Flying Scotsman saviour dies aged 82
Some sad news to bring you this morning, we have today learned that Sir William McAlpine has passed away aged 82. The 6th baronet saved…
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Steam locomotive No. 6029 ‘The Garratt’ announced for the Hunter Valley Steamfest in Australia
The Hunter Valley Steamfest has announced that steam locomotive No. 6029, also known as ‘The Garratt’ will be visiting the festival, in Australia, on the…
East Lancashire Railway release emergency timetable for Friday!
The East Lancashire Railway has released an emergency new timetable for the first day of its Spring Steam Gala, which starts tomorrow (2nd March 2018).…
Latest news on steam locomotive No. 6201 “Princess Elizabeth”
The Princess Elizabeth Locomotive Society have posted their plans for steam locomotive No. 6201 “Princess Elizabeth”. Problems and plans for 6201 “Princess Elizabeth” After suffering…
Steam Locomotive No. 70013 ‘Oliver Cromwell’ joins Keighley and Worth Valley Railway 2018 Spring Gala
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, in West Yorkshire, has announced that BR Standard 7 No. 70013 “Oliver Cromwell” will be attending their 2018 Spring Steam…
New plans for Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Museum?
The Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Museum have had a meeting with the Council members after they started a petition to buy Horton Road MPD before…
A1 Steam Locomotive Trust wins two awards
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that they have won two awards at last nights Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards Ceremony. The first award…
Steam locomotive to be restored and operate on the West Somerset Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR) Castle Class No.7027 “Thornbury Castle”, owned by JJP Holdings South West Ltd, will shortly move to the West Somerset Railway‘s (WSR) Williton…
Road in Darlington named after famous steam locomotive
A major commuter road in Darlington, County Durham, has been named after A1 No. 60163 ‘Tornado’, the iconic steam locomotive which was built in Darlington.…
Steam locomotive No. 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ to visit the Nene Valley Railway
The Nene Valley Railway, in Peterborough, has announced that steam locomotive No. 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will return to the railway in late September/early October 2018.…