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Locomotion reveals programme for railway’s bicentenary year

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Alex Bestwick

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27th March 2025

Locomotion railway museum in Shildon has announced its programme for the railway’s bicentenary year, including new exhibitions and a Flying Scotsman residency.
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Model Railway Show steams into Driffield this weekend

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Alex Bestwick

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17th March 2025

Members of the Yorkshire Wolds Railway have been making the final preparations for their annual model railway show that steams in to Driffield on Saturday 22 March.
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Special reunification weekend to ‘showcase the potential’ of reunited Great Central Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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13th March 2025

The two halves of the Great Central Railway – one in Leicestershire, the other in Nottinghamshire – are coming together for a special joint event on the 5th and 6th of April.
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‘Betton Grange’ to guest at SVR’s Spring Steam Gala

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Alex Bestwick

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13th March 2025

The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that GWR 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ will star at its Spring Steam Gala on 18 to 21 April.
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Stephenson Steam Railway announces new diesel driving experience

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Alex Bestwick

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13th March 2025

Visitors to Stephenson Steam Railway will be given then opportunity to take control of a classic British Rail Class 03 diesel locomotive as part of an exciting new driving experience.
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History to be made with six locos in Swanage Steam Spectacular

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Darren Hendley

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11th March 2025

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.
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Flying Scotsman makes first passenger journey of the year at Nene Valley Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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24th February 2025

Flying Scotsman kicked off its 2025 schedule of passenger journeys on the Nene Valley Railway on Sunday.
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Flying Scotsman’s first 2025 touring dates announced

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Robin Jones

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11th February 2025

Iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman will take to the tracks once again in 2025 as the nation celebrates the bicentenary of the modern railway.
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UK’s largest gathering of historic railway vehicles taking place this summer

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Alex Bestwick

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31st January 2025

Train manufacturer Alstom will open its factory to the public for the first time to host the UK’s largest gathering […]
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National Railway Museum announces plans for 50th birthday year and the bicentenary of the railways

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd January 2025

2025 will see the National Railway Museum celebrate its 50th birthday, as well as the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, with a host of exciting exhibitions and events.
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