THE Vale of Berkeley Railway Trust’s Class 03 No. D2069 was displayed at the Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza on August 2-4. Its appearance at South Cerney airfield, Cirecncester, followed completion of an extensive restoration in
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THE Spa Valley Railway’s August 2-4 diesel gala was successful financially, attracting 1,438 visitors, including dining train passengers. The event showcased two loco types rarely seen in the South East, both making their class debuts
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THE Class 27 Locomotive Group’s No. 27001 received attention at Bo’ness prior to making an extended visit to the Spa Valley Railway in Kent (RM June, p93). It is seen outside the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway’s
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THE North Norfolk Railway’s June 14-16 mixed traction event had mixed fortunes regarding loco availability. ‘Deltic’ No. 55009 Alycidon had to be replaced by Spa Valley Railway Class 33 No. 33063 R. J. Mitchell, but the line-up
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THE Spa Valley Railway ran a special train on April 30 in memory of the late Roy Bell MBE, who was a great friend and supporter of the railway. He died in October 2018. Roy
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CLASS 33 No. 33063 R.J. Mitchell will visit the North Norfolk Railway’s June 14-16 mixed traction gala in place of Class 55 No. 55009 Alycidon, following its failure while working on the main line on March 3
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CLASS 31 No. 31430 Sister Dora has joined the Spa Valley Railway fleet on an extended visit. The loco is owned by Martin Staniforth and arrived on October 17 from the Mangapps Railway, where a comprehensive
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