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East Lancashire Railway Kicks Off 2024 with a ‘Winter Diesel Day’

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February 3, 2024
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The East Lancashire Railway announces a Diesel Day on 10th February, featuring many of its home fleet diesels.

Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust makes donation to Rail Trolley Trust

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February 3, 2024
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Three flat trolleys have been donated to the Rail Trolley Trust by the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust as they vacate the Washford site.

National Trust donates steam locomotive to Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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February 2, 2024
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The National Trust has gifted steam locomotive Haydock to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway as part of its reorganisation of Penrhyn Castle Museum.

New visiting steam locomotive announced for Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

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February 1, 2024
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The Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway has announced that it will be running Great Western Railway Prairie tank No. 4555 for the 2024 season.

East Somerset Railway to welcome new build steam locomotive as part of 50th Anniversary

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February 1, 2024
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The East Somerset Railway has announced that a new build will be visiting them for their 50th Anniversary Gala.

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Four day Severn Valley Railway gala to see Class 37 visit

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February 1, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway has announced that it will be welcoming a Class 37 locomotive for its Spring Diesel Festival.

Bodmin based Pannier tank steam locomotive has a new owner!

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February 1, 2024
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Bodmin and Wenford Railway based Pannier tank, No. 6435, has found a new owner after being put up for sale recently.

East Lancashire Railway to hold a Western Region Weekend in April

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January 31, 2024
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In April the East Lancashire Railway is holding a Western Region Weekend heritage steam and diesel locomotives associated with the Western Region.

London Waterloo sees return of unique electric train

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January 31, 2024
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No. 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’ returned to the mainline at a special event at London Waterloo last Saturday (27 January).

HRA Awards: James Spooner and streamlined steam locomotive in shortlist

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January 31, 2024
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The awards recognise a broad range of achievement within the heritage rail sector, with this year’s awards featuring an impressive array of categories