Can You Help Save Gloucester Horton Road MPD From Demolition?
The Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Museum are looking for your help to save the Gloucester Horton Road Motive Power Depot (MPD) from demolition. The…
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Royal Scot to visit Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in 2018
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have announced that 46100 Royal Scot will be visiting the railway in June 2018. This is all part of…
The ‘Clan’ Project (72010 ‘Hengist’) – Project Information
As stated in last week’s Project Information, this week we are looking at BR Standard New Build project, The ‘Clan’ Project. First, we will explore…
Riley & Sons to operate and maintain 60103 Flying Scotsman in 2018
Riley and Son (E) Ltd have announced that they have been picked to operate and maintain A3 60103 Flying Scotsman for the 2018 season. The…
Latest Progress on 35005 “Canadian Pacific”‘s Overhaul
Following on from our last article, where 35005 Canadian Pacific had its Frame and Driving Wheels were reunited, work has continued on a few fronts.…
Icons of Steam’s Black 5 visits the Mid Hants Railway
Newly-overhauled Black 5 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” has traveled to the Mid Hants Railway (also known as “The Watercress Line”), where the locomotive will stay…
B17s – Engine 61662 Appeal and The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust – Project Information
UPDATED: We have updated this article to reflect a few changes, and also a new section titled ‘What’s the main difference between the two projects’…
New shareholder secures 76084 for North Norfolk Railway
A supporter of the North Norfolk Railway (NNR) has purchased a large share in 76084, which ensures the Standard 4 will stay at the line…
LMS Patriot Project Announce New Boiler Contractors
The LMS Patriot Project has announced their new boiler contractors after the L&NWR Heritage decided to stop the original contract work. The new contractors, Heritage…
Black 5 owner in talks with potential buyers
Black 5 No. 44767 “George Stephenson” could be changing ownership if potential buyers acquire the locomotive. Ian Storey is 44767’s owner and has been since…