The Mid Suffolk Light Railway has confirmed dates for its ‘Middy in the 1940s’ event, which will take place on Sunday, 24 and Monday, 25 May 2026 between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm.
The heritage railway will recreate life in the closing days of the Second World War with a programme aimed at families, enthusiasts, and visitors alike.
Steam-hauled services will operate from 11 am using historic Great Western Railway coaches. At the same time, passengers will also be able to travel behind the line’s resident Pecket and Sons 0-4-0ST locomotive ‘May’, built in 1915.
Subject to weather conditions, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is expected to conduct a flypast on Sunday, 24 May.
The event will feature wartime re-enactors, military and vintage vehicles, memorabilia displays and live music from Sarah Mai. Exhibitions will include WVS ‘Make Do and Mend’, Home Guard displays and exhibits from the Mendlesham Airfield Association’s 34th Bomb Group collection.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket office on the day.
Adults: £15
Under 16s: £8
Family (2 adults and 2 children): £38
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