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The Gresley Society has announced that following its agreement reached in September, Class N2 GNR No.1744 has moved to the North Norfolk Railway (NNR) to complete its overhaul.

53 years after last BR train, Swanage driver takes charge of heritage train

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January 3, 2025
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On New Year’s Day, a driver of a train from Swanage was the same one who drove trains to the town before British Rail withdrew its services.

Steam locomotive driver leaves footplate after 55 years

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January 2, 2025
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A steam train driver on the Great Central Railway has retired after 55 years of life on the footplate.

Bahamas announced as first guest locomotive for railway’s Spring Steam Gala

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December 31, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway is making preparations for one of the highlights of its 60th anniversary year – the Spring Steam Gala.

Swanage Railway to open 2025 season with four historic locomotives

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December 31, 2024
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Next weekend in January, the Swanage Railway is to hold a ‘Winter Warm Up’ weekend starring four historic locomotives from the 1890s to the 1960s.

Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for West Somerset Railway visit

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December 27, 2024
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The West Somerset Railway has announced that LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas will visit them for their Spring Steam Gala. Taking place between the 2nd…