North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group

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The NELPG exists to foster interest in, and to preserve examples of, steam locomotives, rolling stock and other items of railway interest connected with the North East of England.

North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group

Monthly Social Meetings

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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
 

Hopetown Works Open Days

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Hopetown Works is usually open for the public to visit between 11:00 and 16:00 on the second Saturday of each month. Please check the What's on menu item for details.
Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 10:11
 

WB Greenfield MBE Photograph Collection

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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

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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
 

J27 65894 Limited edition print

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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.

Last Updated on Monday, 26 January 2009 17:39
 

J27 65894 Appeal

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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.

Last Updated on Sunday, 10 May 2009 17:32
 

Loco Board

K1 62005
K1 62005 Lord of the Isles.
At Tam-na-Fair yard, Fort William.

Q6 63395
Q6 63395
At North Yorkshire Moors Railway in traffic.

J27 65894
J27 65894 (NER P3 2392)
At Hopetown Works, future overhaul subject to an appeal.

J72 69023
J72 69023 Joem
At Hopetown Works, undergoing heavy general overhaul.

A2 60532 Blue Peter
A2 60532 Blue Peter
Static exhibit at Barrow Hill.

Q7 901
Q7 901
Static exhibit at Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Centre and Museum.