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Tributes paid to long-time stalwart of the Swanage Railway

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May 16, 2025
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Bill Trite, a long-time stalwart, director, and chairman ,of the Swanage Railway, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 77.

Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped

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May 15, 2025
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway’s ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May).

Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice

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May 14, 2025
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.

East Lancashire Railway withdraws steam locomotives due to fire risk

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May 14, 2025
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The East Lancashire Railway has suspended steam operations due to the fire risk. The fire risk is across the region due to the ongoing dry…

East Lancashire Railway withdraws steam locomotives due to fire risk

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May 14, 2025
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The East Lancashire Railway has suspended steam operations due to the fire risk. The fire risk is across the region due to the ongoing dry…

Class 47 locomotive gets a new Rail Express Systems Livery

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May 13, 2025
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At the model railway show at Leeming Bar over the weekend, Wensleydale Railway revealed a new livery for one of its locomotives.

Swanage Railway Volunteers to Have Recruitmant Stand on Waterloo Station

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May 13, 2025
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From Monday the 19th to Friday the 23rd of May, volunteers from Swanage Railway will be hosting an information and recruitment stand at Waterloo Station.

£1000 spread between Bluebell Railway projects

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May 13, 2025
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The Bluebell Railway’s Carriage Shop team have raised £1000 and has donated it back to the railway’s projects.

Wyre Forest 2 Ukraine Helped By Severn Valley Railway

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May 13, 2025
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A Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup recently visited the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth.

Sussex based railway coach set to enter traffic after 32-year-restoration

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May 12, 2025
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The Bluebell Railway has reported that its coach Maunsell ‘Hastings’ Brake 3rd No 3687 is ready for traffic, and will enter service on Saturday 31 May.