Heritage Railway Association awards

  • Electric pioneer and Victorian classic take top honours in HRA Awards 2024

    Electric pioneer and Victorian classic take top honours in HRA Awards 2024

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    A trail-blazing seaside railway, a restored Victorian express locomotive and a new-build engine lus a whole fleet of historic coal wagons were among the big winners at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2024, sponsored by Inspire Structures, and held in the Double Tree by Hilton Metropole Hotel in Brighton on February 10.

  • ‘Black Five’ and tramway among big HRA Awards winners

    ‘Black Five’ and tramway among big HRA Awards winners

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    Sussex Railway volunteer took the top honours at the Heritage Railway Association annual awards.

  • Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified

    Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified

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    The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon.

  • Building on the Broadway

    Building on the Broadway

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    The 12 months since the opening of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s extension to Broadway have seen numerous records broken, with the line continuing to reap the benefits of its connection with the picturesque Cotswolds village. Gary Boyd-Hope went along to find out how the railway has risen to the challenge, and what lessons have been…

  • Double HRA awards for NER Autocar and Gloucs-Warks

    Double HRA awards for NER Autocar and Gloucs-Warks

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    THE stunning restoration of North Eastern autocar No. 3170 and the extension of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway have both won two major awards at the annual Heritage Railway Association dinner.  There were awards in a record 15 categories, which included a completely new award recognising the contribution of a young volunteer. The NER 1903 Electric…

  • Former Talyllyn Railway chief wins at Heritage Railway Association awards

    Former Talyllyn Railway chief wins at Heritage Railway Association awards

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    Talyllyn Railway’s former Chief Engineer, John Bate, was honoured in the recent Heritage Railway Association awards ceremony.

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