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2nd June, 2025

Tanfield Railway to welcome steam locomotive No. 54​

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National Coal Board No.54


After nearly 5 decades, the Tanfield Railway has announced the return of a steam locomotive.

Built in 1952, National Coal Board No. 54 was used to help cope with the post-war demand for coal and after 25 years of service, it was driven out by diesel locomotives.

It left for a new life in Yorkshire, but the 73-year-old locomotive is set to return to the region for Tanfields’ next major event.

The locomotive was bought from Andrew Barclay to work at the East Hetton colliery and had a few short loans to nearby Trimdon Grange colliery.

No. 54 spent 20 years pulling coal trains, and when the National Coal Board cut down their fleet, the locomotive was renumbered to No. 22.

The locomotive moved around for a number of years before it settled at Fishburn Coke Works in 1974.

However, when the works switched to diesel locomotives just two years later, No. 22 was pushed out.

Thanks to preservationists from the Yorkshire Dales Railway, the locomotive was saved from being scrapped, restored and has worked tourist trains.

A recent overhaul saw the locomotive returned to No. 54 once more, with its red livery repainted.

No. 54 resides in Scunthorpe with the Appleby Fridingham Railway Preservation Society but will be taking part in Tanfield Railway’s ‘Legends of Industry’ Gala weekend.

The gala celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Tanfield line and will see No. 54 join six other locomotives at the gala.

No. 54 will be in action from pulling passenger trains and demonstration freight trains.

The gala runs from the 20th til the 22nd June and can be booked on the Tanfield Railway website or bought on the day.


“Plucky little No. 54 is a rare survivor from the East Durham coalfield. But back in its heyday it was one of scores of small locomotives that kept this vital industry going.

“It wasn’t glamorous express trains that made the North East work during the 1950s. It was locomotives like No. 54 beavering away in collieries, shipyards and steel works. That’s the real story of our railways, and it’s important that we remember that.

“It’s a sobering thought that for most of the pit villages where No. 54 worked, it will now be the largest surviving artefact from their industrial past. I’m really pleased that we’ve got the chance to bring it ‘home’ for a little while.”

Tanfield Railway General Manager, David Watchman
 
2nd June, 2025

WATCH: Class 45 locomotive rededicated with help from the Ministry of Defence​

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Royal Artilleryman rededication


After a major overhaul of the Royal Artilleryman locomotive, Network Rail, South Western Railway and the Ministry of Defence have rededicated the locomotive to the Royal Artillery.

The locomotive was unveiled at Salisbury station, which is close to the Royal Artillery’s headquarters.

Military personnel, battery personnel, the Honour Guard and Royal Artillery Association Members were in attendance at the unveiling.

Senior regiment representatives boarded the train at Warminster and arrived at Salisbury on the rededicated train, where they were saluted.
 
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The locomotive, owned by Locomotive Services Limited, made a special journey via Southampton and Eastleigh before returning to Salisbury.

The railways have always had a strong relationship with the military and will be doing other things to celebrate, including a plaque at Haslemere to honour the 626 people who lost their lives in the war.

South Western Railway and Network Rail have previously signed the Armed Forces Covenant and support ex-military personnel within their workforce.


“The railway has a proud history of supporting our Armed Forces community and I am delighted that this train has been rededicated to the Royal Artillery. Network Rail is honoured to have won the Gold Award as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and it is something we are determined to maintain for years to come. We will continue to work closely with South Western Railway to deliver a railway that honours the Armed Forces community and we pay homage to their service.”

Mark Goodall, Network Rail’s Wessex Route Director
 
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3rd June, 2025

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Maintenance work to affect journeys between Bristol and South Wales during June​

Region & Route: Wales & Western: Western | Wales & Western
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OLE and track in South Gloucestershire


Passengers are reminded to plan ahead during June, with one week to go until train services through South Gloucestershire and the Severn Tunnel are affected while vital maintenance takes place over a two-week period.

From Monday 9 until Friday 20 June, and on Sunday 29 June, Network Rail will be replacing track in the Filton and Stoke Gifford areas, as well as completing other work between Pilning and Severn Beach.

