Historic steam locomotive museums set to reopen after coronavirus lockdown
After nearly 120 days in lockdown, the National Railway Museum in York, and Locomotion in Shildon, have announced plans to reopen.
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Tim Dunn’s The Architecture: The Railways Built set to explore York and The National Railway Museum
The next episode of The Architecture: The Railways Built, with presenter Tim Dunn, explores the history of York railway station, and how it helped cha…
Bahamas Locomotive Society set to support new railway photographer competition
The Rail Camera Club is organising the Young Railway Photographer Of The Year allowing young photographers to showcase their work.
Overhaul Update on steam locomotive 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley”
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Ltd has published an update on the overhaul progress on their London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) A4 Class …
Steam locomotive workshop set to be moved – design team appointed for Railway Museum’s Wonderlab
The National Railway Museum has announced that De Matos Ryan has been appointed designer for their new interactive ‘Wonderlab’ gallery.
Update 49 on steam locomotive 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley”
Update 49 on the overhaul of London and North Eastern Railway A4 Class No.60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" has been published, with much progress being made …
National Railway Museum and Locomotion to temporarily close
RailAdvent has received the following statement from The National Railway Museum about the current situation.
World’s fastest steam locomotive turns 82 years old today
Official World Speed Record holder for Steam Locomotives 4468 "Mallard" passes 82 years since being turned out brand new from Doncaster Works.
Update on new-build steam locomotive 1014 “County of Glamorgan”
The GWR County Project has released its latest update on building a new Great Western Railway 1000 'Hawksworth County' Class No. 1014 County of Glamor…
National Railway Museum reveals new Central Hall designs
The National Railway Museum has unveiled five design concepts that have been shortlisted for their new Central Hall building.