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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Tag: East Somerset Railway
Cranmore marks Sentinel 60th anniversary
THREE Sentinel-type diesels are seen outside the Sentinel Diesel Locomotive Preservation Group’s shed at Cranmore, East Somerset Railway, on August 20. This follows the completion
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Rare trip for ‘spruced-up’ East Somerset two-colour DMU
CLASS 108 DMU DMBS No. M51909 and DTCL No. M56271 has received considerable attention, including reupholstered seats and re-flooring within the interior. The driving trailer has been
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Dartmouth’s Goliath regains its boiler at Cranmore works
OVERHAUL of the Dartmouth Steam Railway’s GWR 2-8-0T No. 5239 Goliath by the East Somerset Railway reached a key stage on July 23 when the
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UK Railtours partners with Locomotive Services Ltd for summer steam tours
UK Railtours is teaming up for the first time with Locomotive Services Ltd on one of three recently announced steam tours operating this August. On
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