Swanage Railway has announced the return of the evocative Steam and Lights Christmas trains after last year’s success.
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West Somerset Railway trade ‘better than expected’
West Somerset Railway plc chairman Jonathan Jones-Pratt said that the line’s financial fortunes during the peak summer period were better than expected.
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Restoration of Taff Vale locomotive reaches fundraising milestone
The Gwili Vintage Carriage Group has reached the first fundraising milestone to enable the overhaul and eventual return to steam of Taff Vale Railway Locomotive No.28.
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West Somerset Railway announce plans for Winterlights services
West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for a brand new Christmas event for 2021.
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Pannier tank 9466 announced for Severn Valley Railway gala
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has revealed a second VIP guest locomotive for its upcoming Steam Gala in September
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Great Central Railway (Nottingham) rebrands as Nottingham Heritage Railway
A statement said: “The new GCR(N) board has decided to rebrand the railway as the Nottingham Heritage Railway, effective immediately.
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Julie Walters to narrate brand new Severn Valley Railway experience
The Severn Valley Railway has announced BAFTA-winning actor Dame Julie Walters will narrate its new Enchanted Express Christmas services, set to launch on August 9.
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‘Hidden’ Lake District railway station restored to feature Murder On The Orient Express set cafe
A “hidden” Lake District railway station will be revived this week with a dining experience on a Hollywood movie restaurant carriage as its centrepiece.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway spearhead new ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is spearheading a new national campaign to shine a light on the important work that heritage railways in the UK do.
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Roads to Rail event set for August Bank Holiday at Corfe Castle
Swanage Railway volunteers are staging a steam rally next to Norden station near Corfe Castle to raise funds
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