The Bournemouth Belle and other trains at Poole Station.
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October 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
The Bournemouth Belle and other trains at Poole Station.
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My video from a pretty-action packed time here.
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WonterRail - Railtour Season: 34028 'Eddystone' on the Bournemouth Belle at Poole October 17th 2026
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October 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
My video from a pretty-action packed time here.
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#railtourseason #bournemouthbelle #southernrailway #westcountry #pacific #eddystone #westcoastrailways #class47 #railtour #steamtrain #train #trainspotting #dorset #poole #railwaystation #railway #networkrail #mpv #passing #nonstop #arrival #departure
47815 ‘Great Western’ on the rear of the return excursion to Carnforth. The finish on this loco is outstanding, and you can still smell the paint! All credit to West Coast for this one.
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
September 28, 2026 at 7:26 AM
47815 ‘Great Western’ on the rear of the return excursion to Carnforth. The finish on this loco is outstanding, and you can still smell the paint! All credit to West Coast for this one.
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
A few shots of the Northern Belle at York just after arriving from Ipswich with 1Z61. 57601 ‘Windsor Castle’ leading, with 57313 Scarborough Castle’ on the rear.
#Class57 #Bodysnatcher #WestCoastRailways #NorthernBelle #York
#Class57 #Bodysnatcher #WestCoastRailways #NorthernBelle #York
September 8, 2026 at 6:14 AM
A few shots of the Northern Belle at York just after arriving from Ipswich with 1Z61. 57601 ‘Windsor Castle’ leading, with 57313 Scarborough Castle’ on the rear.
#Class57 #Bodysnatcher #WestCoastRailways #NorthernBelle #York
#Class57 #Bodysnatcher #WestCoastRailways #NorthernBelle #York
West Coast Railways 47803 crosses Scarborough Bridge at the rear of the Lancaster to Scarborough excursion. Looks nice with its miniature snowploughs.
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
September 7, 2026 at 6:27 AM
West Coast Railways 47803 crosses Scarborough Bridge at the rear of the Lancaster to Scarborough excursion. Looks nice with its miniature snowploughs.
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
#Class47 #Duff #WestCoastRailways #York
45407 - Lancashire Fusilier & West Coast Railways 47812 working 1Z54 0731 Cleethorpes to Chester #westcoastrailways #wcrc #railwaytouringcompany #TheCheshireman #black5 #blackfive #steamloco #steamlocomotive #cleethorpes #scunthorpe #thornesouth #chester #UnofficialRailcamThorneSouth 28/03/26
March 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
45407 - Lancashire Fusilier & West Coast Railways 47812 working 1Z54 0731 Cleethorpes to Chester #westcoastrailways #wcrc #railwaytouringcompany #TheCheshireman #black5 #blackfive #steamloco #steamlocomotive #cleethorpes #scunthorpe #thornesouth #chester #UnofficialRailcamThorneSouth 28/03/26
Jacobite Steam Train Safety Reminder released https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/jacobite-steam-train-safety-reminder-released.html #glenfinnan #NetworkRail #NetworkRailScotland #scotland #TheJacobite #WestCoastRailways
Jacobite Steam Train Safety Reminder released
Numerous people are set to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite Steam Train.
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June 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Jacobite Steam Train Safety Reminder released https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/jacobite-steam-train-safety-reminder-released.html #glenfinnan #NetworkRail #NetworkRailScotland #scotland #TheJacobite #WestCoastRailways
45110 hauled The Fifteen Guinea Special back in 1968 to mark the end of steam on the mainline. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/fifteen-guinea-special-steam-locomotive-confirmed-for-cotswold-festival-of-steam.html #GloucestershireWarwickshireSteamRailway #LmsBlack_5No_45110 #WestCoastRailways
‘Fifteen Guinea Special’ steam locomotive confirmed for Cotswold Festival of Steam!
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has confirmed its mystery guest for its upcoming Cotswold Festival of Steam. LMS Black 5 No. 45110 will be visiting for the gala courtesy of West Coast Railways 45110 hauled The Fifteen Guinea Special back in 1968 to mark the end of steam on the…
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May 20, 2026 at 9:10 PM
45110 hauled The Fifteen Guinea Special back in 1968 to mark the end of steam on the mainline. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/fifteen-guinea-special-steam-locomotive-confirmed-for-cotswold-festival-of-steam.html #GloucestershireWarwickshireSteamRailway #LmsBlack_5No_45110 #WestCoastRailways
“We’ve been running the train for several years, but we’ve never had such a response before.” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/luxury-1000-train-ticket-to-take-passengers-to-cheltenham-gold-cup.html #cheltenham #LondonPaddington #NorthernBelle #WestCoastRailways
Luxury £1,000 train ticket to take passengers to Cheltenham Gold Cup
Around 300 passengers have paid up to £1,000 each to travel to the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the 13th March 2026.
