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6th April 2023

ROG’s new Class 93 locomotives begin testing in Spain​

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93001 on test in Spain​

Rail Operations Group's new Class 93 tri-mode locomotive has begun testing in Spain.

The milestone was reached when 93001 began being tested at Stadler's test facility in Valencia, Spain.

93001 is part of an initial 10 locomotives that will be used across the UK rail network by Rail Operations Group.

ROG says that the locomotives will reduce CO2 emissions for both freight and potential passenger services.

Commenting on the locomotives David Burley, Chief Executive Officer, Rail Operations Group, said

“the class 93 fleet with its array of green credentials, will allow us to lead the way in supporting the rail industry in delivery of its decarbonisation targets. Further, with its impressive state-of-the-art specification, the class 93s also allow us to diversify and develop new markets whilst modernising many aspects of UK train operations”.
 
7th April 2023

Punctuality tops rail complaints again​

Regulator intervenes over Grand Central and CrossCountry response times​

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Grand Central train​

Punctuality and reliability continue to top passenger complaints statistics, with 18.6% of all rail passenger complaints in the last three months of 2022. Crowding (12.1%) and issues with ticketing and refunds (9.2%) complete the top three complaint categories.

Official figures on passenger rail service complaints released today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that train companies dealt with 97,254 complaints in the latest quarter, an increase of 8% from the same quarter in the previous year.

This amounts to of 26.4 complaints per 100,000 journeys.

ORR requires train operators to provide passengers with a timely and good quality response, as a minimum responding to 95% of complaints within twenty working days (four weeks).

But in the latest quarter, the companies fell short of this, closing only 92.9% of complaints within twenty working days, mainly been driven by the poor performance of Grand Central and CrossCountry.

ORR has taken action and recovery plans put in place by Grand Central and CrossCountry are showing some progress.
 
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CrossCountry train

Between July and September 2022, Grand Central only responded to 22.9% of complaints within twenty working days.

This has increased to 66.2% in the latest quarter. CrossCountry has increased from 13.9%.to 30.3%.

This is still far from full compliance and ORR is continuing to engage with the companies to ensure that they are doing everything possible to ensure a sustained and robust improvement.

The latest statistics are published shortly after ORR's new Complaints Code of Practice for all train companies came into force on 1 April 2023.

The new Code is designed to embed a culture where companies use insights from complaints to drive continuous improvement and to deliver quality and timeliness in handling complaints, which are the key drivers of passenger satisfaction with the complaints handling process.

Stephanie Tobyn, Director of Strategy, Policy and Reform at ORR said:

“Passenger complaints are a barometer of how train companies are performing. No passenger wants to have to complain, but when they do the process needs to be simple, in a suitable format and timely.

“Grand Central and Cross Country have not been delivering the complaints service they should and we're starting to see improvements following our intervention. We will be watching closely as this progress need to continue apace.”
 
7th April 2023

Class 26 and 37 locomotives to visit West Yorkshire​

The heritage railways three-day Diesel Gala will see both resident locomotives working the tracks alongside special guests visiting locomotives.​

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37403 'Isle of Mull' looks resplendent in its new livery at Barrow Hill, 18.6.16.

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will be hosting its Diesel Gala in June and hopes to deliver a trip down memory lane as the incredible locomotives thrash out their iconic sounds.

Diesel locomotives have worked Britain's railways from the end of steam right up to recent memory with some still out in action today.

The Diesel Gala will take place from Friday the 23rd through to Sunday the 25th of June.

Visiting Locomotives include:

37403 British Railway Class 37 'Isle of Mull' was renumbered in 1974 at 37307 and was one of twenty-five locos selected during 1984 to be converted to work passenger services in Scotland.

The refurbishment process saw the replacement of the locomotive's main generator with an alternator which allowed the provision of electric train heating.

After the modification work, the locomotive was renumbered as a class 37/4 becoming 37403.

The locomotive worked out of the Glasgow Eastfield depot and work the West Highland and Oban lines and was fittingly named ‘Isle of Mull' in 1986.

37403 appears courtesy of The Scottish Railway Preservation Society.
 
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26038 British Railway Class 26 ‘Tom Clift' was built in 1959 (numbered D5338) and worked the majority of her life at Inverness before being withdrawn from service in 1992.

2013 saw her named ‘Tom Clift 1954-2012' to honour lifelong railwayman Tom Clift who shortly before his unexpected death was appointed head of Hull Trains as it was one of his personal favourites in preservation.

