LNER A4 Pacific No. 60009 Union of South Africa was set to appear in the East Lancashire Railway’s 2021 Autumn Steam Gala but fate stepped in. The 4-6-2 was withdrawn from traffic less than a week before. Cedric Johns and Robin Jones look back at its illustrious history.
West Somerset Railway plc chairman Jonathan Jones-Pratt said that the line’s financial fortunes during the peak summer period were better than expected.
Eight-year-old railway enthusiast Josh Davies has joined the battle to save the Llangollen Railway – by raising nearly £500 by cycling, walking and running 60 miles over his Easter holiday.
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre has bought a set of nameplates from Bulleid West Country light Pacific No. 34019 for public display in the North Devon town after which it was named.
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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.
