{"id":26181,"date":"2024-04-09T13:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T03:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=26181"},"modified":"2024-04-09T13:37:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T03:37:10","slug":"issue-318","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=26181","title":{"rendered":"Issue 318"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Heritage Railway magazine<\/a>, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won\u2019t want to miss issue 318 of Heritage Railway magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to give this edition of Heritage Railway magazine a read, then you can skip the wait and download the digital version or you can order<\/a> the print magazine. Better yet, why not save some pennies and subscribe<\/a> to Heritage Railway. Here\u2019s what to expect this month\u2026<\/p>\n

Blue Peter<\/em>\u00a0pulling trains again \u2013 after 22 years!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A2 Pacific No. 60532\u00a0Blue Peter<\/em>\u00a0has been undergoing loaded test runs on the Severn Valley Railway after moving under its own power for the first time in 22 years. After it arrived by low-loader from Locomotive Services Group\u2019s Crewe works, the week commencing March 25 saw it haul six air-braked carriages from the Mk.3 sleeper set stored at Kidderminster.<\/p>\n\n

Prime Minister visits A1 Trust\u2019s Darlington base<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Darlington Locomotive Works on April 2 to meet staff and volunteers of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust and see for himself the progress made on developing its new base. Accompanied by Darlington MP Peter Gibson, Mr Sunak was given an update on the project to build the seventh example the most powerful express passenger steam locomotive to operate in the UK, Sir Nigel Gresley P2 2-8-2 No. 2007\u00a0Prince of Wales<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 and at one stage, lent a helping hand to its construction.<\/p>\n\n

Britannia<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Sir Nigel Gresley<\/em>\u00a0will headline two Sussex galas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A pair of steam era icons will visit two Sussex heritage lines to headline hugely different gala events \u2013 with one set to be a significant preservation first. As the Kent & East Sussex Railway prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 1\/2, the first visitor announced, BR Standard 7 4-6-2 No. 70000\u00a0Britannia<\/em>, will be operating trips along the currently isolated Rother Valley Railway at Robertsbridge end of the original line throughout the weekend. Meanwhile, A4 Pacific No. 60007\u00a0Sir Nigel Gresley<\/em>\u00a0will star in the Bluebell Railway\u2019s October 11-13 Giants of Steam weekend, its first-ever visit to the line.<\/p>\n\n

Talyllyn\u2019s vision for a sustainable future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The year 2026 will mark 75 years since a small group of dedicated enthusiasts ran the first volunteer-driven railway services that marked the start of the heritage era. While the scene has changed much since then, those at the Talyllyn Railway now know it is the time to get the railway fit to survive the next three quarters of a century. Seeking to raise a minimum of \u00a3500,000 over the next five years, the newly launched 75 Appeal, entitled \u2018Preserving our Past, Building our Future\u2019, will help fund work that is crucial to ensuring the world\u2019s first preserved railway can thrive long into the future. But just what is involved, and why does it need to happen now?<\/p>\n

Extension opens after 17 years of hard graft<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Northampton & Lamport Railway\u2019s new southern terminus at Boughton was formally opened by Daventry MP Chris Heaton-Harris on March 30. A four-coach train headed by Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST No.3193 of 1944\u00a0Norfolk Regiment<\/em>\u00a0and top-and tailed by Hawthorn Leslie\u00a0No. 3718\u00a0of 1928\u00a0Swanscombe No. 4<\/em>\u00a0took VIP guests from the northern terminus of Brampton & Pitsford via the new half-mile extension to the new station at Boughton for the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Plus much more!Issue 318 is available to purchase here<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking to subscribe, take a look at our latest deals here<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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