The first event of the Asperser’s Fundraiser was on the 30th March, at the birthplace of the charity, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Not only was it home of a onetime only barbers shop, it also gave the staff a big well done for all of their help that they have done over the…
The Asperger’s Fundraiser has announced its Summer Programme of events. The charity have had a bumpy start to the year, but the signal has turned green, and they are full steam ahead with their plans. Below is what is happening until the end of British Summer time! Kick off summer by a look back at…
Today, 17 years ago, the Reverend Awdry passed away and people who have read his books, the Railway Series, will know how he inspired children to get into railways, and my story is no exception. As I mentioned in a previous post, I still have all of the books in my attic and my passion…
It gives me great pleasure to announce that The Aspergers Flyer will be a star attraction at the PRCLT’s tribute to the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Despite being a celebratory event, the 1940s weekend, that are held across the country are always spectacular. Not only that, but there will be two fantastic steam locomotives, which…
After some disappointments in the week running up to the event, like A4 Sir Nigel Gresley not been able to arrive due to Network Rail (take that with what you want), and the Muddle and Go Nowhere Bar not in service, it was a fantastic event.
As today is World Book Day, I thought I would share the fictional railway books I recommend. All of the books listed here are absolutely fantastic, and I have them on my bookshelf in my University dormitory room, so they get my seal of approval. Tale of the Unnamed Engine’ is a fantastic book, an…
After a turbulent week for the Asperger’s Fundraiser, with the lack of funding and scaling down of their plans, it can now be revealed that The Asperger’s Flyer will be traveling on the world famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway! After leaving Pickering, they will travel through 24 miles of spectacular countryside all the way to…
Last week, I posted the fantastic news about the Asperger’s Fundraiser (click here to read) and they had been regrouped as Charters 4 Change, there has been some slight bumps in the track. After lack of staff, and poor donations, they have had to scale back. The main Asperger’s Flyer is still going ahead, and the evening at the Talyllyn…
The Adventuring Autisticman and Cancer Carer – Trains for Us The heritage railway scene is forever changing, and it is great to see individuals who push full steam ahead with projects to help others enjoy the spectacle of traveling behind a vintage steam locomotive. Oliver Morgan and Joseph Halloway set up the Asperger’s Fundraisers last…
Hello readers of the Locoyard Blog! My name is Jonathan Malton and I am a new member of the team! My passion for railways has been about since I was very young, mainly through the certain works of the Rev Awdrey. As Dave has already stated, I run a YouTube channel of locomotive and tram action…
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