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Steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor reaches overhaul milestone

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January 16, 2025
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The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced that 7802 Bradley Manor has passed a hot insurance exam. The exam took place at Tyseley Locomotive Works on…

100 heritage railway volunteers launch Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway

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January 7, 2025
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Railway 200 was launched when 100 heritage railway volunteers met at the Severn Valley Railway on 5 January for a Railway 200 Get Together.

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…

West Somerset Railway set to overhaul boiler for Carnarvon steam locomotive

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December 25, 2024
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The Worcester Locomotive Society has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see the boiler for Kitson ‘Carnarvon’ overhauled at Williton Works. Leaky…

West Somerset Railway and Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust reach final agreement

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December 23, 2024
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Overhaul of 53808 will start in March 2025

West Somerset Railway and Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust reach final agreement

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December 23, 2024
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Overhaul of 53808 will start in March 2025

Futures confirmed for two Manor steam locomotives

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November 2, 2024
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The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced plans for its two GWR Manor locomotives. The group own two Manor locomotives, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 7802 Bradley…

The West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala is streaming now!

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October 29, 2024
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As our streaming library grows, we are pleased to announce that the West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala 2023 is the next to feature. This…

Pioneering Christmas event set for Somerset Railway

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October 18, 2024
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The West Somerset Railway are to pioneer a Pantomime on a Train this Christmas

Steam locomotive 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ will visit Great Central Railway Gala

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August 14, 2024
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Great Central Railway Autumn Gala’s lineup expanded.