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55022 ‘Royal Scots Grey’ to haul Deltic Express in March

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December 20, 2025
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On Wednesday 11 March next year, Saphos Trains will run the ‘Deltic Express’ from London Euston station. The train will be hauled by BR Class 55 No. D9000 ‘Royal Scots Grey’.

Where and when to see a Class 52 locomotive as it hauls The Pathfinder Finale

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December 19, 2025
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Class 52 No. D1015 is to haul The Pathfinder Finale this weekend (20th December), which will bid farewell to tour promoter, Pathfinder Railtours. Departing Salisbury…

Refurbished Class 50 to haul charter train next February

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December 18, 2025
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No.50050 ‘Fearless’ to haul the Fearless Express on 12th February 2026

Chiltern Railways’ charity event to celebrate Mark III fleet

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December 14, 2025
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In February, Chiltern Railway is to host a special train journey to bid farewell to its Mark III coaches, which date back to the era of British Rail. The trip will also raise money for the charity Railway Children.

Striking Blue Pullman HST to pass through Oxfordshire on its way to Scotland

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November 24, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST is set to pass through Oxfordshire this Wednesday (26th November) as it heads to Edinburgh. Departing Oxford at 06:03, the HST…

Christmas shopping in Newcastle with the Branch Line Society

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October 22, 2025
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The Branch Line Society is running a special train, ‘The Christmas Train’, on 19th December to Newcastle, to get Christmas off with a sparkle.

Romic Group launch HST as part of expansion into charter market

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October 13, 2025
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Romic Group unveiled their new look InterCity 125 High Speed Train at an event last week as part of its expansion into the charter market.…

Pathfinder Railtours announces closure

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September 24, 2025
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Pathfinder Railtours has announced that after more than 50 years of running tours, they will close their doors in December. It is proposed that their…

Alstom welcomes first passenger service to Cheshire site

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September 14, 2025
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On Saturday 6 September, Alstom welcomed the first-ever passenger service to its modernisation facility in Widnes in Cheshire.

Blue Pullman HST to pass through Scotland this Saturday

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September 12, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST will be passing through Scotland this Saturday (13th September) as it heads to Inverness. Departing Rugby at 07:13, the HST will…