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22/09/2024

14th September 2024
Episode out now
Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway model exhibition 2024 was filled with amazing models of all kinds with the exhibitors being some of the most creative minds you could ever come across. This year, I've made the video a feature-length one to show the exhibits and the heritage railway as one epic experience.
👇Click this link to view the episode👇
https://youtu.be/9KjcnX15GFM
Meeting Lawrie from Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels and Northampton and District Model Boat Group. Meeting a younger generation racing driver in the making and to top it all off. I received a grand tour of the heritage railway and preservation projects taking place by legendary Dave Chambers. Dave owns three, BRUSH Type 2 Class 31s. Two of which are at Northampton & Lamport Railway. I also join Dave on a train journey, as he takes visitors up and down the line (Twice) in a Class 142 pacer.
Big thank you to everyone who made the day an epic one but also helped me to create this awesome video. I hope it does you proud.
For more information about Rushden & Higham Railway, check out their website below www.rhts.co.uk
Below are tags of the groups featured in this video. If your group is featured in this video then please leave your tag in the comments below. I will then edit it into this write-up.
BatmanBen06 DCV Engineering Ltd MHL Catering Badger on a Tractor from London to Edinburgh Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club Mawson Models 794 Preservation Group
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22/09/2024

21st September 2024
Chambers Fleet Services Class 31601 'Devon Diesel Society' thrashes up the hill heading for Pitsford and Brampton railway station at Northampton & Lamport Railway during her welcome home gala.

21/09/2024

Saturday 21st September 2024
The BIG Northampton & Lamport Railway annual gala.
Today I got acquainted with 31601 'Devon Diesel Society' and I finally become a member of the railway. I was given some seriously awesome opportunities today and I couldn't thank everyone enough for them. The gala continues on tomorrow and I highly advise that you go experience the wonders of N.L.R.
The No.14 (Buckton Fields) bus out of Northampton North Gate bus station will take you directly to Boughton Station.

21/09/2024

Today is the day. Northampton & Lamport Railway BIG GALA. Passenger and freight services running all day today and tomorrow. Come join in the fun.

20/09/2024

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19/09/2024

14th September 2024
Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway Model Exhibition was truly an amazing event to attend. One of the many highlights was meeting special guest Lawrie from Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels. Lawrie's channel gained my attention when he acquired a Rushton shunter to restore from Redden's Scrapyard, Wellingborough. Not only is the locomotive a local one but it worked the yard at Wellingborough Wagon Repairs UK until it closed in 1983. In 1971 WWR UK was the first employer for my grandfather when he up-rooted the family from St Blazey, Cornwall.
The audio has been a nightmare to achieve an acceptable quality although it still isn't quite right so my apologies. The day I forget my directional mic is the day I really needed it.
The big video will be released Saturday 21st Sept between 7:30pm-8pm and don't forget this weekend is the BIG GALA at Northampton & Lamport Railway.

18/09/2024

17th September 2024
Reid Freight Services delivered Class 31 601 to the Northampton & Lamport Railway on 16th September 2024 . The locomotive arrived from Ecclesbourne Valley Railway DMU Association at 8pm. The unloading of the locomotive was to take place the morning after so Ryan makes sure to capture the action for us all. 31601 will take part in the BIG ANNUAL GALA taking place this weekend 21st and 22nd September 2024.
For more information about this legendary Railway then click this link below
https://nlr.org.uk/whats-on/.
Big thank you to Ryan for filming this epic episode for us all and another big thank you to all the volunteers of N.L.R.
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Reid Freight Services Ltd delivered Class 31 601 to the Northampton & Lamport Railway on 16th September 2024 . The locomotive arrived from Ecclesbourne Valle...

18/09/2024

BR Standard Class 9F No.92214 runs around Loughborough Central after a taking on water during the Great Central Railway 50th Anniversary of preservation event. 17th May 2023.

18/09/2024

I found a random stone and gave it to Tommy to throw into the water. The smile on his face says it all.

17/09/2024

Beautiful

17/09/2024

In regards to the Bassetts Close new skatepark.
Tomorrow Wednesday 18th September 2024 a council meeting to decide on the matter will take place at Swanspool House, Wellingborough. It is open for the public to attend un-announced but should you like to speak at the meeting then please follow the instructions below. This is because all conversations at the meeting are logged and dated. Best of luck to the lads who have been pushing for the new skatepark for the last decade.

