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 Company
The Register is a non profit distributing company,
limited by guarantee.
Registered in England, number 3469435.
Founded 1994.
Into the second century of 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 2009 marked the centenary of the Russell Newbery brand, and 100 years production
of top quality engines.
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 Company.
Register Officials
| Chairman | Norman C Mitchell
Phone: +44 (0) 1452 415420
Email 
| Administration Manager
Membership, Finance, | Rob Davies
55 Noddington Lane
Whittington
LICHFIELD
Staffordshire
WS14 9PA
Phone and Fax: +44 (0) 1543 432079
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| Merchandise | Neil Mason
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| Rally Organiser, Newsletter editor | Kevin McNiff
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| Webmaster, Newsletter production | Andrew Laycock
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