GWR ‘King’ to see out rest of boiler ticket on Heritage Railways
The Didcot Railway Centre (DRC) has released the plans for steam locomotive GWR King Class No. 6023 “King Edward II”, which include visits to heritage…
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Keighley and Worth Valley Railway announce first diesel visitor
Earlier this week, we told you the news that GB RailFreight is supporting the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway‘s 50th Anniversary Gala. Today, we bring…
Overhaul Progress on GWR Steam Locomotive No. 6695
The team overhauling No. 6695 at the West Somerset Railway (WSR) has been making good progress. Rolling Chassis Recent work on the rolling chassis has…
Assistant Engineer employed to help build steam locomotive P2 No. 2007 ‘Prince of Wales’
The P2Â Steam Locomotive Company have employed an assistant engineer to help carry out the work involved with building steam locomotive P2 No. 2007 “Prince of…
GWR Steam Locomotive No. 5619 on loan to the Nene Valley Railway
The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) has announced that GWR 56XX Class No. 5619 has been hired to operate trains along the line. About 5619 No.…
Bluebell Railway acquire bridge plaque
The Bluebell Railway has announced that it has acquired a London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) bridge parapet plaque. The plaque has been acquired…
New-build steam locomotive LNER Gresley V4 project receives first components
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have announced they have obtained the first components to be used in their third new-build project, which will see an…
Whats new in 2018 at the Ribble Steam Railway
The Ribble Steam Railway, which is based at Preston Docks, Lancashire, has released information on events and exhibitions which are new for the 2018 season.…
GB RailFreight to support Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Gala
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have announced that UK Freight train operator, GB RailFrieght, is to support their ‘Diesel Gala’, which is part of…
Reassembly work on steam locomotive Ivatt 2 No. 41241
With steam locomotive No. 41241’s boiler back on its rolling chassis, progress has been made on fitting various components at Haworth Shed, on the Keighley…