It's an event that sees the 1940s roaring back with all the force of a steam locomotive.

And thousands of people will be thrilled to see the return of the North Norfolk Railway's 1940s weekend, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday (September 18-19).

Although the usual parades and activities in the town high streets will not be going ahead this year - they were cancelled months ago because of pandemic restrictions - the NNR's stations at Holt, Sheringham and Weybourne will once again be buzzing with activity.

To celebrate the return of this popular festival, we've put together a gallery of people in some of those fabulous 1940s costumes enjoying themselves in previous years.

North Norfolk News: The 1940s weekend at Weybourne station in 2018.The 1940s weekend at Weybourne station in 2018. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: At the North Norfolk Railway 1940s weekend in 2013.At the North Norfolk Railway 1940s weekend in 2013. (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

North Norfolk News: North Norfolk Railway's 1940s weekend in 2013 at Sheringham Station were David and Julie Hines, from Diss, with their children Natalie, then 7, and Sam, then 5.North Norfolk Railway's 1940s weekend in 2013 at Sheringham Station were David and Julie Hines, from Diss, with their children Natalie, then 7, and Sam, then 5. (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

North Norfolk News: North Norfolk Railway's 1940s weekendin 2013, were, from left, Elspeth Dutton, Siofra Connor, Pete Hibbit and Gemma Seager.North Norfolk Railway's 1940s weekendin 2013, were, from left, Elspeth Dutton, Siofra Connor, Pete Hibbit and Gemma Seager. (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

North Norfolk News: At the festival in 2013 were Lynsey Martin and her son Jackson, then 3, from Garvestone.At the festival in 2013 were Lynsey Martin and her son Jackson, then 3, from Garvestone. (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

North Norfolk News: Among those at the 1940s weekend at Sheringham in 2009 were Bob and Kathy Handy.Among those at the 1940s weekend at Sheringham in 2009 were Bob and Kathy Handy. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Enjoying Spam sandwiches at a past 1940s weekend were Karen Allwood, Kevin Lewis and Nic Bunce.Enjoying Spam sandwiches at a past 1940s weekend were Karen Allwood, Kevin Lewis and Nic Bunce. (Image: Colin Finch)

North Norfolk News: People dressed for the 1940s weekend in 2018.People dressed for the 1940s weekend in 2018. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Duncan Baker, now North Norfolk's MP, visits the 1940s weekend in 2018.Duncan Baker, now North Norfolk's MP, visits the 1940s weekend in 2018. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Winston Churchill giving a victory salute to North Norfolk Railway passengers at the 1940s weekend.Winston Churchill giving a victory salute to North Norfolk Railway passengers at the 1940s weekend. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: William Brown enjoys the 1940s weekend at Holt station in 2018.William Brown enjoys the 1940s weekend at Holt station in 2018. (Image: ARCHANT)

North Norfolk News: People at the1940s weekend in Holt in 2018.People at the1940s weekend in Holt in 2018. (Image: ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434)

North Norfolk News: D-Day Darling Amy Worth with step-daughter Marcella at the 1940s weekend in Holt.D-Day Darling Amy Worth with step-daughter Marcella at the 1940s weekend in Holt. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: People parading through Sheringham as part of the festival.People parading through Sheringham as part of the festival. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: People dressed in costume for the heritage weekend.People dressed in costume for the heritage weekend. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Music was on the menu at Sheringham station at the 1940s weekend. Photo: KAREN BETHELLMusic was on the menu at Sheringham station at the 1940s weekend. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: More colourful costumes at the festival.More colourful costumes at the festival. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Sheringham 1940s weekend. Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Brothers Chez and Gavin Ardito, whose father was an Italian POW in during the Second World War, donned Black Watch Regiment uniforms at a past 1940s weekend.Brothers Chez and Gavin Ardito, whose father was an Italian POW in during the Second World War, donned Black Watch Regiment uniforms at a past 1940s weekend. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: The Tennant and Brewster families out in force at the North Norfolk Railway 1940s weekend in 2011.The Tennant and Brewster families out in force at the North Norfolk Railway 1940s weekend in 2011. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: A scene from the north Norfolk 1940s weekend in 2009.A scene from the north Norfolk 1940s weekend in 2009. (Image: Mark Bailey)