News
'Schools' class loco back in steam
11 May 2012
‘Schools’ Class No. 925 Cheltenham returned to steam after a 30 year stint on display by National Railway Museum following overhaul carried out at the Knights Rail Services-operated Eastleigh Works.
Star locos to miss Swanage diesel gala
10 May 2012.
Five preserved diesel locos, including a Class 55 'Deltic', that would have been part of the headline line-up for the Swanage Railway's diesel gala weekend will now not be appearing. The gala runs from May 11-13.
Free open weekend at railway museum
9 May 2012.
60 years of technological innovation will be celebrated in Coventry next month, as Electric Railway Museum hosts the next in its ever-popular series of Open Weekends. And the big bonus is that admission is free.
SWT and Network Rail launch alliance
9 May 2012.
Train operator South West Trains and infrastructure owner Network Rail has announced the launch of a new alliance with the aim of delivering better rail services in the south and south-west of England.
Fantastic gathering for 'Fab Four' gala
12 April 2012.
A dozen LNER loco's line up for a fantastic 'Fab Four' event at Barrow Hill.
Battery loco returns to traffic at Coventry Electric Museum
11 April 2012.
Rail enthusiasts in Coventry are gearing up for a treat this weekend, as Electric Railway Museum prepares to throw open its doors once again for visitors of all ages to explore its collection of iconic transport from yesteryear.
DRS to hold open day at Crewe
11 April 2012.
The UK’s best performing rail freight operator to open its depot doors to enthusiasts and public.
£4million fine for Network Rail over Grayrigg
4 April 2012.
Network Rail has been fined £4 million and ordered to pay costs of £118,052 for a breach of health and safety law which caused a Pendolino train to derail near Grayrigg in 2007, causing the death of one passenger and injuring 86 people.
Open day at Northampton depot
2 April 2012.
TRAIN manufacturer and maintainer Siemens is opening its state-of-the-art traincare facility at King’s Heath in Northampton to local families on May 5 in joint open day with London Midland.
K4 'The Great Marquess' added to 'Fab Four' gala line-up
28 March 2012.
CONFIRMATION has been received today that LNER K4 2-6-0 No. 61994 The Great Marquess will be an additional star loco for the Railway Magazine-sponsored ‘Fab Four’ gala at Barrow Hill.
Current Issue: June 2012
• BARROW HILL SMASHES RECORD
• FLYING SCOTSMAN 150
Celebration of a world-famous train
• CATHEDRALS OF STEAM
Rare loco shed views
• TRAIN PATH AUCTION THREATENS OPEN ACCESS
• WIMBLEDON DEPOT
Keeping SWT on the move
• MOVE TO PROTECT BRUNEL’S GWR
• FRANCHISE BID TRIO
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 6 June 2012
