All aboard one last time!

Norton Hill Light Railway to open to the public one last time

It's been charming visitors for decades, but last year Norton Hill Light Railway announced it was closing the attraction.

Angela Schumann and husband Michael opened their farm in Snettisham for three weekends every summer to raise money for local good causes. 

Angela, who we spoke to about the decision said, “It is the end of an era, I feel very sad but also there is a sense of relief as it’s a big responsibility. I do love seeing people though - a few tears will be shed.”

Angela (left) selling tickets in 2025

Michael added, “Steam engines have always fascinated me and I wanted to build a railway, I spent a lot of time researching it. And it has been wonderful. We’ve had people come here as young kids, then they come when they’re married and they’ve got their own kids.

“People like travelling on trains, a lot of grandparents come with their grandchildren and I sometimes think the children are indulging the grandparents! So I always say to the older generation, you don’t have to bring children to justify having a ride!”

Michael Schumann (left) with one of the drivers

“But the world moves on,” he continued, “We’ve done it for 35 years and I’m beginning to find it quite tiring, it’s time. I’ll miss it of course, it’s socially great fun, we meet a lot of people but you have to accept reality as the years go on."

But they've just announced it will open to the public one last time, on Saturday May the 16th, between 2pm and 4pm. 

There'll be no entry charge and the railway will be the only attraction. The fare is £2.50 per person which will be donated to St Mary's Church.

So put the date in your diary if you want to enjoy a last ride on this wonderful attraction!