On Saturday 23rd October 2010 the Mid Norfolk Railway launched 3CIG Unit No.1497 into passenger service, powered by Class 73 “Selhurst” No.73210.
1497 is depicted at our Wymondham Abbey Station, with the iconic Wymondham Abbey alongside and in the middle ground, the fields of the [River] Tiffey Valley and its walking trail.
John Harwood our Guard for Saturday said:-
“Both I and our travelling passengers were impressed by the quality of the interior, which with the added benefit of 1st class accomodation, is very good…… The ride quality is good especially missing the underfloor noise (and vibrations) of the DMU!…… The provision of disabled accomodation in the guards van is definitely an asset to MNR and guards have a new challenge – to operate the Central Door Locking!”