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Q&A with Adrian Quine, Rail Charter Services, as Skipton to Carlisle trains are set to run this Summer
With the recent announcement of plans to run Skipton to Carlisle trains over the Summer, we thought we would have...
Skipton to Carlisle plans plus HST with new livery for Rail Charter Services in 2021
Following on from 2020 successful operations of The Staycation Express, Rail Charter Services has released its plans for 2021.
Class 40 locomotive set for Crewe stay and new livery
The Class 40 Preservation Society has announced that BR Class 40 No. 40145 will be staying at Locomotive Services Ltd...
125 Group confirms purchase of Class 43 locomotive and Mk3 coaches
The 125 Group have confirmed that they have completed the purchase of two Mk3 coaches as well as a HST...
WATCH: LSL Blue Pullman Class 43 locomotive takes to the tracks in Oakham and Crewe
Well, in 2020, we have missed out on a number of events and rail tours, but what has been great...
Steam locomotive 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecumbe to debut on 2021’s The Shakespeare Express
Vintage Trains has announced its 2021 mainline tour diary, with a varied programme of steam and diesels.
WATCH: LSL’s Blue Pullman Class 43 locomotives passes through Chesterfield
Saturday 12 December saw the inaugural run of Locomotive Services Blue Pullman HST from London St Pancras International to Crewe.
Vintage Trains welcomes 3 Pacer trains to Tyseley as ‘regular’ mainline use is planned
Vintage Trains has confirmed to RailAdvent that it has acquired three Class 144 Pacer trains, ensuring that people can enjoy...
First tour for the Midland Pullman High Speed Train this weekend – where to see it!
Locomotive Services Ltd's Midland Pullman HST is to operate it's first-ever tour this weekend, running from London St Pancras to...
Swanage Railway awarded £50,000 grant for study into Wareham train service
The Swanage Railway has won a Government grant worth up to £50,000 to pay for an updated feasibility study and...
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Today, Avanti West Coast and Network Rail are teaming up to attempt to break the record for the fasted London...
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Norfolk’s Bure Valley Railway tests new bio-coal for steam locomotives
The Bure Valley Railway, based in Wroxham, Norfolk, has completed the most extensive trial of bio-coal in heritage steam locomotives...
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Steam locomotive fans given stark warnings about enjoying mainline steam at a safe distance by Network Rail!
Steam locomotive fans are in for a treat this summer with a selection of iconic locomotives running rail tours across...
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