Top award for Swanage Railway’s Wareham connection
The Swanage Railway has announced that the network connection to Wareham has won a national award for the quality and blend of heritage and modern technology.
Six steam locomotives running in 2020? – Update from Southern Locomotives...
2019 has been a busy year for the company's staff and volunteers. Much work has been carried during the year, which will hopefully see three engines return to in 2020, joining the three serviceable locomotives currently.
Steam locomotive Eddystone’s Boiler and Rolling Chassis Reunited
Southern Locomotives Ltd (SLL) has announced that lifting Southern Railway steam locomotive West Country Class No.34028 "Eddystone"'s boiler back into the rolling chassis has been successful.
563 Steam Locomotive Open Day CANCELLED
The 563 Locomotive Group has announced that their upcoming open day has had to be cancelled.
Update 4 on steam locomotive 563
The 563 Locomotive Group has released an update on the work taking place to overhaul steam locomotive No. 563.
Steam locomotive history to be made at the Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway has announced that history will be made during the Swanage Railway’s Autumn Steam gala when a BR Standard Class 5 locomotive hauls passenger trains between Norden and the River Frome for the first time.
Update on steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd – September 2019
Southern Locomotives Ltd (SLL) have published the latest news on their fleet of seven steam engines. 34010 "Sidmouth" Recent work has been at contractors, the North...
Steam locomotive 34053 Sir Keith Park to attend Tyseley Locomotive Works...
Vintage Trains has announced that Southern Railway "Battle of Britain" Class No.34053 "Sir Keith Park" will be joining the in steam line-up at Tyseley...
First guest steam locomotives announced for GCR Autumn Steam Gala
The Great Central Railway has confirmed two engines which, subject to availability, will be attending the line's Autumn Steam Gala (ASG) in October. Guests The first...
June 2019 Update on Southern Locomotive Ltd’s steam locomotives
Two big finance aids have been offered to Southern Locomotive Ltd (SLL) by supporters to help maintain their fleet of steam engines, along with...
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Book Review: Steam on the Southern & Western
Steam on the Southern & Western is new book from Pen & Sword which was released a couple of months ago. The book looks...