Heritage Railway
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The East Lancashire Railway gets the local community involved with a Christmas Card competition.
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The spirit of Christmas is coming early, and the ELR want to encourage families to get more involved in the famous Santa Special event this year by combining two things that little ones absolutely love: Christmas and getting creative! All they need to do is design a Christmas Card related to the railway. Every entry…
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Issue 349
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With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 349 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Peak Rail prepares for action-packed Mixed Traffic Gala
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Peak Rail will stage its Mixed Traffic Gala over the weekend of September 19-20, bringing together steam and diesel traction for two days of intensive heritage railway action. The Derbyshire heritage line says the event will feature locomotives from its home fleet alongside a special visiting engine, with passenger and freight trains running throughout the…
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Strengthening the Railway-Council Partnership
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Llangollen and Corwen Railway has welcomed Helen White, Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council, for discussions about strengthening the partnership between the Railway, the Council and communities throughout the Dee Valley. Helen, who took up her role in January, met David Hennigan, Trust Manager, and Tim Pulford, Heritage Engineering Manager, at Llangollen Railway Station. The…
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Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
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The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…
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Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway
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The Friends of the Kirklees Light Railway are preparing to celebrate their 20th annual Steam and Diesel Gala this September, with three days of intensive railway action at Whistlestop Valley. The event is set to take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with visiting locomotives Northern Rock and River Mite…
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A New Chapter for Helston Railway
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A Statement from the Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1217390) The Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd is pleased to announce that the organisation is now a Registered Charity (Charity No. 1217390). This marks an important milestone in securing the long-term future of Helston Railway…
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Issue 348
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With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 348 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation
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From Peak Rail: It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Peak Rail Steam Gala scheduled for 8th and 9th August 2026. Due to the current tinder-dry conditions and the significant risk of lineside fires spreading to neighbouring properties and land, we believe it would be irresponsible to…
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Classic Transport Weekend Celebrated as Outstanding Success
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has hailed this year’s Classic Transport Weekend as an outstanding success after an unforgettable two-day celebration of Britain’s transport heritage brought together exhibitors, volunteers and visitors from across the United Kingdom. With close to 400 classic vehicles, intensive heritage train services, vintage shuttle buses, the debut of the exclusive Class 507…
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