North Norfolk Railway launch £185,000 appeal for Sheringham Platform 2
The North Norfolk Railway is launching an appeal to re-instate the demolished building at Sheringham railway station. The appeal is for £185,000 and will improve…
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Win a day with Thomas at the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway is looking for the UK’s biggest Thomas the Tank Engine fan to become their “Junior Station Master” at our Day Out…
Steam locomotives on TV? Third series for NYMR tv programme confirmed
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that filming for season three of ‘The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard’ has begun. On the last series…
Recent overhaul update on steam locomotive 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley”
The tender is in the process of having it’s bigger components reassembled, with the boiler nearing completion at the Llangollen Railway. Boiler Expansion of the…
Update on steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd – September 2019
Southern Locomotives Ltd (SLL) have published the latest news on their fleet of seven steam engines. 34010 “Sidmouth” Recent work has been at contractors, the…
Alton station gets update as line continues to be shut
With the line between Alton and Medstead & Fourmarks Stations being closed, work at Alton on the Mid Hants Railway has continued to focus upon…
Steam locomotive swap at the Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway has announced that they have been a change in locomotive for their upcoming Giants of Steam gala. Unfortunately, LMS Princess Coronation Class…
Steam locomotive 4612 set for West Somerset Railway visit
The West Somerset Railway has announced that 4612 will be visiting them for their Autumn Steam Gala. Pannier 57XX No.4612 will be visiting from the…
Diesel Gala to be held at the North Tyneside Railway
The North Tyneside Railway will be holding its annual diesel gala this September as it welcomes a special visitor. Visiting from the Derwent Valley Railway,…
Steam locomotives to celebrate birthday this weekend
Two steam locomotives on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway are celebrating birthdays this weekend. Both locomotives were completed at GWR’s Swindon Works. 4270 has reached…