Welcome

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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 exciting new plans to reopen a section of this historic narrow gauge railway. Also featured is a photographic tour of the picturesque 2 1/2-mile route of the proposed new railway, as well as all the latest news from the Society as we drive towards our ultimate goal - to see steam trains working to Ashover once again.

If you like what you see and would like to know more, why not join us and get involved with our fun and friendly Society. Further information on Membership, along with a downloadable Membership Form can be found by visiting the Membership page. Enjoy your visit!

News

Second Successful AGM!

Posted on May 13th, 2008 by Russell Prince, Secretary

On Saturday May 10th the Society held its second annual general meeting at the Parish Hall in Ashover. Read More

The AGM Auction 2008

Posted on May 7th, 2008 by Gary Boyd-Hope

Those members that attended last year’s AGM will know that at the end of the business proceedings we held an auction of ALR related items (books and tickets etc.) to raise funds for the Society. This made almost £300 and has enabled us to progress with our railway revival scheme. Therefore with our 2008 AGM set to take place on May 10, we have gathered another selection of items that might be of interest. These are: Read More