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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...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).
Extension South: Bridge 11 Phase 2a completed in May 2020
Despite the additional challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic projects at the NLR continues to make progress, with all necessary controls in place. During May 2020 the next phase of the Bridge 11 refurbishment (Phase 2a) was undertaken by Aidan Cardew & team of...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
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
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...Give & Gain: Cleaning Painting & a Bonfire
On Thursday 03rd January 2019 Nationwide Building Society staff members came to the N-LR to lend a hand as part of their corporate volunteering scheme.
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