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The programme Inside Out, a news show for BBC 1 East and West Midlands, carried a story about possible reopening of the Leicester to...

We are sadden to be informed of the passing of Richard (Dick) Hardy, one of our joint presidents. M&GN Joint Railway Society wishes to...

The GER 853 is now back on its under-frame and is the first time in 91 years that it has been on its own set of wheels. This is after 2...

Second place in the Heritage Railway Coiley Locomotive Engineering Award for the restoration of our WD. Photography from Keith who...

Finally, we have forged links with yet another railway and have had an enquiry from Beamish Museum in County Durham for the hire of...

For those that missed the B12 at the Great Central Gala, she will be running next weekend the 3rd and 4th February before departing for...

We are sad to share that Ron Bowyer one of our Vice Presidents passed away on Saturday aged 84. The society wishes to express our...

Minutes from the Society's AGM on 15 July 2017 can be viewedhere. These will be presented for approval by members at the AGM in July 2018.

A major mile stone on the underframe of GER 853 was reached this week in six months we have gone from a rusty underframe with no wheels....

The Trustees of M&GN Society are delighted to announce that our WD 2-10-0 locomotive 90775 is to be named on Saturday 9 September at...

The Royal Navy Armaments Depot 269 wagon built 1940 has been completed ready for the freight train, this was purchased several years ago...

Some pictures of the WD out on test 23 May 2017. Thanks to Jamie Ringwood for the pictures. When will the WD be back in traffic I hear...

Drivers view along boiler as WD starts a program of light engine running in while on shed this morning at Weybourne. Another shot has...

Wissington on Fitness to Run tests at Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Wissington will be running Sunday 30th April, 1st May, 14th May, 28th...

Two shots of the WD in its first coat of gloss. Not long now before its back in action!!

The body has now been split from the frame and lowered to the floor releasing the chassis to be worked on. Photos Courtesy of Nigel Scarlett

Following three donations this week amounting to some £2000, and the £21,000 received from the Weybourne Shop for sale of donated items,...

No sooner the request than the deed. Jo Issitt's Wednesday gang were asked that "sometime" they could assist putting the WD in to black...

Some updated photos, WD tender in process of filling for a smooth surface, 31 rust stripped back exposing frame work, Y14/ J15 being...

The Class 31 is now in the works for bodywork overhaul. The attached pictures show what a state the Sheringham end was in! New panels are...