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  • Steam to Mountsorrel

    Steam to Mountsorrel

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    Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…

  • Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

    Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

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    The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.

  • Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale

    Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale

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    Wensleydale Railway is once again hosting its three-day Model Railway Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

  • The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5

    The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5

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    The Big Steam Adventure returns for a second series, joining John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton as they travel the UK using only vehicles powered by steam.

  • Leighton Buzzard Railway announces a diesel gala with a hint of steam!

    Leighton Buzzard Railway announces a diesel gala with a hint of steam!

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    Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway’s upcoming Diesel Gala next month will also feature a hint of steam.

  • The ‘Wansbeck Piper’: A 1960s steam tour

    The ‘Wansbeck Piper’: A 1960s steam tour

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    Discover the Wansbeck Valley Railway in rural Northumberland, 57 years ago, on the ‘Wansbeck Piper’, the final train to travel over the route.

  • Betton Grange running at last!

    Betton Grange running at last!

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    New-build GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange ran for the first time when it was steamed in the yard at Tyseley locomotive Works on Thursday, April 11 – opening a new chapter in Great Western Railway history.

  • Betton Grange heads for Severn Valley – but only after the spring gala!

    Betton Grange heads for Severn Valley – but only after the spring gala!

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    New-build GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange – which, as reported in Heritage Railway issue 317 had been booked to feature in the Severn Valley Railway’s April 18-21 Spring Steam Gala – will no longer take part in the event, it has been announced.

  • £36k fundraiser launched to return W24 Calbourne to service

    £36k fundraiser launched to return W24 Calbourne to service

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    The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched a fundraising appeal to fit new tyres on its flagship steam locomotive Calbourne.

  • East Coast Freight Storm photo charter

    East Coast Freight Storm photo charter

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    The Nene Valley Railway Wagon Group is offering a unique opportunity to join it for a photographic charter with A1 Class No 60163 Tornado.


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