Clun Castle to visit Newcastle for first time since 1967
In October, Castle Class No. 7029 Clun Castle will visit Newcastle-on-Tyne for the first time in 58 years.
Category: Mainline Steam
Mainline Steam news on the RailAdvent website
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Newcastle train depot open day
Train operator Northern is to hold an Open Day at its Heaton TrainCare Centre in Newcastle, Northumberland, in September.
Cavalcade planned as steam locomotive 60163 Tornado’s Greatest Gathering appearance confirmed
Another Greatest Gathering announcement! Off the back of Flying Scotsman being confirmed to attend The Greatest Gathering, 60163 Tornado has also been confirmed to attend.…
More Greatest Gathering tickets made available as Flying Scotsman visit confirmed
Alstom has confirmed that 60103 Flying Scotsman is visiting The Greatest Gathering in August. The locomotive, subject to operational requirements, will make its way to…
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Carlisle this Wednesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is to visit Carlisle this Wednesday, 11th June 2025, as it hauls The Fellsman. Departing Crewe at 06:38, a diesel locomotive…
Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea is off to The Greatest Gathering!
45699 Galatea is to visit The Greatest Gathering in August, subject to operational availability. West Coast Railways Co are sending the Jubilee to the event,…
Steam locomotive 7029 Clun Castle to pass through Bristol this Saturday
7029 Clun Castle will be hauling The Whistling Ghost this Saturday (31st May 2025) between Birmingham and Bishops Lydeard.
UPDATED: Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado to pass through West Yorkshire this Saturday
UPDATE: Tornado no longer hauls the train from Bradford due to gauging issues. A diesel loco will take the train from Bradford to Hellifield, where…
Summer tours announced for steam locomotive 60163 Tornado
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced upcoming tours for 60163 Tornado. The A1 has recently returned to mainline service and will be operated by…
Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton to pass through Dawlish this Saturday
34046 Braunton is set to visit Dawlish this Saturday (17th) as it hauls The English Riviera Express. The tour starts at Woking with LSL diesel…
