top of page
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_4a6c0cdedbd743beb0bf5d30d3ccb77d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_4a6c0cdedbd743beb0bf5d30d3ccb77d~mv2.webp)
![Six new-build projects hold historic meeting with Ricardo Rail](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_4a6c0cdedbd743beb0bf5d30d3ccb77d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_4a6c0cdedbd743beb0bf5d30d3ccb77d~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Six new-build projects hold historic meeting with Ricardo Rail
On January 26, Ricardrail met with a team of six projects to build a new steam locomotive to discuss the nature and requirements of risk...
19 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_db62a93bcc1d4ff892786ceb2fa3aaa4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_db62a93bcc1d4ff892786ceb2fa3aaa4~mv2.webp)
![Milestone reached in construction of steam locomotive 61673 Spirit of Sandringham](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_db62a93bcc1d4ff892786ceb2fa3aaa4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_db62a93bcc1d4ff892786ceb2fa3aaa4~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Milestone reached in construction of steam locomotive 61673 Spirit of Sandringham
The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust announced that the first drive wheels were cast for use in the LNER B17 No.61673 Spirit of Sandringham....
6 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_ecf6d69e218e44ad8abd2ca8037fce56~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_ecf6d69e218e44ad8abd2ca8037fce56~mv2.webp)
![Update on steam locomotive 13268's overhaul](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_ecf6d69e218e44ad8abd2ca8037fce56~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_ecf6d69e218e44ad8abd2ca8037fce56~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Update on steam locomotive 13268's overhaul
The Stainer mogul Foundation has released the latest information on the overhaul of the Stanier mogul Class 5260 of London, Midland and...
3 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_1eb4026e4c454568bceb53dfe18b0b8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_1eb4026e4c454568bceb53dfe18b0b8d~mv2.webp)
![SRPS Railtours taking bookings for Aviemore Railtour](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_1eb4026e4c454568bceb53dfe18b0b8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_1eb4026e4c454568bceb53dfe18b0b8d~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 6, 20222 min read
SRPS Railtours taking bookings for Aviemore Railtour
On Saturday, March 19th, SRPS Railtours will operate a special train from Linlithgow to Aviemore, stopping at a station along the way...
14 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_42e551ada89c4c3e92966e09dca4ff04~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_42e551ada89c4c3e92966e09dca4ff04~mv2.webp)
![Update on steam locomotives 4253 and 5668](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_42e551ada89c4c3e92966e09dca4ff04~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_42e551ada89c4c3e92966e09dca4ff04~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 6, 20222 min read
Update on steam locomotives 4253 and 5668
. 4253 Locomotive Company Ltd has released the latest update detailing the work carried out in January 2022. I removed the worn copper...
20 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_78f0745f07a74fdfa8903e8eea8289af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_78f0745f07a74fdfa8903e8eea8289af~mv2.webp)
![New tour operator Westcountry Railtours cancels first 2022 tours](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_78f0745f07a74fdfa8903e8eea8289af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_78f0745f07a74fdfa8903e8eea8289af~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 2, 20222 min read
New tour operator Westcountry Railtours cancels first 2022 tours
A newcomer to the rail tour scene, Westcountry Railtours, has been forced to cancel its first tour, which they hoped would herald their...
14 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_a1399d11e6d0423b8c0d8b012dfe7f22~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_a1399d11e6d0423b8c0d8b012dfe7f22~mv2.webp)
![Overhaul begins on 60163 tornado](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_a1399d11e6d0423b8c0d8b012dfe7f22~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_a1399d11e6d0423b8c0d8b012dfe7f22~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Overhaul begins on 60163 tornado
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that the renovation of the new A1 No.60163 Tornado has begun. After attending the East Coast...
16 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_3e145880330242668de5f2735715cf3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_3e145880330242668de5f2735715cf3f~mv2.webp)
![SVR to improve Bridgenorth depot](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_3e145880330242668de5f2735715cf3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_3e145880330242668de5f2735715cf3f~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 27, 20222 min read
SVR to improve Bridgenorth depot
£ 475,000 was raised for the necessary improvements to the locomotive construction of the Severn Valley Railway in Bridgnorth,...
7 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_3e35c06843d1472aaf213e5f7101eb78~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_3e35c06843d1472aaf213e5f7101eb78~mv2.webp)
![Great Western Society transfer ownership of key components to help build steam locomotive 3840](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_3e35c06843d1472aaf213e5f7101eb78~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_3e35c06843d1472aaf213e5f7101eb78~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Great Western Society transfer ownership of key components to help build steam locomotive 3840
Churchward County Trust (CCT) announces possession of several key components needed to build the new Great Western Railway (GWR) 3800...
20 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_b774459379cc4827b230ef75e6f1f07b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_b774459379cc4827b230ef75e6f1f07b~mv2.webp)
![Bahamas Locomotive Society release update on steam locomotive 1054](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_b774459379cc4827b230ef75e6f1f07b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_b774459379cc4827b230ef75e6f1f07b~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Bahamas Locomotive Society release update on steam locomotive 1054
The Bahamas Locomotive Association has sent Rail Advent the latest information on the Coal Tank 1054 overhaul work taking place at...
