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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,...Shed Project Update – Feb 18 2018
As of the 18th of February 2018 the second phase of the shed project has made rapid progress. In the three weeks since the last of the foundation pads were poured, all 12 of the uprights have been installed along with two of the roof girders and the outer roof wooden...Pitsford Siding Crossing – Under Repair
After the vandalism of the fencing and gates at Pitsford sidings on the 7th of August 2016 the volunteer working members swung into action. During the week a new gate post and fence posts were bought and delivered to the railway (the cost of the gate post alone was...Press Release: Corporate Assistance Given to Heritage Railway Sector
Following an appeal to GB Railfreight by heritage railway Northampton Steam Railway (NSR), both GB Railfreight and London Underground teamed up in a partnership to assist NSR by providing redundant assets for use in track maintenance renewal and extension work on the...Permanent Way work party Sunday 7th February 2016: Fitting New Check Rails at Pitsford Sidings
Article & photos supplied by Graham Peacock After delivering our newly constructed check rails alongside the junction at Pitsford Sidings the day before, the job of fitting them was tackled. This would ensure we maintain the correct tolerances through the junction...Permanent Way work party Saturday 6th February 2016: Making New Check Rails for Pitsford Sidings
Article & Photos supplied by Graham Peacock. Check rails form an important part of the permanent way, ensuring the safe passage of the train’s wheels through the points by guiding them over the crossing area without taking the wrong route (or striking the crossing...Give and Gain: Wet with bolts from the track
Wednesday 28th of October 2015 was the latest Give and Gain day, where a group of volunteers come and help with tasks that the volunteer working members have on the ‘nice to do list’. As the weather was very wet until after lunch, the day’s activities were indoor...Give and Gain: Getting ready for Santa, a Coach surprise, Bolts and a Tornado!
On the 14th of September 2015, Nationwide Building Society volunteers came to the N&LR to help out as part of a corporate volunteering scheme. The group was split into smaller groups to undertake a few tasks based on the prevailing weather conditions. The tasks...Give and Gain: Track Bolts, Containers and Bogie Painting
On the 10th of September 2015, Nationwide Building Society volunteers Rob, Carol, Helen, Vicky, Liz, Peta, John and Paul came to the N&LR to help out as part of a corporate volunteering scheme. The group was split in to two groups to undertake a couple of tasks at...Latest News
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