Robin Jones
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Steam to Mountsorrel
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Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…
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Lewin takes important HRA role
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The longest serving general manager in heritage rail has been appointed vice-chair of the Heritage Railway Association. Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways General Manager Paul Lewin took on the role during mid-April, replacing Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society President (and former North Yorkshire Moors Railway Chief Executive) Chris Price. Paul has been running the FfWHR, the…
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Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.
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Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale
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Wensleydale Railway is once again hosting its three-day Model Railway Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Betton Grange running at last!
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New-build GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange ran for the first time when it was steamed in the yard at Tyseley locomotive Works on Thursday, April 11 – opening a new chapter in Great Western Railway history.
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All aboard the Asparagus Express!
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The British Asparagus Festival begins on St Georges Day with an aspara-tastic steam train journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.
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Betton Grange heads for Severn Valley – but only after the spring gala!
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New-build GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange – which, as reported in Heritage Railway issue 317 had been booked to feature in the Severn Valley Railway’s April 18-21 Spring Steam Gala – will no longer take part in the event, it has been announced.
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MPs voice support for ‘The Jacobite’ service
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MPs have asked Rail Minister Huw Merriman to help West Coast Railways (WCR) secure permission to run its ‘The Jacobite’ service. WCR has operated the heritage service for more than 30 years. For almost 20 of those years, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted it an exemption to operate with hinged-door carriages…
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Wensleydale Railway to feature in TV documentary
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Wensleydale Railway will feature in the TV documentary series Great British Railway Journeys this Friday.
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East Coast Freight Storm photo charter
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The Nene Valley Railway Wagon Group is offering a unique opportunity to join it for a photographic charter with A1 Class No 60163 Tornado.
