York railway museum release Flying Scotsman tour update
The National Railway Museum has released an update on Flying Scotsman and its intended tour programme after the shunting incident at the Strathspey Ra…
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Locomotive Services Group opens new maintenance depot in Carlisle
Locomotive Services Group has added a depot at Carlisle to supplement its depots at Crewe and Southall for servicing its fleet of locomotives.
Tyseley Locomotive Works is looking for engineering staff
Tyseley Locomotive Works is currently recruiting staff for various engineering grades to help satisfy the demand for its skills.
Milestone reached in overhaul of Blue Peter steam locomotive
Locomotive Services Group have announced that a milestone has been reached in the overhaul of No. 60532 Blue Peter.
Luxury steam train set to be hauled by steam locomotive 45212 this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 45212 is set to haul The Northern Belle this Saturday, 12th August 2023. The train originates at Leeds, where it will…
Steam locomotive to pass through Ribblehead this Thursday
A Carnforth based steam locomotive is set to haul part of The Dalesman on Thursday, 10th August 2023.
Bahamas steam locomotive set for Kent visit
Bahamas Locomotive Society owned Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas will visit Kent this Wednesday (9th August) as it hauls The Kentish Belle.
Steam locomotive to visit Dover and Brentford this Tuesday
BR Britannia No. 70000 Britannia is set to depart London Victoria this Tuesday (8th August 2023), is hauls two Steam Dreams tours.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to pass through Dawlish this Saturday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is to haul a tour to Kingswear this Saturday (5th August 2023).
Steam locomotive to visit Carlisle this Saturday
A Carnforth based steam locomotive is scheduled to haul this weekend's Cumbrian Mountain Express.