Tom's family raised enough money to buy and maintain the locomotive to keep his memory alive.

26038 Will appear courtesy of The Scottish Railway Preservation Society and the 6LDA Group subject to the locomotive's full engine overhaul being complete.

Meanwhile, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railways Diesel Home Fleet include:
  • 20031 British Railways Type 1, Class 20 BO-BO Diesel Electric
  • 37075 British Railways Type 3, Class 37 CO-CO Diesel Electric
  • D2511 British Railways/Hudswell Clarke Diesel Mechanical Shunter
  • D0226 Experimental Prototype English Electric Diesel Shunter ‘Vulcan'
  • D32 Mersey Docks & Harbour Board/Hunslet Diesel Mechanical Shunter ‘Huskisson'
Anyone purchasing tickets online three or more days in advance will benefit from a 10% discount.

A Three Day Rover ticket provides all-day travel over the entire gala alongside entry into the Museums at Ingrow West.

One and two-day tickets will also be available alongside return tickets for the full line length.

To Book tickets for the Diesel Gala please click here.
 
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7th April 2023

Spa Valley Line sees the return of the hugely popular Faulty Towers dining experience ​

The heritage railway in Tunbridge Wells will be hosting the hilarious dining experience starting in April with dates available up to October​

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75069 on the Spa Valley Railway

The incredibly popular Faulty Towers dining experience is set to return to the Spa Valley Railway this April direct from London's West End and Sydney Opera House and will be available to book on the dates below:
  • Saturday the 15th of April
  • Saturday the 13th of May
  • Saturday the 10th of June
  • Saturday the 12th of August
  • Saturday the 30th of September
  • Saturday the 7th of October
A quote from Broadway Baby about the amazing show said:

“Officially the world's most sought after tribute to the BBC sitcom, Faulty Towers, the Dining Experience is simply unmissable – and ‘outrageously funny”
 
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Faulty Towers Dining Experience

Fans of Faulty Towers or classic comedy can get involved in the mayhem onboard with Basil, Sybil and Manual as you enjoy a delicious 3-course meal with an extra helping of non-stop laughter.

The experiences offer a guarantee of fun and a fantastic night out to remember as attendees get to climb inside the iconic BBC show.

The evenings feature 70% improvisation and are a totally immersive experience with highly interactive comedy – literally, anything can happen – what's not to love!

The evenings begin at Tunbridge Wells West at 18:00 in the Victorian Engine Shed ahead of boarding the dining train for two return trips to Eridge.

The train will be hauled by both a steam locomotive and a heritage diesel.

Tickets need to be booked in advance using the website and tickets cost £89.50 per adult.

To book your tickets please visit: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

The support of events such as this helps the railway to keep trains running into the future for generations to come to enjoy.
 
7th April 2023

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NetworkRail:

No crane no gain: Network Rail install first part of new fully accessible footbridge at Llanhilleth station​

Region & Route: Wales & Western: Wales & Borders

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Llanhilleth footbridge crane lift​

Engineers from Network Rail and contractors, AmcoGiffen, completed lifting a fifteen-piece footbridge using a mobile 230-tonne-crane at Llanhilleth, South Wales, last week.

The five-day closure of the line, from 25 to 30 March, saw a team of 13 engineers guiding the near 65-tonne-footbridge onto its new foundations across the Ebbw Vale line.

As part of the Ebbw Vale enhancement scheme that will see an increase in service from Newport to Ebbw Vale town, the crane lifts took only a day-and-a-half in some very wet weather conditions to complete.

The footbridge, manufactured away from site, was installed section-by-section and consisted of eight columns, six sections of stairs and the 17.9 metre-long-bridge span that weighed 15.5 tonnes.
 
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Llanhilleth engineers on stairs lift​

The line is due to close again at the end of April (23-30 April) so teams from Network Rail and AmcoGiffen can install two new lifts, making the bridge fully accessible.

Local residents and passengers will be able to easily get across the railway once the footbridge opens later in the summer.
 
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Llanhilleth crane​

Thomas Edwards, project manager at Network Rail said:

“It’s great to see this brand new fully accessible footbridge come together.

“We know how important it is to make the railway accessible for everyone and we would like to thank local residents and passengers for their understanding of the need to close the railway to make it happen.”
 
