Heritage

The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) believes it is the first heritage line in the UK to start using biodiesel. First tests are encouraging and Locomotive Delivery Manager David Brenchley says the move will increase the railway’s green...

From 7th September, the Severn Valley Railway will welcome back ‘hop on, hop off’ passengers to all regular services, either with full-day freedom-of-the-line tickets or on journeys between selected stations. Additionally, passengers at its forthcoming Autumn Steam and Diesel Galas...

The East Sussex village railway station at Eridge hosted its 153rd birthday party yesterday when the Southeast Community Rail Partnership brought the local community together with Southern and other rail industry partners to celebrate the station’s heritage-style restoration. With financial support...

Families and steam enthusiasts across the region can see world famous engine Flying Scotsman this summer for free at Locomotion in Shildon. The record-breaking A3 class Pacific locomotive, no. 60103 will go on public display at Locomotion from 28 July to...

Two heritage railways in Cumbria, whose plans to unite have been thrown into doubt by Highways England infilling an old railway bridge, have asked the company to undo the work or fund the structure’s excavation and repair. The Eden Valley...

Two heritage railway stations on the Manchester, Atherton and Wigan line have been improved for Northern passengers. Victorian platform canopies at Walkden and Swinton stations have been repaired and restored by Network Rail as part of a £750,000 Great North...

The County Durham residence of pioneering railway engineer Timothy Hackworth (1786 – 1850) has been upgraded to Grade II* by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England, giving it greater protection and recognition. Soho...

Major improvements at Gerrards Cross are now complete to improve the station for Chiltern main line passengers. A £2.4m Railway Upgrade Plan investment by Network Rail has seen: Platform canopy roofs and glazing replaced with more durable materials to protect waiting...

Travel back through time to enjoy the largest gathering of steam vehicles in Hampshire since 2019A huge selection of classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles will also be on displayDisplays open from 10.30am to 5pm, Friday 21st May...

Members of the Severn Valley Railway-based Class 50 Alliance are celebrating after winning the first-ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Association’s 2021 scheme. Over the last 30 years, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel...