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    NWPG announce ambitious fundraising target

    The NWPG is excited to announce a fundraiser for one former MOD PDA wagon and a bid for three HEA Hopper wagons currently on tender at Warrington https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saving-important-wagons We were approached by Paul, a representative of the MOD. He was aware of the NWPG and wanted...
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    End of the line for CDAs on the network, but maybe not for preservation?

    Good evening everyone! The Bodmin Railway approached us to help them save some CDA wagons for the railway. After sitting down and talking with the members of the Bodmin Railway and Bodmin Diesel Group, we felt that it was only right to help. We asked some hard questions and got some serious...
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    NWPG launches an appeal to save the last of the TTA wagons

    Hi everyone! Exciting news that the NWPG has launched an appeal to rescue up to 10 TTA tanks from scrap. The wagons are currently located at Gascoinge Wood Yard and the scrap merchant has agreed to allow the NWPG some time to raise monies to save the wagons. In partnership with the Dean Forest...
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    NWPG current position (please read)

    Good afternoon all, Richard has contacted me to advise that we had no attendees to the AGM which was held this morning. I was unable to attend myself due to a last minute childcare emergency, We have an upcoming event at Warley NEC on 25/26 November. Richard has advised that for family...
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    NWPG buy TEA Tank 87867

    National Wagon Preservation Group Important Announcement It is with the greatest pleasure that we announce the acquisition of TEA Bogie Tank 87867 Built by Chas Roberts in 1972, the wagon served its life admirably moving Crude Oil across the national network. The wagon was extant from...
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    A meeting to formalise the MGR appeal

    Dear prospective members, Richard Prestidge and myself are now setting the wheels in motion to organise the first meeting of the group that own the recently preserved MGR, HMA 355798 (Lot 3720, BR Shildon) We have yet to give the group an official name, however National Wagon Preservation...
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    The UK Railway Datafile (enthusiasts book)

    Hi all, i recently finished working on the 3rd edition of The UK Railway Datafile enthusiasts book. Please have a quick read of the sections and what its all about. SECTIONS IN THE BOOK Mainline Locomotives & Channel Tunnel Locomotives Privately Owned & Preserved Locomotives (includes...

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