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Big Boy’s Restoration Nearly Complete.(Union Pacific)

Union Pacific steam locomotive No. 4014, the Big Boy, is in one piece again nearly two years after the behemoth was disassembled to begin its restoration.

Posted On: 31 January 2019

The Union Pacific Steam Team recently hoisted the Big Boy’s more than 250-ton boiler and rear engine into the air with two massive cranes and reconnected it to its front engine. Getting to that connection moment was a complicated endeavor.

Southern Railway opens its first heritage gallery at headquarters.(http://www.newindianexpress.com )

Posted On: 30 January 2019

The PL 691 heritage steam engine which was installed in the headquarters complex in the 1990s was refurbished and manufactured by Kerr Stuart and Company of England in 1903.

The people battling to stop historic trains and carriages from rotting away to nothing.(Wales Online)

Posted On: 30 January 2019

Gwili Railway is a victim of the harsh west Wales weather, with winter rain lashing carriages and rolling stock.

Without cover, the valuable and historical vehicles are prey to the elements, and wooden carriages are easily damaged.

Khyber safari train to be back on the rails soon.(www.dawn.com)

Posted On: 2 January 2019

PESHAWAR: The tourism department and Pakistan Railways have agreed on the early revival of the historic Khyber Steam Safari train service to boost tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Economic benefit from rail tourism - case studies.(Rail Delivery Group,UK)

Rail tourism contributes £2bn to the UK economy and supports 100,000 jobs in large and small businesses ...

Posted On: 24 December 2018

Our research released in August showed that rail tourism contributes £2bn to the UK economy and supports 100,000 jobs in large and small businesses as well as the supply chain.

Evening Toy train launched in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Posted On: 17 December 2018

GUWAHATI: In what is aimed at increasing the tourist footfall, the first ever evening daily Toy train service hauled by Steam engine has been introduced in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR).

Steam rail enthusiasts happy with vintage Safari train revival

Posted On: 10 December 2018

PESHAWAR: Steam rail enthusiasts have welcomed the announcement by the government to resume the vintage Khyber Steam Safari.

Responding to a question during his recent visit to Peshawar, Railway Minister Sh Rasheed Ahmad had stated that he has instructed railway officials to meet private representatives to restart the vintage Khyber Steam Safari from Peshawar and also between Golra Railway Museum and Taxila
Responding to a question during his recent visit to Peshawar, Railway Minister Sh Rasheed Ahmad had stated that he has instructed railway officials to meet private representatives to restart the vintage Khyber Steam Safari from Peshawar and also between Golra Railway Museum and Taxila

Indian Railways' Steam Express Train Journey Ticket Costs Only Rs 10!.(www.latestly.com)

Posted On: 26 November 2018

Have you ever travelled in an Express train for a ticket as cheap as Rs 10? Steam Express in Haryana rides passengers from Garhi Harsaru to Farukhnagar which takes a little more than half an hour. And if you were wondering if the cheap rate is some offer, then you'd be surprised to know that it is that actual fare throughout the year.

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourism..

Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media

Posted On: 17 November 2018

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourism..

Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media.

(See report at https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news-fast-news/nigerian-millennials-fuel-domestic-tourism/)
Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media

Stars of Sandstone 2019:The greatest heritage festival set to entertain in April.

Posted On: 14 November 2018

The organisers of the world-renowned Stars of Sandstone Steam and Heritage Festival set for 4-10 April 2019 in South Africa’s magnificent Eastern Free-State report bookings streaming in from across the globe. They have received feedback of local hotels and guesthouses fast filling up for the prestigious event and are advising visitors to confirm reservations for the festival as well as accommodation to avoid disappointment

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourism..

Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media.

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