The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
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Category: Narrow Gauge
Railways returning to action!
It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d
Read moreThe story of London’s little-known narrow gauge underground line
Heritage Railway visited the latest and most unusual tourist attraction to open in the capital.
Read moreTalyllyn Railway to host Titfield Thunderbolt ‘Watch Party’ online while 1950s classic film is on TV
As part of the BBC’s programme of Classic Films being aired during the Covid-19 lockdown period, the classic Ealing Comedy ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ is being shown on BBC2 this Wednesday (April 8) at 3.25pm. However,
Read moreHeritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified
The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon.
Read moreAustrian Zillertalbahn engine to visit Welshpool for 2 years!
The Zillertalbahn’s U-class 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is expected to star in the mid Wales 2ft 6in gauge line’s August 30-September 1 steam gala
Read moreCleethorpes gala to host visiting locos
Two Exmoor-built locomotives to visit the line for the first time
Read moreCoach and car parking enhancement at the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s Devil’s Bridge station
The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR) has announced its latest improvement project – the enhancement of the car and coach park at the line’s Devil’s Bridge terminus. The new facility will allow the existing car
Read moreSittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway steaming back to strength
Gareth Evans finds that the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway is bouncing back & planning its next 50 years.
Read moreNew £3 million Ff&WHR Caernarfon terminus now open for business
The newest station in the heritage sector – the Welsh Highland Railway’s £3 million Caernarfon terminus.
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