Harry Potter Train Features In New Channel 4 Programme With Julie Walters
This weekend, Channel 4 will start their new series on Coastal Railways in the UK. Actress Julie Walters will be traveling on trains from Scotland(Harry…
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Boiler for new GWR Saint steam tested
At Didcot Railway Centre, the boiler from Hall Class No. 4942 “Maindy Hall” has been steam tested. This will be used in their project to…
Prince of Wales cylinder block appeal passes 50% of target
The P2 Steam Locomotive Company have announced that the £100,000 appeal for the cylinder block for 2007 Prince of Wales has passed 50% of the…
LMS Patriot Project Release New Statement Regarding Royal British Legion
The LMS Patriot Project, which is building new-build Steam Locomotive The Unknown Warrior to steam on the railway, have released a statement about their relationship with…
Tyseley’s Open Day – 7029 “Clun Castle” Re-Commissioning
It’s that time of year again when Tyseley host their second weekend of open days. This year it falls on the weekend of Saturday the…
Update On Flying Scotsman
The National Railway Museum have sent out an update about Flying Scotsman after it failed with a hot axle box on a steam charter this…
A New Home For An A1 & A P2!
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have announced their plans for a new multi-million pound home at Darlington, and will be used for both 60163 Tornado…
London Midland – Sewing For The Community At Nuneaton Station
As part of London Midlands Community Rail project, there are sewing classes which are being held at Nuneaton Stations on a Monday. Nuneaton’s is adopted…
45690 Leander – The North Wales Coast Express – 2017 (4K)
Jubilee 45690 ‘Leander’ hauled the North Wales Coast Express on the 23rd July 2017. The Railtour was ran from Liverpool Lime Street to Holyhead and…
Nene Valley Railway – 40th Anniversary Gala – Information
This weekend, the Nene Valley Railway are celebrating 40 years of preservation with a special anniversary weekend with an intensive timetable and two visiting mainline…