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The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success
The East Lancashire Railway was excited to welcome the legendary Flying Scotsman back onto its track for an array of unique experiences at the beginning of June. Ever since the railway played a key role in her historic restoration, she has held a special place in the heart of the ELR. Her occasional visits are…
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Railway Gears Up for Biggest Ever Classic Transport Weekend
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing for its biggest ever Classic Transport Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with close to 400 classic vehicles set to descend on Glyndyfrdwy Station for what promises to be one of the largest heritage transport gatherings in North Wales. Visitors can expect an extraordinary display of…
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Take your passion to the great outdoors with garden railway modelling
Railway modelling is a rich, creative and varied hobby — and for those with the space and the passion to take things outside, there are few more satisfying ways to enjoy it than with a garden railway. A garden railway combines the enjoyment of model trains with the creativity of outdoor landscaping, giving modellers the…
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A magical family experience comes to Seaton Tramway from 3–9 August
The Moomins are coming to Devon this summer – and tickets are now on sale for the brand-new Moomin Summer Adventure at Seaton Tramway. From 3rd to 9th August, families experience the enchanting world of the Moomins as they board a specially themed tram and set off on a magical journey through the beautiful Axe Valley. Along the…
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New generation of steam drivers qualify at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
Two of the next generation of heritage railway volunteers have officially qualified as Steam Locomotive Drivers at the popular Llangollen and Corwen Railway following more than a decade of hard work, training and dedication. Matthew Carty, 27, from Chester, and Tim Hines, 27, from Llangollen, both achieved the prestigious qualification over the Bank Holiday weekend…
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Railway Launches Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced a brand-new Father’s Day experience for Sunday 21 June – combining heritage steam travel, award-winning food and a pint in the stunning surroundings of the Dee Valley. The specially created Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special will run on two steam-hauled services during the day at 12.20pm and 3.15pm, with places…
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All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…
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Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza
A magical evening of steam, spectacle and fireworks is set to light up the Dee Valley this autumn as the Llangollen Railway launches ticket sales for its hugely anticipated “Ride the Rocket” experience on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Departing from Llangollen Railway Station at 6pm, passengers will enjoy a return steam-hauled journey to Corwen aboard…
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Special celebration of railway pioneer George Stephenson planned for June
A special celebration of the life of ‘Father of Railways’ will take place in Chesterfield next month.
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Helston Railway buys historic viaduct key to extension plan
THE Helston Railway Preservation Society has added the Cober Viaduct, also known as Lowertown Viaduct, to its land portfolio. Robin Jones reports… The six-arch curved stone structure has always been seen as a key objective and the jewel in the crown in the strategy to extend the railway as far towards Helston as possible. Often…
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