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Extreme Steam Extravaganza set for Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

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Mark Lancaster

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9th May 2026

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways will host a new summer gala, the ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’, from June 19–21, 2026, promising an unusual and intensive programme of operations. Billed under the theme of “Weird and Wonderful”, the three-day event will feature a wide range of unusual train formations, rarely-seen locomotive combinations and complex shunting movements,…
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“Tren a Thref” Returns to the Dee Valley Following Glowing Visitor Feedback

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Mark Lancaster

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7th May 2026

A unique visitor experience celebrating the heritage, scenery and stories of the Dee Valley is returning this spring following a successful launch earlier this year and outstanding feedback from visitors. The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has once again partnered with Dee Valley Tours to deliver “Tren a Thref: The Corwen Heritage Adventure”, with the next…
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ELR Vandalism Incident

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Mark Lancaster

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6th May 2026

The East Lancashire Railway has again been the victim of a deliberate and disgraceful act of vandalism overnight during the May Bank Holiday. A locomotive and several coaches from the InterCity 125 heritage set were targeted in what can only be described as a mindless attack, with extensive graffiti across the rolling stock. One coach had…
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Unmissable Full-Day Steam Driver Experience at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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5th May 2026

Steam enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike are being offered the chance to step into a childhood dream this summer, as the Llangollen and Corwen Railway unveils its Ultimate Full-Day Steam Driver Experience on Monday 1 June. This exclusive, immersive event, limited to just six participants, is far more than a taster session. It is a…
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Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers

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Mark Lancaster

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10th April 2026

A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical instruction for anyone working with stationary engines, steam boilers or road steam machinery. The Basic Steam Safety for Volunteers programme, delivered by the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) in partnership with Westonzoyland Pumping…
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Southern Atlantic heads for the Great Western in spring Didcot visit

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Mark Lancaster

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18th March 2026

By Owen Hayward NEW-BUILD H2 Atlantic Beachy Head will make its first trip away from the Bluebell Railway this spring when it visits Didcot Railway Centre for a weekend of celebrations showcasing all that the former GWR depot has to offer. Entering service in August 2024 following a construction period that officially began in October…
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WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

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Mark Lancaster

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11th February 2026

It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…
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Inside Track Railway Holidays’ 2026 programme

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Mark Lancaster

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20th January 2026

Inside Track Railway Holidays is shaping up for a standout year, with its 2026 itinerary promising one of the operator’s most varied and enticing programmes to date. A carefully curated selection of UK and European railway holidays is planned, combining classic rail travel with memorable destinations and relaxed, well-paced itineraries. Among the highlights is the…
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The Alpine Belle: A Luxury Steam Train Journey Through the Heart of the Alps

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Mark Lancaster

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16th January 2026

A new nine-day luxury steam train holiday is set to take rail enthusiasts deep into the heart of Europe’s most spectacular mountain scenery when The Alpine Belle departs in June 2026. Operated by Belle Trains, specialists in curated steam railway holidays, the tour runs from 4–12 June 2026 and combines four days of mainline steam,…
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Plaque missing for 20 years returns to station after railway retiree finds it on eBay

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Alex Bestwick

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8th December 2025

A plaque missing since 1998 has returned to Manchester Piccadilly station thanks to a retired train driver.
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