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March 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
“We’ve been running the train for several years, but we’ve never had such a response before.” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/luxury-1000-train-ticket-to-take-passengers-to-cheltenham-gold-cup.html #cheltenham #LondonPaddington #NorthernBelle #WestCoastRailways
65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/65-years-of-class-37s-successfully-celebrated-at-severn-valley-railway.html #class_37 #RailOperationsGroup #SevernValleyRailway #WestCoastRailways
65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway
Over the weekend, the Severn Valley Railway held its Autumn Diesel Bash, which celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Class 37.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/65-years-of-class-37s-successfully-celebrated-at-severn-valley-railway.html #class_37 #RailOperationsGroup #SevernValleyRailway #WestCoastRailways
Jacobite steam train cancelled due to severe weather conditions https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/jacobite-steam-train-cancelled-due-to-severe-weather-conditions.html #NetworkRail #TheJacobite #WestCoastRailways
Jacobite steam train cancelled due to severe weather conditions
West Coast Railways has announced that they have had to cancel the Jacobite steam train due to expected severe weather. Network Rail has announced that, due to expected severe weather conditions in Scotland, no trains can operate between 6 pm on Friday, 3rd October, until Saturday evening. This means that…
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October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Jacobite steam train cancelled due to severe weather conditions https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/jacobite-steam-train-cancelled-due-to-severe-weather-conditions.html #NetworkRail #TheJacobite #WestCoastRailways
Mainline and Greatest Gathering update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/mainline-and-greatest-gathering-update-on-steam-locomotive-60163-tornado.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #LnerA1No_60163Tornado #TheGreatestGathering #WestCoastRailways
Mainline and Greatest Gathering update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has released news surrounding the mainline operation of 60163 Tornado. Tornado has been operating on the mainline since the spring, covering more than 2000 miles to assist Railway Touring Company and West Coast Railways. The trust says that they have been content with the current…
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July 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Mainline and Greatest Gathering update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/mainline-and-greatest-gathering-update-on-steam-locomotive-60163-tornado.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #LnerA1No_60163Tornado #TheGreatestGathering #WestCoastRailways
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado ‘passed’ for mainline running https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/steam-locomotive-60163-tornado-passed-for-mainline-running.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #LnerA1No_60163Tornado #NorthernBelle #RailwayTouringCompany #WestCoastRailways
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado ‘passed’ for mainline running
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that 60163 Tornado has been fully certified for use on the mainline. This great news follows on from the 7th March light engine move from the Nene Valley Railway to Carnforth. The trust says that the locomotive is now in fine condition, adding…
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March 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado ‘passed’ for mainline running https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/steam-locomotive-60163-tornado-passed-for-mainline-running.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #LnerA1No_60163Tornado #NorthernBelle #RailwayTouringCompany #WestCoastRailways
Class 69 – courtesy of GB Railfreight https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/class-57-locomotive-set-for-greatest-gathering-appearance.html #class_108 #class_31 #class_33 #class_331 #class_57 #railway_200 #TheGreatestGathering #WestCoastRailways
Class 57 locomotive set for Greatest Gathering appearance
West Coast Railways are to send a Class 57/0 to the Greatest Gathering.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
WCRC currently do not have a date for completion, but when they do, they will open up bookings for this carriage. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/jacobite-steam-train-west-coast-releases-carriage-update.html #book #TheJacobite #WestCoastRailways
Jacobite Steam Train: West Coast releases carriage update
West Coast Railways has released an update on one of the carriages that is used on The Jacobite. Essential maintenance work is being carried out on this carriage, which means that this will not be available to book until further notice. WCRC currently do not have a date for completion,…
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December 5, 2024 at 3:56 PM
WCRC currently do not have a date for completion, but when they do, they will open up bookings for this carriage. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/jacobite-steam-train-west-coast-releases-carriage-update.html #book #TheJacobite #WestCoastRailways
