Heritage Railway
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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.
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Heritage Railway magazine strengthens editorial team
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Heritage Railway magazine, the trackside companion for preservationists and all-round rail enthusiasts has a new deputy editor.
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National Railway Museum & Locomotion welcome first visitors of the year
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The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon have reopened for the first time this year.
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Middy in the War Years returns this May Bank Holiday weekend
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Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has announced its popular Middy in the War Years weekend will return this month.
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Last surviving BR Class 71 cosmetically restored at Locomotion
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The last surviving British Rail Class 71 has been cosmetically restored by a team of staff and volunteers at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.
