Great Western Society Archives

Celebrity launch for Lady of Legend

29th March 2019 Sam Hewitt News, Steam

TV presenter and former member of the British Railways Board Prue Leith is to launch the Great Western Society’s new Churchward Saint 4-6-0 No. 2999 Lady of Legend at Didcot Railway Centre at 11am on

New chairman for the Great Western Society

27th March 2019 Sam Hewitt News, Steam

RICHARD Preston has been welcomed as the new chairman of the Great Western Society. At its board meeting on January 27, he replaced Richard Croucher, who retired as chairman and a director after 18 years.

Covid-19 Update 😷

Due to Covid isolation issues at the finishing house, the next issue of Heritage Railway 288, will be arriving with you slightly later than planned. We apologise for this but ensure you it will be worth the wait.