Bristol Temple Meads station is celebrating its 185th birthday this week, during the year in which Britain’s railway marks two centuries since the very first passenger train journey. The past The station has had a long and storied past and gets its name from the land it was built upon, which had been owned by […]
Category: heritage
Severn Valley Railway teams up with GBRf for unique event
The Severn Valley Railway will welcome enthusiasts and families alike for a special weekend of rail activity, in partnership with GB Railfreight, on Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 September. The event will bring together an impressive mix of heritage and contemporary locomotives, running services across the line and offering visitors a rare opportunity to enjoy […]
Poet Laureate marks railway bicentenary with commemorative poem
The 200th anniversary of the modern railway has been celebrated with a commemorative poem from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage CBE. Titled ‘The Longest Train In The World’, the poem is published today (29 August) as part of Railway 200, a national celebration of the past, present and future of the railway, exploring how this British […]
Steam Galore as Poppy Line Celebrates 50th Anniversary
From Saturday 23 August, the North Norfolk Railway is set to stage a nine-day Festival on Rails featuring eight steam locomotives. The event will culminate with a spectacular Steam Gala on 29, 30 and 31 as part of this year’s celebrations to mark the line’s 50th Anniversary. The popular heritage railway re-opened in 1975 and […]
Great Central Railway’s Annual Autumn Diesel Gala Returns this September
The Great Central Railway proudly announces the return of its much-anticipated annual Autumn Diesel Gala, running from 4th to 6th September. This action-packed event offers visitors the chance to experience an impressive range of diesel traction, featuring the home fleet alongside three spectacular visiting locomotives. A highlight of the heritage railway calendar, the gala kicks off with […]
Railway heritage spotlight: 175 years of Britannia Bridge
From Victorian visions and fiery foes to foraging falcons and future-proofing fortifications – we dive into the rich history of Britannia Bridge as part of the Railway200 celebrations Isn’t it supposed to be trolls that live under bridges? In fairytales, maybe, but not in Wales. Not on the way in and out of Anglesey, anyway. […]
World’s largest railway festival opens at Alstom’s UK train factory
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will welcome almost 40,000 railfans from around the globe this weekend, as its Derby Litchurch Lane Works in the UK hosts the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains – The Greatest Gathering. Alstom’s three-day sold-out charity extravaganza forms part of the wider festivities for Railway 200, […]