With the line closed, teams are also taking the opportunity to complete maintenance on the overhead power lines through the Severn Tunnel itself.

Travel arrangements (9 – 20 June and 29 June 2025)

There will be no direct trains between Bristol and South Wales on these dates:
  • Services between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour start/terminate at Bristol Parkway
  • Services between Cardiff Central and Taunton or Exeter St Davids start/terminate at Bristol Temple Meads
Monday 9 to Saturday 14 June, plus Monday 16 to Friday 20 June
  • Customers travelling between Bristol and South Wales should change at Gloucester or Cheltenham Spa, where trains will still be running to/from South Wales.
  • Trains between London and South Wales will use an alternative route between Swindon and Newport – stopping at Gloucester instead of Bristol Parkway.
  • A limited train service will still run between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway.
  • Replacement buses are also planned between Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction/Newport, but these will be limited services only.
From Monday 9 to Friday 13 June, an amended and reduced Transport for Wales service will run between Cardiff Central and Newport, with extended journey times. Trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual. Trains between Cardiff Central, Swansea and beyond will also be retimed as a result of this work.

Sunday 15 June
  • Rail replacement services are planned to operate between Bristol Parkway and Newport or Cardiff Central on this date.
  • Trains will still run between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway, plus between Newport and Swansea or Carmarthen.
  • Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads will also be reduced to hourly services.
Sunday 29 June
  • Customers travelling between Bristol and South Wales can change at Gloucester or Cheltenham Spa, where trains will still be running to/from South Wales.
  • Trains between London and South Wales will be diverted via Gloucester, not stopping at Bristol Parkway, until around 1600.
  • A limited train service will run between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway.
  • Replacement buses are also planned between Bristol Parkway and Newport until 1530.
Please note, ticket acceptance will be in place, meaning free travel with a valid rail ticket on buses:
  • Metrobus m4 bus services Bristol Parkway <> Patchway (all dates)
  • TrawsCymru T7 bus services Chepstow <> Bristol (9-20 Jun only)
Network Rail programme director Ross Mahoney said: “I’d like to thank train operators, passengers and our freight customers for their patience as we work on this busy section of the route between Bristol and South Wales over this two-week period.

“The main focus is on replacing track in the Filton and Patchway areas of South Gloucestershire. Following last year’s track replacement inside the Severn Tunnel we’re also returning there to complete maintenance on the overhead power lines while the line is closed. On the Wales side, we’ll be taking advantage of the closure to carry out maintenance of the overhead line equipment as well as track and vegetation work.

“All of this work is vital to ensure the continued safe and reliable running of the railway.”

Marcus Deegan, GWR station manager for Bristol Parkway, said: “This work forms part of an ongoing programme of investment, helping to ensure we can continue to provide consistent and reliable services.

“To maintain rail connections to and from South Wales, some of our trains will use a different route from normal, via Gloucester, making journeys around an hour longer.

“We can only provide a limited replacement bus service between Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction or Newport in the morning and the evening Monday to Saturday.

“So, like last summer, customers should stay on the train and change at Gloucester or Cheltenham Spa where trains will be running to or from South Wales.

“On Sunday 15 June there will be a full rail replacement service between Bristol Parkway and Newport or Cardiff Central as our trains will not be diverted via Gloucester.

“It’s important customers are aware the alternative travel arrangements in place on these dates will make journey times at least an hour longer than usual.

“In addition, major concerts are also planned to take place during this period in Cardiff and in Bath so please check your journey details in advance.”
 
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Collision between a train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked level crossing​

Investigation into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked level crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire, 22 May 2025.

Published 4 June 2025

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The train and trailer involved.


At around 10:37 on 22 May 2025, the 08:30 Transport for Wales passenger service from Manchester to Cardiff struck a loaded agricultural trailer which was being hauled by a tractor across Nordan Farm user worked level crossing, near to Leominster.

RAIB’s initial analysis indicates that the train was travelling at around 80 mph (129 km/h) when it struck the trailer.

As a result of the collision, the trailer parted from the tractor and became wedged on the front of the train.

The train then ran for around 500 metres under braking before it came to a stand.

