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.
Tag: Restoration
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.
Steam locomotive gifted to the West Somerset Railway Association
The owners of BR Standard steam locomotive No. 80064 have decided to transfer ownership of it as a gift to the West Somerset Railway Association.
Railway Heritage Awards for Kent stations
The prestigious awards recognised projects which saw disused rooms and buildings at two stations returned to public use
Progress report on restoring steam locomotive No. 92240
The Bluebell Railway in Sussex has issued an update on its work to bring locomotive 92240 back to steam, a project it began four years ago.