This museum is owned by William Key and was the
brainchild of his grandfather, Wesley. Later this passed to James (Jimmy)
his son who, continued to add to the collection. We are sure, that they
would both be proud of the way in which the museum is evolving
The Museum was opened at this site in 1954 when the engines were moved
here from North Walsham where the engine collection as it was then was
previously housed, and it was in this year also that the first engine, a
Marshall was purchased.
The Museum houses what is believed to be the largest private collection of
steam engines in the UK. Many of the engines housed here are still in good
working order.
The Museum employs only one member of staff, other then that all work is
carried out entirely by volunteers, who give up their free time in order
to maintain the engines & museum. Enthusiastic Volunteers are always
welcome to help with the preservation of engines and the daily running of
the museum from June to September.
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