Class 26 locomotive to star at Essex gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/class-26-and-33-locomotives-to-star-at-essex-gala.html #class_03 #class_08 #class_20 #class_26 #class_33 #class_47 #epping #EppingOngarRailway #essex
Class 26 locomotive to star at Essex gala
Next weekend’s Autumn Diesel Gala at the Epping Ongar Railway will feature Class 26 No. 26043.
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September 22, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Class 26 locomotive to star at Essex gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/class-26-and-33-locomotives-to-star-at-essex-gala.html #class_03 #class_08 #class_20 #class_26 #class_33 #class_47 #epping #EppingOngarRailway #essex
Busy day of events planned for Somerset autumn gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/busy-day-of-events-planned-for-somerset-autumn-gala.html #class_08 #MidsomerNorton #sdjr
Busy day of events planned for Somerset autumn gala
Preparations are nearing completion for the Somerset and Dorset Railway’s Autumn Gala at Midsomer Norton in Somerset on Sunday, 27th September.
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September 23, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Busy day of events planned for Somerset autumn gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/busy-day-of-events-planned-for-somerset-autumn-gala.html #class_08 #MidsomerNorton #sdjr
Class 08 locomotive livery and name unveiled https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/class-08-livery-and-name-unveiled-at-ceremony.html #class_08 #PrincessRoyalClassLocomotiveTrust #TheWestShed
Class 08 locomotive livery and name unveiled
The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust held a ceremony at The West Shed (located on the Swanwick Junction museum complex of the Midland Railway-Butterley).
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June 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Class 08 locomotive livery and name unveiled https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/class-08-livery-and-name-unveiled-at-ceremony.html #class_08 #PrincessRoyalClassLocomotiveTrust #TheWestShed
Special train to travel into Doncaster works https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to-travel-into-doncaster-works.html #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross
Special train to travel into Doncaster works
On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Special train to travel into Doncaster works https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to-travel-into-doncaster-works.html #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross
Developed by Just Trains, it follows on from the West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle and Blackpool Branches: Preston - Blackpool & Ormskirk add-ons. #blackpool #class_08 #class_20 #class_47 #crewe #DovetailGames #JustTrains #manchester #ormskirk
Another West Coast Main Line route announced for Train Sim World 6
Another West Coast Main Line route announced for Train Sim World 6
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June 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Developed by Just Trains, it follows on from the West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle and Blackpool Branches: Preston - Blackpool & Ormskirk add-ons. #blackpool #class_08 #class_20 #class_47 #crewe #DovetailGames #JustTrains #manchester #ormskirk
Other home fleet locomotives include diesel locomotives Class 37 No. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/music-beer-steam-and-diesel-at-norfolk-railway-gala.html #class_08 #class_31 #class_37 #class_50 #class_52 #norfolk #NorthNorfolkRailway
Music, beer, steam, and diesel at Norfolk railway gala
Beer as well as steam will be welcoming visitors to the North Norfolk Railway during its Rails & Ales 2026 event from Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th June.
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June 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Other home fleet locomotives include diesel locomotives Class 37 No. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/music-beer-steam-and-diesel-at-norfolk-railway-gala.html #class_08 #class_31 #class_37 #class_50 #class_52 #norfolk #NorthNorfolkRailway
The Telford Steam Railway is hosting its Winter Warmer event on the 28th December. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/telford-steam-railways-winter-warmer-returns.html #class_08 #class_37 #Gwr_5600No_5619 #telford #TelfordSteamRailway
Telford Steam Railway’s Winter Warmer returns
The Telford Steam Railway is hosting its Winter Warmer event on the 28th December.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The Telford Steam Railway is hosting its Winter Warmer event on the 28th December. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/telford-steam-railways-winter-warmer-returns.html #class_08 #class_37 #Gwr_5600No_5619 #telford #TelfordSteamRailway
Lineup for The Watercress Line’s Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/lineup-for-the-watercress-lines-diesel-gala.html #BClass_46No_46045 #BrClass_20NoD8059 #BrClass_47_47579JamesNightallGc #BrClass_50No_50008 #BrClass_52NoD1015WesternChampion #class_08
Lineup for The Watercress Line’s Diesel Gala
On Friday, 11th July until Sunday, 13th July, the Diesel Gala will be making a return at The Watercress Line.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Report released into Gloucestershire heritage railway collision https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/report-released-into-gloucestershire-heritage-railway-collision.html #class_08 #DeanForestRailway #gloucestershire #lydney #LydneyJunction #volunteer
Report released into Gloucestershire heritage railway collision
The RAIB has released a Safety Digest into a collision of a train with a footbridge on the Dean Forest Railway on 14 August.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Report released into Gloucestershire heritage railway collision https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/report-released-into-gloucestershire-heritage-railway-collision.html #class_08 #DeanForestRailway #gloucestershire #lydney #LydneyJunction #volunteer
Telford Steam Railway to host special guest diesel locomotive this weekend https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/telford-steam-railway-to-host-special-guest-diesel-locomotive-this-weekend.html #class_08 #NarrowGauge #telford #TelfordSteamRailway #tram
Telford Steam Railway to host special guest diesel locomotive this weekend
Telford Steam Railway have announced a guest locomotive to visit the line on Sunday, 12 April. On its first heritage services of 2026, Class 08 No. 08784 will be on loan to Telford from the English Electric Preservation Group, giving visitors a unique one-day-only opportunity to ride, diesel-hauled, along the…
