THE Sandstone Heritage Trust in South Africa has begun the restoration of the sole-surviving ‘NG10’ class narrow gauge (610mm gauge) Pacific No. 61 (Baldwin 42633/1915). It was constructed by US firm Baldwin during the First
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SWISS company Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) is currently taking delivery of 61 new ‘Flexity’ trams to operate in Basel. The trams are made by Bombardier and are are replacing older vehicles. Basel, in the north of
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A NEW concept in steam charter train operation has been unveiled by the A1 Trust, which will see its ‘A1’ Pacific Tornado paired with a luxury train consisting of Mk3 rolling stock. The locomotive will
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THE completion of the construction stage of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s showpiece railway museum was marked with an official ‘handing over’ ceremony at Whitehead in September. Building contractor MSM Contracts of Portadown formally
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THE North Wilts Model Engineering Society (NWMES) honoured member and model builder Tony Newberry at Coate Water Miniature Railway (CWMR), Swindon on August 13-14. The Tony Newberry Locomotive Gathering brought together as many examples as
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THE sole-surviving Class 504 EMU – No. 504451 – which had languished at Bury until a group was formed to secure its future, has satisfied the railway management as to its competence to carry the project
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THE majestic 49-arch Whalley viaduct that carries the Blackburn to Clitheroe line over the River Calder floodplain to the south of Whalley station will benefit from a £1.6million investment by Network Rail. Strengthening of
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THE Helston Railway at Prospidnick, Cornwall, welcomed its first resident steam locomotive on September 29, with the arrival of Peckett ‘R4’ 0-4-0ST William Murdoch. Plans to have the 1949-built Peckett based in Cornwall have been
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THE Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is appealing for £2.5million to finance the major redevelopment of Bridgnorth station. A new station building, turntable and car park form the three key elements of the £5m scheme, which
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THE Keighley & Worth Valley Railway has finally staged a meaningful enthusiasts’ gala following the cessation of a year-long road block – but the October event was not without its own drama. Guest Bulleid Pacific
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