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Further progress on restoration of Ring Haw
The two new cylinder blocks required for Ring Haw have been successfully cast. Keith Ashford, NNR & Society CME has received...
Brian Curtis
Mar 281 min read
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Ipswich Weigh Bridge Update
Just to let you know we have acquired a few more bits for the wagon weigh bridge. This is the dial and three decking plates so that we...

M&GN
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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B12 livery to be decided by members
B12/3 8572/61572 was withdrawn from traffic on Sunday 31st October 2021 for overhaul and speculation is already rife on the livery it...

M&GN
Dec 17, 20212 min read
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Ring Haw Update December 2021
Work has started in earnest during week commencing the 6th December 2021, with the controlled dismantling of Ring Haw, with NNR Fitters,...

M&GN
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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Ray Bullock
We are very sorry to report the death of long time Joint Line contributor and B12 supporter Ray Bullock on Wednesday 30 November. Our...

M&GN
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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A Pictorial History of the B12s
A Pictorial History of the B12s is a new Society publication produced especially to raise funds towards the major ten-year overhaul of...

M&GN
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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B12 Final Weekend Before Overhaul
A few pictures of the B12 this weekend. Now currently sat on shed cooling down so that the overhaul can start. Feel free to donate at:...

M&GN
Nov 1, 20211 min read
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Trustee Appointments
The Society's trustees are pleased to announce 2 additional appointments to strengthen the trustee board. Martin Blee accepted the role...

M&GN
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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B12 Final Running days 30/31 October
Please see the attached flyer. The final runnign days will be 30/31 October. There will be a supplemental charge that goes towards the...

M&GN
Oct 11, 20211 min read
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B12 Overhaul Message from the President
A Message from the President B12 8572 is the only operational inside cylinder 4-6-0 express locomotive. That beautiful design is like no...

M&GN
Oct 6, 20212 min read
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New DVD “The Story of the North Norfolk Railway”
The Weybourne book shop on members' day (9th October) will have the long awaited new DVD “The Story of the North Norfolk Railway” retails...

M&GN
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Members Day (9th October) Timetable
Please find below the members day timetable. Please remember to bring your membership card for free travel and a free pint at the...

M&GN
Oct 3, 20211 min read
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Members Day 9th October
Come and join us at the NNR for a full day of train operation. Societies locos will be running (B12, Y14, Class 31) along with various...

M&GN
Sep 26, 20211 min read
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D5631 Class 31 Press Release
July 25, 2021 Iconic East Anglian locomotive comes back to life An iconic diesel locomotive, a member of a class – the Brush 2 or Class...

M&GN
Jul 26, 20214 min read
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Class 31 Exits the Works
Finally the D5631 is back. Please find below some of the photographs.

M&GN
Jul 24, 20211 min read
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Class 31 Launch and AGM
Thank you to all those that attended the AGM today. All resolutions where passed. We trust you all enjoyed your trip behind the Class 31.

M&GN
Jul 24, 20211 min read
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Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society - eBay Shop Vacancies
Do you have a few hours to spare each month to help the Society's fund raising activities? We are looking for someone to manage our eBay...

M&GN
May 20, 20211 min read
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David Butcher Vice President
With a heavy heart we would like to report that Vice President David Butcher of Wandering 1500 fame (along with a distinguished railway...

M&GN
Apr 8, 20211 min read
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New Fundraising Officer
The trustees are pleased to announce that Marie Chapman has agreed to take on the role of Fund Raising Officer for the Society. This is a...

M&GN
Mar 3, 20211 min read
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The M&GN eBay shop is back open again!
The M&GN eBay shop is back open again! https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/mandgnjrs

M&GN
Feb 24, 20211 min read
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