New base confirmed for steam locomotive General Steam Navigation – February 2019
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society (GSNLRS) have made an exciting announcement this week along with other progress that has been carried out during February 2019.
New Site
Following discussions, the GSNLRS are pleased to announce...
Railway carriages on the move?
Heritage railway carriages have been involved in a 'swap' deal which has involved the Swindon and Cricklade Railway.
Stuart Reeder, who owns locomotive Andrew Barclay 2352, has swapped his Inspection Saloon No. 45036 for LMS...
Steam train rescues injured dog walker
Swindon North Police, via their Facebook page, has announced that they had to get the help of a steam train to help get an injured dog walker to safety.
A member of the public called...
Steam Locomotive Peckett 1555 “Ivor the Engine” is up for Sale
Steam locomotive, Peckett 1555 "Ivor the Engine", has been advertised for sale by its current owner.
A brief history of 1555
1555 was built in 1920 at Peckett & Sons Ltd's Bristol Works, 1555 being the engine's works...
Steam locomotive No. 6984’s Tender travels to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to be paired with...
The tender for steam locomotive No. 6984 "Owsden Hall" has been shunted outside at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, in readiness for transporting to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, where the Tender will be paired with...
Recent Overhaul Progress on Steam Loco Modified Hall No. 6984 “Owsden Hall”
Great Western Railway Modified Hall 6984 "Owsden Hall" is undergoing the final stages of restoration at the Swindon &Â Cricklade Railway and good progress is being made.
Recent work has seen cab fittings being reinstalled. The...
Railway Wins Grant For Life Saving Defribrillators
Swindon and Cricklade Railway has won a grant which will see life-saving Defribrilators installed at two of the railway's stations.
A cheque for £1,690 was handed over that will help save both volunteers and visitors, if...
