1906
 to Dereham
Bridge 1684
Blackwater River
Bridge 1683
Mill Road
Signalbox
Station
Goods shed
wagon turntable
Bridge 1682
Danemoor Bridge
 B1135 

The Wymondham-Dereham branch line was built by the Norfolk Railway and the line and stations were opened on 15 February 1847.

The Tudoresque main station building was built on the down side of the line, and was of a similar style to the other stations on the line. The station included a two-storey station master's house and a single storey waiting room. The platform was protected by two canopies, one of which was possibly an original Norfolk Railway structure. The up platform buildings were more basic, comprising a simple waiting room. The GER signal cabin, with a 21 lever frame, was located at the north end of the up platform.

The goods yard was located on the down side, providing two sidings, each with a headshunt. A wagon turntable gave access to three short spurs. An additional siding was provided north of the station. Facilities included cattle pens, a loading dock, and a rail connected granary.

When the branch was singled in June 1968, Hardingham was retained as a passing loop until passenger services ended in October 1969.[2]

Signal box

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Hardingham signal box, 2015

The original signal box was located to the north of the station's up platform, but it was demolished after passenger closure with parts of it used to construct a number of sheds and shelters in the Stationmaster's garden. The non-operational replacement is located on a new site to the south of the down platform. The signal box is private property and does not constitute an operational structure on the railway. The eight year restoration of the box was recognised through a FirstGroup Craft Skills Award.[3] The cabin is an original Great Eastern Railway structure, recovered from Snettisham, Norfolk and restored by the owner of the private station site.

Engineering projects

[edit]

Double track and storage sidings

[edit]

A £3,000,000 project to relay the lifted up formation and restore the second platform at this station, in order to provide a storage siding for new Abellio Greater Anglia trains running between Hardingham and Kimberley, was conducted in 2018 and 2019.[4] This involved the partial relaying of the lifted sections of the double line southwards towards Kimberley Park railway station, provision of a storage yard on the site of an original ballast quarry and erection of signalling - controlled from the signal box at Thuxton railway station. Track works were conducted by Sonic Rail Services.[5]

Rolling stock

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Hardingham yard, 2015
Mk1 coach in Hardingham yard, 2011

Diesel locomotives

Carriages

  • BR 1984 Mk 1 Unclassified Restaurant Car, built 1960
  • BR 14021 Mk 1 Brake Corridor First, built 1962 (to North Norfolk Railway, July 2022)
  • BR 87616 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van, built 1959
  • BR 889018 Four-wheel Continental Ferry Van, built 1961
  • BR 87602 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van, built 1960
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Thuxton
Line and station open 		  British Rail
Eastern Region
Wymondham to Wells via East Dereham 		  Kimberley Park
Line and station open
  Future services  
Thuxton   Norfolk Orbital Railway
Mid-Norfolk Railway 		  Kimberley Park

References

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  1. ^ WATCH: Mid Norfolk heritage railway run first service stopping at Hardingham for fifty years
  2. ^ Jenkins, Stanley C. (1993). The Lynn and Dereham Railway: The Kings Lynn to Norwich Line. The Oakwood Press. pp. 135–137. ISBN 0-85361-443-1.
  3. ^ National award for Hardingham signal box renovation
  4. ^ Greater Anglia partners Mid-Norfolk Railway new trains introduction
  5. ^ Mid Norfolk railway sign £3m deal to store new Greater Anglia trains
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