The train did not derail as a result of the accident but its leading vehicle, a driving van trailer, and some of the leading passenger coaches suffered damage.

Of the 66 passengers and 8 staff on board, 6 passengers were reportedly treated for minor injuries.

The tractor driver was uninjured.

Damage was also caused to the trailer that was struck by the train and to track, lineside equipment and a second level crossing located beyond Nordan Farm.

Nordan Farm user worked crossing is fitted with telephones.

Users are directed by signs at the crossing to use the telephones to obtain permission from the signaller before opening the crossing gates and crossing the railway.

The evidence available to RAIB shows that the driver of the tractor involved in this accident telephoned the signaller before using the crossing.

Our investigation will determine the sequence of events that led to the accident and will include consideration of:
  • the actions of those involved and any factors that may have influenced them
  • any previous incidents at Nordan Farm user worked crossing and how these may be relevant to this accident
  • the management of risk at this crossing and Network Rail’s wider strategy for assessing and mitigating risks at user worked crossings
  • any relevant underlying factors.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry or by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.

We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation.
 
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4th June, 2025

Marcus & Cleo Have Another Bus Adventure into Cardiff!

We went to 'The Great Western' for a couple of drinks, Cleo is still drinking Vodka Raspberry Crush with lemonade.

I had a pint of 'Abbot' and a pint of 'Gower Power'.

I popped into my model railway shop and I found a few items to buy.

Then we went to 'Slater's' to collect my Morning Suit for my sister's wedding on Saturday.

We then went to 'Be At One' and had a few cocktails.

We took advantage of the Buy1get1free offer, so we had a 'Singapore Sling', 'Sex On The Beach' and a 'Cuban Zombie' each. :D

We had a McDonalds, then it was the bus home.


The bus into Cardiff was also the same bus back home it was Cardiff Bus/Bws Caerdydd 254, Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro 200 Classic, CE63 NZJ
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Wednesday 4th June, 2025

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ETHNONRAIL UPDATE

FLEET AND ROLLING STOCK UPDATE

Bought these second-hand items for the project.

To join the Royal Train rolling stock.

Hornby R4197 "The Royal Train" coach pack - Pack of 3​

Pack contains:
  • Mk3 Royal Household Car 2918
  • Mk3 Royal Household Car 2919
  • Mk2 Royal Household Couchette 2920

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5th June, 2025

Regulator sets out next step for access to Temple Mills International depot​

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Inside Temple Mills depot


The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is inviting applications from Eurostar and other interested parties to operate new train services through the Channel Tunnel.

Applications will be crucial as part of the next stages in assigning access to Temple Mills International depot (TMI), which is a vital part in providing services from the UK to continental Europe.

Earlier this year, the rail regulator commissioned an independent assessment of capacity at Temple Mills after receiving applications for access to it from several potential operators.

In its initial findings, the assessment showed that Temple Mills already has some capacity available for more trains without any changes to current practices, and further investment could provide more capacity.

Stakeholders, including Eurostar, were then allowed to submit evidence to change or support the report’s findings, and after reviewing this evidence, the regulator concluded that the independent assessment accurately reflects the available capacity.

Eurostar and the other applicants now need to provide the regulator with more details of their plans to enable it to decide on the best capacity allocation.

Although the regulator will work quickly to assess the plans.

It will ensure enough time is available for Eurostar and other applicants to present a robust case.

While it expects to reach a conclusion on access to Temple Mills later this year, the ORR will follow its legal duties in directing access and use its established approach in deciding competing demands for rail capacity, including:
  • Considering the available capacity at Temple Mills.
  • What impact proposed services will have on operational performance.
  • Financial and operational readiness and viability of the proposed services.
  • Economic and societal benefits associated with the applications.
  • Views of stakeholders.


“The growing appetite to provide international rail services is great news for passengers. We now need operators to set out more detail on their proposals at pace, and will work quickly and as thoroughly as possible to determine the best use of capacity at Temple Mills.”

