7820 Dinmore Manor is off on tour – a request for help came in to the GWSR from the East Lancs Railway to see if a replacement for the failed Union of South Africa could be provided. We agreed that we would help out – and visit the North West for the first time. The…
On Monday 10th May two large cranes arrived at Toddington to turn the new cylinder assembly over. As the process got underway we had a “variety” of weather conditions…. A little later and the cylinder assembly has been turned over and turned round as well as the trolley and all is ready to go back…
Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd to receive £12,800 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund This award will allow us to support the specialist contractors who are so vital to…
Back in 2017, The Railway Magazine published a major article on our company (Dinmore and more….) This article has now been made available “free to view” on their archive – for anyone who wants a look the link is HERE
Culture creates jobs, supports livelihoods, and brings joy to everyone. The UK leads the world in the creative industries and we can all feel pride in that. Now, in these challenging times, it’s our turn to show our support for culture. With an unprecedented investment through the £1.57bn Cultural Recovery Fund, the government is #HereForCulture so it…
Thanks to David Holmes, another YouTube compilation. Not only 3850 and Dinmore Manor but also 2874. David is one of the Trustees of The 2874 Trust – now owners of the loco…
As we can’t do the real thing at present perhaps you may enjoy watching…. (with thanks to YouTube and the authors)
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With the lack of any activity at present – some memories of April 2014 and the Shareholder’s Day to welcome Dinmore Manor back into steam Hope you like the selection
The latest edition of Dinmore News has now been published. Highlights include: 7820 Winter maintenance 3850 Progress Tender T1761 Dinmore @ 70 Finances 2874 Trust Update
Tender no 1761, which has run for around 10 years with each of our locos is approaching the finish of its overhaul at Toddington. Paintwork is being completed on the coal space and several coats of gloss have gone on the exterior (but more still to do) Click here GH010004 to see Dave, Tracy and Keith hard…