The UKs only weekly digital magazine for railway enthusiasts Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:17:14 +0000 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:17:14 +0000 National Preservation https://www.national-preservation.com/forums/railway-herald.75/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:24:51 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-944-out-now-northerns-hope-valley-service-to-form-basis-of-new-mini-switzerland-project.1426008/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-944-out-now-northerns-hope-valley-service-to-form-basis-of-new-mini-switzerland-project.1426008/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 944
Published: 8th April 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Northern's Hope Valley service to form basis of new 'mini Switzerland' project, Work starts on restoration of former Tilbury Riverside station and Peak Rail to explore full line restoration options.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Summer and evening trips for Steam...

Issue 944 out now: Northern's Hope Valley service to form basis of new 'mini Switzerland' project]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:36:51 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-943-out-now-class-91s-return-to-north-east-passenger-duties.1425996/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-943-out-now-class-91s-return-to-north-east-passenger-duties.1425996/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 943
Published: 1st April 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Class 91s return to North East passenger duties, New exhibition marks 150 years since the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley and Greater Anglia confirm Norwich Crown Point Depot open day in June.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest cancellations; Steam Dreams line up for 2026; Class 20s to mark 125...

Issue 943 out now: Class 91s return to North East passenger duties]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:42:10 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-942-grand-central-updates-it-application-for-proposed-service-from-cleethorpes.1425978/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-942-grand-central-updates-it-application-for-proposed-service-from-cleethorpes.1425978/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 942
Published: 25th March 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Grand Central updates it application for proposed service from Cleethorpes, ScotRail confirms Class 222 fleet will replace HSTs by late 2028 and First Class 222 set gains light blue Lumo livery for Stirling to London service.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; BLS...

Issue 942: Grand Central updates it application for proposed service from Cleethorpes]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:42:40 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-941-out-now-site-cleared-for-new-northern-shipley-emu-depot.1425955/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-941-out-now-site-cleared-for-new-northern-shipley-emu-depot.1425955/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 941
Published: 18th March 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Site cleared for new Northern Shipley EMU Depot, Services at Glasgow Central High Level could restart this week after fire and ROG Class 93 to be maintained at DRS Crewe.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Variety is the key for 2026 SRPS excursion programme; Images...

Issue 941 out now: Site cleared for new Northern Shipley EMU Depot]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:14:14 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-940-out-now-collective-funding-agreed-for-london-orbital.1425932/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-940-out-now-collective-funding-agreed-for-london-orbital.1425932/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 940
Published: 11th March 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Collective funding agreed for London Orbital, Glasgow Central could be shut for days after local fire causes building damage and Big plans for new transport interchange at Windermere.
PLUS! Romic and Mid-Norfolk join to offer 'one-off' HST day

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest...

Issue 940 out now: Collective funding agreed for London Orbital]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:40:02 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-939-out-now-first-refurbished-voyager-enters-traffic.1425919/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-939-out-now-first-refurbished-voyager-enters-traffic.1425919/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 939
Published: 4th March 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including First refurbished Voyager enters traffic, New deal for Barking hub could enhance options for cross-Channel rail freight and Lumo shows off new internal and external look for London-Stirling Class 222 fleet.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Extra unassisted steam over...

Issue 939 out now: First refurbished Voyager enters traffic]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:42:11 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-938-out-now-no-jacobite-dates-yet-but-wcr-moves-forward-with-cdl.1425891/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-938-out-now-no-jacobite-dates-yet-but-wcr-moves-forward-with-cdl.1425891/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 938
Published: 25th February 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including No Jacobite dates yet, but WCR moves forward with CDL, Transport for Wales releases new vision for improving the Welsh rail network and Last complete GWR HST set departs from Plymouth Laira marking the end of an era.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; New private...

Issue 938 out now: No Jacobite dates yet, but WCR moves forward with CDL]]> 1 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:53:42 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-937-out-now-preservation-mourns-the-loss-of-richard-greenwood-mbe.1425874/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-937-out-now-preservation-mourns-the-loss-of-richard-greenwood-mbe.1425874/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 937
Published: 18th February 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Preservation mourns the loss of Richard Greenwood MBE, aged 89, DB Cargo UK undertakes trial with Class 93and Network Rail commences electrification work on Borders Railway.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; UK Railtours to once again attempt a track bash trip...

Issue 937 out now: Preservation mourns the loss of Richard Greenwood MBE]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:45:36 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-936-out-now-first-refurbished-voyager-set-outshopped.1425860/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-936-out-now-first-refurbished-voyager-set-outshopped.1425860/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 936
Published: 11th February 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including First refurbished Voyager set outshopped, New look Mirfield station opens as Transpennine Route Upgrade marches on and What future lies ahead for the Clayton Class 18s?.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; BLS announces three-day tour of Ayrshire and Borders...

Issue 936 out now: First refurbished Voyager set outshopped]]> 1 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:55:56 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-935-out-now-welcome-to-the-lner-class-897-serenza-fleet.1425843/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-935-out-now-welcome-to-the-lner-class-897-serenza-fleet.1425843/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 935
Published: 4th February 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Welcome to the LNER Class 897 'Serenza' fleet, GBRf store several Class 69s as company seeks to flex its fleet according to demand and SVR DMU fleet to operate over forthcoming branch line weekend gala.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; RTC early season underway;...

Issue 935 out now: Welcome to the LNER Class 897 'Serenza' fleet]]>