Update on Prince George steam locomotive - RailAdvent
Nov 20, 2024 · The LNWR George the Fifth Steam Loco Trust has issued an update on its project to construct the only new build pre-World War 1 locomotive for main line operation - the LNWR (London and North Western Railway) George the Fifth Class No. 2013 Prince George.
Flying Scotsman plans for 2024 announced - RailAdvent
Jan 18, 2024 · The National Railway Museum has announced plans for 60103 Flying Scotsman this year, after the contract with Riley and Son Ltd ended at the end of last year.. Flying Scotsman will spend the first part of 2024 on static display at the York museum, but will resume mainline tours later in the year. From Friday 26th January until the summer, 60103 will be on display in the Flying Scotsman Story ...
Network Rail announce upcoming festive engineering works
Sep 26, 2024 · Engineering activities, such as track renewals, updates to the Cambridge signalling system, and construction for the new Cambridge South station—which aims to reduce congestion and offer faster access to the city’s biomedical campus—will result in the suspension of services between Royston/Audley End and Cambridge/Cambridge North from Tuesday, December 24, to Monday, January 6.
200th Anniversary of the railways to kick off with ... - RailAdvent
Sep 19, 2024 · A special event was held in Darlington today, Thursday, 19 September, where Jake Kelly, managing director of Network Rail’s Eastern region, encouraged organisations and communities to become involved in next year’s Railway 200 celebrations to mark 200 years of the modern railway.. Railway 200 will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate how railways have greatly impacted our ...
Heritage Railway and Mainline Network Rail News - RailAdvent
The latest Rail News from around the UK. Mainline railway and heritage railway, standard and narrow gauge, steam and diesel, all here on RailAdvent
Blue Peter steam locomotive to haul first passenger train
Nov 19, 2024 · Locomotive Services Group have announced that A2 class, No. 60532 Blue Peter, will haul her first revenue-earning passenger train tomorrow, 20th November. Previously, 61306 Mayflower was set to haul the train, however, LSG have today confirmed that following a successful Fitness To Run Exam, 60532 will now haul part of…
UK Mainline steam locomotive movements, tours and test run timing
2 days ago · On this page, you can choose from upcoming tours or previous tours. You can also search for tours passing through your local or favourite station. You can also find out how to include diesel railtours and ECS movements in the list. Finally, you can get information on how to set up notifications when ...
UK Railtour Info and Locomotive Movements - RailAdvent
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2025 Diesel Train Calendar by RailAdvent
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Direct Rail Services bids farewell to Class 37 locomotives as final ...
Jan 22, 2024 · Direct Rail Services is to retire its fleet of Class 37 locomotives, marking the end of an era on the mainline.. Since being introduced with DRS, they have played a vital role in operating snow trains, nuclear flask trains and freight services.