Hornby announces new range of TT:120 models
Hornby has announced new TT:120 range products being released this April including train sets, locomotives, wagons, coaches, and buildings.
Tag: London and South Western Railway
50 years of S15 30506 to be celebrated at the Watercress Line’s Spring Steam Gala
The Urie Locomotive Society (ULS) marks a significant milestone this month, celebrating 50 years since S15 Class No. 30506 arrived on the Watercress L…
Steam locomotive No. 563 to visit the West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway has announced that its Autumn Steam Gala Weekend will be returning on the 17th -19th October.
Volunteers look to restore steam locomotive in time for 130th birthday
Swanage Railway volunteers are raising funds to restore London and South Western Railway T9 Class No. 120 in time for its 130th Birthday in 2029.
Swanage Railway to celebrate its heritage with a Victorian Weekend
The Swanage Railway is to hold a Victorian Weekend with two steam locomotives from the 1800s hauling the trains and staff in period costume.
Swanage Railway to host ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend
This coming weekend, the Swanage Railway will host a ‘Winter Warm Up’ event, featuring a mix of steam and diesel passenger trains to the Isle of P…
Book Review: Southern Railway 0-6-0 Tender Goods Locomotive Classes: a Survey & Overview by David Maidment
This book describes the 0-6-0 tender goods locomotives of the Southern Railway and the locomotives it took over at the 1923 railway grouping.
Swanage Railway welcomes locomotive 563’s return to steam
Swanage Railway is bringing locomotive 563 back into operation after seventy-five years.
130-year-old locomotive arrives at Swanage Railway after restoration
Adams T3 Class 563 which is being restored has arrived at the Swanage Railway for commissioning and testing before entering operational service.
£40,000 appeal launched to help complete restoration of steam loco 563
A group of Swanage Railway volunteers has launched an appeal to raise £40,000 to help towards completing the restoration of T3 class locomotive No. …