The second "MGR Appeal" meeting was a resounding success. We have a few more members joining us. We welcome Paul Harrison, Richard Bywater, John Arnold and John Birkenhead. We discussed ideas on raising funds, agreed on purchasing a floor banner and making up some leaflets to hand out to the public at selected events. We have got a slot at NECC Warley Show this November and will be touting for memberships. Excellent news! There are some more photos of the MGR wagons to come l

Hello all, There will be the final "MGR Appeal" meeting at Barrow Hill on Sunday 12th July 2015, starting at 13:00. Here is the agenda for the day 13:00 Introduction Welcome, Thanks & Apologies 13:05 Overview An overview of what has been achieved so far 13:10 Group Name & Membership charges Suggestions for the group name, potential logo and annual/life membership fees. 13:15 Member Positions Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Media & Press Officer, A Constitution, Honorary Presi

We will be getting an advert for the group in The UK Railway Datafile book. Its not in just yet, but it will be soon! We are chuffed to bits! There will be a few copies for sale at Barrow Hill on Sunday. Members get a £5 discount too! #winning

Today was a success at Barrow Hill. I met up with Glen at around 11am, he was unable to attend the meeting later in the day so made the effort to come early for a chat and a cuppa. Glen told me that he was a BR welder/fabricator and his experience will be extremely handy in getting the two MGRs (and subsequent purchases) repaired. During the meeting, we have settled on the name of the group as "The National Wagon Preservation Group". The following membership positions were as