Martin Jones, Office of Rail and Road deputy director, access and international
 
5th June, 2025

Class 205 ‘Thumper’ to Visit The Kent & East Sussex Railway Diesel Gala​

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British Rail Class 205 ‘Thumper’ Unit 1118


The Diesel Gala at The Kent & East Sussex Railway will see British Rail Class 205 ‘Thumper’ Unit 1118 taking part.

Thanks to Nigel Remmington, the unit will be joining the gala, which runs from the 18th to the 20th of July 2025.

It will join Class 50 No. 50017 ‘Royal Oak’ in its Network SouthEast livery for the gala to create a powerful Southern theme.

Unit 1118 was built in Eastleigh Works and formed part of the pioneering 2H sets, which were revolutionary for non-electrified regional services.
 
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British Rail Class 205 ‘Thumper’ Unit 1118


The locomotive gets its nickname of ‘Thumper’ from the English Electric 4SRKT engine, which makes a unique growl.

Together, these two locomotives create a powerful Southern theme for this year’s event – a nostalgic celebration of the sights, sounds, and spirit of post-war Southern Region traction.

The unit now runs in preserved form with power car 60117 and driving trailer 60828.

The Diesel Gala at the railway will see a busy schedule of diesel services, featuring model displays, cab rides and trade stands.

The strong Southern focus will be great for fans of any age and can witness the charm and legacy which shaped the post-steam era.

A third visitor will be announced for the Gala in due course.

Additional details on the Gala and ticket booking can be found on The Kent & East Sussex Railway’s website.


“It’s hard to overstate the appeal of the Thumpers. They’re utterly distinctive – the sound, the look, the memories. Unit 1118 was one of the very first, entering service in 1957, and if the K&ESR had remained open under British Railways, it’s almost certain a Thumper would have been seen here. So this is a rare chance to rewrite history for one weekend.”

Jack Marlow, one of the Diesel Gala organisers
 
5th June, 2025

Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea is off to The Greatest Gathering!​

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45699 Galatea as 45662 'Alberta'


45699 Galatea is to visit The Greatest Gathering in August, subject to operational availability.

West Coast Railways Co are sending the Jubilee to the event, and is normally based at their Carnforth depot.

The event will take place at Alstom‘s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August.

The locomotives confirmed to attend are (Alstom have also noted that examples from the same class may substitute):

