Steam locomotive to pass through Oxfordshire this Monday
A private charter is set to run this Monday, 21st October, between Didcot Parkway and Stratford-upon-Avon. The charter is expected to be hauled by 5043…
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Vintage Trains hails ‘faultless performance’ of The Mayflower
Vintage Trains review one their most successful charters yet The Mayflower
Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity
This weekend’s Mancunian trip between Manchester and Bridgnorth will raise money for Maggie’s charity. Maggies offer emotional and practical support to those with cancer and…
Update on steam locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth
An update on the work taking place on 6201 Princess Elizabeth has been released by the loco society. The boiler and the cab of the…
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for Blackpool visit
On 16 November 45596 Bahamas will haul The Blackpool Illuminations Express from Birmingham New Street to Blackpool North.
Steam hauled Cathedrals Express to visit Lincolnshire
Seats available on Vintage Trains trip to Lincoln this Autumn
Mainline return for steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone?
Southern Locomotives Ltd has released an update on 34028 Eddystone and a potential return to the mainline for the locomotive.
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set to make 2024 mainline debut
45596 Bahamas is to have its first run of 2024 on Sunday, 27th October when it hauls “The Shakespeare Express” from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon.
West Coast Railways to acquire CDL-fitted coaching stock
Riviera Trains and West Coast Railways has announced that they have entered into an agreement which will see WCRC acquire their coaching stock. All of…
Mainline return for steam locomotive 60163 Tornado delayed
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced a delay to the mainline return of A1 No. 60163 Tornado.