http://railways.national-preservation.com/ en Fri, 18 May 2012 12:31:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://railways.national-preservation.com/images/misc/rss.png http://railways.national-preservation.com/ http://railways.national-preservation.com/whats-going/36088-brief-encounter-steam-special-19th-may-charity-benefits.html Fri, 18 May 2012 12:28:05 GMT Right, who hasn't booked yet? c'mon, 48151 to York and back, 4 hours in York, only £58, a bargain, some seats left.

this train is to raise funds for the Charity that saved the station buildings at Carnforth from being demolished by Network Rail, they deserve a fully booked train for their efforts, hope some of you will consider supporting this worthy cause by either buying a ticket or making a donation, I think they deserve it.

To Book by debit card by phone, visit the website and phone the manager,

Carnforth Station Heritage Centre - Home of Brief Encounter

Carnforth Station Heritage Centre - Contact Information ]]> Whats Going on noelist http://railways.national-preservation.com/whats-going/36088-brief-encounter-steam-special-19th-may-charity-benefits.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/steam-traction/36087-sir-keith-park.html Fri, 18 May 2012 11:30:18 GMT Bulleid Battle of Britain Pacific Sir Keith Park has arrived on the Severn Valley Railway to prepare for its first runs in preservation. Visit The... Bulleid Battle of Britain Pacific Sir Keith Park has arrived on the Severn Valley Railway to prepare for its first runs in preservation. Visit The complete steam news magazine Heritage Railway Magazine to see more ]]> Steam Traction Robin Jones http://railways.national-preservation.com/steam-traction/36087-sir-keith-park.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/diesel-electric-traction/36084-northern-belle-18-5-12-a.html Fri, 18 May 2012 08:33:15 GMT Morning All

47790 T’n’T 47832 heading to Huddersfield 08:30 this morning with Northern Belle to Portmeiron & Ffestiniog Railway

47790 Galloway Princess Leading
Northern Belle 18/5/12 47790/47832 - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug
Northern Belle 18/5/12 47790/47832 - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug

47832 Solway Princess bringing up the rear
Northern Belle 18/5/12 47790/47832 - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug
Northern Belle 18/5/12 47790/47832 - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug

Neil ]]> neildimmer http://railways.national-preservation.com/diesel-electric-traction/36084-northern-belle-18-5-12-a.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/galas-events/36083-nymr-diamond-jubilee-steam-festival.html Thu, 17 May 2012 21:44:34 GMT The most intensive steam service into Whitby for nearly 50 years have been announced to celebrate the Queen Diamond Jubilee: Diamond Jubilee Steam... The most intensive steam service into Whitby for nearly 50 years have been announced to celebrate the Queen Diamond Jubilee:

Diamond Jubilee Steam Festival | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors

Steven ]]> Galas and events Bean-counter http://railways.national-preservation.com/galas-events/36083-nymr-diamond-jubilee-steam-festival.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36082-chicken-curve-update-17th-may-2012-gloucestershire-warwickshire-railway.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:08 GMT Embankment repair work is now almost complete. More... (http://www.gwsr.com/news/latest-news/chicken-curve-update-17th-may-2012.aspx) Embankment repair work is now almost complete.

More... ]]> On Track. admin http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36082-chicken-curve-update-17th-may-2012-gloucestershire-warwickshire-railway.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/narrow-gauge-railways/36081-perrygrove-railway-diesel-day-sat-9th-june.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:25:19 GMT The Perrygrove Railway is pleased to announce its first ever diesel running day on Saturday 9th June 2012. This event will feature an intensive... The Perrygrove Railway is pleased to announce its first ever diesel running day on Saturday 9^th June 2012. This event will feature an intensive timetable, with a regular passenger service from 10:40am until 4:15pm alongside demonstration industrial freight trains.

The following locomotives are expected to be in action, subject to availability:

Visiting Locomotives:

4wDM ‘Skippy’ (Alan Keef Ltd no. AK2/ 1976), courtesy of Alan Keef Ltd. Originally built for Richardson’s Moss Litter Co. Ltd, extensively rebuilt in 1977 as a motorized end-tipping skip, and still used to this day on track-laying contracts for Alan Keef Ltd.

