Heritage Railway

The East Lancashire Railway gets the local community involved with a Christmas Card competition.

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Mark Lancaster

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1st September 2026

The spirit of Christmas is coming early, and the ELR want to encourage families to get more involved in the famous Santa Special event this year by combining two things that little ones absolutely love: Christmas and getting creative! All they need to do is design a Christmas Card related to the railway. Every entry…
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Issue 349

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Alex Bestwick

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28th August 2026

With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 349 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Peak Rail prepares for action-packed Mixed Traffic Gala

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Mark Lancaster

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27th August 2026

Peak Rail will stage its Mixed Traffic Gala over the weekend of September 19-20, bringing together steam and diesel traction for two days of intensive heritage railway action. The Derbyshire heritage line says the event will feature locomotives from its home fleet alongside a special visiting engine, with passenger and freight trains running throughout the…
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Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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20th August 2026

The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…
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Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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19th August 2026

The Friends of the Kirklees Light Railway are preparing to celebrate their 20th annual Steam and Diesel Gala this September, with three days of intensive railway action at Whistlestop Valley. The event is set to take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with visiting locomotives Northern Rock and River Mite…
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A New Chapter for Helston Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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12th August 2026

A Statement from the Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1217390) The Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd is pleased to announce that the organisation is now a Registered Charity (Charity No. 1217390). This marks an important milestone in securing the long-term future of Helston Railway…
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Issue 348

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Alex Bestwick

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6th August 2026

With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 348 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd July 2026

From Peak Rail: It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Peak Rail Steam Gala scheduled for 8th and 9th August 2026. Due to the current tinder-dry conditions and the significant risk of lineside fires spreading to neighbouring properties and land, we believe it would be irresponsible to…
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Issue 347

by

Alex Bestwick

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3rd July 2026

With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 347 of Heritage Railway magazine.
Continue reading »
Peak Rail announces action-packed Steam Gala for August

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Mark Lancaster

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1st July 2026

PEAK Rail has unveiled the line-up for its 2026 Steam Gala, with five steam locomotives set to star during a packed weekend of heritage railway action on August 8-9. Taking place at Rowsley South Station in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside, the event promises intensive passenger and freight train services, alongside a host of…
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