17/09/2024

Walking back through Wellingborough town centre, I passed a group of lads. One of which was singing. Now I've met a few professional singers (NOT KARAOKE!) so I can tell of a professional when I hear one. Turns out these legends will be performing at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough and go by the name of Queenz

17/09/2024

17th September 2024
31601 starts up as it has just landed at
Northampton & Lamport Railway in preparation for this weekends big gala. Now she is home the owner can now carry out crucial work thats needed to keep her bringing joy to me and many others.
Big thank you to Ryan Mg and all the volunteers at N.L.R.

17/09/2024

So yesterday I was over Northampton & Lamport Railway awaiting a special delivery. Ryan and I waited until late but no show. However this morning Ryan has taken charge of filming and sent me this picture. This Class 31 has now been reunited with its sister ready for this weekends big N.L.R. Gala where the two Class 31s will be put together. Also these two have another sister at Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway. I'll keep you posted as time progresses.

16/09/2024

Sometimes you gotta let curiosity take control. I know its just a small alleyway but to Tommy it's massive. In future Tommy will look down this alleyway and know exactly what's down there.

16/09/2024

One of the most amazing pieces of local history that I've discovered since my awakening five years ago. The Wellingborough Diggers were a group of men during a time of poverty, that decided the land around us can be utilised to provide abundance to the many people. Only problem was that all the land belonged to the rich and wealthy. "The Wellingborough Diggers" had to take it by force and eventually a beautiful declaration was signed.
I think that "The Diggers" would feel disappointed that this land is now owned by a corporation that won't even let you park on the road. Ironic that.
I have made a video last year with the legendary Jamie Brady and it's available on U.Toob 😉. Just type into the search bar 'The Wellingborough Diggers PurpleVision'.

16/09/2024

Big shout out to my latest top fans! 💎 Drew Stolzberg, Neil Villapiano, Kaz Szatkowski, Mary Steinberg, David Hoffman, Kazuaki Kawasaki, Guus Setz, Uetzer Hsiao, David John Gerry, Loretta Marie Walsh, Gleison Onofre, Rainer Timmer, 이승부, Saffy Gaffney, Ian Zarquon, Len Tyler, Gillian Jordan Was Hepworth, Martin Percy, Joan Lugsden, Trevor Stainwright, Leanne Barton, Derry Brudenell, Patricia HB, Rob Billingham, Keith Coles, Alfie Collins, Michele Lyons, Lee O'Hara, Robert Tingey, Francis Rossi, Peter Rowcliffe, Steven Welsh, Philip Stan Batley, Anthony Giuliano, John Andrews, Derek Goodliffe, Colin Solarized Wright, Darren Moore, Kevin Allebone, Tyler Bradshaw, Paul Sims, Glenn Porter, Steve Armitt, John Banham, Martin Kirby, Jordy Truxkertimfan, Sándor Rudolf, Gavin Pye, Jonathan Waite, Winston Pugh

15/09/2024

14th September 2024
BR Class 142 pacer action at Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

15/09/2024

I saw this Plymouth Prowler yesterday and thought to myself "That's a bit of me". 😃

15/09/2024

14th September 2024
Looking over the footage of today ,I consider myself one lucky chap. Here is a little edit that I've made using just some of the many awesome clips collected today. The event continues on for Sunday 15th, So go join in the fun and maybe aquire some inspiration for your own modeling hobby.
MHL Catering DCV Engineering Ltd Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels Friends of Rushden Goods Shed Badger on a tractor solo charity tractor run London to Edinburgh Northampton and District Model Boat Group BatmanBen06

14/09/2024

Saturday 14th September
Whilst walking Wellingborough to Rushden using the old dismantled Rushden & Higham railway, I had just reached Rushden Transport Museum & Railway and heard two steam whistles. Two steam engines on there way to a steam rally in Bedford. Perfect timing! This video will be the intro to the Rushden Model Railway Exhibition 2024 video that I have filmed today.

13/09/2024

BR Standard Class 9F No.92214 arrives at Quorn & Woodhouse Station at the Great Central Railway during the 50th Anniversary of preservation of steam event 17th May 2023.

12/09/2024

North Northamptonshire Council have finally sent me crazy with their dastardly plots and schemes. 🤣😂

11/09/2024

Boom! Goes the dynamite

Class 31 31601 'Devon Diesel Society' will be joining us for our Gala next week!

31601 joins our existing resident 31289 'Phoenix', offering the tantalising prospect of having 2 class 31s in action together.

After the Gala, 31601 will then be staying at the NLR for the foreseeable future.

The weekend features a mix of steam AND diesel traction on an intensive timetable of passenger AND demonstration freight trains!

Trains run 10am - 3pm both days.

Full info and advance tickets on our website (www.nlr.org.uk).