Steam
  • LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley – courtesy of the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust and Locomotive Services Group
  • SR Merchant Navy No. 35018 British India Line – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co
  • LMS 6P No. 46115 Scots Guardsman – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
  • LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas – courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Society
  • SR Merchant Navy No. 35028 Clan Line – courtesy of the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society
  • LMS Black 5 (specific loco TBA) – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
  • Furness Railway No. 20 – courtesy of The Furness Railway Trust
  • Coal Tank No. 1054 – courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Society
  • GWR Hall No. 4930 Hagley Hall – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway
  • LMS Stanier Mogul No. 13268 – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway
  • GWR King No. 6023 King Edward II – courtesy of the Didcot Railway Centre
  • LMS No. 46203 ‘Princess Margaret Rose’ – courtesy of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
  • BR Standard 5MT No. 73129 – courtesy of The Midland Railway – Butterley
  • BR 9F No. 92214 – courtesy of the Great Central Railway
  • Locomotive No. 1 – courtesy of the National Railway Museum
  • Midland Railway No. 1000 – courtesy of the National Railway Museum
  • LMS Jubilee No. 45699 Galatea – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
Diesel
  • BR Class 37 No. 37501 ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ – courtesy of Rail Operations Group
  • Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 57 – courtesy of Direct Rail Services
  • Class 66 No. 66301 – courtesy of GB Railfreight
  • Class 69 – courtesy of GB Railfreight
  • Class 60 – courtesy of DCRail
  • Class 108 DMU – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway
  • Class 47 – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co
  • Class 50 No. 50033 ‘Glorious’ – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 35 D7076 – courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway and Bury Hydraulic Group
  • Class 55 No. 55009 “Alycidon” – courtesy of Deltic Preservation Society
  • Class 55 No. D9015 “Tulyar” – courtesy of Deltic Preservation Society
  • Class 55 No. 55019 “Royal Highland Fusilier” – courtesy of Deltic Preservation Society
  • Class 40 No. 40106 – courtesy of the Class 40 Preservation Society / Severn Valley Railway
  • Class 43 No. 43159 (2+4 Formation – other powercar TBC) – courtesy of The 125 Group
  • Class 33 No. 33012 – courtesy of 71A Locomotive Group
  • Class 31 No. 31108 – courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
  • Class 57/0 – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
  • Class 26 No. 26007 – courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz
  • Class 58 No. 58023 – courtesy of Edward Stevenson
  • Class 20 No. 20007 – courtesy of Michael Owen
  • Class 20 No. 20205 – courtesy of Michael Owen
  • Class 70 No. 70008 – courtesy of Freightliner
  • Class 42 No. D821 – courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group
  • Class 47 No. 47715 – courtesy of Rail Engineering Solutions
  • Class 67 No. 67005 ‘Kings Messenger’ – courtesy of DB Cargo UK
  • Class 52 No. D1015 ‘Western Champion’ – courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group
  • Class 66 No. 66004 – courtesy of DB Cargo UK
  • Class 44 No. 44004 ‘Great Gable’ – courtesy of Peak Locomotive Company Ltd
  • Class 66 – courtesy of Freightliner
  • Class 37 – courtesy of West Coast Railways
  • Class 23 No. D5910 – courtesy of The Baby Deltic Project
  • Class 142 No. 142013 – courtesy of Midland Railway – Butterley
  • Class 40 No. D213 – courtesy of Shaun Wright / Andania Engineering
  • Class 43 HST Powercars x2 – courtesy of RailAdventure
  • Class 37 No. D6700 – courtesy of the National Railway Museum, Great Central Railway and Heavy Tractor Group
  • Class 50 No. 50035 Ark Royal – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 50 No. 50044 Exeter – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 47 No. 47593 Galloway Princess – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 45 No. 45118 The Royal Artilleryman – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 57 No. 57003 – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 24 No. D5054 – courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway
  • Class 56 No. 56301 – courtesy of DC Rail / Cappagh Group
Electric
  • Class 507001 – courtesy of the Class 507 Preservation Society
  • Class 390 Pendolino No. 390119 in its Pride livery – courtesy of Avanti West Coast
  • Class 91 No. 91110 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – courtesy of London North Eastern Railway
  • Class 331 – courtesy of Northern
  • 4VEP No. 3417 – courtesy of the Bluebell Railway
  • Class 91 No. 91101 Flying Scotsman – courtesy of London North Eastern Railway
  • Class 465 No. 465908 James Green – courtesy of Southeastern
  • Class 720 No. 720506 – courtesy of Greater Anglia
  • No. 12 Sarah Siddons – courtesy of Transport for London
  • Class 350 – courtesy of London Northwestern Railway
  • Class 92 No. 92011 – courtesy of DB Cargo UK
  • Class 323 No. 323221 – courtesy of Porterbrook
  • Class 90 No. 90040 – courtesy of Freightliner
  • Class 85 No. 85006 – courtesy of AC Locomotive Group
  • Class 83 No. 83012 – courtesy of AC Locomotive Group
  • Class 730 – courtesy of London Northwestern Railway
  • Class 87 No. 87002 – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 86 No. 86101 – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
Bi-Mode
  • Class 93 – courtesy of Rail Operations Group
  • Class 755 – courtesy of Greater Anglia
Hydrogen Power
  • Class 799 Hydroflex No. 799201 – courtesy of Porterbrook
Coaches / Wagons
  • JNA-T Wagon – courtesy of DCRail and Cappagh Group
  • Gold IIA-D wagon – courtesy of Drax Group
  • Railway 200 Exhibition Train – courtesy of GBRTT / National Railway Museum / Railway 200 Team
  • LMS Saloon No. 45029 – courtesy of Transport for London
  • 4 car 4TC set – courtesy of Transport for London
Other / Non-Rail Based Exhibits
  • G-NLSE, a Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II – courtesy of Network Rail
  • Front bogie and pair of driving wheels for 72010 Hengist – courtesy of The Standard Steam Locomotive Company
  • Train Sim World Exhibit – courtesy of Dovetail Games
 
5 June 2025

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Major engineering works on the South Wales Mainline​

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Class 197 in Cardiff Central


Between Monday 9 June and Friday 13 June, major engineering work will be taking place between Cardiff Central and Newport.