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April 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Telford Steam Railway to host special guest diesel locomotive this weekend https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/telford-steam-railway-to-host-special-guest-diesel-locomotive-this-weekend.html #class_08 #NarrowGauge #telford #TelfordSteamRailway #tram
They have now announced their third guest locomotive, Class 14 D9551, which will be the second ‘Teddy Bear’ in its lineup. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/secondary-class-14-to-attend-kent-and-east-sussex-railway-diesel-gala.html #BrClass_14NoD9551 #class_03 #class_08 #class_14 #class_20
Secondary Class 14 to Attend Kent and East Sussex Railway Diesel Gala
This July, the Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) will be hosting its summer Diesel Gala.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
They have now announced their third guest locomotive, Class 14 D9551, which will be the second ‘Teddy Bear’ in its lineup. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/secondary-class-14-to-attend-kent-and-east-sussex-railway-diesel-gala.html #BrClass_14NoD9551 #class_03 #class_08 #class_14 #class_20
UK’s first HydroShunter unveiled at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/hydroshunter-launched-at-kidderminster-as-uks-first-hydrogen-powered-shunting-locomotive-enters-the-market.html #class_08 #hydrogen #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway
UK’s first HydroShunter unveiled at Severn Valley Railway
Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and Severn Valley Railway have marked a significant step forward in railway decarbonisation with the official market launch of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunting locomotive. The HydroShunter was unveiled at Kidderminster Town station on Thursday, 26 February, showcasing a practical pathway to zero-emission shunting.
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February 27, 2026 at 12:03 PM
UK’s first HydroShunter unveiled at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/hydroshunter-launched-at-kidderminster-as-uks-first-hydrogen-powered-shunting-locomotive-enters-the-market.html #class_08 #hydrogen #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway
Branch Line Society announce another Alstom Depot Dash https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/branch-line-society-announce-another-alstom-depot-dash.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #bletchley #BranchLineSociety #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #earlestown #EdgeHill #england
Branch Line Society announce another Alstom Depot Dash
The Branch Line Society are to run a special charter train visiting Longsight, Oxley and Edge Hill depots
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March 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Branch Line Society announce another Alstom Depot Dash https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/branch-line-society-announce-another-alstom-depot-dash.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #bletchley #BranchLineSociety #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #earlestown #EdgeHill #england
His final role at Alstom was mitigating risks following changes to operational procedures. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/long-standing-alstom-emplyee-celebrated-upon-retirement.html #alstom #class_08 #liverpool #merseyside #signalling #TheGreatestGathering
Long Standing Alstom Employee Celebrated Upon Retirement
Ken Davis, a movements manager for Alstom, is being celebrated as he retired following 50 years of service.
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September 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
His final role at Alstom was mitigating risks following changes to operational procedures. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/long-standing-alstom-emplyee-celebrated-upon-retirement.html #alstom #class_08 #liverpool #merseyside #signalling #TheGreatestGathering
Class 60 locomotive to make Heritage Railway debut in Hampshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/class-60-locomotive-to-make-heritage-railway-debut-in-hampshire.html #alresford #class_08 #class_150 #class_20 #class_31 #class_47 #class_50 #class_56 #class_60 #hampshire #ropley
Class 60 locomotive to make Heritage Railway debut in Hampshire
The Watercress Line, at Alresford, Hampshire, will resound to the sound of diesel power during its Diesel Gala from Friday, 10th to Sunday, 12th July,
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June 29, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Class 60 locomotive to make Heritage Railway debut in Hampshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/class-60-locomotive-to-make-heritage-railway-debut-in-hampshire.html #alresford #class_08 #class_150 #class_20 #class_31 #class_47 #class_50 #class_56 #class_60 #hampshire #ropley
First locomotive announced for Peak Rail’s Twin Peaks Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/first-locomotive-announced-for-peak-rails-twin-peaks-diesel-gala.html #class_08 #PeakRail
First locomotive announced for Peak Rail’s Twin Peaks Diesel Gala
Peak Rail has announced the first locomotive set to appear at its Twin Peaks Diesel Gala, taking place on Friday, 10 and Saturday, 11 April 2026. Class 08 No. 08573 will join the event lineup, which is already shaping up to be an exciting occasion.
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March 24, 2026 at 9:40 AM
First locomotive announced for Peak Rail’s Twin Peaks Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/first-locomotive-announced-for-peak-rails-twin-peaks-diesel-gala.html #class_08 #PeakRail
Tickets for rides behind Rocket and the Class 08 can be booked from the Welcome Desk on arrival, but Flying Scotsman tickets should be booked in advance here. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/making-sand-castles-at-locomotion.html #class_08 #CountyDurham #locomotion #lumo #shildon
Making sand castles at Locomotion
This summer, the seaside is coming to Locomotion, where a sandy beach has been created for families to enjoy an action-packed summer of fun.
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July 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Tickets for rides behind Rocket and the Class 08 can be booked from the Welcome Desk on arrival, but Flying Scotsman tickets should be booked in advance here. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/making-sand-castles-at-locomotion.html #class_08 #CountyDurham #locomotion #lumo #shildon