Steam locomotive 80080 out of action! – an update from the PRCLT
The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust has released a saddening update on their Standard 4 No.80080. Last week, the locomotive had her first boiler wash…
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News from the East Lancashire Railway
Last few spaces for tomorrows Wizard Express!
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that they have a few seats left for their upcoming Wizard’s Express. The next Wizards Express takes place on…
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…
WATCH: steam locomotive 34092 City of Wells visits the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Sunday 7th April 2019 saw the North Yorkshire Moors Railway host their season opening event for 2019 featuring Spam Can 34092 City of Wells. This…
WATCH: Steam locomotive 4270 on the East Lancashire Railway
GWR 4270 has been operating on trains at the East Lancashire Railway for the past few months on its visit from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.…
Steam locomotive 926 Repton to visit the East Lancashire Railway
Steam locomotive 926 Repton is set to the visit the East Lancashire Railway in 2019. The Schools Class is set to visit Bury for their Autumn Steam…
Steam locomotive 419 to visit the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced steam locomotive 419 will be visiting the line in 2019. 419 will be visiting the line for their Spring…
An update on steam locomotive No.80097
The Bury Standard 4 Group has released an update on the restoration of 80097, which is now nearing completion. During the weekend of 5th /…
GWR 42XX, 5205, 5275 and 72XX Classes of steam locomotives – Class Information
Built for short-distance heavy coal trains, the 4200s and variations played a key part in the transport of Welsh coal. Once exploring the working careers…
Steam locomotive 78018 to visit the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that 78018 will be visiting the line for their Spring Steam Gala 2019. BR Class 2 No.78018 will be…