The restoration of the Grimsby to Louth railway was the long-term objective of the preservation group, which was formed when the line was closed by British Rail in 1980. Ludborough station became the group’s base, and then the long haul began to rebuild this historic line as a heritage railway.
Since then much progress has been made, and in 2009 a milestone was reached when steam trains started running once again.
The plan now is to extend the line in stages, as funds become available, southwards towards Louth. The LWR owns the trackbed as far as the industrial estate on the outskirts of Louth, a distance of 5 miles. Our first target is to reach Pear Tree Lane, close to the site of the former Utterby Halt station.
In 2023, the run-round loop at North Thoresby was completed, with work ongoing on a platform extension for North Thoresby Station.
You can help us get there. Please donate to the Make Tracks for Louth appeal.