The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is heading at express speed into Christmas, having launched its annual ‘Santa Express’ at the end of November (first public trains 26 and 27 November).
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The world’s most famous steam locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ has arrived on the Swanage Railway for an historic visit with the record-breaking icon hauling trains for five days and being on public display for the public to visit its footplate for almost two weeks.
One month after its full release on PC, Train Life: A Railway Simulator is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. In addition, all players can now take control of the legendary Orient Express.
Peak Rail was formed with the aim of reconnecting Buxton to Matlock by rail following the controversial closure of the Midland line linking them. While a northern push towards Bakewell remains a clear aspiration, the heritage line is a flourishing base of several different heritage groups, reports John Titlow in words and pictures.
