Steam locomotive 44871 set for East Lancs gala appearance
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that steam locomotive 44871 will be joining them for their Autumn Steam Gala. Their Autumn Steam Gala will be…
Category: Standard Gauge
Steam locomotive 1369 returns to steam
The South Devon Railway has announced that Great Western Railway 1366 Class No.1369 has been fired up for the first time in two years. Overhaul…
Severn Valley Railway unveils 21 metre long donation wall
The Severn Valley Railway has unveiled a stunning 21-metre long donation wall in recognition of thousands of contributions made to the SVR’s ‘helping hands for…
A further update on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist
Work has progressed on two fronts, with more Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings and framework taking place recently. CAD Drawings and Tender Both the leading…
Dyer and Butler donate materials to the Helston Railway
Dyer & Butler, who are a multi-disciplined engineering services specialist focused on essential infrastructure including airports, railways and highways, has announced that it has made…
Whistles Acquired for steam locomotive 3840 “County of Montgomery”
Thanks to an unnamed individual, a pair of Great Western Railway whistles have been donated to the Churchward County Trust. The whistles will be used…
Watercress Line completes viewing galleries refurbishment
The Watercress Line has announced that it is inviting visitors to visit its Main Viewing Gallery and Carriage Viewing Gallery following its refurbishment at Ropley…
New tickets to encourage people to visit more in the Lake District
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in partnership with Lowther Castle, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Eskdale Mill has announced that they are offering…
Update on the overhaul of steam locomotive 5239 Goliath – 17th September 2019
The East Somerset Railway has released an update on the overhaul of 5239 Goliath, which is approaching completion. The final assembly work is now taking…
Gala prep for steam locomotive 926 Repton
Nick Simpson from the Grosmont MPD News – The Original Facebook Group has released information on the work being completed on 926 Repton. 926 Repton…