The first photographic charter was held at the LCLR on 13th September 2013. The WW1 trench railway vehicles were hauled in various train formations by Simplex locomotives of the LCLR. Access was available to the whole of the line, which is not generally possible on ordinary running days, and the feedback from the 15 photographers who attended was most encouraging - we hope to operate similar charters soon.
Heritage Emergency Fund awards £10000 to LCLRHVT
This award will allow the railway to connect their new staff cabin to mains water, electricity and sewage..
New Mess Cabin Arrives for volunteers
March 2020
Mess Room facilities arrived recently at the LCLR courtesy of Siemans. This will bring great benefits to the hard working volunteer work force having Mess Room, Kitchen, Locker Room, Shower & Toilet. Many thanks Siemens (and Tim who arranged it!).
"New" archive photos of LCLR at Humberston in 1981
A "new" set of photos of the LCLR has recently come to light - taken by E Draper a volunteer on the line.
New ground frame commissioned
3rd April 2019
Following the renewal of all trackwork at Walls Lane station over the winter, including an extended run round loop, Sark became the first loco over the crossover with a short works train. The semaphore signals will be connected to the frame shortly.
First 3 coach train over LCLR Skegness
15th Aug 2018
This was the first three coach passenger train to run on the line at Skegness. The main purpose was to establish the fouling points on the new south loop, and the check a three coach really would fit in the loop. It did!
Extension to running line nears completion
30th December 2017
The final two track panels, comprising the headshunt beyond the new station site, were laid today. Further ballasting and packing will be done over the Winter as the weather permits.
Addition to 1918 Ambulance Van
7th October 2017
After much research by a Trust member a replica fold up seat has been fitted to our unique WW1 ambulance van.
Class P ration wagon repainted
7th June 2017
The newly painted class P stands in the LCLR workshop at Skegness.
LCLRHVT Gala 2016
16th July 2016
The annual gala on 16th July 2016 was our best yet, in terms of visitor numbers and variety of stock in action.The newly restored accessible carriage was in service for the first time, along with rebodied loco "Wilton"and a number of goods wagons.
Platform handrails painting day
13th March 2016
The handrails on the station plaform extension received their first top coat of "Buckingham Green"today
Ashover Carriage makeover
13th Mar 2016
Over the winter a small group of volunteers, led by Mike Newbold, has worked in freezing conditions to renovate, sand and repaint the Ashover coach. All window glass has been replaced with toughened glass. Today the coach was pulled out into the sunlight where cleaning and painting the window surrounds was undertaken. At present in "red lead"undercoat it will receive its new topcoats in the next couple of weeks. If you`d like to help you`d be very welcome!
Water tower under construction.
3rd October 2015
In preparation for the return to steam of "Jurassic" a water tower is being built. "Sark" is seen here delivering the tank ready for the builders to position on the brick tower.
"Classic Wheels" & LCLR Gala 2015
20th Sept 2015
The SWLP & LCLR staged a joint transport & railway gala on 20th September 2015. There were in excess of 100 classic cars, lorries & motorcycles on show with a bumper days passengers on the LCLR.
New LCLR station building.
8th July 2015
A welcome sight for our platform staff and our customers is the new wooden station building taking shape at the LCLR. The station is to be renamed "Walls Lane" on completion. Click For more photos.
The two Class D bogies return - see "Peoples Millions" section.
8th July 2015
A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MAJOR J.A. “TUBBY” ROBINS
July 2015
It was with great regret that the Trust learned earlier this year of the passing of its founding President, Major J.A. “Tubby” Robins.
New diesel locomotive (seen above) for LCLR
Friday 1st August 2014.
The LCLR took delivery of a new locomotive on Friday 1st August 2014. Bought for use on the LCLR by a private individual the loco came from the now closed Belton Peat Works in Cumbria. It is a 1940s Simplex fitted with a Deutz air cooled 3 cylinder engine - and ELECTRIC START!
Also obtained from same source were two wagons for use by the railways PW dept.
LCLRHVT members line up for the camera following a gala day in 2009.