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New generation of steam drivers qualify at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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3 June 2026

Two of the next generation of heritage railway volunteers have officially qualified as Steam Locomotive Drivers at the popular Llangollen and Corwen Railway following more than a decade of hard work, training and dedication. Matthew Carty, 27, from Chester, and Tim Hines, 27, from Llangollen, both achieved the prestigious qualification over the Bank Holiday weekend…
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All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

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Mark Lancaster

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20 May 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…
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Special celebration of railway pioneer George Stephenson planned for June

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Alex Bestwick

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18 May 2026

A special celebration of the life of ‘Father of Railways’ will take place in Chesterfield next month.
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Extreme Steam Extravaganza set for Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

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Mark Lancaster

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9 May 2026

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways will host a new summer gala, the ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’, from June 19–21, 2026, promising an unusual and intensive programme of operations. Billed under the theme of “Weird and Wonderful”, the three-day event will feature a wide range of unusual train formations, rarely-seen locomotive combinations and complex shunting movements,…
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Unmissable Full-Day Steam Driver Experience at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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5 May 2026

Steam enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike are being offered the chance to step into a childhood dream this summer, as the Llangollen and Corwen Railway unveils its Ultimate Full-Day Steam Driver Experience on Monday 1 June. This exclusive, immersive event, limited to just six participants, is far more than a taster session. It is a…
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Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers

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Mark Lancaster

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10 April 2026

A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical instruction for anyone working with stationary engines, steam boilers or road steam machinery. The Basic Steam Safety for Volunteers programme, delivered by the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) in partnership with Westonzoyland Pumping…
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WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

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Mark Lancaster

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11 February 2026

It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…
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The Alpine Belle: A Luxury Steam Train Journey Through the Heart of the Alps

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Mark Lancaster

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16 January 2026

A new nine-day luxury steam train holiday is set to take rail enthusiasts deep into the heart of Europe’s most spectacular mountain scenery when The Alpine Belle departs in June 2026. Operated by Belle Trains, specialists in curated steam railway holidays, the tour runs from 4–12 June 2026 and combines four days of mainline steam,…
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Celebrating 200 years of rail travel: a landmark year for the UK network

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Alex Bestwick

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11 November 2025

Nationwide events mark the bicentenary of the world’s first passenger railway between Stockton and Darlington.
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Hundreds gather to watch newly restored replica of Locomotion No.1

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Alex Bestwick

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26 September 2025

Hundreds lined the tracks to watch a newly restored replica of Locomotion No.1 re-enact the birth of the railways, 200 years on.
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