The Small Loco Group release update on steam locomotive No.656
The Small Loco Group has released an update on the overhaul of steam locomotive No.656, taking place at the Nene Valley Railway. The locomotive’s chassis…
Month: August 2018
£350,000 order confirmed for electrical systems for steam locomotive No.2007 Prince of Wales
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company has announced that they have agreed a £350,000 order for a state of the art electrical systems for the new…
Great Central Railway to celebrate 50 years since the Fifteen Guinea Special steam locomotive hauled train on British Rail
The Great Central Railway has announced that they will be running 4 steam locomotives alongside 2 diesel locomotives and a DMU this weekend to celebrate…
Accessibility work at Hebden Bridge rail station set to start this week
Network Rail has announced that work to improve accessibility at Hebden Bridge rail station will begin on Friday 10th August 2018. The improvement work is…
Inner firebox trial fitted for steam locomotive No.45551 The Unknown Warrior
The LMS-Patriot Project has announced that the inner firebox for steam locomotive No.45551 The Unknown Warrior has been trial fitted. The work was completed on…
Rail Delivery Group’s Rail Barcode Ticket Programme wins innovation award
The smart ticketing programme for rail passengers has been recognised with an industry award. The programme is led by Rail Delivery Group and is supported…
Steam locomotive hauled trains and classic cars to feature at Skegness ‘Classic Wheels’ show this September
Steam locomotive hauled trains will feature alongside classic cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles will be on show at the fourth annual Skegness ‘Classic Wheels’ show…
Bucket and spade trains return for 2018 – £5 return from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze
Greater Anglia has announced that bargain tickets for train rides to the Essex Coast later this month are now on sale. The ‘Bucket and Spade’…
St Pauls’ Tube Station escalator refurbishment starts this week
Transport for London has announced that refurbishment on two of the escalators found at St Paul’s tube station will be refurbished in work starting this…
Where and when to see a historic steam locomotive in Blackburn and Settle tomorrow
Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea or 48151 will be back in steam on the mainline and will be in and around Preston, Blackburn and Carlisle on Tuesday…