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Appeal launched to bring Crab steam locomotive back in service

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October 12, 2024
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The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is appealing for donations to help its work restoring its Crab steam locomotive 13065 back to working order.

Flood-hit Northern Ireland heritage railway resumes operations

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October 11, 2024
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The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has resumed operating following devastating flood damage it received during storms last November.

Rare diesel locomotive back in service after major overhaul

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October 11, 2024
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A Class 11 diesel shunter owned by the Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust has returned to operational services after undergoing a major overhaul.

“Betton Grange” to keep steaming in North Norfolk into November

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October 11, 2024
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New-build Grange class locomotive 6880 “Betton Grange” is to stay at the North Norfolk Railway until the end of November.

Update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

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October 10, 2024
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The Nene Valley Railway has provided an update on the visit of 60163 Tornado. The lengthy overhaul of the A1 locomotive is now nearing completion…

Gloucestershire Railway forges closer ties with local Council

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October 10, 2024
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The GWSR grows ties with Tewkesbury Borough Council

Heritage railway looking for stories about women who built one of its steam locomotives

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October 10, 2024
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The Watercress Line is looking for stories about the women who built Merchant Navy Class 35005 Canadian Pacific at Eastleigh in 1941.

‘Well-executed’ Shropshire Diesel Bash a hit with enthusiasts

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October 9, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Diesel Bash is heavily praised by railway enthusiasts

Apprentices to help overhaul Norfolk based steam locomotive

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October 9, 2024
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The North Norfolk Railway and the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society has announced a partnership that will help see two apprentices help restore…

Half term fun at Shropshire steam railway

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October 9, 2024
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West Midlands heritage line the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will open for nine days in a row during the coming half term holiday, from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November.