November 2018

‘Russell’
Russell returns to the Welsh Highland Railway!
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Editorial
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 10:45
‘Russell’ successfully completed a gauging and inspection run on the 25th November along part of the original line of the Welsh Highland Railway. This represents the first time the locomotive has travelled along this section since 1937, when it was on its way to Dinas to be locked away at the closing of the line.

The run was made possible owing to the close working relationship between the two railways in preparation for ‘Russell’ to appear at a special event in 2019 to celebrate the... read the full story

Railway plays part in special Armistice Centenary celebration
Railway plays part in special Armistice Centenary celebration
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Editorial
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 11:20

Following the Act of Rembrance at Toddington, those taking part continued to Cheltenham Racecourse on a train hauled by a steam locomotive that served during the First World War, to join the Armistice Centenary celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse.
 
The event, marking the centenary of the Armistice, was a solemn occasion attended by the ‘Glosters’ (former troops of the Royal Gloucestershire Regiment) under the direction of Regimental Sergeant-Major Keeling and Colonel Robert... read the full story

No. 2007 Prince of Wales Progress
Buy the power of steam
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Editorial
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 11:13
For a limited time only, parts for giant new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales will be available for sponsorship to people who are neither ‘P2 for the price of a pint’ monthly Covenantors or other registered supporters. Components sponsored through the Dedicated Donations Scheme range in price from one of over 1,000 driven bolts & nuts for £25 to the complete exhaust steam injector for £15,000 – an ideal Christmas present for the railway enthusiast in your family.... read the full story
No. 2007 Prince of Wales Progress - David Elliott
An audience with the Prince of Wales
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Editorial
Friday, November 16, 2018 - 13:46
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, also the builders, owners and operators of 100mph famous new steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado, has announced that it will again be holding a number of presentations on the project to build new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales in 2019. Entry into each roadshow is free with the first at the Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough on Saturday 12th January 2019.
 
The class P2 2-8-2 ‘Mikado’ locomotives... read the full story
Bahama reversing on Tyseley's turntable earlier this year
First mainline railtour for No. 45596 'Bahamas' announced
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Editorial
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 11:39

Following a heavy overhaul and re-painted in its Brunswick Green livery, the LMS Stanier 'Jubilee Class' 4-6-0 will be returning to the Worth Valley and, for the first time in 25 years, will run on the mainline with seats available for the general public.

The railtour is being promoted by Keighley & Worth Valley Railway in partnership with Bahamas Locomotive Society, 'Bahamas' will run from Oxenhope to Carlisle and return on Saturday 9th February 2019.

The event will be the... read the full story

70013
'Oliver Cromwell' making last gala appearance this weekend
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Editorial
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 11:38

This will be the final gala appearance for 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" (appearing courtesy of the National Railway Museum) before its overhaul. The gala will also feature five other locomotive, including one diesel engine.

Joining 70013 will be Stanier Class 5 45305 (returning to traffic following repair - subject to completion), 92214 "Leicester City", Stanier 8F 48624, BR Standard Class 5 73156 and diesel locomotive Class 45 "Peak" D123.

The weekend will have a 1960's feel with 3... read the full story

Tornado on the East Coast Main Line
Tornado to haul 'The White Rose' to Yorkshire in 2019
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Editorial
Friday, November 9, 2018 - 11:53
‘The White Rose’ will run from London King’s Cross picking up at Potters Bar and Peterborough to Leeds, Harrogate and York on Saturday 27th April 2019.
 
Since completion in Darlington in 2008, new Peppercorn class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado has covered over 100,000 miles and seen service on the Network Rail main line and heritage railways right across Great Britain.
 
In its original incarnation, ‘The White Rose’ express... read the full story
Tornado on the Nene Valley Railway
Winter storm expected in Peterborough
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Editorial
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 14:28

Since completion in Darlington in 2008, Peppercorn class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado has covered over 100,000 miles and seen service on the Network Rail main line and heritage railways right across Great Britain. Highlights have included three Royal Trains including the naming by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in February 2009; BBC Top Gear ‘Race to the North’ with Jeremy Clarkson on the footplate; ‘The Winton’ train to commemorate the 70th anniversary on the Kinder... read the full story

SDR
60th Anniversary of the Last Trains from Totnes to Ashburton
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Editorial
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 10:38

The line opened originally in 1872 providing a service to its rural community for 86 years, and 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the closure.
 
But, unlike most now closed West Country rural branch lines which succumbed to the infamous Beeching Axe of the 1960's, this one had a much brighter and interesting future. It has now enjoyed a new life for nearly 50 years since 1969 with steam hauled heritage train services operating between Totnes and Buckfastleigh, now run by the... read the full story

GWSR
GWSR's Santa Specials more popular than ever
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Editorial
Monday, November 5, 2018 - 14:11

The season gets under way from the weekend of 1st December with more than 70 trains scheduled to take excited youngsters and their families to meet Father Christmas. More than half of seats are already taken while some are already fully booked.
 
But the special steam trains from Cheltenham Racecourse to the North Pole (at Winchcombe) will begin on Sunday 25th November with a very special steam train for around 65 children supported by charities Winston's Wish, Acorns Children's... read the full story

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