One of the delights of the modern heritage railway is it’s ability to surprise you when you find something unusual. So it was just over a week ago when I met Susan for the first time on the South Devon Railway. Susan at first glance might look like a diesel shunter, but she is a steam locomotive! …
Earlier this year, pannier tank engine 6412 returned to service on the South Devon Railway to begin a new lease of life as was originally intended when it hauled the first train in preservation on this line in 1969. However it spent a long time away in between! 6412 was soon moved to the Paignton and…
After April’s trip to the north east of England and no less than four rides on different railway’s, last week’s trip to Devon was less rail themed with two rides, one on Bickington Steam Railway and another on the South Devon Railway. But with that said, I still managed to sneak a few minutes in Kingswear,…
This blog has come a long way since it’s first post in 2012 and working as part of UK Heritage Hub has certainly been one of its’ successes. UK Heritage Hub is more than just an ezine, it is the bringing together of a community of like minded people and the work of Rowan Jackson as editor…
Good evening, Wednesday was the first Dorset Coast Express of the season which ran from London Victoria to Weymouth and was hauled by Tangmere. For the last couple of years I traditionally photograph the first one of the season at Eastleigh on the way to work on 35005. However this year I was going to…
Good evening, With the voting closing date for the National Lottery Awards fast approaching I thought it was a good idea to post a quick reminder for those who have not voted yet or have not shared it with family and friends. If you love heritage railways and want them to last for future generations to…
Good evening, Tonights post is just a quick one, as mentioned earlier this month the pride of the Southern Railway preserved locomotives 35028 Clan Line has gone into overhaul at Crewe Works. The Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society who own Clan Line have been sharing updates on the progress they are making which can be…
Good Evening Everyone! The brand new UKHH E-zine (Issue 57) has been released today, 24th July, and is ready to download and read at your leisure. To find the magazine follow the link in the text or type it into your browser. Issue 57 – http://www.ukheritagehub.co.uk/UKHH57.pdf It works on smart phones and tablets too, so…
Good evening, Tonight we are looking something slightly different in the form of a review of a theatre stage show. As you can guess by the title it is railway related and even features a real life steam engine. The steam locomotive in question is a rather stunning ex-LWSR Adams T3 on loan from the…
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This years vintage Traction Engine and Steam Roller event The Rally in the Valley takes place 18-19 July 2015 at The Edgar Davies Rugby Ground, on Severn Park, Bridgnorth. The Rally in the Valley originally began in 2008 as the public launch of the Trevithick Replica Engine CATCH ME WHO CAN,…
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