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Cornish railway nominates Air Ambulance as its 2026 charity

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February 1, 2026
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The Lappa Valley Railway, based at St Newlyn East near Newquay in Cornwall, has named Cornwall Air Ambulance as its nominated charity for 2026.

Staffordshire light railway to host Motor Rail Mania

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January 30, 2026
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The Apedale Valley Light Railway in Staffordshire has issued an update about its Motor Rail Mania event on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.

‘Challenging but positive’ year for Vale of Rheidol Railway as plans made for 2026

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January 29, 2026
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway has reflected on 2025, stating it was a ‘challenging but positive’ year for the narrow gauge railway. 2025 presented a…

Two South African steam locomotives arrive at Welsh railway

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January 29, 2026
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway has taken delivery of two locomotives that once worked at the Renishaw Sugar Mills in South Africa.

Derbyshire narrow gauge railway to construct a new carriage storage shed

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January 23, 2026
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The Golden Valley Light Railway has is ready to start work on constructing a new carriage storage shed.

Cumbria company set for conversion of steam locomotive Dougal

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January 16, 2026
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The Ruislip Lido Railway has announced that a contract has been signed for the conversion work of their new steam locomotive, Dougal. After the tender…

Teddy Bears welcome at Norfolk narrow gauge railway

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January 15, 2026
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The Bure Valley Railway in Norfolk is starting its 2026 operating season with a series of Teddy Bear Expresses during February half-term.

National Lottery awards £3.7m grant to the Talyllyn Railway

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January 14, 2026
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The Talyllyn Railway invited RailAdvent to Tywyn today to see the announcement of a £3.7m grant that has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage…

National Lottery awards £3.7m grant to the Talyllyn Railway

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January 14, 2026
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The Talyllyn Railway invited RailAdvent to Tywyn today to see the announcement of a £3.7m grant that has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage…

Update on Ffestiniog Railway steam locomotive Mountaineer

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January 13, 2026
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The Ffestiniog Railway has issued a report on the latest work to overhaul Mountaineer, which is a 2-6-2T locomotive built by ALCo in the USA.