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tamper visit
The Volker rail tamper came to visit
Sept. 7, 2025
Volker rail came to visit and tamped almost 2km of our fresh laid track
Funding received for renovation work
DRPS scores 4k for Guards Van upgrade
May 8, 2025
The DRPS have received £4k in funding from Darlington Borough Council to renovate the Guards Van, which needs a total overhaul. The van had sustained severe weather damage while left outside the Ca...
Patons Fireless cladding restored
Cladding panels have been repainted and replaced
May 1, 2025
After many months of stripping, sanding and repainting, the cladding for the Patons Fireless engine has been restored, making the engine complete for the first time in two years. These types of eng...
We may have a swanky new HQ and website, but ...
we still need donations and volunteers to help preserve Darlington's Railway heritage so please consider donating or come to down to the Whessoe Road yard and help out.
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