Woodhorn Railway
1993
The beginning
Vane Tempest Colliery donates Hunslet Engine and 3 carriages to Wansbeck District Council
1994
Installed line
Railway line is completed around the QEII Country Park.
2008
Purchased Schoma Engine
Originally white in colour, it had been used in the construction of the Channel Tunnel but is now in the livery of WNGR.
2013
Acquired 3rd engine
Prior to its acquisition, this engine was formerly used in the construction of the Jubilee line extension. Now privately owned it is kindly loaned back to WNGR for as long as we need it and has been adapted for a vital Permanent-Way role.
2018
Railway closed permanently
2023
Formation of WNGR Wellbeing Group
Commenced work on restoring rolling stock
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In April 2023, WNGR forms.
2024
Moving forward
In May, the group formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC) with the aim of becoming a registered charity in time, to allow it to progress and apply for grants.
In August, the new sleepers arrive and work begins on relaying the track.
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