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18/11/23 – Having a Brake

Posted on November 18, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

We make a start at the reinstatement of the Vacuum brake system on our Vans and Conflat within the “serviceable” freight set. Continue reading →

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05/11/23 – Calm after the storm

Posted on November 5, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

Just a brief update this week after the success of our charter. With a few little but none the less important jobs carried out. Continue reading →

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29/10/23 – Final week of preparation.

Posted on October 31, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

The Boston Bucket Bash is complete, we certainly had a great day and hope the participants did too. Our final days of prep is covered by this update… Continue reading →

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22/10/23 – Charter fast approaching.

Posted on October 22, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

It’s all coming together for our charter on the 30th, 3 vehicles now returned to traffic. Continue reading →

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15/10/23 – Charter prep.

Posted on October 15, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

Charter prep this week as we draw ever closer to the date of the event. With 68070 returning from the scrap yard. Continue reading →

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08/10/23 – Freight course and a door

Posted on October 8, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

Time for another Wagon update, from us at Peterborough as the Palvan is substantially progressed. Continue reading →

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23/09/23 – Pal-Con-Mack & Fruit

Posted on September 23, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

Multiple fronts attacked this week, with a vehicle completed and others progressed. Continue reading →

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16/09/23 – No stopping him.

Posted on September 16, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

Matt popped into Peterborough today to continue his mission to complete a Palvan. Continue reading →

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10/09/23 – Saint and a Pal for Matt

Posted on September 10, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

Another weekend for us at Peterborough, with our Saint Goods Experience and Matt making it his mission to complete the Palvan. Continue reading →

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02/09/23 – Work Week 2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by NVR Wagon Group

A full 5 days of wagon restoration, read what we achieved……. Continue reading →

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26/08/23 – Scrape, Scrape Scrape.

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Matt Baker

As a change of pace we move from Wood prep to Metal prep. First vehicle DB992358. This was painted for the museum opening however did not receive paint to the north side, this was the focus for some of the … Continue reading →

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13/08/23 – Plank prep.

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Matt Baker

A short update this weekend as work progresses on preparing planks. Cut to size, primed and undercoated. Don’t forget there are still places on our Saint Goods Experience.

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