History will be made on the Swanage Railway this spring as a 1920s Great Western Railway ‘Hall’ class locomotive visits the line for the first time. The six-engine passenger and freight Spring Steam Gala takes place from Friday, March 28, to Sunday, March 30 2025.
Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham is to undertake the museum’s biggest ever rail shunt to create Europe’s largest undercover display of historic rail vehicles.
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.
Whether you’re a wizard or a mere Muggle, the Jacobite’s allure remains irresistible. Let’s hope that safety and magic find a harmonious balance, allowing this enchanting locomotive to continue its timeless voyage.
Flying Scotsman was involved in a “slow speed” crash with another heritage train hours before visitors were due to board it. The crash happened at Aviemore Railway Station, in the Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands, at 7.10pm on Friday.
Postal strikes planned with the Royal Mail on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. With this in mind would you please allow extra days for delivery of your favourite magazine.
Covid-19 Update 😷
Due to Covid isolation issues at the finishing house, the next issue of Heritage Railway 288, will be arriving with you slightly later than planned. We apologise for this but ensure you it will be worth the wait.
