North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group

NELPG Railtour

Bryan Orange

THE BLYTH SPIRIT – Saturday May 8th 2010

NELPG Ltd is promoting the above titled railtour on Saturday 8th May which will see its K1 class 2-6-0 62005 revisiting some of its old BR haunts by traversing a number of freight lines in south east Northumberland, including a visit to Blyth where the locomotive was shedded in 1966.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 22:39

Tornado to visit Locomotion

Bryan Orange

Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon and The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust are delighted to announce that Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado will visit the museum during Spring 2010, and will participate in an exciting programme of special events.

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.

Last Updated on Monday, 26 January 2009 17:39

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.

Last Updated on Sunday, 10 May 2009 17:32

J72 Passes First Steam Test

Richard Pearson

On Sunday 7th February 2010 after a successful 1st steam test, the J72 moved around the Hopetown Carriage Works, Darlington yard under its own steam for the first time in 14 years following the virtual completion of its overhaul.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 22:31

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 October 2009 21:47

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