An update on steam locomotive 5239 Goliath – 18th June 2019
The East Somerset Railway has released an update on the overhaul working taking place on 5239 Goliath. The boiler for the locomotive has passed its…
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Repaint for steam locomotive 925 Cheltenham
The Mid Hants Railway has announced that 925 Cheltenham will be receiving a new livery this year. An agreement has been reached between the MHR…
Free Journeys on the Bo’ness & Kinneil
The Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway has announced that they are offering free rides on steam and diesel trains this June. Grab a free return trip…
Save 30% on the ELR World of Wizards Dinner
Climb aboard for one of the East Lancashire railways brand new Comedy Dinner Shows. It is an evening of interactive entertainment paired with delicious food…
New visitor experience at the Watercress Line
The Watercress Line’s National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Canadian Pacific restoration project has spent £46,000 to improve the visitor experience at its Ropley station. The…
New Cylinders Delivered for steam locomotive Hagley Hall
The Friends of Locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall group has announced that the new cylinder blocks for their Great Western Railway 4900 “Hall” Class No.4930 “Hagley…
Quick update on steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd
This small update by the company covers the current work on both engines at Tyseley Locomotives Works. 34070 “Manston” The plan is to overhaul “Manston”…
Paw Patrol set for Churnet Valley visit
As summer approaches, everyone’s favourite team of rescue pups are returning to the Churnet Valley! Both old and new, they will be looking to meet…
Update on New-Build Standard 3 Tank 82045 steam locomotive – May 2019
May brought good news for the Trust, along with more progress on building 82045 at the Severn Valley Railway. Undercover Some time in May, 82045…
An update on the overhaul of steam locomotive 35005 “Canadian Pacific”
Recent work on overhauling the Mid Hants Railway’s Southern Railway “Merchant Navy” Class No.35005 “Canadian Pacific” has focused on the boiler, while the team wait…