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Recognition for West Lancashire steam locomotive

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February 11, 2025
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The Sybil Locomotive Trust has won recognition in the form of runner-up and Highly Commended placings for the Steam Locomotive of the Year award at the Heritage Railway Association’s awards.

Running in progress update on steam locomotive 134

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February 11, 2025
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Dinas-based NG15 No. 134 has been undergoing running in after its lengthy overhaul in North Wales, and we spoke with Adrian Strachan to find out…

Norfolk railway announces two visiting steam locomotives ahead of anniversary gala

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February 10, 2025
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The Bure Valley Railway has announced two visiting steam locomotives for its 35th Anniversary Gala. Samson and Winston Churchill will visit for the gala thanks…

Winter maintenance on a Staffordshire narrow gauge railway

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February 7, 2025
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With normal services suspended for the winter, volunteers at the Apedale Valley Light Railway have been carrying out much-needed maintenance.

New blue livery for Staffordshire steam locomotive

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February 2, 2025
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Steam locomotive Isaac has been repainted into a Caledonian-style livery at the Statfold Barn Railway & Museum at Tamworth in Staffordshire.

Welsh Highland Railway to hold steam exhibition this March

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January 29, 2025
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway are told a mini three day steam exhibition in February / March 2025. The exhibition will take place at…

Welsh Highland Railway to hold steam exhibition this March

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January 29, 2025
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway are told a mini three day steam exhibition in February / March 2025. The exhibition will take place at…

Here’s how to get a FREE behind the scenes look at Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge Workshop

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January 24, 2025
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway is giving visitors the rare chance to take a tour behind the scenes at the Boston Lodge works.

Two visiting steam locomotives announced for Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway gala

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January 24, 2025
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The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has announced two visiting steam locomotives for its 150th Anniversary Gala. Set to be held between the 3rd and 5th…

Corris Railway to celebrate Railway 200 with May Gala

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January 23, 2025
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The Corris Railway will celebrate Railway 200 with an intensive timetable at this year’s gala. Taking place on the 24th May 2025, the gala will…