Good evening, In July I took my daughter to see the Railway Children stage show in London (which I reviewed here) and since then she has become very interested in the book and 1970s feature film. Whilst at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway I couldn’t miss the opportunity to recreate part of the movie…
It is important not to lose sight of the fact that railways were developed first and foremost for moving freight. On the modern day heritage railway, except when charters are run, a goods train rarely directly generates revenue, for the days of pick-up goods are long gone. It is therefore especially pleasing to see the lengths that preserved…
Originally posted on Helen's Photo Challenge:
I entered an online competition which was shared by Gavin Hoey, a photographer I follow online since hearing him talk at a local camera club event to try out some Olympus cameras for the day and to take some photos on the Bluebell Railway. Details of the event…
Good evening Last week we reported the fantastic news that 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S.N. Co. moved for the first time under its own steam in 51 years. 35006 becomes the fourth Merchant Navy class to be returned to working order in preservation and is currently the only one in serviceable condition. Other Sister locomotives that have…
Speculation as to whether the Government’s announcement that they are to pause the electrification of the Midland Mainline might adversely affect the project to bridge the gap between both preserved section’s of the former Great Central Railway mainline has been mounting. Great Central Railway PLC have released the below statement to inform us of the situation. There…
Two years ago the Bluebell Railway realized a significant ambition by re-connecting with East Grinstead. The northern extension was a remarkable feat and achievement for the preserved line. The completed northern extension has proven to be beneficial to the Bluebell Railway and beyond for the local economy. Since then the railway opened the extension it has…
Good evening, On Wednesday I was able to quickly stop by Eastleigh to see this weeks Dorset Coast Express. The locomotive originally scheduled was one of my favourites, 34067 Tangmere but due to her latest incident she was replaced. The next locomotive on the schedule was 60009 Union Of South Africa. This A4 class does not come down…
Good evening, As the blogs official Merchant Navy class news reporter, we are tonight looking at a new project with the aim of unrebuilding a member of the class. An original chain driven Merchant Navy has been high on the wish list of many Southern railway enthusiasts for a number of years and so if…
Somehow over a month has gone by since the last Watercress Line update. It seems that time does fly when you’re having fun and that’s exactly why many people are currently visiting the line. Thomas the Tank Engine is currently ruling the roost at Ropley, with many of his adoring fans and their parents visiting the railway. …
The brand new UKHH E-zine (Issue 58) has been released today, 13th August, and is ready to download and read at your leisure. To find the magazine follow the link – ukheritagehub.co.uk/ UKHH58 It works on smart phones and tablets too, so you’ll be able to read on the go! Our thanks to everyone, whom continues to contribute…
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