Links to Lincolnshire Railway Websites.




Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway The official website of the award winning 15 inch gauge steam railway, with steaming dates, special events info etc..
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway The first railway built by volunteers on a greenfield in UK was the LCLR at Humberston near Cleethorpes. This 2ft gauge line closed in 1985 and the railway was moved to Skegness opening on the
Skegness Water Leisure Park on 3rd May 2009- see LCLR website for details.
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway The new website for the standard gauge preservation group based at Ludborough, between Louth and Grimsby.
Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society Railway preservation society based at the Corus steelworks in Scunthorpe. They offer steam and diesel hauled tours of the extensive steelworks rail network.
North Ings Farm Museum a farm museum near Sleaford in Lincolnshire which operates a 2 ft gauge railway with extensive collection of narrow gauge railway locos and stock.
Daves East Midlands and Lincs Railway Archive Images by David Ford of railways both in use and derelict showing as many places as possible on each route featured. A section is devoted to New Holland and the Humber Ferry.
Friends of the Barton Line Group with the purpose of promoting and seeking improvements to the services and infrastructure on the Barton branch in order to stimulate better use of this valuable community asset.
New Holland Galleries Some nice old photographs of New Holland, the pier and the ferries here.

Links to Railway websites.

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Beautifully preserved complete branchline set in impressive Yorkshire countryside.The cinema version of "The Railway Children" was made here. Visit Haworth for the Bronte museum.
Great Central Railway Mission statement "We aim to re-create for present and future generations, the experience of British main line railway operation during the best years of steam locomotives".
Heritage Railway Association  An excellent website giving details of nearly all of the UK`s heritage railways with hundreds of links to individual railway`s homepages and more!
The London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) Encyclopedia - Looking for info on the LNER? Find it here - superb database on locos, rolling stock and much more!
North Yorkshire Moors Railway  website to commemorate the great achievements on this most spectacular line in the North Yorkshire National Park.
Sherwood Forest Railway Website for Nottinghamshires only 15 inch gauge railway - and it features STEAM!
Narrow Gauge Heaven A site dedicated to worldwide narrow gauge railways - a good links page!
David`s Railway Photography  David Wainwrights collection of 35mm UK railway colour slides covering the last 20 years.
Sharpos World huge site with hundreds of steam images, including standard, narrow & miniature gauge railways, trams, paddle steamers, lorries etc...
BR Mechanical Signalling Dave Sticklands site dedicated to U.K. mechanical signalling predominantly in the mid 1980's with a small section on B.R. locomotives.
The Signalling Record Society The Signalling Record Society exists to maintain and share knowledge of Railway Signalling and Operation in the British Isles and Overseas. The Society possesses much archive material and has expertise which can assist members in their study and research on these topics.
The 7820 Library Website The 7820 library aims to provide a resource in the form of it’s collection of photographs and railway documents. The library allows free use of the low res copies of the images it contains provided the source is acknowledged.
Miniature Railway Magazine A magazine devoted entirely to smaller scales - "we specialise in 5", 7.25", 10.25", 12.25" and 15" miniature railways - both the commercial and garden varieties - and touch upon just about anything, either scale, miniature or narrow gauge from 5" to 3' 6"". Profiles several of UKs miniature railways in detail each issue. Available by subscription (only £7.50 per annum). Highly recommended! See their UK map of  Miniature Railways .
Transport Trust Commemorating Britain’s rich and globally important legacy in the development of transport - on rail, road, water and in the air. Contains details of the LCLR at Skegness.
British Railway Photographs.com Steve (therailwaynegativeman) Davis`s new website listing hundreds of railway photos for sale at sensible prices. Have bought several excellent photos here!

Lincolnshire Sites

Louth Community Radio  Louth Community Radio – The Soundtrack To Living In Louth. A new Community Radio station soon to air in the Louth area. Website already has some interesting podcasts of Louth history including Louth Navigation Canal and the Railways of Louth.
Linc2u.com/grimsby A superb local website listing hundreds of Grimsby websites, from local businesses to personal homepages and local interest sites.
Skegness Water Leisure Park Skegness Water Leisure Park is probably the finest touring and camping park on the Lincolnshire coast. Facilities include the Barn Inn, childrens play area, licensed coffee shop,
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, Cable Tow water-skiing and 5 acre fishing lake.

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