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Adversity brings out the best achievements

Embankment slip divides Severn Valley as line between Eardington and Hampton Loade is closed

‘Brighton Belle' Pullman EMU makes first main line appearance on test

Beachy Head, Hopetown Darlington, Downpatrick and Severn Valley among prize winners in biggest-ever HRA Awards

Double awards for Hopetown Darlington museum refurb

New free comprehensive modern traction locomotive database launched

The people making a big difference to rail heritage

Bodmin drops Wenford as heritage trust takes over line's operations

Lottery grant supports Stockton & Darlington heritage after Railway 200

Spa Valley fundraising track walks to replace bridge

Countdown is underway to Alstom's great Railway 200 celebration loco gathering

Gresley set for Forth Bridge summer

Stainmore's first gala guest is a coach which has local links!

Bluebell ‘Giants' gala becomes the great new-build gathering

Betton Grange becomes Llangollen's first steam gala guest in six years!

Mid-Hants secures first T3 visit for spring steam gala

Llangollen takes newly-overhauled ‘Teddy Bear' for a year

Worksplate from oldest LNER engine set for auction debut • EXCLUSIVE

New home is sought for Merchant Navy

NRM announces major 50th anniversary events and railway bicentenary celebrations • NRM 50 1975 | 2025

Enjoy a day with Flying Scotsman on first freight in three decades!

Island Ivatt's tribute to ‘Chesham Flyer' at Bluebell's gala in March

Fenchurch and Bahamas for West Somerset's spring gala

Wisbech line revival group becomes a charity

Antiques expert unveils rescued GWR coat of arms mosaic at Didcot centre

Hydroshunter ‘first' at Severn Valley

Glyndyfrdwy signalbox to become ‘green' attraction?

Railway 200 tour for Pathfinder

Bala Lake appeals for £500k to start building extension

New savings account to help steam

Locomotion goes green

Harry Needle company sold to Austrian firm

Seeing double – in red? Matching Falcons planned for 2026

Penrhyn quarry Avonside marks 60 years of retirement

New head of marketing for Cotswold railway

Spring forecast for Newstead's anticipated preservation debut

Break-in at Embsay railway

GCR gets £280k Government grant boost

Stockport Viaduct gets £1m revamp – but overshadowing fears expressed

Industrial pair for Worth Valley fleet

Historic Crewe plaque given to local heritage centre

Swanage appoints its first chief executive with aim of future-proofing Purbeck line

Station opening consultant appointed to GCR board

Two key appointments at Crich

Seacole/Nightingale is offered for hire

Grants fund skills and site growth at Weybourne sheds

Triple Poppy Line golden anniversary launch • Centenary of S&DJR 7F marked alongside revived pioneer DMU after an absence of 55 years

Major railway exhibition that was inspired by 50p poster purchase

Fife Heritage Railway seeks expansion

Model layout stolen on motorway

Second overhaul starts on Corris Tattoo locomotive

Bradley Manor debut imminent!

Swanage needs £20k to return diesel-hauled push-pull to service in 2026

New bunker for Dunrobin at Bridgnorth

Ground-breaking Donegal museum manager moves on

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