The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced the success of its Crisis Appeal, set up to support the charity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Category: Steam
GWSR faces survival challenge after 77% fall in passengers
A heritage railway has warned it must raise cash to survive after suffering a 77% drop in passenger numbers in 2020.
Read moreSevern Valley Railway welcomes 4930 Hagley Hall boiler home
The Severn Valley Railway has welcomed back the overhauled boiler of its flagship locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall, following extensive works at Northern Steam Engineering.
Read moreGrade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment
The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum.
Read moreDewley Hill refusals turns heritage railways to imported coal
Newcastle City Council has refused planning permission for a new surface coal mine at Dewley Hill.
Read moreSwanage Railway put on more Steam and Lights trains due to demand
Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on December 31, 2020 – due to unprecedented demand for the service.
Read moreNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway will NOT close this winter season
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that in a festive first, the attraction will break from its usual winter tradition of shutting down to visitors, and will instead remain operational from December until March 2021.
Read moreCelebrate the New Year on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is inviting visitors to enjoy a steam-hauled journey through the winter Cotswolds wonderland between December 27 and January 3, 2021.
Read moreBritain’s steam railways want planners to approve new coal mine
The Heritage Railway Association is calling for support for Dewley Hill surface mine application.
Read moreWorld’s first digital LED train opens at Watercress Line
Hampshire’s Watercress Line is hosting a unique Christmas spectacular this month with the world’s first digital LED train.
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