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The Branch Line has secured the necessary approvals to build the learning centre at Beech Hurst Gardens but now needs to raise £200,000 to finish the project and recruit volunteers

The Branch Line has secured the necessary approvals to build the learning centre at Beech Hurst Gardens but now needs to raise £200,000 to finish the project and recruit volunteers.

IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE HERITAGE RAIL ALLIANCE
2018 FALL CONFERENCE!

For more detailed information about this year's events, meal descriptions, pre-conference and companion trips, please refer to the hard copy of the registration form:   Fall 2018 Conference Registration Package.  The tentative agenda and seminar sessions are listed in this announcement.  Click HERE to go to the HeritageRail website and register online.
 

 

The Swiss steam locomotive from the Brienz Rothorn Railway that will be visiting the Snowdon Mountain Railway is preparing to make the long journey to North Wales.

One of the most progressive railways in Australkia.
They are rebuilding a railway in the Yarra Valley - linked with Wineries 
and other venues.

Read more at: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-businessman-applies-to-buy-land-for-new-steam-railway-servi

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad owner Al Harper said this week that the train is buying two new (new to them anyway) diesel locomotives.

For those who have spent the summer on Mars, the D&SNGRR may or may not have started the 416 Fire on June 1. Although eye-witnesses said the fire started from train cinders, its cause is still classified as “under investigation” by the U.S. Forest Service.

WATTRAIN-World Alliance of Tourist Trams & Trains will hold its triannual Conference at the Drury Inn Frisco, Texas, from October 31 to November 4, 2018 Theme:"How to address the new challenges of tomorrow using the resources we have today” We strongly hope to see you there!!!! Registration: WATTRAIN Frisco, TX registration is now live. Please find below the link to registration: HERE Deadline for registration for Conference: September 30, 2018. Topics: Staffing (recruitment &...

Steam engine WG 10253 built in 1955 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works was on display at Bhusawal railway station. After restoring and making it functional, railway authorities are planning to run it for tourist service. The steam engine WG 10253 last saw service in 1992 and it will be nearly 26 years after which its firebox will be lit again in next two to three months. www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/-northern-railways-restores-steam-engines-to-give-tourism-a-boost-1286034-2018-07-15

A 120-year-old Lumsden railway carriage will be future-proofed thanks to a $62,000 grant. The Lumsden Heritage Trust has been granted $62,252 for the restoration and preservation of the town's heritage carriage. The funding will allow the development of a purpose-built canopy to protect Lumsden's A Class 1896 railway carriage. Staff from Venture Southland helped to prepare the...

Grant funding of £146,000 paves way for extension of line. The Aln Valley Railway is delighted to announce it has been successful in the application for a grant to construct a platform halt and run-round loop at Greenrigg, approximately half of the way towards its ultimate goal of reaching Alnmouth station. The grant awarded, together with 20% match funding from the sustainable transport charity Sustrans, amounts to £146,600. mailchi.mp/1ef7275fa9bd/aln-valley-railway-to_extend_line