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Llanhilleth crane on railway​

Matthew Richards, project manager at AmcoGiffen, added:

“Despite some horrendous wet weather, we were lucky with the wind as the gusts weren’t too strong and were able to complete the lift in good time.

“It’s very pleasing to see the bridge installation take place. This is a combined effort, and we would like to thank all involved for the hard work put in over the past few months to get us to this point.”
 
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Llanhilleth crane main span in place​

This £70m project has been funded by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council via a loan from the Welsh Government.

The Department for Transport and Network Rail are providing a further £17m of funding to deliver the signalling upgrade and renewal work.
 
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Llanhilleth crane main span​

Work will continue across the whole Ebbw Vale Line until late Summer 2023. Further line closures will be needed to carry out the work safely:
  • Sunday 21 May
  • Wednesday 24 May to Sunday 11 June (inclusive)
  • Sunday 18 June
  • Sunday 25 June
  • Sunday 2 July
  • Sunday 9 July
  • Sunday 16 July
 
7th April 2023

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NetworkRail:

Network Rail are taking the lead in reminding dog walkers to stay safe on level crossings across Wales & Borders​

Region & Route: Wales & Western: Wales & Borders

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Harlech cliff crossing​

This reminder comes ahead of the Easter weekend following a 200% rise in dog walker incidents on level crossings in the past year

A total of 32 reports of trespass and level crossing misuse involving a dog have been reported by Network Rail’s safety team since this time last year – a dramatic increase.

The majority of incidents have been reported in North Wales and Shropshire, specifically Gobowen, Harlech, Mosytn and Pant. Both areas, North Wales and Shropshire, are known for being popular staycation areas, with tourists not knowing how many level crossings they may come across.

With more than 1,000 level crossings across Wales & Borders, it is vital to stay alert while using level crossings as this could save your own, and your dog’s life.

Two incidents over the last year where the dogs were off the lead have resulted in two fatalities, with one seeing a dog losing their life and the other an owner.

Recent safety campaigns led by Network Rail, such as Distraction Kills, have highlighted the issue of pedestrians being distracted by their dogs while using level crossings and have issued the below safety advice:
  • Always make sure you pay full attention. It’s easy to get lost in your own thoughts when walking your dog on a familiar route.
  • Always keep your dog on a short lead when on or near level crossings. Even if your dog is trained.
  • Keep control of your dog as you approach the railway line to help remove distractions.
  • Stop, Look and Listen and always follow the signs and instructions at level crossings.
  • Check both ways before crossing – if there is a train coming, do not cross, even if it appears to be far away.
  • Remember trains can come from either direction at any time.
  • Cross quickly when clear and keep your dog under control when crossing.
  • Once safely across remain in control of your dog. Sudden distraction could lead to pulls, putting you both back on the railway track and possibly in the way of trains.
Not only does misusing level crossings put the lives of people and animals at risk, but it also negatively impacts the running train service.

The 32 incidents reported over the last year have caused 501 delay minutes – that's over eight hours of delays.

This has a monetary impact on taxpayers as well, with these incidents nearing £40,000 lost per year due to delays – this year has seen £7,000 lost already.

Kellyann Jones, community safety manager at Network Rail, said: “When your dog is off a lead you don't have control. Would your dog come back if you called? Could it hear you over the sound of a train? In a moment of panic your first instinct could be to chase after your dog onto railway. In an attempt to save its life, you put yourself at huge risk.

“When walking your dog near the railway or over a level crossing please keep it on the lead and under control to avoid a near miss or worse.”

British Transport Police Superintendent for Wales, Andrew Morgan, added: “With parts of the rail network electrified, trains operating at high speeds and at quieter levels, changes in timetables, and for many other reasons, the railway can be a dangerous place.

“I urge all dog walkers to be extremely vigilant by keeping their pets on a lead at all times when near the rail network. I would also caution everyone that accessing the rail network beyond permitted access, such as using a level crossing, is not only dangerous, but is classed as illegal trespass.”

Leyton Powell, Director of Safety, Sustainability and Risk at Transport for Wales, said: “We’ve seen a number of incidents recently where members of the public have followed dogs onto the tracks, even though it has been fortunate no-one has been seriously injured or killed, the difference between a catastrophic event and a near miss is often inches or seconds.

“We urge anyone walking a dog near to the railway to keep them under control at all times and not to put your own life at risk by trying to retrieve animals which have gone onto the tracks.”
 
