Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust
Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill, Northampton NN4 9UW. Tel: 01604 702 031
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Our Gardens
Welcome to the Northampton Ironstone Trust
The Northampton Ironstone Railway Trust wishes to say a big THANKYOU to our NHS.
The Northampton Ironstone Trust is based within the Grounds of The Hunsbury Hill Country Park which is located at Hunsbury Hill, Southwest of Northampton. The trust has a small museum and café, workshop and of course its gardens. It also features a 1.5 mile long Heritage Railway line that runs through the park of which a small section has been approved for public use.
The line is mainly dedicated to freight working, featuring many sharp curves and steep gradients which were typical of the Industrial Railway. Rides are available in a variety of vehicles including a converted brake van.
The line is mainly dedicated to freight working, featuring many sharp curves and steep gradients which were typical of the Industrial Railway. Rides are available in a variety of vehicles including a converted brake van.
Track Funding Thermometer
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Steam is back !!!!
Nearly 50 years have passed since we had regular steam running at NIRT - finally it is back - and there is more to come - watch this space
Ghost train reported
Strange goings on at NIRT. We are receiving reports of strange activities going on at night. If you have heard anything, please let us know via the contact form. We are setting up CCTV to try to capture this spooky activity. If you are a ghost hunter or know of someone who is; then please let us know as we are setting up a ghost vigil.
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Steam experience
In the new year we will be making available driver experience days - the cost of these will be around £325 per day. For this you will get the opportunity to eat breakfast off the shovel, work alongside our experienced firemen and drivers on the plate and driving the locomotive for an entire day. Half days will also be available (£225). We advise booking early, as we expect a lot of takers for this.
Drive a locomotive
Have you ever wanted to learn how to drive a train. Contact us today, and get FREE lessons. Yes you did hear that right - FREE LESSONS (terms and conditions apply)
New arrivals
