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The N-LR needs YOU!
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is always looking for new volunteers to help out with all of the tasks which can be seen during running days and those “behind the scenes” too. If you take a walk along the Brampton Valley Way (a linear park) you can...
Farewell, ‘Eustace Forth’
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...
N-LR Welcomes a NEW Loco!
On 16th Oct 2019 Hawthorne Leslie 0-4-0ST No. 3718 arrived at the N-LR…
Boughton Extension: Phase 1 of Bridge 11 works complete!
Our wonderful volunteers have completed the work on time and slightly under budget. The Brampton Valley Way re-opens across the bridge 5th July 2019
Infrastructure Update: Boughton Crossing: Changes to the Road Access
During June 2019 Northamptonshire County Council held a couple of public exhibitions prior submitting a planning application for the North West Relief Road. During these exhibitions it became clear that a new roundabout is to be built in front of the N-LR’s access...
Extension South: Bridge 11 – Boots & spades on the ground
The Northampton & Lamport Railway’s version of Team Orange has started the preparation works on Bridge 11 project, which forms a key item on the Extension South to Boughton Crossing. Since the end of March 2019 steps have been built at both ends of Bridge 11...
Ex-Wicksteed Park loco arrives at NLR for restoration
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.