Darlington Railway Preservation Society. Preserving Darlington's heritage since 1981.
Welcome to the Official D.R.P.S. Website.
*** FOR SALE ***
We have a large quantity of narrow gauge rail for sale. Please email enquiries@drps.org.uk for details. Pecket update:The new ash pan made by M-Machines has now been fitted. The pecket re-tubing is complete and has had a hydraulic test. we are in the process of reattaching all the removed parts. We have nearly finished laying track for the pecket to roll out onto. | ![]() ^ Stockton & Darlington Railway Boundary Post |
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About Us:
We meet every Tuesday Night at North Road Darlington in the old goods shed (next door to the Head of Steam museum) at 18.00.Please feel free to drop in.
We will also be open at other times so please check website for details of times and dates.
North Road Station,Darlington,Co,Durham,DL36ST.
Approx three-quarters of a mile north of town centre,off North Road A167.
The D.R.P.S. is home to a number of locomotives and Wagons that were built or worked in Darlington.The main steam loco is 78018 which was built at North Road Locomotive Works in 1954.
Malcolm expanding Pecket "Northern Gas Board No 1" boiler tubes. |

Peckett "Northern Gas Board No 1" being being moved into the shed for boiler work.
Please have look at the membership and donations page to see how you can help the D.R.P.S. without leaving your computer.
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![]() | 78018 at Darlington Bank Top in April 1954. |
![]() | 78018 stuck in the snow at Bleath Gill Feb 1955. |






