Farewell Velinheli!
The Launceston Railway has announced that Hunslet ‘Velinheli’ will be withdrawn due to the boiler being deemed as life-expired. The Hunslet was built in 1886,…
Year: 2017
60103 Flying Scotsman Re-Opens The Settle & Carlisle Line (4K)
On the 31st March 2017, the Settle and Carlisle Line was reopened after over a year closure after a landslide near Appleby caused the section…
Ffestiniog Railway – The Snowdonian 2017 – Information
This Saturday (8th April 2017), the Ffestiniog Railway will be holding their annual fundraising train, ‘The Snowdonian’. The aim of the train is fundraise money…
New Steam Loco for the Royal Victoria Railway
A Hampshire Miniature Railway has welcomed a new steam locomotive to its fleet, in the form of 2-6-0 Peter the Private. The Royal Victoria Railway, in…
National Railway Museum Gift T3 To Swanage
The National Railway Museum has gifted the Swanage Railway its T3 Steam Locomotive (the one that starred in the Railway Children). The 4-4-0 escaped scrap…
Rother Valley Wins ‘Unanimous’ Decision
The Rother Valley Railway has been unanimously approved to work on plans to reconnect the Kent and East Sussex Railway with the Mainline at Robertsbridge.…
Woodhead Names for Direct Rail Services 88s
Direct Rail Services are starting to bring their new Electro-Diesel Locomotives Class 88s to the UK. 10 of the new Class 88s are making their way…
World First For The East Coast Mainline
2017 will see the East Coast Mainline hold a ‘World First’ event as Flying Scotsman will join a trio of Virgin Trains East Coast High…
Isle Of Wight Steam Railway Gifted Ryde Pier Tram
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been gifted a former Ryde Pier Tram by the Isle of Wight Council. The tram is the latest…
Union of South Africa Set For Nene Valley Visit
A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa will be visiting the Nene Valley Railway in September 2017. Whilst on its visit it will run with ‘Battle…