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Velinheli - a new lease of life

5/16/2024

‘Alices’ are, for many, the archetypal ‘Quarry Hunslets’. Class prototype Velinheli has recently undergone a major rebuild that, under the skin, has started a new chapter in its extraordinary life.

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Wadebridge 'Spam' can comeback

5/16/2024

As preservation’s oldest surviving Bulleid ‘Light Pacific’ gears up for a second stint in service – and a return to the main line – Steam Railway finds out how it is all coming together.

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Life in miniature

5/16/2024

Small is both beautiful and relevant as Steam Railway found out when it visited the rural line at Gilling East.

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Hitting a Peak?

10/6/2023

For years, Peak Rail has struggled to fulfil its enormous potential. Now, with a new manager at the helm, the line is in better shape than ever and looking to expand.

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Ruddington renaissance

5/16/2024

Concluding our trilogy of articles exploring what’s happening on the old Great Central Main Line, Steam Railway gets the latest on the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).

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The Castle Centenarian

9/8/2023

Mike Hedderly was there to see Vintage Trains’ double ‘Castle’ run from Birmingham to Hereford returning via the Lickey Incline.

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Liquid fire

10/6/2023

Work on WD 2 ‐1 0‐0 No. 3672 ‘Dame Vera Lynn’ continues at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, but when the engine is complete, it won’t be the same as before. Steam Railway went to find out what the future holds for a much-missed engine.

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Trial by fire

12/2/2022

As steam preservation continues battling the growing coal crisis, Steam Railway explores one fuel which may offer a solution: ovoids.

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King of the ‘castles’

9/8/2023

GETTING TO KNOW OUR FAVOURITE LOCOS

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Welcome

5/16/2024

We’ve talked a lot about risk in these pages in the last few months, and to be honest it’s been a hot topic in the heritage sector. Many railways have had to perform a juggling act while trying to balance the books and increase footfall at the same time.

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Ruddington renaissance

5/16/2024

Concluding our trilogy of articles exploring what’s happening on the old Great Central Main Line, Steam Railway gets the latest on the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).

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West Somerset celebrates steam gala success

5/16/2024

FIVE VISITING locomotives from across the motive power spectrum helped make the West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Spectacular a success.

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Nene Valley launches £300k survival appeal

5/16/2024

AS THIS magazine was going to press, the Nene Valley Railway announced the launch of an “urgent” £300,000 appeal to keep the railway running in the face of “stark financial challenges”.

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‘Prairie’ and Bulleid for Spa Valley summer gala

5/16/2024

‘LARGE PRAIRIE’ No. 4144 and ‘Battle of Britain’ No. 34053 Sir Keith Park have been lined up to star in the Spa Valley Railway’s summer steam gala on July 12 ‐14.

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A1SLT seeks £300k for ‘P2’ Prince of Wales valve gear

5/16/2024

THE A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has launched a new fundraising scheme to raise £300,000 for the final major component needed to complete its ‘P2’

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Didcot opens the way with new entrance access ramp

5/16/2024

VISITORS TO Didcot Railway Centre will now find it easier to access the former Great Western Railway shed, after the opening of the new entrance ramp on April 26.

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Swanage ‘T3’ group bids to put ‘T9’ in steam by 2029

5/16/2024

THE SWANAGE Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group has launched an appeal to raise an initial £50,000 to help return ‘T9’ No. 30120 to steam for its 130th birthday in 2029.

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Paralympian launches Bluebell accessible Pullman car

5/16/2024

TEAM GB Paralympian Fabienne André launched the Bluebell Railway’s new wheelchair-accessible Pullman carriage, Car No. 54, into service on April 24.

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Swanage unveils new three-year business plan

5/16/2024

THE SWANAGE Railway has unveiled a new 2024-27 business plan, as it seeks to stabilise its finances and boost visitor numbers.

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