Northampton & Lamport Railway

Northampton & Lamport Railway (NLR) is a steam and heritage diesel tourist railway in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. 

The NLR follows the alignment of the old Northampton to Market Harborough line, which closed in 1981.

Today, the line is approximately 2 miles long and has two stations: Pitsford and Brampton, and Boughton. At Pitsford and Brampton (the main station) you will find:

• Free on-site parking (including disabled bays)
• Platform 3 Buffet – serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
• Souvenir Shop
• Signalbox (you are welcome to visit, but please do not distract the signalman while they are working)
• Toilets (including disabled)

At Boughton, you’ll find:

• Small booking office, shop and seating area – accommodated with a buffet coach stables in the bay platform.
• Toilets – one unisex toilet cubicle.

The Railway is mainly open Sundays (main operating season March to October), offering a wide range of events using both steam and diesel engines. Check out their event pages for more details.

Running parallel with the railway is the Brampton Valley Way (BVW), a 14-mile linear park from Northampton to Market Harborough (along the whole of the old railway line). The BVW provides a lovely easy flat walk (or cycle) through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, as well as a great vantage point to see the trains running past! It makes a great addition to any visit.

The NLR is run purely by volunteers. This includes everything from running the trains and station facilities, to restoring the enchanting old rolling stock, to restoring and extending the line.