Farewell, ‘Eustace Forth’

by | Feb 13, 2020 | Steam

On Thursday 13th February 0-4-0 saddle tank ‘Eustace Forth’ departed the N-LR, after her loan period came to an end. We’ve loved having her here over the last 8-9 months. She’s performed faultlessly throughout and was a pleasure for our crews...

Ex-Wicksteed Park loco arrives at NLR for restoration

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Steam

Ex-Irchester Quarries loco No.9 arrived at the NLR in February. The engine stood in Irchester recreation ground from 1969 to 1979 and was a popular feature of the Wicksteed Park playground from 1979 to 1992. Its new owner has now begun dismantling the engine ready for its restoration to operational condition.

Loco Shed Appeal – New Grant News

by | Jun 14, 2018 | Appeal, Steam

For those of you that have recently been to Pitsford & Brampton Station, you may have seen that the shed frame is now up and standing. We still need to raise funds to complete the sides and roof and one of our members have been working hard behind the scenes to...