its successor, the London & North Eastern Railway. The Society has been able to collect a number of Great Eastern coaches, three are now in working order, with others under restoration. The museum has also been able to collect some of the remaining station buildings from former Middy railway stations. In February 2017, permission was obtained to extend the line to a new station, to be named Wilby Halt. The line plans to eventually reopen as far as Aspall. The railway made progress on this extension during the COVID-19 pandemic, the work being carried out by Network Rail contractors. The society also has a collection of goods wagons and road delivery vehicles, and line side artefacts. In addition there is an archive of photos and original artefacts from the working life of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway. The museum operates from April to the end of September on Sundays and Bank Holidays, with Santa specials in December. Many of the Open Days have a Special Event to accompany the running of the steam locomotive. Rolling stock of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway This is for the rolling stock of the Mid Suffolk Light Railway. Rolling stock of the mid-Suffolk light railway Love on a branch line The line was used as inspiration for the John Hadfield novel, Love on a Branch Line. The book was first published in 1959, and was turned into a television series in 1994. Notes References External links The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Society website The Vintage Carriages Trust website Railways authorised but not built in the United Kingdom Heritage railways in Suffolk Museums in Suffolk Railway museums in England Railway lines closed in 1952 London and North Eastern Railway constituents Light railways