Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere set to haul Cumbrian Mountain Express
34067 Tangmere is to visit Carlisle this Saturday (7th February) as it hauls The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express. The train starts at London Euston with…
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Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman set for 2026 tour
The National Railway Museum has announced dates for Flying Scotsman's 2026 tour.
Experience Flying Scotsman travelling on the main line
The thrill of travelling behind the world-famous Flying Scotsman at main line speed on the national railway network is on offer for three days in Febr…
Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set for February tour
Saphos Trains is to run a 'Cumbrian Mountaineer' rail tour on Thursday 12 February next year.
Vintage Trains announces range of tours with Flying Scotsman
Vintage Trains has announced a range of tours featuring Flying Scotsman next year. The tour operator says that this will be the first time ever…
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to head to Carlisle this March
Steam locomotive 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' will haul Saphos' Trains' second Cumbrian Mountaineer rail tour on Wednesday 11 March next year.
Where to see steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere as it heads for Scotland this Saturday
34067 Tangmere will haul The Edinburgh Christmas Market train this Saturday (20th December 2025). The train departs from York at 06:56 with a diesel locomotive…
Two steam locomotives to feature on Bath Christmas train tomorrow
Two steam locomotives will feature on the train to the Bath Christmas Markets tomorrow (12th December 2025).
Shakespeare Express services to return in 2026
Steam-hauled services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon will again run in 2026 along the Shakespeare Line and the Chiltern main line.
Locomotive Services Group release update on steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester
Locomotive Services Group has released a statement after 71000 Duke of Gloucester was involved in an incident in Hanwell. 71000 and its support coach came…