The Great Central Railway PLC’s Board have approved for work on the replacement of Bridge 326 crossing the A60 adjacent to the former Brush Works in Loughborough to begin.
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Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at
While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with
Read moreRailways returning to action!
It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d
Read more‘Black Five’ returns for Great Central’s Last Hurrah
STANIER ‘Black Five’ No. 45305 Alderman A E Draper made its return to traffic at the Great Central Railway’s (GCR) Last Hurrah of the Season mini-gala on November 16-17. The 5305 Locomotive Association 4-6-0 had
Read morePitchford Hall creates Collett preservation ‘first’ after overhaul brings new livery
Epping Ongar Railway-based GWR ‘Hall’ No. 4953 Pitchford Hall is back in steam after overhaul, and carrying a livery never before seen on one of the Collett 4-6-0s in the preservation era.
Read moreRoving Repton on autumn gala circuit
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s (NYMR) Southern ‘Schools’ 4-4-0 No. 926 Repton took part in no fewer than three autumn steam galas during September and October, visiting the North West and the East Midlands in the
Read moreReliable ‘Warship’ steps in and takes a turn on GC freight
SEVERN Valley Railway-based Class 42 No. D821Greyhound, along with South Devon Class 25 No. D7535, have been the most frequent and reliable gala visitors this season, both attending the Great Central Railway’s September 6-8 diesel event. Here,
Read moreLazarus Locomotives: A Clan for all season
One of the most exciting new-build steam locomotive projects is that to recreate a BR ‘Clan’. Robert Ife, commercial director of the Standard Steam Locomotive Company, brings readers up to speed with progress, and the
Read moreMain line Travelling Post Office run to mark 85th anniversary of Night Mail?
“THIS is the Night Mail crossing the border, Bringing the cheque and the postal order…” W H Auden’s opening lines to 1936’s evocative GPO documentary film Night Mail about the work of the Travelling Post
Read more‘8F’ 48642 bows out at Great Central
HEAVYFREIGHT 2-8-0 No. 48624 was withdrawn from service at the Great Central Railway (GCR) at the end of July pending its next 10-yearly overhaul. The Stanier ‘8F’ has been a stalwart member of the GCR
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