Dubbed a ‘Great Western tank fest’, 10 locomotives steamed for the Welsh-themed Severn Valley Railway March 15-17 spring steam gala.
Read moreSpring Gala report: Severn Valley becomes Welsh Valleys
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Severn Valley becomes Welsh Valleys!
The three-day spring steam gala in brought in the crowds, reports Robin Jones and Gareth Evans.
Read moreSevern Valley wagons on a roll!
THE Severn Valley Railway’s demonstration freight train is set to be boosted by the addition of two restored wagons in the coming weeks, thanks to the efforts of the line’s Bewdley-based Wagon Department. SECR five-plank
Read moreSevern Valley supports £50m scheme which could reopen Eardington Halt
THE Severn Valley Railway has backed a £50 million holiday venue plan which could see Eardington station reopened. General manager Nick Ralls has written to Shropshire Council in support of multi-million pound plans for the
Read moreImpromptu ‘gala’ brings in the crowds
By Paul Appleton THE first day of the Severn Valley Railway’s 2019 operating season, February 16, had the air of a gala event, with former BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 No. 75069 making its public debut
Read moreYour Gallery | BR ‘5700’ 0-6-0T No. 7714
BR ‘5700’ 0-6-0T No. 7714 passes Northwood Lane on the Severn Valley Railway.
Read moreLocomotive Services to stage Virgin charity open day at Crewe
AROUND 30 main line steam, diesel and electric locomotives are being lined up for an open day to be staged at Locomotive Services’ modernised former Crewe diesel depot on Saturday, June 8. The event is
Read moreArctic blasts cannot halt GC gala action!
THE Great Central Railway’s winter steam gala has for many years built up an enviable reputation for being the ‘first big event’ of the heritage calendar. The sector traditionally follows the example set by nature
Read moreNew-build Standard 3MT moves on to Severn Valley Railway metals
Severn Valley Railway-based new-build BR 3MT No 82045 took a major step forward last month.
Read moreYour Gallery: Peter’s travels
One of our readers, Peter, has sent in a handful of amazing photographs from his visits to many railways. First up, check out these two fantastic images taken back in 1982 from North Yorkshire Moors
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