Steam locomotive 5164 to be displayed at Birmingham’s NEC during model railway show
After the Erlestoke Manor Fund acquired Large Prairie No. 5164 from the 5164 Preservation Group in 2021, it approved proposals to restore it to steam.
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Clun Castle steam locomotive to mark 60 years since its record-breaking run
To mark 60 years since Clun Castle achieved the then-fastest-ever run from Plymouth to Bristol, next May it will once shows its speed over the line.
Tyseley Locomotive Works is looking for engineering staff
Tyseley Locomotive Works is currently recruiting staff for various engineering grades to help satisfy the demand for its skills.
Erlestoke Manor Fund issues Summer 2023 news round-up
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has issued a packed round-up of news about its locomotives.
The Night Owl project issues progress report on steam locomotive 4709
The Night Owl project has issued an update on the progress to construct No.4709 as a Great Western Railway 4700 Class 2-8-0 tender locomotive.
Shakespeare Express steam train to depart Birmingham stations this Sunday
A GWR Castle locomotive will be back on the mainline this Sunday as it hauls the Shakespeare Express to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Vintage Trains formally opens new Carriage Works at Tyseley Depot
Today, 20th June 2023, Vintage Trains formally opened its Metropolitan Railway Carriage and Wagon Works at its Tyseley Locomotive Works.
Ride behind three Castle steam locomotives at Tyseley Open Weekend
Next month, Tyseley Locomotive Works is holding an open Weekend, and there is a chance to ride behind three Castle locomotives in one weekend.
West Midlands Trains reminds passengers of timetable change this week
West Midlands Railway and London Northwest Railway are urging passengers to check train times ahead of a major timetable change later this week.
Vintage Trains to run three Castle steam locomotives at Fathers Day Open Day
Vintage Trains Ltd has today confirmed passengers will have the opportunity to travel behind three working Castle class locomotives on Fathers' Day.