Steam locomotive 6695 set for move to Swindon & Cricklade Railway
The Swindon & Cricklade Railway has announced that they have come to an agreement with the 6695 Locomotive Ltd to move ex-GR 66XX No. 6695 to Blunsdon…
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News from the Swindon and Cricklade Railway
New base confirmed for steam locomotive General Steam Navigation – February 2019
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society (GSNLRS) have made an exciting announcement this week along with other progress that has been carried out during February…
Railway carriages on the move?
Heritage railway carriages have been involved in a ‘swap’ deal which has involved the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Stuart Reeder, who owns locomotive Andrew Barclay…
Steam train rescues injured dog walker
Swindon North Police, via their Facebook page, has announced that they had to get the help of a steam train to help get an injured…
Steam Locomotive Peckett 1555 “Ivor the Engine” is up for Sale
Steam locomotive, Peckett 1555 “Ivor the Engine”, has been advertised for sale by its current owner. A brief history of 1555 1555 was built in 1920…
Steam locomotive No. 6984’s Tender travels to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to be paired with 6989
The tender for steam locomotive No. 6984 “Owsden Hall” has been shunted outside at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, in readiness for transporting to the Buckinghamshire …
Recent Overhaul Progress on Steam Loco Modified Hall No. 6984 “Owsden Hall”
Great Western Railway Modified Hall 6984 “Owsden Hall” is undergoing the final stages of restoration at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway and good progress is being…
Railway Wins Grant For Life Saving Defribrillators
Swindon and Cricklade Railway has won a grant which will see life-saving Defribrilators installed at two of the railway’s stations. A cheque for £1,690 was handed…