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25th February, 2026 Greater London miniature railway to hold steam gala in May Christopher and Victoria Following last year’s very successful Steam Gala, the Ruislip Lido Railway is repeating the event this year on the May Day bank holiday weekend, Sunday, 3rd and Monday, 4th May. Located at...

Railway Queen Four of the six were purchased back in 1980, and the fifth – No. 106 Billy is owned by Rhyl Town Council and is currently on loan to the Trust. The Reunion Gala will celebrate 103’s return to Rhyl between the 3rd and 6th April. Each loco will be out at 2 pm for a line-up, with...

25th February, 2026 Welsh Railway to hold Special Reunion Gala No. 103 John at Evesham Vale Light Railway The Rhyl Miniature Railway and Rhyl Steam Preservation Trust is celebrating Trust Chairman Les Hughes’ huge goal achievement with a special gala. Hughes set himself a goal to get the six...

Dartford Junction work completed

25th February, 2026 0-4-0 well-tank locomotive joins gala line up at Lancashire railway Borrows No.48 “The King” Ribble Steam Railway & Museum have announced a home fleet locomotive that will be joining the line-up at their Spring Steam Gala. Borrows No.48 “The King”, built in 1906, will be...

25th February, 2026 County Durham Railway to host Easter events Easter adventures at the Weardale Railway This Easter, visitors can enjoy a memorable day at the Weardale Railway. Not only can visitors travel on the historic Autocar, but they can also enjoy some family-friendly Easter...

Leighton Buzzard Railway Services are expected to operate every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday through to Halloween, with additional openings during school holidays. Refreshments will be available at the on-site CuriosiTea Rooms. During 2026, several special events are planned, including...

25th February, 2026 Leighton Buzzard Railway set to welcome in the 2026 season 0-6-0T 'Doll' The 2026 season at the Leighton Buzzard Railway is set to begin on Sunday, 15 March, following the early completion of major construction works at the Level Crossing over Stanbridge Road. Finishing...

Alan Newman (pictured right) working on a steam train in 1967 “I was proud to return to Flying Scotsman 40 years after driving it in the eighties. Seeing so many families excited to see the train brought it all back and really shines the railway in a positive light. “The enthusiasm from the...

Alan Newman with Flying Scotsman The Birmingham visit was part of a tour organised by Vintage Trains, which operates steam excursions throughout the year. “Alan has had a long and distinguished career in rail and he is a credit to Chiltern Railways. “It was wonderful to see Alan supporting...

25th February, 2026 Flying Scotsman and railway veteran reunite after 40 years Alan Newman with Flying Scotsman On Friday, 20 February, a railway veteran of 64 years, who once commanded the world-famous Flying Scotsman, returned to the footplate after over 40 years during a public display of...

NQ64 the Cardiff venue is a must-visit. Armed with an artillery of retro-consoles and gaming-themed cocktails, this is a quirky spot for work parties, dates and nights out with mates alike. Expect walls illustrated with neon graffiti and vibrant furnishings throughout the venue. For those...

The Botanist Cardiff.

The bus home from Cardiff was Cardiff Bus/Bws Caerdydd No. 254, ADL Enviro200, CE63 NZJ

Wednesday 25th Feb 2026 Marcus & Cleo Neo Have Another Bus Adventure into Cardiff! Cleo stayed home tod and allowed Neo and myself some Father and Son time together We went the indoor market and had lunch, a very filling Tonkatsu Sando! Then is was onwards to 'The Gatekeeper' and I had a...

A 7000 as the old Tornado!

An LSL convoy on it’s way back to base at Crewe with 'Choppers' D8096 & D8107 towing Skoda 90 026 through Nuneaton, 14/1/26

16 Feb Hunslet 66415

Hunslet South Jn 22.02 26 185140+185118 on the 1P29 Manchester Vic to Scarborough 195010+195025 on the 1Y23 1509 Leeds to Nottingham 802219 on the 9M14 1402Newcastle to Liverpool LS

16 Feb at Hunslet 70008 taking a break (without a KitKat!) :lol: