The Industrial Diesel & Railway Preservation Group is proud to announce its latest acquisition – Dogfish Ballast Hopper DB983604 (built Shildon 1960). We have created a new project page which we will update as the project progresses. With the slight relaxation of the lockdown, and a re-start of construction work, the wagon needed moving. It…
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LMS Carriage Project
The ID&RPG has been helping out with the LMS Carriage Project at Rocks by Rail. This carriage was converted some years ago to be used as a sleeper coach it has 5 sleeping compartments and a living area with kitchen and a bathroom. When the coach arrived at rocks by rail it was noticeable it…
Ketton Fowler Project
The Ketton Fowler Project started in 2018 when the group did an inspection of the loco to assess the work that was needed. All mechanical and electrical work would need to be undertaken to make the locomotive functional again and the body work was not in the best of shape due to the locomotive being…