Debut for UK’s first battery-only train confirmed

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Guest authors

Battery Train 230001 The UK’s first battery-only powered train will enter service tomorrow, Saturday 31st January 2026. The Class 230 train has been undergoing trials for the past…

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New products from Hornby for 2026

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February 5, 2026
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Model railway manufacturer Hornby heralded 2026 by announcing over 150 new OO gauge products on 14th January.

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West Country heritage railway hosts Steam and Real Ale festival this weekend

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June 11, 2025
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This coming weekend (Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June), the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) will host a Real Ale and Steam Festival.

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Welsh tea to be served on London bound trains

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February 22, 2024
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On St David’s Day, Great Western Railway will help to celebrate Wales Week in London by offering cups of tea on its trains to London.

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