📷 Chris Hopkins

11/09/2024

Last night I released the big episode filmed with Ryan over the August Bank Holiday at Northampton Ironstone Railway. This is my favourite chapter of all. The restoration of BR Class 02 No.D2867 has now been completed. To my surprise D2867 has a Rolls-Royce engine powering the mechanical marvel. As the industrial locomotives rumbles the ground, it takes Ryan and I along the line in the cab and in the brake-van hooked up. Four scenes blended into this video and yes it was a challenge to edit but soo worth it.
The full feature length episode can be found on the main channel PurpleVision and by clicking this next link you can be directed straight to it. https://youtu.be/M-2YX0Ry8Wc
Thank you to Ryan for assisting and another massive thank you to all the volunteers that made Ryan and I feel so welcome.
Check out their website for upcoming events with this link https://www.northantsironstonerailway.co.uk/

10/09/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Noel Howell, Robert Kent, Merle Ronchen, Emidio Campanelli, Moises Cardoza, Ian Russell, Pete Bradley, Kylie Goldsmith, Arnel Argosino, Kurt Grosvenor, Michael Murphy, Peter Fowles, Ian Marks, David Farrar, Mark Ison, Derek Pearson, Susan Wright, Greg Emmerson, János László Baranyai, Gerald Matthews, Peter West, Wayne Gumbrell, Casey Jones, Baricz Andras, Robin Price, Chris Kirton, Michael Gibbins, Arthur Pemberton, Pauric Fitzpatrick, Tony Arnold, Wilf Siddall, Steve Hilton, Andrew French, Chuck Baird, Paul Hashfield, John Bernard, Rainer Vahle, Kathy Jackson, احمد محمد ابوخاطر, Nicholas Batty, Shahbaz Ali, Peter Stubbs, Andreas Heidtke, Володимир Чумакевич, Ivan Tomlison, Kevin Dormer, Kevin Swale, Anthony Phillips, Becky Ikonen, Brian Adams

10/09/2024

A big weekend for Rushden coming up

Model Weekend at Rushden Railway Station
This weekend between 10am - 4pm
The Rushden Goods Shed will be jam packed with a variety of displays including model railways, RC boats & cars, Lego creations and much more.
We are also thrilled to announce that Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels will be with us on the Saturday to open the show!
On the Station platform we will also have our friends at ARIA Northampton bringing along a variety of reptiles (free to visit).
Pacer trains will be running all weekend for a donation to ride.

10/09/2024

Little Harrowden Church of St Mary, Northamptonshire.
Copy and pasted from 5churches.co.uk
The Church of St. Mary’s is a Grade II* listed stone building in the Transitional style, from Early English to Decorated; and consists of chancel, with south vestry, clerestoried nave of four bays, aisles, south porch and, until 1967, an embattled western tower, containing a clock and four bells.
The oldest part of the church is the main south doorway which dates from c 1195, and exhibits some good Norman work. This was the south doorway of an aisle-less 12th century church. There is also a smaller door of the same period, also on the south side. To this early building a south aisle was first added. Then early in the 14th century the nave was extended eastwards, a new chancel built, a north aisle was remodelled and extended.
Thus in the early 14th century the church took on substantially its present shape. The north aisle was built in 1850, at a cost of £600, this took the place of the one demolished at an earlier date. The organ was erected by subscription in 1876 at a cost of £150.
The tower was originally surmounted by a spire, but this fell in a storm in 1703 and was not rebuilt. The impressive Norman tower itself became unsafe and was demolished in September 1967.
The tower was replaced by a single storey vestry with a glazed tower arch and bellcote at the apex, housing the smallest of the original four bells.
The lower part of the gothic tower arch has been filled with a high quality war-memorial oak screen which has the names of the men from the parishes of Great and Little Harrowden that were killed in the Great War. Brass plaques added to the screen have the names of those men that perished in World War 2.
The large segmented fanlight above the screen is now the position of the recently commissioned memorial window by Meg Lawrence. The window was paid for by local subscriptions and dedicated in Oct 2010 by Bishop Donald Allister .
More recently the church has seen the provision of kitchen and toilet facilities within the south-west comer of the south aisle. The church has since 1997 gone through a process of major repair and renovation. This included repairs to external stone work, the reopening of one of the clerestory windows, replacing the lead roof on the main and south aisles and the introduction of a gas fired heating system, and an audio system with hearing loop for those using hearing aids. A new energy efficient lighting scheme has been installed which provides levels of lighting in keeping with the church. Much of this work has been funded by villagers and friends through the work of the St. Mary’s Heritage Trust.