Major rail upgrades completed to London Victoria
Network Rail has reported that a series of major rail upgrades have been completed around London Victoria station, ensuring journeys via train in this…
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.
June 2021 update on steam locomotive “General Steam Navigation”
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society (GSNLRS) have posted their update from June 2021, containing lots of progress and exciting…
Beamish Museum launches ‘Make Your Mark’ where your artwork could be used in new exhibit
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, has announced the beginning of their latest project, where they are seeking people to contribute their artwor…
Swanage Railway Trust to match donations towards carriage shed appeal
The Swanage Railway Trust will be matching donations towards the Herston Carriage Shed Appeal to help raise the remaining money by the end of June 202…
£20k grant towards steam locomotive Derek Crouch’s overhaul
The Small Loco Group, based at Nene Valley Railway (NVR), has announced that they will receive a £20,000 grant from the Association for Industrial Ar…
Cardiff 21 leaves – Update from Crich Tramway Village
Crich Tramway Village has posted an update on the trams movements and exciting plans for the future.
Join The Injector Club to help fund injectors for steam locomotive Prince of Wales
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company is continuing with its "Injector Club" to raise the funds to complete the injectors needed for their new build steam l…
Doncaster’s iPort Rail gains rail customs approval
iPort Rail has confirmed they been granted government approval for an on-site customs area, making their site the UK’s first Strategic Rail Freight …
June 2021 steam locomotive update from Southern Locomotives Ltd
Southern Locomotives Ltd (SLL) have published their latest update on their fleet of steam locomotives, compromising of Southern Railway (SR) West Coun…
Austin steam locomotive arrives in Midsomer Norton ahead of Mixed Traffic Gala.
The Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton has announced that tickets can be purchased for their Mixed Traction Gala this July, the line's bigge…