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Bringing Steam back to 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 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/Clay Cross/ Stretton once again.
The Ashover Light Railway Society is a registered charity no. 1129958.
Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England no. 06877968.
Registered address :165 Longedge Lane, Wingerworth, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S42 6PR
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!
Diary dates for spring/early summer
Clay Cross library exhibition:- April 30th to June 1st inclusive (see below for details)
ALRS AGM:- May 5th (see below for details)
Talk on Cromford & High Peak railway hosted by NEDIAS. Monday May 14th at 7:30, Brampton Church Centre, Chatsworth Rd S40 3AW. (more details www.nedias.co.uk)
Ashover Village Hall:- The ALRS will feature in the exhibition associated with the queen’s diamond jubilee.
Illustrated presentation about the ALR will feature at Morton on June 7th (more details to follow)
2012 Annual General Meeting of the ALRS
The annual general meeting of the Society will take place on Saturday May 5th 2012 at Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane, Ashover S45 0BA with a start time of 12:45.
All ALRS members are encouraged to attend. Non members also welcome, but obviously you cannot vote.
ALR exhibition at Clay Cross library
The ALRS has been invited to mount a small exhibition at the Clay Cross library, Holmgate Rd (S45 9PH).
This will run from Monday April 30th until Friday June 1st and will feature a wide selection of ALR photos, some of which have never been seen by a wider audience before.
Please make a resolution to attend.
An apology
Apologies if you have been unable to access our website recently.
This was due to factors beyond our immediate control, but thank you for your patience!
November Updates
WTRE issue 20 (the “in house” magazine for ALRS members) has now been published. Non members can obtain a copy by following the merchandise links on the right hand pane of this page and downloading the order form.
2011 raffle:- The draw for the full size replica nameplate “Guy” will take place next month. Ticket stubs should be returned as soon as possible!
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/Clay Cross/ Stretton once again.