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Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment

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January 12, 2026
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.

Rennes steam locomotive to visit the Swanage Railway

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January 11, 2026
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The Swanage Railway has announced its first guest for the upcoming Spring Steam Gala. Austerity No. WD152 Rennes will be visiting for the event, which…

Special train for romantics on Yorkshire heritage railway

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January 10, 2026
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To help romantics celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Wensleydale Railway is running a special train on Sunday, 15th February.

Autumn 2025 events at a Somerset heritage railway

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January 8, 2026
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The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust has been looking back at notable events during 2025.

Shropshire-based Class 143s find new owner

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January 8, 2026
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Heritage Traction Preservation has confirmed that they have purchased Class 143 units, No. 143601 and 143616. Heritage Traction Preservation was set up to acquire and…

Popular Events round off Severn Valley Railway’s 60th Anniversary Year

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January 6, 2026
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Successful Winter Events round off Severn Valleys’ 2025 operating season

Steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor to visit Somerset for 2026 season

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January 6, 2026
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The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced that 7802 Bradley Manor will be visiting the West Somerset Railway for an extended period in 2026. The visit…

Llangollen Railway volunteer retires after decades of service

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January 2, 2026
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One of the Llangollen and Corwen Railway’s most respected and long-serving volunteers has retired after decades of service to the railway.

Swanage Railway gets ready for first event of 50th anniversary year

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December 30, 2025
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On 3rd and 4th January, the Swanage Railway is holding a ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend as the first event of its 50th anniversary.

Swanage Railway gets ready for first event of 50th anniversary year

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December 30, 2025
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On 3rd and 4th January, the Swanage Railway is holding a ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend as the first event of its 50th anniversary.