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mandgn
Dec 18, 20241 min read
BREAKING NEWS - WD is back
Today Keith Ashford has reported that the WD is not only back in steam but had an empty stock load test with five plus a van to prove all...
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mandgn
Dec 18, 20241 min read
B12 Tender returns back home
For those that are supporting the restoration of the B12 what better news than to hear that its tender has returned home from Riley's, It...
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briancurtis5
Oct 29, 20241 min read
WD - we are nearly there
After a long and frustrating 18 months good news comes from the Weybourne sheds that the WD has passed its exacting hydraulic pressure...
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briancurtis5
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Y14 Overhaul - Statement
Investment in Engineering Skills to Help Secure Future of Historic Locomotives  The North Norfolk Railway And its supporting charity,...
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M&GN
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Shed Tours 5 & 6 October
I am sure that most of you have the dates of Members Day already pencilled in your diaries – Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October – Yes,...
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M&GN
Sep 4, 20241 min read
Another step forward this week with the repair of 90775s boiler.
A brief update on the WD. Another step forward this week with the repair of 90775s boiler. The boiler passed its statutory Part 1...
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briancurtis5
Jul 21, 20241 min read
Chairman updates on Y14 overhaul
At the Society AGM held on Saturday 20th July the Chairman, Martin Blee, updated members attending on plans for the overhaul of the Y14...
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M&GN
Jul 4, 20241 min read
2023 AGM Minutes and 2024 Accounts
Please find below the 2023 AGM Minutes and 2024 Accounts. A reminder the AGM this year will be on 20th July at a different location...
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mandgn
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Joint Line Extra - Now Available
Our new FREE publication, Joint Line Extra, is now available! JLE is our an additional, digital only, publication will be released around...
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M&GN
May 23, 20241 min read
Y14 Appeal
As there is a lot of interest in the Y14, we are currently working out the exact next steps to get her back in service. Part of that...
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briancurtis5
May 22, 20242 min read
Y14 fails boiler test
Y14 to be withdrawn early from service following failed boiler test The Society regret to report that the Y14 has been withdrawn from...
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briancurtis5
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Progress on WD Boiler Repairs
Having received acceptance of the original patent metallurgy and repair strategy from BES, the Boilershop Team have formed the two...
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briancurtis5
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Good News on WD Boiler
British Engineering Services (BES) has approved the repair plan to get the WD back into service. The photograph shows the large section...
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briancurtis5
Mar 2, 20241 min read
Ring Haw Boiler Update
News from Weybourne Shed One of the major tasks identified in the overhaul of Ring Haw's boiler was the need to replace the old deformed...
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M&GN
Jan 29, 20241 min read
B12 Update
An in-depth update has gone out to the Loco club members (https://www.mandgn.org/the-loco-club) to get the updates. In short we have...
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M&GN
Jan 21, 20241 min read
Gresley Braked Third Open E43556 Update
The Gresley BTO is progressing well with Lee. Please see attached for the latest photographs of the overhaul. Once the diabond panels and...
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M&GN
Jan 20, 20241 min read
Could you help with our Museum? Coordinator vacancy
Dave King writes: I have been a volunteer on the NNR for the last 25 years, 20 of which have been as Museum Curator. This is a long time...
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M&GN
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Autumn Extravaganza (7/8 October) Last Chance Saloon in the Weybourne Booking Hal
Books at greatly reduced prices - Bradford Barton’s: £1.00 each or 3 for £2.00. Bound copies of magazines: any reasonable offers...
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M&GN
Sep 25, 20231 min read
September Update on Gresley Braked Third Open 43556
Work is progressing well at Lee Sharpes work shop, the coach has been stripped back with all the rotten wood and woodworm affected areas...
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M&GN
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Autumn Showcase weekend
An update on the Autumn Showcase. Attached is the intended timetable, subject to all of the usual things of locos not wanting to work...
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