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Workshop

The Woolsthorpe Conservation Workshop is an historic survivor from Woolsthorpe Quarries.

The workshop houses our current restoration projects and is open for visitors.

View the latest developments and see engineering work carried out by our volunteers.

The Woolsthorpe workshop is a historic survivor from Woolsthorpe Quarry and is now used for conservation work.

Current restoration projects include:

Andrew Barcley 1931 is receiving an overhaul to working condition after her boiler ticket ended in 2023.

Ketton No1 diesel locomotive seen here being repainted and having the engine refurbished.

Ketton No.1 built in 1960 by John Fowler and Co. The metalwork is being stripped of years of accumulated and hardened cement powder gained whilst working at the Ketton cement works.

Peckett and Sons steam locomotive Elizabeth with boiler and running gear being restored.

0-4-0 Elizabeth built by Peckett and Sons in 1928. The main restoration work on the boiler and running gear is continuing. The boiler will be reunited with the cab and saddle tank before too long.


The workshop can be a dangerous environment and visitors should stick to the walkway provided and not climb on the exhibits. Our volunteers are pleased to answer questions about our conservation and restoration work and can offer additional information about the exhibits.