Now a cherished heritage line, the railway between Epping and Ongar first opened its tracks to passengers back in 1865—marking more than 150 years of transport history.

Roger Payne, 69, of Birch View in Epping, was one of the new line’s very first passengers. He said: “I had been looking forward to it for some time.

AFTER years of toil by volunteers and thousands spent on restoration, the historic Epping to Ongar Railway Line will finally open to customers again this Friday.