8th April 2023

Class 73 No. 73133 renumbered E6040 and renamed “The Bluebell Railway”​

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E6040 outside Eastleigh​

Last Wednesday, 5th April, after four months of effort, Class 73 No. E6040/73133 was renamed The Bluebell Railway at Eastleigh Works.

The locomotive now carries its original number of E6040 and has been repainted into early BR Blue livery with half-yellow warning panels.

It has also been renamed The Bluebell Railway from its previous name of The Bluebell Railway (1990–2004), with the name being unveiled by Bluebell Railway Preservation Society Vice President, Roy Watts.
 
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Group shot at the naming ceremony​

The loco will soon be moving to the Bluebell Railway where it will be commissioned before taking up its first duties.

By being based at the Bluebell Railway and operating services on the line, the 73133 “The Bluebell Railway” project can move forward to achieve its goals of establishing a group to ensure E6040 continues to be reliable and in good condition and to fundraise for the inevitable work that will be required in the future.

The Class 73s were designed by Southern Region engineers who built six electro-diesel locomotives at Eastleigh during 1961–2.

They had a 1,600 hp electric engine and an English Electric 600 hp diesel engine similar to those used in the Southern Region's diesel-electric multiple units.

After proving the success of the prototype locomotives, British Railways ordered a further 43 locomotives, including E6040, from English Electric's Vulcan Foundry at Newton-le-Willows.
 
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E6040 “The Bluebell Railway” outside Eastleigh Works​

The group is planning further events to celebrate E6040's return to service, and these will be posted on the group's Facebook page 73133 “The Bluebell Railway” and on the Bluebell Railway website at www.bluebell-railway.com for more information as it becomes available.

Anyone who would like to become involved in the group by doing practical work to support E6040's operation should contact the project leader, Paul Auckland, at paulchillout@aol.com or phone 07970 406353.

The group also welcomes donations.

Either one-off or by setting up a regular donation via 73133 “The Bluebell Railway” Restoration – a Heritage crowdfunding project in Uckfield by Paul Auckland (crowdfunder.co.uk).
 
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Restoration of 73133 “The Bluebell Railway” underway at Eastleigh Works​

Paul Auckland, Project leader said,

“This is a key milestone on the journey for having “The Bluebell Railway” loco operating at its namesake railway. As a long-standing Bluebell volunteer on steam and diesel locos, I'm excited that the Bluebell has been so welcoming of this Heritage Loco and look forward to it operating trouble-free for many years at its new home.”

Roy Watts, Bluebell Railway Preservation Society Vice President, said

“The Bluebell Railway continues to move with the times, and we've now had diesels for many years, starting with diesels operating the tip trains as part of us getting to East Grinstead more than ten years ago.

“I'm delighted E6040 is coming to the Bluebell Railway as it will be a highly versatile and economical locomotive allowing us to enhance our timetable alongside steam locos, I'm confident it'll find a number of uses, including giving us the option to keep operating during high fire risk periods”.
 
8th April 2023

More Rolling Stock Ordered for ETHNON RAIL :)

After my, over 24 hour, stressful time in A&E a couple of days ago, I have decided to treat myself.

As you guys, who have been following me from day one, know.

I have had a great affection for the Blue Pullman, ever since childhood.

My late Grandfather used to tell me, many many years ago, to remember that "you're dead a lot longer than you are alive".

So, I have ordered this..............

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9th April 2023

National Railway Museum hosts Flying Scotsman book launch​

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Flying Scotsman at Post, Texas, first stop after Slaton. 15/06/1970​

The National Railway Museum is to host the launch of Flying Scotsman in America, written by Richard Hinchcliffe and Bill Wagner.

The event will start with a Yorkshire Afternoon Tea, followed by a presentation by Richard Hinchcliffe telling how Flying Scotsman's tour of America came about, how Richard and his family were involved, and what happened to him, Flying Scotsman, his mother and father and other characters on the tour.

Flying Scotsman in America is the untold story of Flying Scotsman's 1970 tour of America from Texas to Wisconsin and into Canada.

It hauled a trade mission along the eastern seaboard in 1969 — good for British business, but bad for the finances of the owner Alan Pegler, who had saved the Flying Scotsman from being scrapped.

In 1970 the train set off again, this time without the trade mission, calling at smaller venues, travelling on the cheapest tracks and meeting thousands of people along the way.

Museum curator Bob Gwynne will then lead a discussion with Richard about his memories from the tour.