Lister 4wDM no. 10498/1938, courtesy of Simon Townsend/ Rhyl Miniature Railway. Formerly worked for Portland Cement and Lime Works, Dunball, Somerset, and Eclipse Peat Company Ltd, of Ashcott, Somerset.

Lister 4wDM ‘Sludge’ (no. 41445/1954), by kind permission of Jim and Helen Shackell, and the Evesham Vale Light Railway. Formerly worked for Finham Sewerage Works, Coventry – hence the name! Subsequently employed on the construction of the Ffestiniog Railway’s deviation at Dduallt.

Resident Locomotives:

Hunslet 4wDH no. LD9337/1994 ‘Jubilee’, used on the construction of the Jubilee Line. Rebuilt at Perrygrove in 2007.

Motor Rail ‘Baby Simplex’ 4wDM ‘Workhorse’, no. 26014/1963, which also originally worked for Richardson’s Moss Litter Co. Ltd, near Gretna.

Lister 4wDM Rail-truck no. 40407/1954, the last Lister Rail-truck to work in industry at Painter Bros. of Hereford. Entered preservation at Perrygrove in March 2011. First appearance following restoration!

Usual fares apply for this event, allowing unlimited travel during the day. 10% discount on fares for holders of HRA Interail passes. Further information about the railway can be found at www.perrygrove.co.uk, or telephone 01594 834991. ]]> Narrow Gauge Railways Buddrail http://railways.national-preservation.com/narrow-gauge-railways/36081-perrygrove-railway-diesel-day-sat-9th-june.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/international-heritage-railways-tramways/36080-great-orme-tramway.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:41 GMT Not clear if this correct spot for it, being in the wales, however its the only spot I can see from Trams, so here goes.. We spent last week in... Not clear if this correct spot for it, being in the wales, however its the only spot I can see from Trams, so here goes..

We spent last week in North Wales, on the way back we dropped round Llandudno to take a ride on The Great Orme Tramway.

]]> International Heritage Railways/Tramways pennysteam http://railways.national-preservation.com/international-heritage-railways-tramways/36080-great-orme-tramway.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/steam-traction/36079-new-build-doncaster-p2-locomotive-trust-streamlined-version.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:16 GMT Just stumbled across this;

Cock O' The North - Doncaster P2 Locomotive Trust

Interestingly their idea of membership is to show a blank donation form, no information of costs/benefits of membership...
And you'll never believe it, but I also discovered a facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Donca...93996747368324

Good luck to them, but with the A1 Trust still to learn whether a P2 can be operated on the mainline I'm not sure how successful this is going to be. ]]> Steam Traction lil Bear http://railways.national-preservation.com/steam-traction/36079-new-build-doncaster-p2-locomotive-trust-streamlined-version.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/steam-traction/36078-48151.html Thu, 17 May 2012 15:51:56 GMT I notice from pictures in the magazines that 8F 48151 is now running without its 'Gauge O Guild' nameplates. Does anyone know if this is permanent? (Can but hope). ]]> Steam Traction LTSR http://railways.national-preservation.com/steam-traction/36078-48151.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36077-busy-bees-engine-house-svr.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:11 GMT For the past few weeks much has been going on at The Engine House, our Visitor Centre at Highley. Opened for the first time in 2008, we wanted to... For the past few weeks much has been going on at The Engine House, our Visitor Centre at Highley. Opened for the first time in 2008, we wanted to make some changes and to refresh some of the exhibits.Just to show how much has been done you may like to watch our short video which shows the big move around of the major exhibits taking place. This was achieved using time-lapse photography and just goes to show what 'busy bees' we have been !Please click on the link below to viewThe Engine House timelapse

More... ]]> On Track. admin http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36077-busy-bees-engine-house-svr.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36076-diesel-locomotives-operating-dates-2012-svr.html Thu, 17 May 2012 13:40:07 GMT During the summer months we operate timetable C on Saturdays and certain bank holiday Mondays.A service, hauled by a diesel locomotive, operates on... During the summer months we operate timetable C on Saturdays and certain bank holiday Mondays.A service, hauled by a diesel locomotive, operates on these days in addition to our normal steam service.Proposed locomotives are listed below. This list will be updated as soon as possible and is subject to change, for operational reasons, at short notice.Diesel locomotives are also used to operate our Diesel Footplate Experience courses which take place on certain Sundays. These trains are not available for public use. The locomotive used on these services will usually be the same one operating on the preceding Saturday.

