Steam trains have returned to a Leicestershire village for the first time in 50 years after volunteers raised £100,000 to rebuild the track. Read the full story on BBC Leicester Continue reading Steam trains return to Leicestershire village after 50 years
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award for Young People 2013
A 14 year-old volunteer who helps with the Mountsorrel Railway Project, was recognised as the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’. He received his award from Lady Gretton at a ‘Young Person of the Year 2013’ ceremony at County Hall on the 11th April, 2013. Daniel Bowler… Continue reading The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award for Young People 2013
Restoring Mountsorrel’s long forgotten railway
Five and a half years ago Steve Cramp was out on a Sunday afternoon having a walk when he stumbled across an ivy covered bridge over a hole in the ground just outside the village of Mountsorrel. Listen to his interview with Ben Jackson on BBC Radio Leicester. Continue reading Restoring Mountsorrel’s long forgotten railway
Train rolls on new community railway for the first time
A team of volunteers in Mountsorrel in Leicestershire, have dedicated their Saturdays for the last five years to rebuild the old railway line between Swithland Sidings and Bond Lane in Mountsorrel…. Watch the first train roll to a halt at Mountsorrel on the ITV News Website.
Mountsorrel Ripples Community Award 2012
The Mountsorrel Ripples Award was set up by two Mountsorrel residents Ian Shonk and Anne Gregory to honour local people who have given their time to benefiting our community. This was a local recognition for the work of Project Leader, Steve Cramp, for his tireless co-ordination of the growing number… Continue reading Mountsorrel Ripples Community Award 2012
The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award, 2012
We are proud to announce that the Mountsorrel Railway Project has won a prestigious Diamond Jubilee Award for outstanding contribution to the community! The award was setup by Leicestershire County Council to honour community groups within the county who have come together to demonstrate community spirit to help their local… Continue reading The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award, 2012
Resurrection of the Mountsorrel Branch
Read this excellent background article in the Railway Magazine.
The NatWest Community Force Award in 2011
This nationwide award was determined by an online public vote. Nationally there were 5,813 projects, of which 395 were award winners. Based on the number of votes for a single project Mountsorrel Railway ranked 47th of the 395, placing it well inside the top 1% of the projects that entered… Continue reading The NatWest Community Force Award in 2011
Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Closing Early 22nd September
Please note that the Heritage Centre will close slightly earlier than usual this Thursday 22nd. Last orders for hot food will be at 3:45pm and the Heritage Centre site (including Granite’s and the nature Trail) will close at 4:30 instead of the usual 5:00pm. Continue reading Closing Early 22nd September
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