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Marcus' Model Railway Journey
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16th January, 2026
Dougal off for conversion work
The Ruislip Lido Railway has announced that a contract has been signed for the conversion work of their new steam locomotive, Dougal.
After the tender process, John Fowler & Co, who are based in Cumbria, has been awarded the contract to convert and upgrade Dougal ready for use on the Ruislip Lido Railway.
Work will include converting the locomotive from 15 inch gauge to 12 inch as well as a number of modifications to make it compatible for work at Ruislip.
Dougal has now left the Valley Railway Adventure at Evesham for the final time after calling it its home for the last 20 years.
However, this is a new chapter for the locomotive, joining the Ruislip fleet.
Cumbria company set for conversion of steam locomotive Dougal
Dougal off for conversion work
The Ruislip Lido Railway has announced that a contract has been signed for the conversion work of their new steam locomotive, Dougal.
After the tender process, John Fowler & Co, who are based in Cumbria, has been awarded the contract to convert and upgrade Dougal ready for use on the Ruislip Lido Railway.
Work will include converting the locomotive from 15 inch gauge to 12 inch as well as a number of modifications to make it compatible for work at Ruislip.
Dougal has now left the Valley Railway Adventure at Evesham for the final time after calling it its home for the last 20 years.
However, this is a new chapter for the locomotive, joining the Ruislip fleet.
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16th January, 2026
King George at Didcot Railway Centre
For this years sevices, the Epping Ongar Railway has welcomed a diminutive tank locomotive.
On loan from the Didcot Railway Centre, 2409 “King George” will remain on the line until Autumn.
The locomotive worked at a number of collieries in Nottinghamshire, being sold in 1980, rescued in 1981 and moved to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.
It later moved to the Didcot Railway Centre, where it was restored.
The 1942-built locomotive will operate steam-hauled services and appear in some of the events planned for the railway.
Didcot Railway Centre loans steam locomotive to Essex Railway
King George at Didcot Railway Centre
For this years sevices, the Epping Ongar Railway has welcomed a diminutive tank locomotive.
On loan from the Didcot Railway Centre, 2409 “King George” will remain on the line until Autumn.
The locomotive worked at a number of collieries in Nottinghamshire, being sold in 1980, rescued in 1981 and moved to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.
It later moved to the Didcot Railway Centre, where it was restored.
The 1942-built locomotive will operate steam-hauled services and appear in some of the events planned for the railway.
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16th January, 2026
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The Nene Valley Railway is hosting its diesel gala on the 7th and 8th March, featuring an intensive timetable.
They have announced that a GBRf Class 66 will be visiting to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Class 66s have never hauled passenger trains, so they are a very rare visitor.
The exact class 66 will be announced in the coming months.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to drive diesel locomotives as part of Driver for a Fiver.
Tickets will be available from midday on Sunday, and the timetable will be available soon.
Further information is available on their website.
Class 66 to haul passenger trains at Peterborough Railway
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The Nene Valley Railway is hosting its diesel gala on the 7th and 8th March, featuring an intensive timetable.
They have announced that a GBRf Class 66 will be visiting to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Class 66s have never hauled passenger trains, so they are a very rare visitor.
The exact class 66 will be announced in the coming months.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to drive diesel locomotives as part of Driver for a Fiver.
Tickets will be available from midday on Sunday, and the timetable will be available soon.
Further information is available on their website.
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Cutting out old track
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Chiltern Railways British Rail Class 165 "Networker Turbo" diesel multiple unit train at Wembley stadium station
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Ivybridge – Another ex TfW (Transport For Wales) Class 175 stock move to the West Country to replace the GWR 'Castle Class' sets on 13th January 2026
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