This one had a few folk sweating.. The Railway Touring Company Great Britain XVIII charter heads south kettle powered with #westcoastrailways 47812 on the rear but 66725 with 4E74 from Wellingborough can be seen approaching very slowly on the down slow! All turned out fine. #WCR #MML 25/4/26
April 26, 2026 at 1:29 PM
This one had a few folk sweating.. The Railway Touring Company Great Britain XVIII charter heads south kettle powered with #westcoastrailways 47812 on the rear but 66725 with 4E74 from Wellingborough can be seen approaching very slowly on the down slow! All turned out fine. #WCR #MML 25/4/26
Popped back down the local on Saturday evening to see #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' returning to the capital. 1Z35 York to London Victoria is seen at Kettering with #westcoastrailways #Cromptons 33025 & 33207 up front. #MML #BRCW #WCR 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Popped back down the local on Saturday evening to see #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' returning to the capital. 1Z35 York to London Victoria is seen at Kettering with #westcoastrailways #Cromptons 33025 & 33207 up front. #MML #BRCW #WCR 20/12/25
#SulzerSunday The tail end of yesterday's #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' railtour. #westcoastrailways 47802 is about to be engulfed by the morning fog as the tour departs from Kettering. Not ideal conditions for photographing dark coloured engines! #WCR #MML #Class47 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#SulzerSunday The tail end of yesterday's #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' railtour. #westcoastrailways 47802 is about to be engulfed by the morning fog as the tour departs from Kettering. Not ideal conditions for photographing dark coloured engines! #WCR #MML #Class47 20/12/25
#SideOnSunday Some closer shots of the two #westcoastrailways #Cromptons on the 'York Yuletide Express' at Kettering yesterday morning. I find it amazing to still see locos like this on the mainline in 2025, long may it continue! 33207 & 33025 1Z33 Victoria to York #MML #WCR 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#SideOnSunday Some closer shots of the two #westcoastrailways #Cromptons on the 'York Yuletide Express' at Kettering yesterday morning. I find it amazing to still see locos like this on the mainline in 2025, long may it continue! 33207 & 33025 1Z33 Victoria to York #MML #WCR 20/12/25
A foggy start to yesterday but a pair of #Cromptons on the #MML can't be missed. 33207 'Jim Martin' & 33025 leading #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' 1Z33 London Victoria to York into Kettering. A fellow #westcoastrailways loco, 47802, was on the rear #WCR #BRCW #Class33 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A foggy start to yesterday but a pair of #Cromptons on the #MML can't be missed. 33207 'Jim Martin' & 33025 leading #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' 1Z33 London Victoria to York into Kettering. A fellow #westcoastrailways loco, 47802, was on the rear #WCR #BRCW #Class33 20/12/25
#WestCoastWednesday With a claggy haze hanging in the air overhead, #WestCoastRailways 37516 'Loch Laidon', with #networkrail 97303 leading, depart loudly from Shrewsbury with last Friday's 'Cambrian Coast Express' 1Z67 Oxford to Pwllheli. #PathfinderRailtours 12/9/25
September 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#WestCoastWednesday With a claggy haze hanging in the air overhead, #WestCoastRailways 37516 'Loch Laidon', with #networkrail 97303 leading, depart loudly from Shrewsbury with last Friday's 'Cambrian Coast Express' 1Z67 Oxford to Pwllheli. #PathfinderRailtours 12/9/25
#TractorTuesday Pt.1 #PathfinderRailtours 'Cambrian Coast Express' arrives into Shrewsbury last Friday, 1Z67 Oxford to Pwllheli hauled by #WestCoastRailways 37706 with 57314 'Conwy Castle' tucked inside & 37516 out of shot on the rear. #WCR 12/9/25
September 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
#TractorTuesday Pt.1 #PathfinderRailtours 'Cambrian Coast Express' arrives into Shrewsbury last Friday, 1Z67 Oxford to Pwllheli hauled by #WestCoastRailways 37706 with 57314 'Conwy Castle' tucked inside & 37516 out of shot on the rear. #WCR 12/9/25
97303 & #WestCoastRailways 37516 'Loch Laidon' make a loud & claggy departure from Shrewsbury last Friday morning with #PathfinderTours 'Cambrian Coast Express' Good to briefly say hello to @bennybizzle1.bsky.social on his trip to Wales before we headed off to Manchester. #WCR 12/9/25
September 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
97303 & #WestCoastRailways 37516 'Loch Laidon' make a loud & claggy departure from Shrewsbury last Friday morning with #PathfinderTours 'Cambrian Coast Express' Good to briefly say hello to @bennybizzle1.bsky.social on his trip to Wales before we headed off to Manchester. #WCR 12/9/25
#TopAndTailTuesday A sunny scene from Bewdley during the recent Severn Valley Railway spring diesel gala with #Colas 56094 & #Freightliner 70020 on the #WestCoastRailways air braked set. This grid was one of the stars of the first few days at the Valley. #SVR #GridWatch @C56G2 15/5/25
June 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
#TopAndTailTuesday A sunny scene from Bewdley during the recent Severn Valley Railway spring diesel gala with #Colas 56094 & #Freightliner 70020 on the #WestCoastRailways air braked set. This grid was one of the stars of the first few days at the Valley. #SVR #GridWatch @C56G2 15/5/25