Railway heritage enthusiasts are marking their calendars as the legendary steam locomotive No. 45596 Bahamas prepares for its inaugural visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this April. The historic engine, built in 1934 and named after the Caribbean islands, will operate passenger services along the railway’s picturesque 24-mile route between Pickering and Grosmont on […]
Dinosaurs and Steam Trains Collide for Easter Fun at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Families looking for Easter holiday entertainment can journey back in time twice over at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) this April, with a unique combination of heritage rail travel and prehistoric adventure. The popular attraction, which runs through the heart of the North York Moors National Park, has announced a packed programme of dinosaur-themed […]
Vintage Steam Trains Set to Journey Through Chiltern Hills in Summer 2025
A new opportunity for railway enthusiasts and casual travelers alike is coming to London next summer as The Steam Dreams Rail Co. introduces exclusive steam-powered excursions through the scenic Chiltern Hills. The heritage rail operator has announced two special summer dates—July 10 and August 21, 2025—for its new circular routes departing from London Paddington. The […]
Historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway Celebrates 200 Years of British Rail Heritage
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has launched an innovative new attraction aimed at celebrating two centuries of British railway history. The ‘200 Trail’ invites visitors to embark on a journey through time while exploring one of Britain’s most beloved heritage railways. Launched as part of the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations, which mark the bicentennial of […]
Yorkshire Heritage Railway Seeks £200,000 to Revive Iconic ‘Green Knight’ Steam Engine
The whistle of an iconic steam locomotive could soon be heard again across the North York Moors as a major fundraising campaign gets underway to restore a beloved engine to working order. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched an appeal to raise £200,000 toward the restoration of locomotive No. 75029, affectionately known as […]
Heritage Railway’s Beating Heart: The Two-Person Team Keeping History Rolling
In an age of high-speed digital innovation, a small workshop tucked away in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) houses one of Britain’s most vital yet little-known heritage operations. Armstrong Oilers, a team of just two craftspeople, produces components without which much of Britain’s heritage railway industry would grind to a halt. Since 1903, Armstrong […]
Durham Commuters Face Train Service Squeeze in Major Network Overhaul
A proposed railway timetable shake-up threatens to dramatically reshape transportation for Durham residents, potentially isolating the historic city from key northern routes and challenging established commuter patterns. LNER and Network Rail are pushing forward with controversial changes that would slice Durham’s direct services to Edinburgh from 29 to just 17 daily trains. The most significant […]
Yorkshire’s Famous Steam Railway Unveils Star-Studded 2025 Season
Two of Britain’s most celebrated steam locomotives will headline an exciting year of events at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, as the heritage line joins nationwide celebrations marking 200 years of British railways. The railway has secured visits from both Sir Nigel Gresley and Bahamas locomotives, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to see these icons […]
Steam Giants: Historic A4 Pacific Returns to Yorkshire’s Heritage Line
Rail enthusiasts and history lovers are in for a treat this spring as one of the most magnificent survivors of Britain’s steam age returns to service. The A4 Pacific locomotive No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will grace the rails of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in March 2025, offering visitors a rare chance to experience […]
Railway Link to South West “Failing Basic Needs,” New Study Reveals
The main railway line connecting London to South West England is “sorely in need of investment” following the cancellation of major road improvements in the region, according to a new transport study. The report comes as the government recently scrapped the £2bn Stonehenge tunnel project and other A303 upgrades. The study, conducted by transport consultants […]