We Have Steam! Welcome ‘Eustace Forth’

We Have Steam! Welcome ‘Eustace Forth’

by | May 24, 2019 | News, Steam

On Thursday 23rd May operational 0-4-0 saddle tank ‘Eustace Forth’ arrived at the N-LR. She is kindly on loan from the 7063 Locomotive Group and will be staying with us until the end of 2019. We hope she will see plenty of use on operating days and special...
Ex-Wicksteed Park loco arrives at NLR for restoration

Ex-Wicksteed Park loco arrives at NLR for restoration

by | Mar 26, 2019 | News, News Slider

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.