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Read about the latest railway preservation news, including news about heritage railway lines and trains in preservation. We’ll also share occasional information about upcoming preserved railway and heritage railway events from around the UK, such as diesel and steam railway galas and rare/special diesel or steam locomotive visits.
Class 73s Over The Last Decade The class 73 electro-diesel locomotives are a common sight around Kent and Sussex. The purpose of this post is to share some photos of the different liveries that the class 73s have worn in recent times, mostly the past decade. Because otherwise these photos would sit on my computer …
Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2019 in pictures Bluebell Railway held their annual Giants of Steam gala on Friday 11th to Sunday 13th of October 2019, with a number of the bigger engines taking center stage. 5 steam locomotives powered the Giants of Steam 2019 gala, with an impressive 4 set timetable. BR Standard Class …
Spa Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala 2019 Photos Spa Valley Railway’s annual summer diesel gala was held over the weekend of 1st – 4th August 2019. In attendance were visiting locomotives D821 ‘Greyhound’ , one of two class 42 ‘Warship’s preserved, courtesy of Severn Valley Railway + Diesel Traction Group, and 27001 courtesy of the Class …
Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2019 Visiting Locomotives Announced The Bluebell Railway have announced their planned lineup for the Giants of Steam autumn gala this October 2019 – and it’s a big one! BR Pacific 70000 Britannia will visit the line alongside LMS Coronation Class 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, starring with Bluebell Railway’s own larger …
K&ESR D4118 (08 888) To Work Its First Passenger Train this May 2019 POSTPONED: This excursion has been postponed because 08888 isn’t ready to enter traffic despite best hopes. The tour has been delayed until Saturday 13th July 2019 Due to additional work being required on 08,888, KESR have advised that this charter is now CANCELLED. …
Where to see LNER 61306 ‘Mayflower’ on Saturday 23rd March 2019 See 61306 B1 Class LNER Mayflower in London and Sussex this Saturday 23rd March as it heads from Southend to The Bluebell Railway. Mayflower 61306 departs Southend East in Essex, at 0745 (approx), picking up at Rainham (0830), and Barking (0840) on the way …
See Vintage 1938 London Underground Tube Stock In London This Weekend London Transport Museum will be running the vintage 1938 tube stock train on the London Undergorund network this Sunday 24th February. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the Class 483 1938 Tube Stock historic London Underound train on the District, Circle, Metropolitan and …
Uncertain Future for Boden Rail 50017 Royal Oak Update: a recent agreement has taken place which sees 50017 being sold onto preservation to the Great Central Railway. 50017 is safe, although it’s mainline equipment will be removed. Railway enthusiasts are saddened by recent news that 50017 ‘Royal Oak’ could soon be scrapped, following word of …
Class 50 Alliance 50007 + 50049 To Be Painted Into GBRf Livery GB Railfreight are collaborating with Class 50 Alliance for use of their popular locomotives on upcoming railtours. As a result, Class 50 Alliance will be painting two of their locomotives into GB Railfreight livery. The repaint of these locomotives will show the relationship …
In Pictures: Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam gala 2018 People from all over the country came to the Bluebell Railway last weekend for the annual Giants of Steam gala, featuring visiting steam locomotive 60009 A4 Union of South Africa – a chance to see the popular locomotive before it’s owner retires it into a museum …