Bringing back memories of the Amber Valley.
Welcome to the website of The Ashover Light Railway Society! Within these pages you will find all the information you require about the original Ashover Light Railway and the ALRS’s plans to recreate a section of this historic narrow gauge railway. Also featured is a photographic tour of part of the picturesque route of the railway, as well as all the latest news from the Society as we drive towards our ultimate goal - to recreate (at Peak Rail’s Rowsley site) the atmosphere of the Ashover Butts terminus in its heyday. Post code is DE4 2LF.
The Ashover Light Railway Society is a registered charity no. 1129958.
Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England no. 06877968.
Registered address :Crabtree Lodge, 5 Newhall Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 4GG
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Spondon’s travels
Followers of this website will recall that our locomotive Spondon visited Porthmadog a few years ago as part of their quirks and curiosities gala; appropriate as it was a resident at the nearby Gloddfa Ganol collection in the early years of its preservation life.
The news is that the locomotive is sechuled to appear at The Great Gathering in Derby from August 1st to 3rd. Appropriate because it spent its working life in the Derby suburb of Spondon, working in the power station.
RAILWAY200 and ASHOVER100
RAILWAY200.
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Heritage lines across the country will be marking this anniversary with a whole series of events.
meanwhile
ASHOVER100
The Ashover Light Railway opened in 1925, thus we will be celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2025.
The main event will be an exhibition o n April 5th and April 6th in the Bassett Rooms, Church Street, Ashover. Further detail to follow.
2024 AGM
REMINDER
The 2024 AGM of the society will be held on Saturday 21st September.
2024 Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the ALRS will be held on Saturday 21st September, starting at 1.00p.m. In our Rowsley workshop.
Limited seating is available so you are advised to bring your own chair.
ALRS members can expect to receive an agenda and further details in due course by email or mail.
Richard Booth R.I.P.
It is with great regret that we announce the death of our late chairman and (very) active volunteer Richard Booth on February 24th.
Richard was known by many for his wise words and philosophical approach to life, exemplified by his resilience and acceptance of his condition over the last two months.
His contribution to the ALRS was unparalleled and he will be sadly missed by us all.
Welcome to the website of The Ashover Light Railway Society! Within these pages you will find all the information you require about the original Ashover Light Railway and the ALRS’s plans to recreate a section of this historic narrow gauge railway. Also featured is a photographic tour of part of the picturesque route of the railway, as well as all the latest news from the Society as we drive towards our ultimate goal - to recreate (at Peak Rail’s Rowsley site) the atmosphere of the Ashover Butts terminus in its heyday. Post code is DE4 2LF.