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as though they are our own

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About

For over 20 years the Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) has built a strong reputation specialising in locomotive spot hire and maintenance/repair.

We serve a wealth of customers nationwide and are ready to serve you with our ethos of:

Commitment to safety
Maximum security
Value for money

We look after your assets as though they are our own.

Background

HNRC is a leading leasing and maintenance of locomotives company based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, with workshops in Staveley and Worksop. Prior to 2010 we also recovered valuable spares from scrapped railway vehicles, either on the vehicle owners’ site, or at the European Metal Recycling scrapyard in Kingsbury.

Such has been the growth of the company that we have recently expanded with the acquisition of a 15-acre site in Worksop, including the wagon repair depot from DB Cargo Ltd for light/heavy maintenance and the cold and warm storage of rolling stock.

The company serves a wealth of customers and rail sites across the UK, having developed a workforce of industry experts, with the ability to provide an exceptional technical knowledge and service.

What we do

We are leaders in the leasing and maintenance of locomotives. With over two decades in the sector, we’re reliable, respected and trusted, serving a wealth of customers and rail sites across the UK.

We go above and beyond what is expected, offering that personal touch and that peace of mind that you are in safe hands.

Our sites are safe and secure with the technical capability to keep stored trains in great condition, with regular checks from our expert staff – both powering the trains and carrying out wheel rotations.

Among our services includes:

Mainline and shunting locomotive hire
Maintenance
Repairs and heavy overhauls

Security

Our thorough knowledge of all aspects of security ensure that your locomotives are in safe hands with a comprehensive range of services. This ranges from manned guarding and security guards, 24-hour guard dog patrol, through to CCTV, fencing and alarm systems.

We understand just how important security is and take great pride in looking after your assets as though they are our own.

All our staff are trained to the highest standards to ensure they are capable of reacting to each and every eventuality.

Security Guards
Security Dogs
CCTV
Alarm System

Our new home in Worksop

We have invested £6 million in the development and operations of a new 15-acre site in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, as demand for our services continues to grow. The former Wagon Repair Depot site, which was run by DB Schenker, is able to take 20 vehicles a week for repair, refurbishment and maintenance. This allows us to significantly expand our operations.

The major project has brought a new lease of life to a site which has been vacant since 2015, both boosting the region and fulfilling the company’s aspiration in owning our own large-scale depot. It’s created dozens of much-needed new jobs for the area, with a commitment to an apprenticeship scheme.

This is an exciting new chapter for HNRC. We’ve never been in a better position in the leasing and maintenance of locomotives.