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PROJECT TO BUILD SIR NIGEL GRESLEY’S LAST STEAM LOCOMOTIVE DESIGN REACHES PRE-LAUNCH STAGE

The V4 Steam Locomotive Company Limited formed and review of original drawings underway.

Posted On: 6 September 2018

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT), the registered charity behind famous new 100mph steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado and Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales, today announced that it had formed a new subsidiary, The V4 Steam Locomotive Company Limited, to carry out the building of its third new steam locomotive – the yet-to-be-named new Gresley class V4 No. 3403 – as part of its preparations for the formal launch of the project

Deccan Odyssey Titled Asia's Leading Luxury Train for the 5th Time in Row

Posted On: 5 September 2018

Deccan Odyssey, India's leading luxury train made history at the World Travel Awards (WTA), after being named as Asia's Leading Luxury Train for the 5th time in a row. The country's premier luxury train is known for its majestic journeys and exemplary service.

Sandstone Steam Trips 2018-2019

Posted On: 3 September 2018

Sandstone has a number of upcoming events in 2018 and 2019. We do hope you will be able to join us.

To view details of upcoming events at Sandstone in 2018 & 2019 please click here.

VOLUNTEERS DAY- RPSI (Saturday 29th September 2018)

Posted On: 3 September 2018

VOLUNTEERS DAY- Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. (Saturday 29th September 2018)

We are always seeking new volunteers to keep our trains on the track. Have you go what it takes?

There are opportunities in a myriad of disciplines, so why not come along and see what we are all about?

A new transport museum at Newport, Melbourne,Australia?

Posted On: 2 September 2018

Melbourne's historic trams, trains and buses would be the centrepiece of a new transport museum at Newport, under plans unveiled by Opposition Leader .

Call for help with miniature steam engine learning centre in Haywards Heath.

Posted On: 31 August 2018

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!(Post WATTRAIN Frisco!)

Posted On: 28 August 2018

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.

Swiss steam locomotive prepares for visit to the Snowdon Mountain Railway

Posted On: 27 August 2018

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.

Yarra Valley Story

Posted On: 26 August 2018

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

Sheffield businessman applies to buy land for new steam railway service through city

Posted On: 25 August 2018

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

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