West Somerset Railway plc chairman Jonathan Jones-Pratt said that the line’s financial fortunes during the peak summer period were better than expected.
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Category: Steam
Reborn Llangollen Railway runs first steam services
Steam services returned to the Llangollen Railway on Saturday, August 21.
Read moreRestoration of Taff Vale locomotive reaches fundraising milestone
The Gwili Vintage Carriage Group has reached the first fundraising milestone to enable the overhaul and eventual return to steam of Taff Vale Railway Locomotive No.28.
Read morePREVIEW: Issue 284 of Heritage Railway magazine
After 27 years, Pendennis Castle is back in steam! Read its fascinating story in the latest Issue 284 of Heritage Railway magazine.
Read moreDean Forest Railway to host Volunteers Open Day this month
The Dean Forest Railway (DFR) is hosting a Volunteers Open Day later this month for members of the public interested in volunteering at the railway.
Read moreWest Somerset Railway announce plans for Winterlights services
West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for a brand new Christmas event for 2021.
Read morePannier tank 9466 announced for Severn Valley Railway gala
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has revealed a second VIP guest locomotive for its upcoming Steam Gala in September
Read more‘Hop on, hop off’ services to return to the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will welcome back ‘hop on, hop off’ passengers to all regular services from September 7.
Read morePREVIEW: Issue 283 of Heritage Railway magazine
After 28 years the oldest ‘Black Five’ has relaunched, plus 38 heritage lines and museums join national publicity campaign. Read Issue 283 of Heritage Railway magazine.
Read moreGreat Central Railway (Nottingham) rebrands as Nottingham Heritage Railway
A statement said: “The new GCR(N) board has decided to rebrand the railway as the Nottingham Heritage Railway, effective immediately.
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