18th March 2019 · ‘M & GN’

Presenter: Chris Youett

On 18th March at Coventry Steve Armitage was unable to give his presentation due transport failure. Fortunately local stalwart Chris Youett was able to stand in and presented one of his many collations, this one centred on the M & GN during its heyday and latter days.

However we commenced locally in Coventry with a visit to Nuneaton and the West Coast line then on to Shakerstone eventually ending up in Lincolnshire to join the joint line and on to its stamping ground in Norfolk and the M & GN. Here we covered most of the Company’s route with fine steam and diesel shots and view of stations. The Company’s other joint lines were covered into Cromer and down via the coast to Yarmouth. The incongruous retention of the branch to Lenwade was explained. At Cromer Beach views of the shed, now a Morrison’s supermarket, were shown. Many shots depicted the myriad holiday specials to the coast from the Midlands which were a feature of the line in its heyday.

A nostalgic display for which we thank Chris for stepping into the breach at the eleventh hour.