The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved railways in the UK, beginning operations in 1960.
Read moreBook of the Week: Bluebell Railway Recollections (2nd Edition)
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway spearhead new ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is spearheading a new national campaign to shine a light on the important work that heritage railways in the UK do.
Read morePREVIEW: August ISSUE OF STEAM DAYS MAGAZINE
Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
Read moreBook of the Week: Locomotive Recollections | No 7903 Foremarke Hall
1981 a rusty, beat-up locomotive was saved from Woodhams’ Scrapyard in Barry. The engine in question was the Great Western Railway Modified Hall Class No. 7903 Foremarke Hall.
Read moreAmerican S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary
Didcot Railway Centre will host celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Western Society across two separate gala weekends.
Read moreWest Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Read moreAll Great Central Railway stations to reopen from June 26
The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced that it will be reopening all four of its stations from June 26, 2021.
Read more117-year-old Horden locomotive launched at Tanfield Railway
The railway has described the achievement as a triumph, especially in a year overshadowed by problems ranging from historical accident damage to the theft of £20,000 of components during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
Read moreChurnet Valley Railway season opener delayed until July
Churnet Valley Railway (CVR) has announced it will reopen steam and diesel trips in July following delays in getting materials delivered for maintenance.
Read moreWest Somerset Railway launch emergency SOS funding appeal
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has launched an emergency funding appeal, after the railway had two formal appeals turned down following the rejection of its second round bid for the Culture Recovery Fund.
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