Public Events
Open Day
We just about got lucky with the weather on Saturday, there were only a few spots of rain. Our locomotive was wheeled out for display by about 9,30, and the tent straightened up so that those items not fitted to the locomotive could be diplayed. The LNWR Society had a stand, and the Advanced Steam…
Read MoreOpen Day Preparation
Today we put our newly repainted smokebox in place on our locomotive. As ever, there were one or two snags, temporary stiffeners needed a little bit of fettling to clear the frame plates. We anticipate at least one, and perhaps two deliveries over the next few days so we can add a little more…
Read MoreMeeting with Great Central Railway Leicester Area Supporters Group
Last night, Friday 11th October, I had the pleasure of meeting about 30 of the local Great Central Supporters at Quorn near Loughborough. It was to present a talk on ‘Prince George’ and spread the word about our progress. They were a good audience, and it was good to talk to them. They were all…
Read MoreThe family of Charles John Bowen-Cooke
Anyone familiar with the history of the London & North Western Railway and familiar with the LNWR George the Fifth class would know the name, Charles John Bowen-Cooke. For those unfamiliar with either, briefly then Bowen-Cooke was the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LNWR – the largest joint-stock company in the British Empire and the…
Read MoreMay news roundup
Given that it has been over a month since the last update this post will cover a number of recent developments and upcoming events in one go. The auction at Crewe Heritage Centre Founding member Bruce Nixon attended the auction held at Crewe Heritage Centre on Saturday 26th April where we successfully sold the whistle once…
Read MoreSmokebox door on display this Easter!
At last, the newly fabricated smokebox door will be on public display at the Great Central Railway’s ‘Easter Vintage Festival’, with the festivities taking place across the Easter long weekend from the 18th to 21st April and centred at Quorn Station. There’ll be plenty for everyone – from steam-powered gallopers and a big wheel, traction…
Read MoreThe procurement of a LNWR Vacuum Gauge
Along with the LNWR whistle kindly donated by Mr Robin Dean, the Trust has now procured another authentic component to be fitted to the completed build – a Simplex Vacuum gauge from a LNWR class locomotive, which was originally procured directly from British Railways by the husband of a widow who, upon his passing, then…
Read MoreWarley National Model Railway Exhibition.
The George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust will have a stand at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre Birmingham on Saturday 23 November 9.45am – 6pm and Sunday 24 November 9.45-5.00pm. The turn out for this event is expected to be huge with layouts representing a diverse…
Read MoreBuilding a full head of steam!
On the 3rd August, the LNWR Society held its 40th anniversary celebrations at Kidderminster Railway Museum, kindly hosted by the Severn Valley Railway. The event was well attended and proved to be enjoyable and informative with a good deal of lively discussion and debate ensuing on all matters ‘Premier Line’. The presentations included the Crewe…
Read MoreThe London & North Western Railway Society 40th Anniversay Meeting
The trust will be present at the 40th Anniversary meeting of the The London & North Western Railway Society at Kidderminster Railway Museum on the Severn Valley Railway on the 3rd August. Admission is free and open to the public. Events kick off at 10:30AM and will continue through to 5:30PM. 10.30am-12.30pm – “The Crewe –…
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