Thuxton railway station

[7] Work to relay the lifted up formation and restore the second platform at this station, in order to provide a passing loop for trains running between Dereham and Wymondham, was completed in time for the September 2010 diesel gala.

The loop is intended to be controlled by a signal box built using components from the box from East Winch railway station on the Dereham to King's Lynn line, and includes provision for an eventual restoration of a section of double track railway south of the station potentially to Kimberley Park.

The northern point and track panels either side of the level crossing were laid by contractors during May and ballasted during June.

[8] Some local residents were unhappy about aspects of the restoration, citing concerns about disruption and the narrow access lane being blocked.

[9] The signalbox is fitted with a 26 lever McKenzie and Holland frame, dating from 1904, and recovered from Seven Sisters railway station in London.

Relaying Thuxton loop, May 2009
The completed loop, January 2015