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NLR receives 2nd grant award in Culture Recovery Fund

6th April 2021 – Northampton Steam Railway Ltd awarded £17,600

COVID-19 & RE-OPENING NEWS

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UPDATED 31st March 2021

NLR receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

The Northampton and Lamport Railway is extremely grateful to receive a substantial Government grant to secure its future and help it rebuild going forward. Northampton Steam Railway Ltd (the NLR’s operating company) has been awarded £46,000 by the Culture Recovery...

Extension South

For news, photos and information on our exciting southern extension, please click here

NLR hit by theft

We are very sad to report that over the last couple of weeks the NLR has suffered at least 2 incidents of theft of B4 bogie parts (for those who don’t know, ‘bogies’ are the 4-wheeled trucks that run under our passenger coaches).

The N-LR needs YOU!

The NLR is always looking for new volunteers to help out in all areas. There are roles to suit all interests and abilities. Its not all heavily lifting and dirty work! Click here for more information

More news? Here’s where to find it

Welcome to the N-LR news page, where the latest news can be read. Additionally news from the individual departments and functions can be found at the following links: Appeals: Appeal information Diesel Group (Diesel Locomotives): Diesel News Engineering (Locomotives,...

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