3 weeks left to bid for Brio models in East Midlands Railway silent auction
Set up to celebrate the retirement of British Rail Class 43 High-Speed Train (HST), East Midland Railway (EMR) is hosting a silent auction where you c…
Author: Jamie Duggan
Since I was a child, I have been a big fan of steam locomotives. This enthusiasm has been become greater in recent years, leading to me becoming involved in a society restoring a standard gauge locomotive. Joining the RailAdvent team in 2017, I help Michael produce articles.
Update from the Stanier Mogul Fund on steam locomotive 13268
The Stanier Mogul Fund have published their latest update on the overhaul of their steam locomotive, London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Stanie…
Steam locomotive boiler update from HBSS Ltd
Heritage Boiler Steam Services Ltd (HBSS) have published an update on the current boilers they are restoring and overhauling at their site in Liverpoo…
Back on track – Ivatt 2 steam locomotive 46464 has been rewheeled
The Carmyllie Pilot Company Ltd has confirmed that their locomotive, London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Ivatt 2 Class (2-6-0) No. 46464 has be…
Latest restoration update on steam locomotive 4253
The 4253 Locomotive Company Ltd have published their latest update on the restoration of Great Western Railway (GWR) 4200 Class No.4253.
First of a kind HS2 tunnel shaft vent to be housed in a ‘barn design’
High Speed 2 (HS2), building Britain's brand new high speed new rail link, has released images and details on their latest design of shaft vent covers…
Plan Ahead – Minor disruptions to Anglia region this August Bank Holiday due to maintenance work
Network Rail and Train Operating Companies who run services across the Anglia region are advising rail users to plan ahead as repair and upgrade work …
Government supports development of Freight Energy and Emissions Calculation tool
UK rail freight operator, Freightliner, has announced that the UK Government will provide financial support in a project to create Rail Freight Energy…
Plan Ahead – Bank London Underground Station upgrades to disrupt underground services
Transport for London (TfL) has released an update on the project to improve Bank Underground Station, containing information on the build side of the …
Plan ahead – Network Rail to carry out repairs in Hove this September
Network Rail is advising rail users who use the Hove rail line, connecting the area to Brighton, to plan ahead as improvement work is due to take plac…