Northampton & Lamport Railway - (Pitsford and Brampton,Station)

Pitsford & Brampton Station, Lamport Railway, Northampton &, Pitsford Rd, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA

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Description

The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel tourist/museum railway in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside; located just 5 miles north of Northampton it is within easy reach of the motorway network. With approximately 1 1/2 miles of running track for passenger services alongside the Brampton Valley Way, a 14-mile linear park from Northampton to Market Harborough, you can not only ride one of our trains along the former line but walk along and watch the steam and diesel engines in action. The Northampton & Lamport railway has been totally rebuilt using volunteer labour, funded by donations & fundraising, since British Rail closed the line in 1981. Visitors, supporters & volunteers are always welcome.

Service options

  • On-site services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Toilets

Children

  • Good for kids

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Reviews

5

Iconic with almost 100 years service. Really enjoyed the ride and appreciate the amount of time and effort people working/ volunteering there. They maintain and explain lots of things to visitors. Great places for photography. Will definitely come back later.

Published 6 months ago

5

What a great afternoon this is. The weather was spot on. We too a walk first along the side of the tracks and then hopped on the train. You have to remember most folk that work here are volunteers and all monies go towards the upkeep etc. If you're looking for a good walk, and stunning views, do this and add the train ride to end the day.

Published 5 months ago

5

I visited for the first time and my son enjoyed himself a lot. Loads of friendly staff from the moment you set foot on the platform, great priced gift shop and very nice cafe food. Sadly there was no steam train on our visit but equally we enjoyed ourselves on a diesel train which was just as good. We would definitely be returning for a steam engine trip but I would also recommend travelling on the diesel train too they are just as fun!

Published 9 months ago

4

Not a long journey but enjoyable Main station is well kitted out with toilets, cafe and shop Easy access for disabled travellers. Overall time of train is 40 mins approx

Published 7 months ago

5

Small but delightful railway Booked a small but nice afternoon tea. Staff were very good and looked after us

Published 6 months ago

4

Small preserved railway just outside Northampton. The line runs along side part of the Brampton Valley Way walk and cycle path, which is where the railway used to run before it was closed and brought back through the use of volunteers. Easily reached by road and by foot from the pathway from Northampton (or Market Harborough if you're energetic), plenty of parking on site with an overflow car park too. A static mark 3 buffet car is on site for refreshments and a small souvenir shop. Prices are very steep, PS7.50 on the day for just one trip of a mile with no re-rides permitted (50p discount if you buy online). I am certainly all for supporting a preserved railway as they are a charitable trust, however looking at the pricing structure should be one of their focus points. Even raise the base price by 50p for unlimited rides, as those who stay for another journey are more likely to use the buffet, gaining further revenue. Staff were all very friendly and toilets available at the one station. A further extension to the line is planned in the near future. A class 31 diesel provided the traction with mark 2 carriages on the day I visited. Services run hourly and travel half a mile one way, half a mile the other, then half a mile back the same way you came from to give a 30 minute train ride.

Published 2 years ago