Potty Training

By Dave Winter, on 2nd March 2018

I couldn’t resist, it should be Potable Training more of which below.

For the last few years LMSCA members have helped Peak Rail at Rowsley by ‘watering up’ the various charter trains that arrive from the main line. Given that these are much longer than the normal Peak Rail rake there is much laying out . . . → Read More: Potty Training

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The restoration of LMS 7828 in four minutes

By Alan Taylor, on 25th March 2016
The restoration of LMS 7828 in four minutes

On loan from the National Railway Museum since 2003, this LMS carriage, 7828, has been restored by a dedicated group of volunteers. The carriage was built in 1925 at Derby’s Carriage and Wagon Works on Litchurch Lane. With restoration completed in its 91st year the transformation has been remarkable.

7828 was withdrawn from passenger . . . → Read More: The restoration of LMS 7828 in four minutes

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eBay for Charity

By Michael Fearn, on 10th August 2014

The LMSCA is now registered with the PayPal Giving Fund and the connected programme eBay for Charity. This enables you to donate a percentage of proceeds from your eBay sales to the LMSCA, or if you are a buyer to make a donation to us when you purchase an item or at any other time. . . . → Read More: eBay for Charity

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Carriage Preservation Roundup: Q3 2013

By Michael Fearn, on 4th October 2013

A roundup of online restoration news from the world of carriage preservation.

Welcome to the 3rd edition of this quarterly summary of carriage and wagon restoration news. Thank you to those who contacted me from the 1st and 2nd editions. If I have missed any groups out or if you have any information to add . . . → Read More: Carriage Preservation Roundup: Q3 2013

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Carriage Preservation Roundup: Q2 2013

By Michael Fearn, on 27th September 2013

A roundup of online restoration news from the world of carriage preservation.

Welcome to the (slightly late) 2nd edition of this quarterly summary of carriage and wagon restoration news. Thank you to those who contacted me from the first edition. If I have missed any groups out please do let me know, either by leaving . . . → Read More: Carriage Preservation Roundup: Q2 2013

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Carriage Preservation Roundup: Q1 2013

By Michael Fearn, on 3rd April 2013

A roundup of online restoration news from the world of carriage preservation.

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Bluebell Railway — Carriage & wagon works news — GWR 87782 open wagon.

Gwili Vintage Carriage Group — 26 Mar — Taff Vale No 28 Project.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway — Carriage & Wagon News January 2013 . . . → Read More: Carriage Preservation Roundup: Q1 2013

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