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The last few weeks at Boughton have been very busy, 30 tonne of ballast was delivered and spread out over the last two points (southern end) the points have also been clamped and locked for arrivals/departures on the main line. Boughton signal box is also having work done to its lever frame, volunteers have been restoring the levers one at a time, replacing the tails and locking bars
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Just a quick note to say the fourth issue of the NLR Newsletter has been created and will be distributed shortly to all members who have registered an e-mail address with the Membership Secretary.
The newsletter is distributed by e-mail as a PDF attachment to minimise the costs to the railway.
Just a quick note to say a new Membership & Volunteering page has been uploaded to the main NLR website.
It is accessible by clicking on “Membership & Volunteering” shown on the “Destinations” menu board to the left of the home page.
This updated version details the benefits of being a member of the NLR and / or being a Volunteer Working Member.
Also added to the page are the main Society documents, such as the Constitution, Harassment, Disciplinary & Grievance documents.
Note: If the old page appears for you, try refreshing your browser.
To all members,
Please have a look at the following dates and contact David Millard or another committee member via enquiries@nlr.org.uk if you can help take / man the stand at an event or if you have another event you want to take it to
At the moment all dates need members to step forward and help. The two most recent outings have enabled new members to join the NLR. To help with the stand you do not need any training etc., unlike being a hands-on volunteer.
The display stand comes in a bag which is 3ft 6in x 2ft x 4in and weighs about 24lbs.
The sales items come in one or two 80 litre storage boxes if required. Note: A table may have to be taken, the venue cannot supply one.
Calling traders: we have spaces available for you at the Vintage Gathering weekend on 28th & 29th July 2012.
Interested? please contact: Julian & Sharon SKINNER.
Telephone 07779 760961 or email: Skinnerrosc@aol.com
On Sunday 6th May, following the last service train, an empty stock movement took place consisting of Peckett № 2104 with two coaches and a brake van. The train was parked at Boughton next to the platform foundations — this is where the train will depart from when Boughton station opens!
The repairs to № 764 “Sir Gyles Isham” have reached a milestone with all of the motion (connecting rods) fitted back onto the locomotive.
Some final parts need to be fitted and compressor bearings changing before the locomotive will come out of the shed for testing and a return to service.
A plant sale will be held on the third Sunday in June (17th June), donations of plants appreciated.
Please contact committee member Margaret Hunt via the usual e-mail address.
Cinqui (pronounced “Sinkie”) is the nickname of local musician Ian Sinclair. Last year, needing a Railway to shoot some scenes for a music video, Ian along with renowned blues guitarist Stuart Dixon, got down into the groove and onto the tracks at Pitsford and Brampton station.
Look out for a bit of hobo-style jamming on the back of the Brake Van, and the ending which sees our intrepid musicians hitting the iron road and walking off into the distance.
If you are looking for something a little bit different for a music, film or photography project, then why not contact us to see what we can offer?
For more about Cinqui and his music visit http://www.cinquisongs.co.uk or watch the embedded YouTube video below:
As a timely reminder to volunteers, the next set of training course and health check dates are as follows:
To book a place on a PTS course call or text Grahame Every on 07840 728 270 or e-mail enquiries@nlr.org.uk Subject PTS Course Booking Request.
The health check and PTS courses are mandatory for all volunteers, irrespective of the task being undertaken, as the NLR needs to comply with the requirements of the LAW such as ROGS and the Health & Safety at Work act.
Over 50 working volunteer members have done the training as requested — if you haven’t, book up now!
