Gaunless Bridge, the world’s first iron railway bridge, is returning to Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.
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Category: Steam
Bluebell Railway celebrates six decades of world’s most popular line
Bluebell Railway was due to celebrate six decades since the first green shoots of one of the world’s most popular and successful heritage lines appeared.
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National collection locomotive No. 777 Sir Lamiel to undergo overhaul
The sole-surviving member of the Southern Railway’s N15 ‘King Arthur’ Class, No. 777 Sir Lamiel, is set to return to steam following a new overhaul agreement.
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Churnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening
Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.
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Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive
Researchers have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson.
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Railways returning to action!
It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following
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Severn Valley Railway announces reopening from early August
Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.
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North Norfolk Railway announces return to service
The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.
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Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures
The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.
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