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Appeal launched for CoBo locomotive V8 engine

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September 10, 2025
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The Class 15 Preservation Society has launched an appeal to raise the funds to complete work on the Crossley V8 engine. The society is restoring…

Appeal launched for CoBo locomotive V8 engine

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September 10, 2025
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The Class 15 Preservation Society has launched an appeal to raise the funds to complete work on the Crossley V8 engine. The society is restoring…

Severn Valley Railway charity gala deemed huge success

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September 10, 2025
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Severn Valley’s Heritage and Modern traction weekend proves a hit with the public

Afternoon Tea On Board The Weardale Railway

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September 7, 2025
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The Weardale Railway is hosting an afternoon tea with a view for visitors to enjoy.

Cracking Cheese Weekend at The Watercress Line

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September 6, 2025
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This September, The Watercress Line is welcoming Wallace and Gromit to Ropley station.

Dorset’s Swanage Railway announces six locomotives for Autumn Steam Gala

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September 6, 2025
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Swanage Railway has announced the six locomotives which will star in its three-day Autumn Steam Gala from Friday 12 September to Sunday 14 September 2025.

The Watercress Line’s gala to feature two guest Pacific locomotives

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September 5, 2025
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The Watercress Line in Hampshire has announced that next month’s Autumn Steam Gala will feature some historic guest steam locomotives.

Steam locomotive 1466 withdrawn from gala after insurance issues

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September 5, 2025
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The Didcot Railway Centre has revealed that it will not be able to run its locomotive GWR ’14XX’ No. 1466 in steam at its Autumn Steam Gala this weekend.

Update on restoration of T9 Class steam locomotive No. 120

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September 3, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust, 563 Locomotive Group, has issued an update on progress with plans to restore LSWR T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.

Steam locomotive No. 80097 returns to service

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September 3, 2025
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BR Standard 4MT No. 80097 was taken out of service in 2022 following major boiler issues.