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  • Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

    Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…

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  • Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway

    Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Friends of the Kirklees Light Railway are preparing to celebrate their 20th annual Steam and Diesel Gala this September, with three days of intensive railway action at Whistlestop Valley. The event is set to take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with visiting locomotives Northern Rock and River Mite…

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  • Upcoming events at Pendon Museum!

    Upcoming events at Pendon Museum!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Preschool Craft & Activity Mornings 10am – 12pm on Thursdays 27th August, 24th September & 29th October Crafts and activities for ages 3 to 5 (siblings under 3 welcome) from 10am – 12pm. Each session is £5 per child, siblings under 3 attend for free. Tickets and more information on the session’s theme on our website https://pendonmuseum.com/events/preschool-craft-activity-mornings (Please…

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  • A New Chapter for Helston Railway

    A New Chapter for Helston Railway

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A Statement from the Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1217390) The Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd is pleased to announce that the organisation is now a Registered Charity (Charity No. 1217390). This marks an important milestone in securing the long-term future of Helston Railway…

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  • Enjoy nostalgic memories of the past at the 2026 Shrewsbury Steam Rally

    Enjoy nostalgic memories of the past at the 2026 Shrewsbury Steam Rally

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The ultimate family-friendly event! The 2026 Rally is a family-friendly, two-day event and takes place on the August Bank Holiday, Sunday 30th August and Monday 31st August in the beautiful setting of Onslow Park, Shrewsbury. The event has a variety of over 1200 highly-entertaining attractions that include the wonderful spectacle of working steam engines and…

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  • Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation

    Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From Peak Rail: It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Peak Rail Steam Gala scheduled for 8th and 9th August 2026. Due to the current tinder-dry conditions and the significant risk of lineside fires spreading to neighbouring properties and land, we believe it would be irresponsible to…

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  • Mark Hopwood becomes a Patron for TBF

    Mark Hopwood becomes a Patron for TBF

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    Mark Lancaster

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    It has been announced that Mark Hopwood CBE, Managing Director of GWR, has become a Patron of the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, known as TBF.  “I am delighted to be joining the team of TBF patrons. The railway is a family, and it is important that we come together to offer support when needed,” says…

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  • Peak Rail announces action-packed Steam Gala for August

    Peak Rail announces action-packed Steam Gala for August

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    Mark Lancaster

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    PEAK Rail has unveiled the line-up for its 2026 Steam Gala, with five steam locomotives set to star during a packed weekend of heritage railway action on August 8-9. Taking place at Rowsley South Station in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside, the event promises intensive passenger and freight train services, alongside a host of…

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  • Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend

    Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Visitors to this year’s Classic Transport Weekend at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway will have the rare opportunity to take the controls of a Class 507 train when an exclusive driving simulator makes an appearance at one of the UK’s premier heritage transport events. Taking place on July 4 and 5, the Classic Transport Weekend…

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  • Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

    Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…

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