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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.

Kent and East Sussex Railway makes final of two major awards

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January 24, 2025
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The Kent & East Sussex Railway hopes to scoop two awards in the prestigious 2025 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) Awards.

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.

Railway 200 will now start with a global whistle up

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December 20, 2024
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To mark the start of Railway 200, a whistle-up’ will be held on New Year’s Day with participants in both the UK and on overseas railways.

Severn Valley Railway shortlisted in four categories in next year’s heritage awards

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December 19, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway has been shortlisted in four categories in next year’s prestigious Heritage Railway Association awards.

Severn Valley Railway to join in nationwide ‘whistle off’

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December 10, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway is joining other UK heritage railways on New Year’s Day in a nationwide ‘whistle off’ to herald the beginning of Railway 200.

200th Anniversary of the railways to kick off with locomotive ‘whistle off’

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September 19, 2024
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In Darlington on 19 September, organisations and communities were encouraged to become involved in Railway 200 celebrations to mark 200 years of the modern railway.

Official unveiling of award plaque for Welsh railway’s young volunteers

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May 28, 2024
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A plaque has been officially unveiled at Tywyn Wharf station to recognise the Talyllyn Railway’s volunteer group for families known as Tracksiders.

Restoration of Barmouth Viaduct commemorated with heritage plaque

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May 25, 2024
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Lord Hendy, chair of Network Rail, has unveiled a plaque at Barmouth Viaduct and named a Class 97 locomotive after Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway.

Devon railway produces steam locomotive carbon emission figures

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May 12, 2024
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway show their progress in becoming carbon neutral