Heritage Railway
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Helston Railway appeal to get new DMU ready for service
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The Helston Railway is appealing for funds to ensure that its newly-acquired Class 127 DMU set will be ready for service in 2021.
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Swanage Railway emergency appeal edges closer to target
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An emergency £360,000 appeal to help Swanage Railway survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached £261,809 as the railway celebrates a significant milestone.
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Historic Welsh locomotive to steam again at Gwili Railway
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The National Railway Museum and the Gwili Vintage Carriage Group have signed a three-year overhaul agreement to bring the last surviving Welsh standard gauge locomotive back into steam.
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Great Northern marks 170 years of its first train into London
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From locomotive steam trains to electric class 387s, 700s and 717s – lots has changed since 1850 but the Great Northern route remains the same.
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Unseen photos emerge of Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway
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Previously unseen photos of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway have been unearthed, showing a fascinating glimpse into the history of the line.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveal second phase reopening plans
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After a hugely successful opening weekend, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has released plans for the second phase of reopening to the public.
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Severn Valley Railway back in business after months of closure
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This weekend saw a huge moment in the heritage railway sector as the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) reopened to the public – after months of closures due to COVID-19.
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World’s first iron railway bridge returns to Locomotion
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Gaunless Bridge, the world’s first iron railway bridge, is returning to Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.
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Bluebell Railway celebrates six decades of world’s most popular line
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Bluebell Railway was due to celebrate six decades since the first green shoots of one of the world’s most popular and successful heritage lines appeared.
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National collection locomotive No. 777 Sir Lamiel to undergo overhaul
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The sole-surviving member of the Southern Railway’s N15 ‘King Arthur’ Class, No. 777 Sir Lamiel, is set to return to steam following a new overhaul agreement.
