Steam locomotives in action this Bank Holiday in Downpatrick
This Bank Holiday, why not board the steam train at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. It makes for a perfect chance to make a…
Category: Standard Gauge
WATCH: Four steam locomotives on three railtours in the North West
Saturday 13th April 2019 saw four steam locomotives on three railtours in the north west of England. These locomotive were, 44871, 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier…
Steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa to take part in ELR’s 1940’s Weekend
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that LNER A4 No.60009 “Union of South Africa” will visit the preserved line this weekend to star in their…
Steam locomotive Derek Crouch to be overhauled
The Small Loco Group has announced that Derek Crouch is set to be overhauled to working condition. During the NVR Board Meeting, which took place…
Steam locomotive 506 returns to traffic in early June
The Watercress Line (Mid Hants Railway) and Urie Locomotive Society Ltd (ULS) are pleased to announce that Southern Railway S15 No.506 will formally re-enter revenue…
Steam locomotive 419 hauls first trains on Gloucestershire and Warwickshire
Standing in for the heritage line’s DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit), Mackintosh ‘Caley’ 0-4-4 tank No.419 will haul its first trains on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire…
An update on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist
Work has been progressing very well on 72010’s Frame at CTL Seal based in Sheffield. Frame Early May saw the internal components of the engine’s…
Steam locomotive 7802 swaps railways with 6960
In an agreement between the Severn Valley Railway and the West Somerset Railway, 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ is destined to work on the WSR until early…
Steam locomotive 1450 in action at the Didcot Railway Centre
The Didcot Railway Centre has announced that visiting engine, 1450, will be in action with their Auto-trailers. The Steam Rail Motor was built in 1908…
Special fundraising day for steam locomotive 4079 Pendennis Castle
The Didcot Railway Centre has announced that they are to have a special fundraising day this May. The aim of the day is to kick…