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.
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 …
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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 …
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See Class 31 430 Sister Dora this October at Spa Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Gala 2018 Spa Valley Railway will be holding their 8th annual CAMRA beer and cider festival this October. The event, which coincides with their annual autumn diesel gala, takes place on the weekend of Friday 19th to Sunday 21st and features …
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Steam Locomotive 73082 Camelot Makes Rare Move on Mainline Today. A rare Steam locomotive movement will be taking place today on the rail network. Bluebell Railway’s resident Standard 5 Camelot locomotive will be hauled by West Coast Railway Company’s diesel class 37 668 from East Grinstead (Bluebell Railway) to Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway). Currently …
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Two popular steam engines will be visiting Sussex in October During the weekend of 12th – 14th of October, two popular steam engines will be visiting the Bluebell Railway for their annual Giants Of Steam event. UPDATED: The lineup of visiting locomotives at Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam gala features: 60009 ‘Union of South Africa’ …
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