Essex railway to name HST to celebrate 50 years of service

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Guest authors

HST naming day. // Credit: Colne Valley Railway The Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham in Essex is holding a special event on Saturday 28th March, to celebrate 50 years of HSTs.

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