Class 31

Steam, diesel and 14 journeys a day for Llangollen Railway’s spectacular 50th finale

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd September 2026

Two steam locomotives, three heritage diesels and a Heritage Railcar will take to the tracks as Llangollen and Corwen Railway brings its 50th anniversary celebrations to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. The 50 Years Finale Celebration Weekend has today announced it’s ambitious, intensive timetable for the Gala Weekend. The weekend…
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Llangollen diesel highs and lows

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Sam Hewitt

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31st August 2019

A1A Locomotives’ Class 31 No. 31271 Stratford 1840-2001 made a successful debut on the Llangollen Railway (LR) on June 16. This follows its eviction from the Nene Valley Railway and May 4-6 gala appearance on the Churnet Valley Railway (RM March, p91). The Brush Type 2 is due to stay on the LR for at least…
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All change on the Great Northern

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Sam Hewitt

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6th March 2019

eter Brown takes a ride on the new Class 717 EMUs, which over the next few months will transform Great Northern services.
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Weardale getting readyfor the Christmas rush

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Sam Hewitt

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19th December 2018

THE Weardale Railway is again running the ‘Train to Christmas Town’ this year. An e.c.s. train was run on November 14 to move the Class 31s and coaching stock from Wolsingham depot to Stanhope. This comprised Nos. 31190 and 31459, 10 Mk2 coaches and No. 31465 on the rear. The train is seen with No. 31190 at the head,…
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Class 31

Steam, diesel and 14 journeys a day for Llangollen Railway’s spectacular 50th finale

Llangollen diesel highs and lows

All change on the Great Northern

Weardale getting readyfor the Christmas rush

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