Update released on steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior
The LMS Patriot Project has released a small update on the work taking place on 5551 The Unknown Warrior. The locomotive has now been moved…
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I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
Luxury train to visit Kent this Sunday
The Belmond British Pullman is set to run again this Sunday (15th December). Departing London Victoria at 11:07, the train, hauled by Class 67s throughout,…
Avanti West Coast Christmas strikes called off
The RMT Union has called off its planned Christmas strike action after Avanti West Coast put forward a revised offer. The strike action was planned…
Class 37 locomotive to visit Lancashire this Sunday
A Europhoenix Class 37 is set to visit Preston this Sunday (15th December) as it hauls a tour to Preston. Departing Stevenage at 12:20, the…
New Low-Emission shunters enter service in Wales
Three Zephir LOK 16.300 shunters have entered service at CELSA Steel UK in Cardiff. The shunters are expected to reduce emissions by around 40% and…
Class 37 locomotive to visit Norwich this Saturday
A Class 37 locomotive will be visiting Norwich this Saturday (14th December). Hauling a UK Railtours tour, the locomotive from Europhoenix will depart London Kings…
Luxury Midland Pullman HST to visit Scotland this Saturday
The Midland Pullman HST will pass through Hemel Hempstead as it makes its way to Edinburgh on Saturday, 14th December. Departing Watford Junction at 06:18,…
Police appeal after man stamped on at Scottish railway station
Police have launched an appeal after a man was punched and stamped on at Alexandria railway station. The incident happened on the 6th December at…
Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line to pass through Hampshire
35028 Clan Line will be passing through Hampshire this Saturday (14th December) as it hauls a tour to Bristol. Departing Three Bridges at 07:35, the…
Severn Valley Railway announces new plans in ‘essential move’
New restructuring plans from the Severn Valley Railway have been announced in what it describes is a ‘bold and essential move’. The railway is looking…