Extension South: Bridge 11 Closure and Pedestrian only diversion from 3rd June 2019
The Volunteer Working Members of the Northampton & Lamport Railway are currently refurbishing the 7 arch under-bridge known as Bridge 11. Major works started on the 3rd of June 2019 and means the Brampton Valley Way is currently diverted for pedestrian use only...
We Have Steam! Welcome ‘Eustace Forth’
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...
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...
Teddy Bear Specials
4th, 5th and 6th May
If you go down to the railway today you’re sure of a big surprise.
If you go down to the railway today, you’d better go in disguise.
Every Teddy Bear who’s been good, is sure of a treat today.
There are lots of marvelous things to see and wonderful train to ride.
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.