Four-year reconstruction started on Amtrak station in Philadelphia
Work has started on a major renovation of William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, USA.
Tag: Restoration
Welsh narrow gauge railway to display oldest narrow-gauge steam locomotive
The Vale of Rheidol Railway has announced that when it opens for the new season, on display will be the oldest narrow-gauge locomotive in existence.
Plym Valley Railway purchases steam locomotive
Fundraisers raise more than £30,000 to purchase 0-4-0 saddle tank Albert and allow the company to keep steam running on the Plym Valley Railway.
Update on work to restore 35011 General Steam Navigation to mainline running
The GSNLRS has issued an update on its winter engineering activities in restoring locomotive 21c11 / 35011 to mainline running.
Severn Valley Railway shortlisted for three heritage awards
Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is on the 2024 shortlists for three categories in the prestigious Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards:
Cambrian Railway building to be considered by Shropshire Council
A project to restore the exterior of a Grade II listed Cambrian Railway Building in Oswestry is to be considered for approval on 17 January.
Sussex and Somerset visits for steam locomotive 7812 Erlestoke Manor
GWR 7812 ‘Erlestoke Manor’ will spend the 2024 summer season away from its base at the Severn Valley Railway (SVR).
Steam locomotive James Spooner nominated for top award
The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has included the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways for two of its 2024 awards
Canadian preservation group acquires Canadian Pacific steam locomotive
Waterloo Central Railway and Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society have acquired ex-Canadian Pacific steam locomotive No. 1238.
Finalists announced for the 2024 Community Rail Awards
A shortlist has been announced for the 2024 Community Rail Awards for those who work to make Britain’s railway stations welcoming spaces.