At 15.45, visitors will be taken to The Flying Scotsman Story where you can get into the cab and look around the centenary exhibition 100 Years, 100 Voices.

Visitors may buy their tickets before Monday 17 April from the Museum's website.

The event forms part of the Museum's celebration of the centenary of the iconic train.
 
9th April 2023

WATCH: Black 5 steam locomotives head through Scotland​

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44871 and 45407 head to Fort William​

LMS Black 5 No. 44871 and 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier have begun their Jacobite season, but prior to the popular train service running, the stock and locos had to run from Carnforth to Scotland.

The movement, with headcode 5Z49, was the 01:43 Carnforth Steamtown to Fort William's Tom Na Faire Depot.
 
9th April 2023

Bala Lake Railway faces planning permission battle for extension​

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Bala Defence Works​

On 31 March, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) formally re-opened the Bala flood defences, having completed its eighteen-month upgrade.

As part of the upgrade works, NRW carried out all the civil engineering work for the formation required for the Bala Lake Railway, which celebrated its fiftieth anniversary last year, to lay rails once planning permission is granted for its planned extension.

The formation for 360m of the 1200m extension is now complete.

The Railway published its plan to extend into Bala town centre in August 2021, and a year ago, completed the purchase of the land it needed.
 
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Bala Defence Works​

Julian Birley, Chair of the Bala Lake Railway Trust, said,

“NRW have done the most fantastic job even filling the trough with the appropriate size ballast. Leading off the back of the defences the gradient has begun for the embankment that will take the railway down to the level of the new station.

“This is huge progress and very positive news.”
 
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Bala Defence Works​

Birley goes on to point out that the Rail now faces its next major hurdle, as its application for permission for the extension goes before the planning committee of the Snowdonia National Park on 19 April with a recommendation that it be refused.

The grounds for this are the additional phosphate levels in the River Dee Special Area of Conservation which fails to meet its targets further downstream between Corwen and Chirk.

As this project is within the River Dee catchment upstream of Corwen, any additional visitors the railway will attract to Bala is likely (through increased effluent) to raise the phosphate levels in the water.
 
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Bala Defence Works​

Birley comments,

“So while Visit Wales are encouraging tourists to come to Wales there should be a caveat saying Come to Wales but don't come to the Dee Valley.

“With absolutely unprecedented support for the project, it is very worrying that those that make the decisions are hiding behind legislation that has nothing to do with the actual extension of the railway."
 
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Bala Lake​

“Nine years in the making and £1.4m raised to get to this point, we are not going to let bureaucracy get in the way of something that is known to work and support local businesses.”

He urges those who feel strongly about this to show their support by writing to the planning committee quoting planning application NP5/53/576 this link.
 
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10th April 2023

Sheffield steam locomotive works to open doors this April​

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Hengist Locomotive Works Open Day​

Next Saturday, 15th April, the Standard Steam Locomotive Company (SSLC) is holding an open day when members of the public can view the progress in building two new steam locomotives.

Visitors will be able to view how far construction has progressed with building a new Clan Class Pacific steam locomotive No. 72010 Hengist and the new London and North Eastern Railway B17 Class No. 61673 Spirit of Sandringham.

The Clan's number and name were chosen as ten Clans were initially built between 1951 and 1952, and a further 15 were planned.

The open day is being held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 15th April at the Locomotive Works, which is at the premises of CTL Seal in Butterthwaite Lane in Sheffield.

Drivers travelling from the south should use the postcode S35 9WA, or if travelling from the north they use S35 9WY.

If guides are available there will be tours of the works in the afternoon.
 
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Team behind building 72010 Hengist

CTL Seal Ltd and both new build projects are proud holders of the “Made in Sheffield” Award.

SSLC is using the original British Railways engineering designs to build Hengist, with construction being carried out by CTL Seal Ltd.

To ensure the locomotive can operate safely and reliably on the main line network, the locomotives' components have been ordered against the exacting standards needed.

Teams building both locomotives are founder members of the Main Line Steam Builders Group and will have representatives on-site at the open day to answer any questions on their projects.

Members of both projects will receive free admission to the works on the production of a membership card, and school parties and university students will also receive free entry.

The admission fee for non-members of these groups is £3.00 and refreshments will be available.

