Steam locomotive 76084 to visit Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala
The Swanage Railway has announced that for its Spring Steam Gala on 24th to 26th March, a star attraction will be Standard Class 4 2-6-0 No. 76084.
Author: Roger Smith
I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways.
I am a published author and a a proof-reader for the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society's society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer.
I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published in monthly magazines and books.
Swindon and Cricklade Railway to launch steam locomotive No. 6695 in new livery in March
On 18th March the Swindon and Cricklade Railway will officially launch the return to service of ex-GWR 0-6-2 tank engine No. 6695 in its new livery.
Weekend disruptions for CrossCountry services north of Birmingham
During the next four weekends, CrossCountry train services north of Birmingham will be disrupted because of essential engineering work.
Skegness railway station to undergo £3.3 million transformation
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LNER survey finds half would prefer a night way than a slap-up meal
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London North Eastern Railway celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
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Progress Report on project to recreate Ivatt diesel-electric No. 10000
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Táilte Tours of Ireland to run its first rail tour from Cork
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New ScotRail advertising campaign to promote travel by train
ScotRail has launched a new advertising campaign to promote rail travel by showing how a train ticket can take people further than some may think.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches volunteer recruitment campaign
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has launched a recruitment campaign for volunteers to fill many different roles before the 2023 season opens.