Here we have brand new UKHH E-zine (Issue 51) released today, 12th March, to download and read at your leisure. This is our 4th anniversary issue, just where does the time go?! Issue 51 – http://bit.ly/ukhhissue51 Our thanks to everyone, whom continues to contribute to this fast expanding enterprise. It is really gratifying to see…
Just a quick post for anyone who’s ever considered volunteering on a heritage railway. The GWSR is holding its first ever recruitment fair this weekend (21st-22nd March) This is the time to discover what you can do to help, whether it be up on the footplate, inspecting tickets, restoration work, catering, the list goes on…
Hopefully the title of this blog post isn’t too misleading… The foxy lady in today’s blog post is a steam engine – British Railways built Collett Manor class 7822 Foxcote Manor. Yes as usual, the subject matter is hot and steamy! Although in this case, the problem is that this star of the Llangollen railway…
The North Norfolk Railway’s annual steam gala was held on the weekend of the 6th to the 8th March, and what a spectacular weekend it was. The visitors were LNER Class D49 Morayshire, which was visiting from Scotland, a 4-4-0 locomotive designed by Nigel Gresley, courtesy of the National Museum of Scotland and the Scottish Railway…
Good evening, I came across this story that appeared in the Mid Sussex Times and its truly heart-rending. A ten-year-old boy with a terminal illness has been granted his wish of a life time – to become a train driver for the day. When he was born Daniel Bainbridge from Abingdon, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis,…
925 “Cheltenham” rests at Alresford awaiting her next duties. As you are no doubt now aware by now, a little while ago now (been rather busy since!) three locoyard bloggers assembled together for the MHR Spring (!?) Steam Gala. As a first time visitor to the railway it was great to be shown round by…
This morning we have a quick blog post on progress on the project to return the Flying Scotsman to service. Yesterday an update on Riley & Sons overhaul of the worlds most famous steam engine was published. Major work to the frames has been completed and a new buffer beam plate has been fitted. Heritage Painting…
As reported earlier this year, today, 6th March 2015 marked exactly 50 years since the closure of the Whitby-Rillington Junction Railway. The two locomotives that hauled the famous railtour on the Railway’s last day of operations today repeated the run to commemorate the anniversary of the closure of the line. It also gives a…
Tonight we have another story from retired Engine Driver John Anthony, recalling working on a powerful machine…
To round off my articles on the Watercress Line Spring Steam Gala, tonight we have a slideshow of remaining pictures, mainly of the home fleet in action. I hope you enjoy the show!
Loco Yard 