 Income failed to cover the rent and rates, and the Society was forced to move out when the site was auctioned in 1986 - moving to a temporary location at Yaxham station.In 1987 the station at County School was purchased by Breckland District Council, and the F&DRS were granted a 999-year lease, invited to lay track and relocate to the site.The intention was to relay track to meet up with the British Rail railhead at North Elmham to connect with charter trains operating over the branch.