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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway’s extension plans have been rejected

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May 10, 2025
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The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway has announced that its proposals for an extension have been rejected. The extension would have taken the railway from Killington…

Report released after person suffers serious injuries at Somerset heritage railway

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May 7, 2025
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Member of staff hit by train at Gartrell Light Railway

First boiler parts for Darjeeling steam locomotive 19B ‘imminent’

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May 6, 2025
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The Darjeeling Tank Locomotive Trust has made a major step forward in the return of B class No. 19, with contract signing and first parts…

Ffestiniog Railway unveils Boston Lodge after £5m redevelopment

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May 3, 2025
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Yesterday, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways invited RailAdvent to see the official unveiling of the redevelopment over at Boston Lodge Works. The project cost…

Bala Lake Railway Trust launches £300,000 appeal

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May 1, 2025
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The Bala Lake Railway Trust has launched a new £300,000 track appeal, aimed at getting the line into Bala Town itself. The railway currently runs…

£25,000 appeal launched to overhaul Jurassic steam locomotive

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April 22, 2025
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The Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway Historic Vehicles Trust has opened an appeal to raise £25,000 to overhaul its historic locomotive Jurassic.

Vale of Rheidol Railway gifts steam locomotive to fellow Welsh railway

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April 17, 2025
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The Vale of Rheidol has gifted 0-6-2T Conqueror to the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways named top attraction in Wales

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April 10, 2025
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The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is celebrating after being named the best attraction in Wales.

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways named top attraction in Wales

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April 10, 2025
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The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is celebrating after being named the best attraction in Wales.

Overhaul update on steam locomotive Beddgelert

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March 25, 2025
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Following its previous update in December, the Fairbourne Railway in Wales has issued a further update on the overhaul of steam locomotive Beddgelert.