First fire lit in steam locomotive James Spooner
The first fire for new build Double Fairlie, James Spooner, was lit today outside the Ffestiniog Railway's Boston Lodge Works.
Category: Narrow Gauge
HS2 awards Ruislip Lido Railway £75,000 grant to convert locomotive to battery power
A £75,000 grant from HS2's Community & Environment Fund will allow the Ruislip Lido Railway to convert one of its diesel locomotives to battery power…
Bedfordshire steam railway mourns passing of General Manager
Leighton Buzzard Railway (LBR) in Bedfordshire has announced that its General Manager Joe Horsley has died after a short illness.
ORR publishes new guidance for heritage railways
The Office of Rail and Road and published new guidance for heritage railways to help them apply the requirements of Railways and Other Guided Transpor…
Cornwall narrow gauge railway places £500,000 order for new locomotive and carriages
The Lappa Valley Railway in Cornwall has announced a major investment of over £500,000 in its first new locomotive and carriages for 50 years.
A Visit to the Vale Of Rheidol Railway and steam locomotive 3114
The story of Kerr Stuart Wren 3114s restoration in the 1960s and the author's visit to see it again for the first time in 50 years.
West Lancashire steam railway to host Summer Gala this August
The West Lancashire Light Railway (WLLR) Summer Gala will take place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August from 11:30 until 17:00.
Head behind the scenes at London narrow gauge railway
Ruislip Lido Railway will be holding open days on September 16th and 17th, allowing people to have a behind-the-scenes look at the railway.
Ffestiniog Railway GM nominated for major award
Paul Lewin has been put forward in the 'outstanding individuals' category for the National Lottery Awards for 2023.
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Restoring Heritage Coach 7
Skilled workers at the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway have carried out repairs to heritage coach 7 which was damaged after exposure to the elements.