North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group

J72 visits Tanfield Railway

Richard Pearson

J72 outside Marley Hill Engine Shed

The J72 left Locomotion on Tuesday 17^th August and traveled by lowloader to the Tanfield Railway. It is expected to see service on the Tanfield Railway on the gala weekend of 11^th and 12^th September and on a number of other occasions. For details on these additional days please contact the Tanfield Railway web pages. This map of the Tanfield Railway may assist those planning a visit.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 August 2010 19:41

K1 returns to Carnforth

Richard Pearson

The K1 arrived back at Carnforth late on Monday 2^nd August. A full examination of the boiler and the rest of the locomotive will now take place over the next few weeks, a decision will then be made on how to return the locomotive to service. More information will be give on this website when it becomes available.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:46

Monthly Social Meetings

John Midcalf

These take place at 19:30, usually on the second Friday of the month between September and May. Meetings now take place in Darlington Club and Institute in Northgate; see the What's on menu item for details.

Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 10:11

J27 65894 Limited edition print

Mr Administrator

A set of limited edition prints depicting 65894 being prepared for duty on the turntable at York shed are being offered for sale as part of the J27 appeal.

J27 65894 Appeal

Bryan Orange

Following withdrawal from traffic an appeal for funds to overhaul the J27 was launched. If you haven’t contributed, but and would like to, then follow links below.

J72 Overhaul Completion Ceremony at Shildon

David Pennock

The Group’s J72 No 69023 returned to the rails at Locomotion Shildon on Friday 18th June after completion of its four year restoration project.

Hopetown Works Open Days

Norman Crockit

Hopetown Works is usually open for the public to visit between 11:00 and 16:00 on the third Saturday of each month. Please check the What's on menu item for details.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 20:15

WB Greenfield MBE Photograph Collection

Dave Whitfield

This Collection was bequeathed to NELPG following Bryce Greenfield's death in 1977. A sample of Bryce Greenfield's photographs and the catalogue of the negatives can now be viewed on this web site.

Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 10:07

Working Parties

Richard Pearson

Working parties take place at Hopetown every Monday and Thursday evening between 19:00 and 22:00. Please contact Terry Newman (Monday) or Fred Ramshaw (Thursday) if you wish to join them. Some working parties are taking place at Grosmont and Carnforth. Please contact Richard Pearson or Fred Ramshaw if you wish to attend these working parties.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 February 2009 11:45