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Futures confirmed for two Manor steam locomotives

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November 2, 2024
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The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced plans for its two GWR Manor locomotives. The group own two Manor locomotives, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 7802 Bradley…

Yorkshire railway completes vital landslip repairs

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November 1, 2024
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The Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire has completed major track repairs to a ¾-mile section of track near the site of the former Wensley Station.

Unique Derbyshire-based rail vehicle finds new home

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October 30, 2024
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Unique rail trolley, Lesmac Works No. LMA001 has been acquired by The Rail Trolley Trust. The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway were the previous owners of the…

WATCH: Freight train at West Yorkshire heritage railway

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October 30, 2024
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Freight trains are always popular at the various heritage railway galas each year, and the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway are no exception. In the…

Somerset Halloween event busier than expected

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October 29, 2024
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The S&DR at Midsomer Norton hold successful Halloween event

HST to be part of East Lancashire Railway DMU Gala

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October 29, 2024
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The world’s fastest diesel train – the InterCity 125 – is to appear at the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) in November.

Dorset heritage railway donates surplus wood to community group

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October 28, 2024
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Surplus wood from maintaining Harman’s Cross railway station on the Swanage Railway have been donated to a community project in Swanage.

Class 60 locomotive set for Devon heritage railway visit

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October 26, 2024
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The South Devon Railway has announced that it will welcome a DCRail Class 60 locomotive to its Diesel Gala in November. Taking place on the…

National Railway Museum provides update on steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman

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October 24, 2024
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The National Railway Museum has sent RailAdvent an update on Flying Scotsman, with the locomotive currently based at Locomotion at Shildon.

Mid Suffolk railway cancels upcoming event

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October 24, 2024
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The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has announced that they have cancelled their upcoming Vintage & Bygones Fair & Exhibition.