The campaign to re-connect the railway to many parts of Norfolk gets a public airing this week on BBC TV.
Railfuture supports the campaigners who are aiming to get trains running again to Melton Constable, Fakenham and Dereham by reopening old lines, embracing private railways and connecting with National Rail to create an orbital route giving many people the chance to get to Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer.
The Holt, Melton Constable and Fakenham Railway Company has been founded to investigate and, in partnership with others, help put in place a cohesive public transport structure for the benefit of all who live and work in Norfolk as well as visitors to the county.
After prolonged discussions Network Rail has agreed to the provision of an "occasional use" link between the existing Network Rail station at Sheringham and the North Norfolk Railway's tracks.
Although the length of the new link is only a matter of a few yards the agreement represents a major step forward towards the eventual provision of a permanent link and new interchange station facilities.
The restored link would initially be available for special occasional use - for the delivery of rolling stock and occasional railtour through-working.
To achieve the ultimate goal of creating the Norfolk Orbital Railway will involve the individual planning and commision of several plans.
Some will involve major land acquisition or extensive engineering works - others are potentially less complicated.
All, however will involve considerable effort to bring together all interested parties and arrive at realisable proposals.
More information: Norfolk Orbital Railway