Our Locos
Current Locomotives
The NELPG was formed in 1966 to preserve examples of the last remaining classes of North Eastern Railway locomotives operating on British Railways. Having managed to raise the sum of £1,400 needed to purchase its first locomotive, J27 No. 65894, all efforts of our enthusiasts were turned to save the last Q6 No. 63395 in April 1968.
Building upon this success, the K1 No 62005 was donated in 1972 and, finally, the J72 No.69023 was acquired in 1982. Having also been custodians of both A2 60532 “Blue Peter” with thanks to the Drury family and also Q7 901 (64630) with thanks to the National Railway Museum, we are currently assisting with the overhaul of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s J94 68030.
Click on a locomotive below to learn about its history and from how the group came to acquire it right through to the present day.
Previous Locomotives
Below are locomotives the group has had previous association with and a brief description on where the locomotive is located now.
LNER Q7 901
Owned by the National Railway Museum.
Located at Locomotion, Shildon.
Custody for the loco with NELPG lasted between 1979-1999.
BR A2 60532 "Blue Peter"
Now owned by Locomotive Services Ltd.
Located at Crewe Heritage Centre.
Custody for the loco with NELPG lasted between 1986-2002.