Who we are
The Russell Newbery Register is a club for enthusiasts and owners of Russell Newbery (and derivative) engines and to promote a significant part of British industrial and canal heritage. The aim of the Register is to promote Russell Newbery engines, by:
• Establishing the number of Russell Newbery owners/users
• Offering technical help and advice to members
• Acting as a contact forum for members
• Publish a regular newsletter to members containing historical and technical articles, plus technical information and advice
• Holding gatherings and rallies of Russell Newbery powered canal boats
• Supplying RN branded merchandise (badges, mugs, sweatshirts) rallies of Russell Newbery powered canal boats
• Supporting the RN Diesel Engine Co. Ltd.
The Register is a non profit distributing company, limited by guarantee. Registered in England, number 3469435. Founded 1994.
The first 100 years Russell Newbery
In 1909 having served their apprenticeship with Royce Engineering in Manchester, Frederick Russell and William Newbery setup their own business, the Russell Newbery Company. They established a works at Altrincham, then a small provincial Cheshire town.
So this year, 2009, marks centenary of the Russell Newbery brand, and 100 years production of top quality engines.
To mark this occasion the Anson Engine Museum at Poynton in Cheshire is staging an exhibition of RN engines and related material. This runs until 18th October. One of the exhibits is the special exhibition engine, finished in a fetching red livery. Some of the other engines in the exhibition are featured in this exhibition document [PDF, 7.3GB].
A centenary dinner will be held in the museum on Saturday evening 17th October, orgainised by us.
Our RN Story pages contains a brief history of the early years of the company.
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How to join us
You do not need to own an RN or National engine! You just have to be interested in RN engines in particular or vintage diesel engines in general. Click here for joining details.
Membership is only £12 per year.
Membership benefits include a discount for breakdown assistance provided by River and Canal Rescue Ltd.
RN Diesel Engine Company
The register has close ties with but is legally separate from the RN Diesel Engine Co. Ltd. Register members receive a 10% discount on spares from the company.
Register Officials
| Chairman (Director) |
David Kay Phillips
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| Secretary (Director) |
Allister Denyer
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| Director |
Norman C Mitchell
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Administration Manager
Membership, Finance, Merchandise, Newsletter |
Rob Davies
55 Noddington Lane
Whittington
LICHFIELD
Staffordshire
WS14 9PA
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| Rally Organiser |
Pauline Mitchell
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| Webmaster |
Andrew Laycock
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