The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation into a derailment on the Swanage Railway yesterday, 11th May 2024. The incident involved BR Class 50 No. 50026 Indomitable at around 18:30 and saw evening trains at the Beer and Diesel F…
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Steam into Father’s Day on the East Lancashire Railway
An indulgent Father’s Day feast awaits on the East Lancashire Railway in June.
Police appeal after graffiti attack at Derbyshire railway
Police appeal for information after graffiti attack on carriages at Derbyshire heritage railway.
Gloucestershire railway gala promises sights and sounds of heritage diesels
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala promises nostalgia for lovers of British Rail heritage diesel locomotives.
West Somerset Railway sees 50% increase in passenger numbers to gala
This year’s Spring Steam Spectacular at the West Somerset Railway saw a 50 percent increase in visitor numbers compared with last year’s event.
Steam loco 6880 Betton Grange set to visit Somerset heritage railway
In July of this year, the locomotive 6880 Betton Grange will operate special services on the West Somerset Railway, a standard gauge heritage railway which runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton.
Kent railway announce visitors for Summer gala
Kent’s Spa Valley Railway will host its Summer Steam Gala between Friday 12 and Sunday 14 July 2024, and features some iconic locomotives.
Ministry of Defence wagon to become part of weedkilling train
The Rail Trolley Trust and Andrew Briddon have jointly bought a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) standard gauge trailer and will fit it with weedkiller spraying equipment.
Staffordshire railway launches steam locomotive appeal
The North Staffordshire Railway Company has launched an appeal to fund repairs to return its flagship 4F steam locomotive in time for its centenary in 2027.
Forties weekend coming to the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) will host its annual celebration of life in the 1940s from Saturday 25 until Monday 27 May.