Steam locomotive 4079 Pendennis Castle moves under own steam
GWR Castle Class No. 4079 Pendennis Castle has moved under its own power for the first time in nearly 30 years.
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News from the Didcot Railway Centre
Great Western Society transfer ownership of key components to help build steam locomotive 3840
The Churchward County Trust has announced that they now own a variety of key components required to construct No.3840 "County of Montgomery".
USA steam locomotive is heading to the Didcot Railway Centre
The Didcot Railway Centre has announced that USATC S160 No. 6046 will be paying them a visit as part of the major celebrations to mark The Great Weste…
Steam locomotive Trojan set to return to steam at the Didcot Railway Centre this May Bank Holiday
GWR 0-4-0ST 'Trojan' will return to service at the Didcot Railway Centre on the 1st May with a ceremony with local MP, Davvid Johnston OBE, and will b…
Can you help complete steam locomotive 4709?
The team rebuilding steam locomotive 4709, along with Richard Croucher, has called for donations to help complete the project.
Major accolade for steam locomotive 2999 Lady of Legend
The Didcot Railway Centre has announced that GWR Saint No. 2999 Lady of Legend has won a highly commended accolade at the Museums + Heritage Awards 20…
Tubeplate completed for new build steam locomotive 1014 “County of Glamorgan”
The 1014 The GWR County Project has confirmed that the tubeplate is complete for new-build replica Great Western Railway (GWR) 1000 'County' Class No.…
Steam locomotive 2999 Lady of Legend to haul first rides at Didcot Railway Centre
The Didcot Railway Centre has confirmed the start of its steam train rides for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown began.
£60,000 appeal launched to keep steam locomotive 1466’s overhaul on track
The Great Western Society's GWR 1466 is scheduled to steam at the Didcot Railway Centre next year as part of the Society's 60th Anniversary.
Bunker Painted – Latest Overhaul Update on steam locomotive 1466
The Great Western Society's 1466 Restoration Facebook page have posted their latest update on the overhaul of Great Western Railway 1400 Class No.1466…