Trains will still run but will use the slower relief set of tracks on this part of the route.

As a result, most main line South Wales train services will be amended, with services having extended journey times.

Services between Cardiff and Newport will also be busier than usual as the number of services running between Cardiff and Newport will be reduced.

Due to the Severn Tunnel also being closed 9 June - 20 June, GWR will only be running an hourly London service via Gloucester on this section of the line.

Customers are advised to check their journey plans before they travel.


Marches

Southbound services from Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Chester, Crewe, Hereford and Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central will have extended journey times between Cwmbran and Cardiff Central.

Northbound services from Cardiff to these destinations will depart Cardiff Central earlier, allowing them to run from their usual departure times from Newport onwards.

The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will not call at Craven Arms (08:25) and Church Stretton (08:34).

Ebbw Vale / Maesteg / Cheltenham​


Ebbw Vale to Cardiff Central services will be diverted and call additionally at Newport with extended journey times.

Trains from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale will depart Cardiff Central earlier than usual. Most Ebbw Vale services will not extend to Maesteg except for some late-night services.

West Wales​


Many services to and from West Wales (Swansea, Carmarthen, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock and Fishguard Harbour) will be affected, with services being retimed, journey times extended, some services not running and through services to and from Swansea, Cardiff and Manchester in particular being affected.

Visit our service amendments webpage for more details on the works.

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6th June, 2025

ScotRail Class 37 locomotive to be on display at The Greatest Gathering​

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37401 on a private charter


Class 37 No. 37401 is to be on display at The Greatest Gathering, courtesy of Locomotive Services Group.

37401 is currently in its ScotRail livery and will appear subject to operational availability.

The event will take place at Alstom‘s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August.

The locomotives confirmed to attend are (Alstom have also noted that examples from the same class may substitute):

