As the Spa Valley Railway’s 2022 operating season gets underway, Caledonian Railway 0-6-0 No. 828 has arrived this morning at Tunbridge Wells – its furthest southern holiday since being built.
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Restored Sharpness 03 at ‘extravaganza’
THE Vale of Berkeley Railway Trust’s Class 03 No. D2069 was displayed at the Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza on August 2-4. Its appearance at South
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Spa Valley diesel gala success
THE Spa Valley Railway’s August 2-4 diesel gala was successful financially, attracting 1,438 visitors, including dining train passengers. The event showcased two loco types rarely
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Bo’ness & Kinneil Class 27 makes long journey to Kent
THE Class 27 Locomotive Group’s No. 27001 received attention at Bo’ness prior to making an extended visit to the Spa Valley Railway in Kent (RM June,
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Two ‘Cromptons’ take centre stage at North Norfolk gala
THE North Norfolk Railway’s June 14-16 mixed traction event had mixed fortunes regarding loco availability. ‘Deltic’ No. 55009 Alycidon had to be replaced by Spa Valley
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Spa Valley special remembers ‘great friend’ Roy Bell MBE
THE Spa Valley Railway ran a special train on April 30 in memory of the late Roy Bell MBE, who was a great friend and
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Spa Valley ‘Crompton’ replaces ‘Deltic’ at North Norfolk gala
CLASS 33 No. 33063 R.J. Mitchell will visit the North Norfolk Railway’s June 14-16 mixed traction gala in place of Class 55 No. 55009 Alycidon, following its
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Brush Type 2 Sister Dora moves to Spa Valley
CLASS 31 No. 31430 Sister Dora has joined the Spa Valley Railway fleet on an extended visit. The loco is owned by Martin Staniforth and arrived
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