Other organisations will be in attendance, including:
  • Narrow gauge new build – Gowrie Group
  • Boiler and Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) – Gordon Newton
  • Trackside Magazine – Mel Holley
  • Diamond Rail Services – Jenny Dempsey
  • Live steam models – Ray Walker
  • Bridge the Gap G.C.R – Barry Lycett
  • 0-gauge model loco building – Mike Roffe and Vernon Harrod
  • Woodhouse Farm (catering) – Andrew Wincott
 
10th April 2023

Take the Jurassic Crompton to and from Swanage diesel gala in May​

Branch Line Society announces two special railtours​

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The Branch Line Society has announce two special railtours designed to take you to and from the Swanage Railway's diesel gala in style.

This charter, operated by GB Railfreight (GBRf), will feature 71A Locomotive Group Class 33 33012 and Mark One coaching stock in the form of the London Underground owned Class 438 4-TC.

On 14 May, the Class 33 will lead from Swanage to Southampton and from Waterloo to Eastleigh.

The Class 73s will lead from Southampton Central to Waterloo.

This charter will feature 2x GBRf Class 73/1s operating top ‘n' tail on the Class 438 4-TC coaching stock.

The operator expects, subject to pathing and operational requirements, to feature a number of sought-after items of ‘bobbins' along the way, including of the connection from Worgret Junction to Norden on the 11 May tour, and Laverstock Curve and the connection from Norden to Worgret Junction on 14 May.
 
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Class 33 // Credit: Rob Reedman

Both journeys will include a charity raffle, with all proceeds donated to the Alzheimer's Society, the new charity partner of GBRf.

Indicative routing and timings:

11 May: Eastleigh P3 (PU 11.12) – Fareham – Havant P2 – Haslemere P3 – Guildford P8 (PU 12.42) – Wokingham – Reading P14 (PU 13.22) – Dn Feeder Relief – Basingstoke P4 (PU 13.58) – Wallers Ash DPL – Shawford Junction – Dn Slow – Eastleigh – Southampton Central P4 (PU 15.07) – Up Fast – Church Lane Jn – Dn Main – Brockenhurst P1 (photo stop) – Bournemouth P4 (photo stop) – Poole P2 – Wareham – Norden – Swanage (SD 18:41)

14 May: Swanage (PU 15.15) – Norden – Wareham P1 – Poole P1 – Bournemouth P2 – Brockenhurst P1 -Southampton Central P4 (SD 17.07) – Redbridge – Laverstock Curve – Andover – Basingstoke P1 (SD 18.38) – Woking – Wimbledon – London Waterloo P19 (SD 19.41 / RM) – Wimbledon – Woking P4 – Basingstoke P2 (SD 21.16) – Andover – Laverstock Curve – Romsey – Southampton Central P4 (SD 22.22)

On both tours, accommodation will be sold as Standard Class and spaces are limited. Tickets for each are £65.15, with under-18s travelling at half price and no surcharge for not being a Branch Line Society member.

Further details can be viewed on the Branch Line Society website.

Full details of the gala can be found here.

The operator is asking passengers to state where they intend to join and alight, pointing out that this is for coach stewarding purposes and can be changed subsequently by notification.
 
11th April 2023

Iconic steam locomotive visits Peterborough’s Nene Valley Railway – its also heading to Yorkshire in 2023!​

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Sir Nigel Gresley on the NVR​

LNER A4 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley's £1 million overhaul, which took six years, finally came to an end over the Easter weekend when the locomotive returned to service in its BR Express Passenger Blue livery.

The locomotive hauled passengers at the Nene Valley Railway, with a member's day held on the 6th April 2023.

60007's livery was chosen by SNGLT members during a vote held whilst the locomotive was undergoing overhaul.
 
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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley runs around its train on the Nene Valley Railway ​

Sir Nigel Gresley travelled down to the Nene Valley Railway via the mainline.

The Sir Nigel Gresley Trust has also confirmed that the locomotive is due to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in the autumn.

60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is due to leave the Nene Valley Railway and return to her base in Crewe on the 18th April 2023.
 
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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley Whistles Through Lichfield - 05/04/2023​

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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley Whistles Through Lichfield - 05/04/2023

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With Sir Nigel Gresley now back in its BR livery again, I couldn't miss an opportunity to see it in my local area, with word that 60007 was heading to the Nene Valley Railway in Peterborough on the 5th April.

I took the opportunity to go out once again and capture this magnificent machine on the mainline once again.

In this brief video clip, the engine is captured at Lichfield Trent Valley Station with quite a crowd to admire her as she headed south towards Nuneaton. ~Jake Bonner
 
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