Steam locomotive 70013 Oliver Cromwell to visit Locomotion
Locomotion, at Shildon, has announced that steam locomotive No.70013 Oliver Cromwell will be visiting the museum to star at their Autumn Steam Gala. Saturday, 22nd September…
Month: August 2018
Kidsgrove station improvements welcomed by Ruth Smeeth MP
Kidsgrove railway station, in Staffordshire, is going to be fitted with a new footbridge to make it more accessible for all train passengers. The £5m…
In Norfolk on holiday? Make the Bure Valley Railway your next day out
The Summer Holidays are upon us, with Bank Holiday just around the corner, and if you are in Norfolk, then we would recommend a day…
BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive (71000 Duke of Gloucester) – Sole Survivor
This week’s Sole Survivor will be looking at the BR Class 8 steam locomotive, which are 4-6-2 tender engines, and is 71000 Duke of Gloucester.…
Steam locomotive hauled Vintage Trains at the Midland Railway – Butterley
The Midland Railway – Butterley has announced that over the bank holiday weekend of the 25th to 27th August they will be running a very…
Locomotive 40135 lifted off its bogies
Class 40 No.40135 has been lifted off of its bogies at the East Lancashire Railway Baron Street Locomotive Works to allow lasting repairs to bearings.…
Steam train rescues injured dog walker
Swindon North Police, via their Facebook page, has announced that they had to get the help of a steam train to help get an injured…
Steam trains set to return to the Nene Valley Railway this week
The Nene Valley Railway has announced that steam trains will return on Wednesday 15th August 2018 following a steam ban. Steam locomotive 34081 ’92 Squadron’…
An update on steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado – 11th August 2018
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has released a further update on the repair work taking place to steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado. The trust and its…
Dozens of trains cancelled tomorrow on Northern Rail
Northern has announced details of cancellations to train services on Sunday 12th August 2018 in the North West. It is likely that 80 train services…