Darlington Railway Preservation Society

Scouts Visit

May 12, 2018

Last Thursday we where pleased to welcome Darlington 13th Scouts who came for a visit and to see what the DRPS do,

Our volunteer Lee pocking his head out of the saddle tank off Northern Gas Board Number 1, explaining what goes into keep steam locomotive going.

The Scouts getting a feel for the life of a P-way Gang

If you want to bring a group to visit the DRPS why not get in touch

Posted by Paul Bailey.

Getting ready for the open day

May 2, 2018

Our members are getting ready for our open day.

Brian, Kurt and Richard work on preparing the Scammel for the open day,

Ongoing improvements to our display areas,

Posted by Paul Bailey. Posted In : Open Days and Events

Northern Gas Board Number 1

April 13, 2018

Work continues on Northern Gas Board Number 1, we still need your help, please donate today. You can volunteer or donate please help.

Boiler work has began, this is been carried out by North Bay Railway Engineering Services. Work can only continue with your help, every donation you make helps to preserve Darlingtons Railway history.

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Posted by Paul Bailey. Posted In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1

Peckett Appeal Update

February 3, 2018

Work continues on Northern Gas Board Number 1, we still need your help, please donate today.

Boiler work has began, this is been carried out by North Bay Railway Engineering Services. Work can only continue with your help, every donation you make helps to preserve Darlingtons Railway history.

Below is Some photos of the ongoing boiler work.

The section of the outer wrapper plate removed and prepared for the next stage of works.

Nigel from NBRES putting weld preps on the boiler.

Other work continu...

Posted by Paul Bailey. Posted In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1

Northern Gas Board Number Progress and Appeal

December 10, 2017

We need your help

Northern Gas Board Number One, urgently needs your help, due to the required boiler work the society need your help. We urgently need your donations and your help.

Can you help? Below is a picture of the boiler. The required repairs includes, repairs to the outer wrapper plate, stays, replacements of rivets amongst other work.