It’s free travel for anyone called Elizabeth…
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Category: Steam
On track for fun at Steam Weekend
fans young and old are expected to go loco this weekend when Blists Hill Victorian Town hosts its popular Steam Weekend.
Read moreBirmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit heritage railways
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit heritage railways – and travel on a steam train – on its final journey through England this summer.
Read moreBook of the Week: The Rise and Fall of King Coal
This week’s Book of the Week tells the fascinating story of the UK’s ‘black diamonds’ from their origins to their role as the fuel that fired the Industrial Revolution: The Rise and Fall of King Coal…
Read morePopular event returns to Swanage Railway for first time since 2019
Eight heritage diesel locomotives are to feature in the railway’s eagerly awaited first Diesel Gala and Beer Festival since 2019.
Read moreSurprise guest at SDR’s 150th celebrations
1924 Swindon-built Prairie tank No 4555, the first locomotive to arrive on the then Dart Valley Railway in 1965, is the surprise star guest at the South Devon Railway’s 150th anniversary celebrations this weekend.
Read moreSeven locos to steam at SWR gala
Staff and volunteers on the West Somerset Railway are gearing up for their biggest special event for almost three years – with seven steam locomotives in operation.
Read moreWest Somerset Railway gearing up for Spring Steam Gala
Staff and volunteers on the West Somerset Railway are gearing up for their biggest special event for almost three years.
Read moreVisitors return to Yorkshire Wolds Railway
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway’s 2022 operating season has begun – and continues until October 30.
Read moreHornby launches limited edition model of SVR’s ‘purple loco’
On the day the Queen celebrates her 96th birthday, the Severn Valley Railway announced that it is partnering with leading British model company Hornby to produce a limited edition collector’s model of a locomotive with a very special royal connection.
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