Mid-Suffolk Light Railway confirms war-themed event

Middy in the War Years, one of the MSLR's most popular and ambitious events, is confirmed as the first event of the 2021 programme following easing of Covid restrictions. The weekend is set to celebrate the Middy’s part in WWII with a number of re-enactors, displays of memorabilia and many military and vintage vehicles.

For the first time, a re-enactment group of German Mountain Troops will be on site. Two locomotives are expected to be in steam carrying out passenger train and demonstration duties. With the number of confirmed contributors and participants, Middy in the War Years hopes to bring history alive to younger generations and is expected to provide an entertaining day out for families and enthusiasts.

Displays are expected to include:

• The Home Guard
• German Mountain Troops reenactment group
• WVS 'Make do & Mend'
• American Women in East Anglia during WW2 Institute
• Home Guard Firearms
• Civil Defenders Re-enactment Group
• A wide selection of WWII era military and civilian vehicles
• Firepower demonstrations
• Two trade stands: Assorted militriana, and 1940s clothes and crockery
• Film: RAF Waddington Berlin Raid

Further details, including times, prices and pre-booking ticket arrangements can be found on the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway's website.