More... ]]> On Track. admin http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36076-diesel-locomotives-operating-dates-2012-svr.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36075-go-spoil-yourself-our-cream-tea-service-svr.html Thu, 17 May 2012 13:40:07 GMT Our elegant observation saloon will be attached to certain trains providing a 'Cream Tea Service', for a single journey, between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth or reverse.This service operates during our '1862 - A Victorian Weekend' event on May 19th & 20th with departures from Kidderminster at 10.25am & 2.20pm and Bridgnorth at 12.15pm & 4.05pm.The observation saloon is comfortably furnished with settees and armchairs. Here you can enjoy, at your seat, a cream tea served by one of our stewards who will travel with you. The saloon's panoramic windows give you a virtually unobstructed view of the beautiful Severn Valley countryside and, for steam buffs, the coach is right next to the locomotive on certain journeys. There is no need to book in advance. Just purchase your travel tickets normally at one of our station Booking Offices and then go straight to the departure of your choice.Our cream tea service is available for a supplement of £5.00 per person (adult or child) which is payable directly to the steward in the saloon.Go on, spoil yourself ! ! !

More... ]]> On Track. admin http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36075-go-spoil-yourself-our-cream-tea-service-svr.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36074-flag-whistle-food-stop-engine-house-svr.html Thu, 17 May 2012 12:50:30 GMT We have some exciting news at The Engine House. . . The Flag & Whistle Food Stop (formerly known as ‘Buffers Cafe Restaurant’) has undergone some big changes over the last couple of months. Thanks to a refurbishment to its front of house and general operations, the cafe has advanced from the long waiting times that come with table service, to a quicker and efficient self-service approach.The recent refurbishment has brought a more modern, streamlined feel to the restaurant. The majority of our food is prepared in-house. Soup and sandwich combinations are a popular option, while the daily specials change regularly. Salads make the most of seasonal ingredients and show off the chefs’ creativity - bright and cheerful, even on the dullest of days!Why not visit our restaurant balcony and watch the trains go by as you eat your meal and see for yourself?We hope to see you soon.Nicky and The Engine House team.

More... ]]> On Track. admin http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36074-flag-whistle-food-stop-engine-house-svr.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36073-royal-train.html Thu, 17 May 2012 09:30:10 GMT Continuing a tradition which dates back to 1842, the Royal Train remains one of the preferred modes of transport for the Royal Family much loved by... Continuing a tradition which dates back to 1842, the Royal Train remains one of the preferred modes of transport for the Royal Family much loved by Her Majesty the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales. The present Royal Train consists of a fleet of nine coaches, seven of which are BR [...]

More... ]]> On Track. admin http://railways.national-preservation.com/track/36073-royal-train.html http://railways.national-preservation.com/galas-events/36072-colne-valley-halstead-railway-150th-anniversary-26-27-may-2012-a.html Thu, 17 May 2012 08:18:39 GMT GER/LNER N7 69621 from the East Anglian Railway Museumsll be visiting local line Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham on the weekend of 26/27 ... GER/LNER N7 69621 from the East Anglian Railway Museumsll be visiting local line Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham on the weekend of 26/27 May to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Colne Valley & Halstead Railway to Yeldham.
Also in steam will be Peckett 200 - on loan from Barrow Hill until the end of June, and a diesel railcar
Malcolm Root (GRA) will also be with us.
further details on Colne Valley Railway - colnevalleyrailway.co.uk ]]> Galas and events CVRnews http://railways.national-preservation.com/galas-events/36072-colne-valley-halstead-railway-150th-anniversary-26-27-may-2012-a.html