Steam
  • LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley – courtesy of the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust and Locomotive Services Group
  • SR Merchant Navy No. 35018 British India Line – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co
  • LMS 6P No. 46115 Scots Guardsman – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
  • LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas – courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Society
  • SR Merchant Navy No. 35028 Clan Line – courtesy of the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society
  • LMS Black 5 (specific loco TBA) – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
  • Furness Railway No. 20 – courtesy of The Furness Railway Trust
  • Coal Tank No. 1054 – courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Society
  • GWR Hall No. 4930 Hagley Hall – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway
  • LMS Stanier Mogul No. 13268 – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway
  • GWR King No. 6023 King Edward II – courtesy of the Didcot Railway Centre
  • LMS No. 46203 ‘Princess Margaret Rose’ – courtesy of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
  • BR Standard 5MT No. 73129 – courtesy of The Midland Railway – Butterley
  • BR 9F No. 92214 – courtesy of the Great Central Railway
  • Locomotive No. 1 – courtesy of the National Railway Museum
  • Midland Railway No. 1000 – courtesy of the National Railway Museum
  • LMS Jubilee No. 45699 Galatea – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
Diesel
  • BR Class 37 No. 37501 ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ – courtesy of Rail Operations Group
  • Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 57 – courtesy of Direct Rail Services
  • Class 66 No. 66301 – courtesy of GB Railfreight
  • Class 69 – courtesy of GB Railfreight
  • Class 60 – courtesy of DCRail
  • Class 108 DMU – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway
  • Class 47 – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co
  • Class 50 No. 50033 ‘Glorious’ – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 35 D7076 – courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway and Bury Hydraulic Group
  • Class 55 No. 55009 “Alycidon” – courtesy of Deltic Preservation Society
  • Class 55 No. D9015 “Tulyar” – courtesy of Deltic Preservation Society
  • Class 55 No. 55019 “Royal Highland Fusilier” – courtesy of Deltic Preservation Society
  • Class 40 No. 40106 – courtesy of the Class 40 Preservation Society / Severn Valley Railway
  • Class 43 No. 43159 (2+4 Formation – other powercar TBC) – courtesy of The 125 Group
  • Class 33 No. 33012 – courtesy of 71A Locomotive Group
  • Class 31 No. 31108 – courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
  • Class 57/0 – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co.
  • Class 26 No. 26007 – courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz
  • Class 58 No. 58023 – courtesy of Edward Stevenson
  • Class 20 No. 20007 – courtesy of Michael Owen
  • Class 20 No. 20205 – courtesy of Michael Owen
  • Class 70 No. 70008 – courtesy of Freightliner
  • Class 42 No. D821 – courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group
  • Class 47 No. 47715 – courtesy of Rail Engineering Solutions
  • Class 67 No. 67005 ‘Kings Messenger’ – courtesy of DB Cargo UK
  • Class 52 No. D1015 ‘Western Champion’ – courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group
  • Class 66 No. 66004 – courtesy of DB Cargo UK
  • Class 44 No. 44004 ‘Great Gable’ – courtesy of Peak Locomotive Company Ltd
  • Class 66 – courtesy of Freightliner
  • Class 37 – courtesy of West Coast Railways
  • Class 23 No. D5910 – courtesy of The Baby Deltic Project
  • Class 142 No. 142013 – courtesy of Midland Railway – Butterley
  • Class 40 No. D213 – courtesy of Shaun Wright / Andania Engineering
  • Class 43 HST Powercars x2 – courtesy of RailAdventure
  • Class 37 No. D6700 – courtesy of the National Railway Museum, Great Central Railway and Heavy Tractor Group
  • Class 50 No. 50035 Ark Royal – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 50 No. 50044 Exeter – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance
  • Class 47 No. 47593 Galloway Princess – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 45 No. 45118 The Royal Artilleryman – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 57 No. 57003 – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 24 No. D5054 – courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway
  • Class 56 No. 56301 – courtesy of DC Rail / Cappagh Group
  • Class 37 No. 37401 ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ – courtesy of Locomotive Services Group
Electric
  • Class 507001 – courtesy of the Class 507 Preservation Society
  • Class 390 Pendolino No. 390119 in its Pride livery – courtesy of Avanti West Coast
  • Class 91 No. 91110 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – courtesy of London North Eastern Railway
  • Class 331 – courtesy of Northern
  • 4VEP No. 3417 – courtesy of the Bluebell Railway
  • Class 91 No. 91101 Flying Scotsman – courtesy of London North Eastern Railway
  • Class 465 No. 465908 James Green – courtesy of Southeastern
  • Class 720 No. 720506 – courtesy of Greater Anglia
  • No. 12 Sarah Siddons – courtesy of Transport for London
  • Class 350 – courtesy of London Northwestern Railway
  • Class 92 No. 92011 – courtesy of DB Cargo UK
  • Class 323 No. 323221 – courtesy of Porterbrook
  • Class 90 No. 90040 – courtesy of Freightliner
  • Class 85 No. 85006 – courtesy of AC Locomotive Group
  • Class 83 No. 83012 – courtesy of AC Locomotive Group
  • Class 730 – courtesy of London Northwestern Railway
  • Class 87 No. 87002 – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
  • Class 86 No. 86101 – courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
Bi-Mode
  • Class 93 – courtesy of Rail Operations Group
  • Class 755 – courtesy of Greater Anglia
Hydrogen Power
  • Class 799 Hydroflex No. 799201 – courtesy of Porterbrook
Coaches / Wagons
  • JNA-T Wagon – courtesy of DCRail and Cappagh Group
  • Gold IIA-D wagon – courtesy of Drax Group
  • Railway 200 Exhibition Train – courtesy of GBRTT / National Railway Museum / Railway 200 Team
  • LMS Saloon No. 45029 – courtesy of Transport for London
  • 4 car 4TC set – courtesy of Transport for London
Other / Non-Rail Based Exhibits
  • G-NLSE, a Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II – courtesy of Network Rail
  • Front bogie and pair of driving wheels for 72010 Hengist – courtesy of The Standard Steam Locomotive Company
  • Train Sim World Exhibit – courtesy of Dovetail Games
 
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