North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group

The Q6 and J72 are currently on display with Flying Scotsman at the Shildon Shed Bash until 31 July, the Q6 in light steam on the apron in front of the Collection Building, and the J72 hauling brake van passenger shuttles on the demonstration line. Inside the Collection Building, as well as the usual exhibits, are a number of trade and other stands, including one from NELPG to raise awareness of the Group and promote its activities.

The update for the Group’s 50th Anniversary Dinner within the August NELPG news requested for all bookings to be made by 31st August mainly to understand the scale interest and ensure the size of the function room remains appropriate.Given the publication of the NELPG News has been far later than planned I wish to advise you bookings can be accepted beyond the 31st August stated.

It is with great sadness that the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group mourns the passing of one of its most active members and engineers when Richard Campbell passed away on June 16th 2016 aged 64.

Whilst the North East of England was shivering under the murk blowing off the North Sea, the K1 and crew had a warm sunny week in the West Highlands.

To mark our 50th Anniversary, Silver Link Publishing is producing a unique book telling the inside story of the 50 year history of the Group, much of which has not been told before, and written by many of those who were involved at the time. Subject to sufficient demand, this book will be available as a Special Subscribers Limited Edition hardback. Full details are given in this leaflet. The Group will receive a percentage of the cover price for each copy sold. To get your copy of the book, with your name included in the printed list of Subscribers within each book, please complete the order form on the leaflet and send it to Silver link Publishing by 31 July 2016.

25th July: The deadline for orders is extended to the end of August. However, if you want a copy then you should place an order as soon as possible.

The regular Monday and Thursday working parties continue at Hopetown on the J27. The Thursday working parties are now usually during the day only. If you want to join them and help at Darlington, please  contact Terry Newman (Monday evening) or Neal Woods (Thursday) if you wish to attend a working party.

Hopetown Works is usually open for the public to visit between 10:00 and 16:00 on the third Saturday of each month. Please check the What's on menu item for details.