Restoration of BR Mk1 coach No.M3919
This page provides updates on the painstaking restoration of the Railway’s own BR Mk1 coach No.M3919, which is owned by the Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO.
This is a Tourist Second Open (TSO) coach which was assembled at Eastleigh Works and originally numbered № S3919.
It passed into preservation in 1990 and arrived at the NLR in in March that year.
Restoration began in earnest in 2016 and is being undertaken by a group of our volunteers. The restoration is expected to cost roughly £25,000.
We are appealing for donations to raise £15,000 to enable the completion of this key project. Work can only progress as fast as funds allow, so please consider donating today.
If you would like to donate to help us return M3919 to its former glory, to be enjoyed by all our visitors, please either:
DONATE
You can donate to this project securely online via our dedicated fundraising page
Or send cheques payable to ‘Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO’ to: M3919 restoration, Pitsford and Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NN6 8BA
March 2016 – The start of works
March 2016 – repairing steelwork to the southern toilet end
March 2016 – refurbished and resealed window
Feb 2016 – stripping panels, which shows the extent of water ingress damage
Jan 2017 – the interior before work starts
July 2017 – replacing wood panelling around window
July 2017 – repainted ceiling, refurbished lamp shades and luggage racks
Sept 2017 – refurbishing tables
Sept 2018 – the southern end structure is supported by the adjacent coach whilst structural work is carried out
November 2018 – new toilet compartment floor fitted
June 2019 – south end compartment restoration complete