Heritage Railway
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American S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary
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Didcot Railway Centre will host celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Western Society across two separate gala weekends.
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West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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Watercress Line set to celebrate the fantastic 1950s
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Visitors to the Watercress Line will be able to celebrate the fabulous 1950s when it turns back time for a nostalgic August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Exhibition commemorating 50th anniversary of Horncastle line closure to open
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The Horncastle History and Heritage Society will open their exhibition which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the closure of the railway to Horncastle in July.
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All Great Central Railway stations to reopen from June 26
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The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced that it will be reopening all four of its stations from June 26, 2021.
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Severn Valley Railway’s Harrier Hydroshunter project passes significant milestone
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project, with the removal of the original diesel engine from a Class 08 ‘donor’ shunter.
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117-year-old Horden locomotive launched at Tanfield Railway
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The railway has described the achievement as a triumph, especially in a year overshadowed by problems ranging from historical accident damage to the theft of £20,000 of components during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
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Churnet Valley Railway season opener delayed until July
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Churnet Valley Railway (CVR) has announced it will reopen steam and diesel trips in July following delays in getting materials delivered for maintenance.
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West Somerset Railway launch emergency SOS funding appeal
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has launched an emergency funding appeal, after the railway had two formal appeals turned down following the rejection of its second round bid for the Culture Recovery Fund.
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‘Handyman’ locomotive transferred to Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust
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Industrial 3ft narrow-gauge locomotive Handyman has joined the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust following a permanent transfer from the Science Museum Group.
