A seaside train station could "step back into the age of steam" after a transformation project was approved.

Plans have been approved by North Norfolk District Council for a facsimile building to be created on platform two of Sheringham Station.

The plans propose replicating the original building, which is similar to surviving buildings on platform one, and restoring the station to its original look.

They include installing nostalgic features that hark back to the glory days of steam, such as traditional fireplaces that will contain coal fires during the winter.

The previous platform building was demolished in the 1960s.

A planning document says: "The building will benefit the historic railway environment created by blocking out activity on the car park assisting the illusion of a step back in time to the age of steam.

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An old photo of the station An old photo of the station (Image: NNDC) "This new building will replicate the architectural style of the original which is very similar to the surviving buildings on platform one."

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the plans propose The plans propose a "step back into the age of steam" (Image: North Norfolk Railway) The new building would be on the footprint of the original building constructed by the Midland and Great Northern Railway in about 1900.

The building would house a space to hold events such as the beer festival and educational events and it would also double as a shop and buffet space.

The space would also house toilets. 

The project had been previously approved by the council in 2008 and 2019, but work was never carried out due to funding issues. 

The North Norfolk Railway runs between Sheringham and Holt, with Weybourne Station in the middle and hosts a number of events throughout the year including the Sheringham 1940s weekend.