Steam locomotive GWR 813 to visit the South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway has announced GWR 813 will visit the railway for its 50th-anniversary between 30th April and 2nd May 2022.
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.
March 2022 update on new-build Baby Deltic locomotive
The 'Baby Deltic' project has issued its latest update on a new-build Baby Deltic, English Electric Type 2, Class 23 locomotive.
GWR to run extra trains for Wales’ final Six Nations fixture today
Great Western Railway is running extra trains from Cardiff for rugby fans heading home after Wales’ final match of this year's Six Nations.
TPE services subject to disruption this Sunday due to RMT strike action
TPE services throughout northern England and Scotland will be subject to disruption on 20th March, due to strike action by the (RMT union.
East Midlands Railway and partners awarded Golden Whistle for work introducing Connect fleet of trains
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has won a Golden Whistle award in recognition of its work with partners in introducing EMR’s Connect fleet.
Midland Main Line subject to disruption for Luton and Bedford on 19th/20th March
Train services on the Midland Main Line will be subject to disruption this weekend, 19th and 20th March, because of engineering work.
Steam locomotive 7812 Erlestoke Manor reunited with its boiler
In late February, GWR Manor Class No. 7812 Erlestoke Manor was reunited with its boiler at Tyseley Locomotive Works.
Station House at Leeming Bar on the Wensleydale Railway to re-open
On Monday. 2nd May, the Station House at Leeming Bar on the Wensleydale Railway will be officially opened.
Heritage railways show solidarity with counterparts in Ukraine
Britain’s heritage rail sector is supporting their counterparts in Ukraine as they try to protect their country’s railway heritage.
DB Cargo UK successfully trials a ‘jumbo’ freight train
DB Cargo UK has carried out a trial of running a ‘jumbo’ freight train with a mix of wagons for two different types of customers.