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Steam locomotive 1466 withdrawn from gala after insurance issues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.

Heritage and Modern Traction Weekend to take place at Severn Valley Railway

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September 3, 2025
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Seven Valley to host heritage and modern traction weekend this week in partnership with GBRF

Beer and spirits to flow again at this month’s Great Central Railway festival

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September 2, 2025
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Once again this autumn, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is holding its Beer, Cider, & Gin Festival.

Beer and spirits to flow again at this month’s Great Central Railway festival

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September 2, 2025
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Once again this autumn, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is holding its Beer, Cider, & Gin Festival.

RAIB release update after train collision with footbridge at Gloucestershire railway

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September 2, 2025
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RAIB have undertaken a preliminary examination into a footbridge collapse at a Gloucestershire Heritage Railway

Great Central Railway announce Third Guest to its Autumn Steam Gala

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August 29, 2025
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No.13268 to feature at the Great Central Autumn Steam Gala 2025

The Watercress Line To Host Engineering Open Weekend

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August 28, 2025
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The Watercress Line is hosting an Engineering Open Weekend on the 13th and 14th of September.

Further Visiting Locomotives Announced For North Yorkshire Moors Steam Gala

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August 28, 2025
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is hosting its Annual Steam Gala on the 25th to 28th September.