Joint 100th birthday celebrations for Welsh heritage railways
Chris Graham on 18th September 2023
Matthew Ditch reports on the joint, 100th birthday celebrations held recently at the Welsh Highland Heritage/Ffestiniog railways.
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1895 Aveling & Porter R10 finds new home
Chris Graham on 22nd August 2023
Peter Love reports on Alan Gregg's new acquisition, the 1895 Aveling & Porter R10 steam roller, Lady Patricia.
Isle of Man Steam Railway’s 150th anniversary
Chris Graham on 4th August 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on the Isle of Man Steam Railway's 150th anniversary celebrations, which involved a week of spectacular activities.
Important alternative fuel trials update for steamers
Chris Graham on 27th April 2023
The National Traction Engine Trust's Tom Attwood brings us the latest news on the important alternative fuel trials.
Blakesley Vintage Working Weekend
Chris Graham on 16th January 2023
Peter Love reports from the very successful Blakesley Vintage Working Weekend which took place in Northamptonshire last September.
Severn Valley Railway appeal launched
Chris Graham on 10th January 2023
Peter Love reports on a major fund-raising appeal launched by the Severn Valley Railway, in aid of its locomotive yard restoration project.
Vintage traction engines working again
Chris Graham on 5th October 2022
Two historic and beautifully-restored vintage traction engines returned to work in Kent recently, as Peter Love reports.
Historic USA dock tank engine has been sold
Chris Graham on 5th September 2022
Historic USA Dock Tank engine moves on from the Bluebell Railway, into private ownership for restoration, but will return!
0-6-0T Terrier anniversary celebration
Chris Graham on 4th August 2022
Several railways and the Terrier Trust are organising a series of events to celebrate 150 years since the first ‘A1’ 0-6-0T Terrier was built.
The Flying Scotsman returns!
Chris Graham on 15th July 2022
The world-famous LNER A3 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is set to return to the Bluebell Railway this summer.
1923 Burrell engine arrives in Kent!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2022
We report on the recent arrival of the 1923 Burrell engine, Victoria, in Kent, where she's already been fitted with a new roof.
Winter Steam Gala a great success!
Chris Graham on 8th April 2022
We report from the recent and very successful Winter Steam Gala held at the Great Central Railway, in Loughborough.
1922 Wallis & Steevens roller re-tubed
Chris Graham on 5th March 2022
Paul Ritchie provides an update on the essential repair work carried out on Dave Loader's unique, 1922 Wallis & Steevens Oilbath road roller.
Steam Rollers 4 bookazine
Chris Graham on 15th October 2021
Steam Rollers 4 is the latest addition to the popular Old Glory Collectors Series of bookazines from Kelsey Publishing.
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