10 views0 comments
![Hull Trains to reinstate withdrawn services](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_24230dff1ce44dbfa31133f909bbbff1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bc5d0a_24230dff1ce44dbfa31133f909bbbff1~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Hull Trains to reinstate withdrawn services
Hull Trains will resume services that were discontinued from the December timetable due to COVID and reduced demand. Services have...
5 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_e6fa8030e79444be8ef5758fd218f6c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_e6fa8030e79444be8ef5758fd218f6c3~mv2.webp)
![Elizabeth Line services to start in first half of 2022](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_e6fa8030e79444be8ef5758fd218f6c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_e6fa8030e79444be8ef5758fd218f6c3~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20223 min read
Elizabeth Line services to start in first half of 2022
Elizabeth Line passenger service will begin in the first half of 2022, with the first service running between Abbey Wood and Paddington....
1 view0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_bea6cdcfaaa04ecbbc40372ce5e319c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_bea6cdcfaaa04ecbbc40372ce5e319c2~mv2.webp)
![Greater Anglia continues introduction of new trains](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_bea6cdcfaaa04ecbbc40372ce5e319c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_bea6cdcfaaa04ecbbc40372ce5e319c2~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Greater Anglia continues introduction of new trains
Greater Anglia is continuing a program to replace all rolling stock with new trains. The first new train to enter passenger service this...
4 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_132247d4278d4100be811f8d36ea1cc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_132247d4278d4100be811f8d36ea1cc5~mv2.webp)
![Liverpool man charged in connection with Merseyrail train crash at Kirkby](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_132247d4278d4100be811f8d36ea1cc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_132247d4278d4100be811f8d36ea1cc5~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Liverpool man charged in connection with Merseyrail train crash at Kirkby
A 59-year-old Liverpool man was charged with derailing a train at Kirkby Station last year. On March 13, Merseyrail Class 507 (507006)...
10 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_e7c61d1392a541a4aba8fc50146cf5c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_e7c61d1392a541a4aba8fc50146cf5c5~mv2.webp)
![70000 Britannia to be tested at svr](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_e7c61d1392a541a4aba8fc50146cf5c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_e7c61d1392a541a4aba8fc50146cf5c5~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 22, 20221 min read
70000 Britannia to be tested at svr
The Locomotive Services Group has published a brief update on the overhaul work being carried out in BR Britannia No. 70000 Britannia....
9 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_8c53d416c3d949ba8bb1a1966e9ec0e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_8c53d416c3d949ba8bb1a1966e9ec0e6~mv2.webp)
![Drs adds class 37 to sale](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_8c53d416c3d949ba8bb1a1966e9ec0e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_8c53d416c3d949ba8bb1a1966e9ec0e6~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 21, 20221 min read
Drs adds class 37 to sale
Direct Rail Services has added another Class 37 to its current fleet sales as it continues its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide...
39 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_823fd7b540b04fa48dcd7eb600c20370~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_823fd7b540b04fa48dcd7eb600c20370~mv2.webp)
![Flood protection completed on wcml](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_823fd7b540b04fa48dcd7eb600c20370~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_823fd7b540b04fa48dcd7eb600c20370~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Flood protection completed on wcml
A major flood protection project has been completed between Rugby and Milton Keynes on the West Coast Main Line. The railroad resumed on...
5 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_e39f6a4eb1654da291fee605f6aacbf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_e39f6a4eb1654da291fee605f6aacbf9~mv2.webp)
![Class 47 locomotive ‘NORTH STAR’ arrives at North Yorkshire Moors Railway for 2-year stay](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_e39f6a4eb1654da291fee605f6aacbf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_e39f6a4eb1654da291fee605f6aacbf9~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Class 47 locomotive ‘NORTH STAR’ arrives at North Yorkshire Moors Railway for 2-year stay
Class 47 Diesel Locomotive No.47 077 NORTH STAR will be based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) for the next two years. As the...
4 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_ab9ced2fd33a441d8dc8b56a2882ff90~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_ab9ced2fd33a441d8dc8b56a2882ff90~mv2.webp)
![34067 Tangmere: Northern Belle confirms debut for steam locomotive](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_ab9ced2fd33a441d8dc8b56a2882ff90~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_ab9ced2fd33a441d8dc8b56a2882ff90~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 20, 20221 min read
34067 Tangmere: Northern Belle confirms debut for steam locomotive
Luxury train operator Northern Bell has announced when 34067 Tangmere will begin operating its trains. The locomotive is currently in the...
4 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_3b414bb4010d4e2a8c52eea75877c8ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc5d0a_3b414bb4010d4e2a8c52eea75877c8ee~mv2.webp)
![Regular trains with 60163 or 60103 between Stockton and Shildon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_3b414bb4010d4e2a8c52eea75877c8ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_3b414bb4010d4e2a8c52eea75877c8ee~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Jan 20, 20223 min read
Regular trains with 60163 or 60103 between Stockton and Shildon
Plans have been announced to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S & DR), which opened on September...
6 views0 comments
bottom of page