Steam Dreams launches day trips to Christmas Markets in York, Lincoln, Bath and Chichester
This winter, Steam Dreams Rail Co. is offering four special Christmas Market tours to York, Lincoln, Bath, and Chichester.
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.
8-day closure to South Wales railway line this October
From 22nd to Sunday 30th October there will be no train services on the Ebbw Vale line whilst Network Rail engineers carry out improvement works.
Strikes to affect London Northwestern trains between the Midlands and London
Because of planned strikes, passengers intending to travel by London Northwestern Railway are advised to check their journeys before they travel.
Merseyrail giving away thousands of free gifts
Since 6th August, Merseyrail has been giving away thousands of gifts to its passengers to say sorry for the recent disruptions they have endured.
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express drivers to strike on Saturday
Because of a strike on Saturday, Greater Anglia and Stansted Express passengers should check their journeys before they travel.
Steam locomotive 80097 returns to service
In late May 80097, which completed a 34-year restoration in 2018, suffered a cracked small boiler tube which put it out of action until it was replace…
3-year loan to Barrow Hill for oldest surviving Midland Railway
Llocomotive No.158A, which is the oldest surviving Midland Railway locomotive, is to go on static public display at Barrow Hill roundhouse.
Branch Line Society announces the “Tower Tractors” rail tour
Next month the Branch Line Society is running a two-day loco hauled rail tour of Northwest England to raise funds for Martin House Hospice.
Powers sought to upgrade 7 level crossings in Cambridgeshire & Norfolk
A Transport and Works Act Order application has been submitted to the DfT to seek powers to upgrade 7level crossings in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
Steam locomotive 34092 “City of Wells” to visit Spa Valley Railway for 25th Anniversary Gala
West Country 34092 City of Wells will visit the Spa Valley Railway for its 25th Anniversary Gala where it will star alongside Standard 4MT No. 75069.