North Eastern Railway Association (NERA)
North Eastern Railway Association catalogue [excel document, 548kb] - Document updated on 19th October 2011
The N.E.R.A. was formed in 1961 to cater for all enthusiasts interested in the history and development of railways in northeast England - the area covered by the counties of Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland.
This is mainly concerned with the North Eastern Railway and the Hull & Barnsley Railway and their incorporation in the London and North Eastern Railway and British Railways' networks, but also extends to the smaller independent and industrial railways that operated in the area.
Interests cover all aspects of operation - locomotives, rolling stock, train services, stations, signalling, shipping and road services - both for the general enthusiast and the model maker.
The association numbers about 600 members who receive a quarterly issue of its journal, the North Eastern Express, which contains a variety of illustrated research articles and topical notes. There are also a number of meetings throughout the year at centres such as York, Darlington, Hull and London, and a programme of outdoor visits and tours.
A benefit of society membership is in exchanging information with others having similar interests. An extensive source of information is contained in the association's library with its collection of books, historical records and drawings. This is housed at the Ken Hoole Study Centre at the Darlington Railway Museum.
Details of membership of the N.E.R.A. can be obtained from
The Membership Secretary,
N.E.R.A,
8 Prunus Avenue,
Kingston Road,
Willerby,
Hull.
HU10 6PH,
or e-mail at terry@daveeda.freeserve.co.uk