If we are going to meet for lunch we need to be at pub/ restaurant/ buttie van in lay-by for 12 noon as tour kicks off at 2pm, is this do-able?

Means an earlier start... Which puts me in the morning rush hour (though at least during the school hols its not as bad as term time).
How long is the tour approx? (Depending on number of questions asked of course ).
Still looking at accommodation...

Cheers,

It's do-able for me. I wonder if the tour guide is an attractive lady of a certain age with and excitement about the workings of a gearbox?

One can but dream!

Now have my joining instructions...

Here's an idea for lunch: http://www.station-bistro-wymondham.co.uk/

I'm booked into: http://www.oldthornbarn.co.uk/

Not decided on Thursday's activities, yet.

You bugger Graham, you know I can't resist something with rails....

What time shall we aim for? 12.30 ish?
Think we should book or not?

Thought that would get you! Might be an idea to book, I'll contact them early next week - give the others a chance to agree if they wish. Place was recommended on the B&B web site...

Station bistro looks good, 12.30 should give us enough time for some fodder before checking in at Hethel for 1.45

Yep.
I'll explain the situation when booking (if they take bookings) so that we shouldn't overrun. Will aim to be there a bit earlier, just for a wander about...

Cheers,

I can stand on the platform..........like I do every working day.