North Norfolk Railway General Discussion

No5, 3809… shame Ring Haw couldn’t make it…

Wonder if Newstead’s owners would mind it being painted black and carry Ring Haw nameplates for a few days… (I jest). Though Newstead will be a very good substitute for Ring Haw

 

Why black? Ring Haw was green when it arrived at the NNR straight out of industrial service. Photo from April 1971.
Ray.

 

My memories of it in the 1980s is in black

Don’t think it was returned to green until the 2000s

 

According to NNR FB page Newstead is set to make it’s debut hauling public services this weekend

 

Indeed https://nnrailway.co.uk/north-norfo...s-lost-steam-locomotive-newstead-is-unveiled/

 

Carriage & Wagon Blog Update:

C&W Blog - Farewell 15997

 

Over on the NNR FB page it’s been reported that Betton Grange has arrived back on the line.

 

The railway featured in a live piece in ITV Anglia’s teatime bulletin yesterday, covering Newstead’s entry into traffic and the current high fire risk https://www.itv.com/watch/news/stea...tion-project-at-north-norfolk-railway/05cmjdh

 

I noticed some of the footage was when Newstead was at the NVR. Listening to it, it seems hard to believe now that when I first visited the NNR it was just five years old.

 

I wonder if there is scope for another deal between the NNR and 76084 group, with the NNR helping to fund the overhaul in exchange for exclusive use of the locomotive?

 

First time visitor to the NNR on 6th August. We were very impressed, all the people we spoke to were helpful and keen to ensure we had a lovely day. The stations are very well kept and Holt looks like it has been there for ever. Good variety of motive power with Betton Grange, Austerity and DMU. My wife and my daughter loved the suburban MK1 stock sampling the different accomodation of first, second open and second compartments. It was great to see the railway busy with families all having fun. Well done to all the team contributing to the NNR.

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