Diesel
-
Snowdon Mountain Railway to return to the summit for the first time since 2019
Posted
by
The railway’s summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor center, will reopen later this year.
-
Here today, Gronk tomorrow – 70 years of English Electric
Posted
by
To celebrate 70 years of the British Railways’ English Electric diesel electric shunters (later designated Class 08) we present a selection of images of these heroic machines.
-
Mixed Traction Gala at GWSR this weekend
Posted
by
The GWSR’s four operational steam locomotives and three heritage diesel locomotives will be operating at a ‘showcase’ event this weekend.
-
Second SVR Autumn Diesel Bash guest confirmed
Posted
by
The Severn Valley Railway will welcome a Class 56 locomotive from the main line to its Autumn Diesel Bash, courtesy of GB Railfreight.
-
The Ludgershall branch in the diesel era
Posted
by
David Lindsell returns with final instalment of his three-part series covering the history of the Ludgershall branch. This covers other special trains, engineering trains and maintenance specials, redundant stock storage, and preservation, along with a report on a depot visit that took place in 1998.
-
Book of the Week: Diesel Dawn 6 – Brush Type 2S
Posted
by
This week’s book pick is the sixth installment in Gavin Glenister’s Diesel Dawn series.
-
Book of the Week: STRATFORD DEPOT LOCOMOTIVES
Posted
by
Photographer Roger Rounce’s Stratford Depot Locomotives is packed with stunning images and a must-read for rail enthusiasts.
-
A rallying call on Yorkshire Day
Posted
by
Today is Yorkshire Day, and a trio of heritage railways organisations are using this to call upon the public’s support by visiting a heritage railway this summer – amid a series of challenges affecting heritage railways throughout the UK.
-
Elizabeths go free at the Severn Valley Railway’s Jubilee event
Posted
by
To honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is allowing free travel to everyone called Elizabeth throughout its special four-day celebratory event in early June.
-
Book of the Week: The Rise and Fall of King Coal
Posted
by
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…
