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clinker liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Some other news! BR Standard 4MT 80078 is working on 29th and 30th December with our post-Christmas Polar trains; they have sold well, with the 17:30 show having just left full (6 TSOs). We then see 80078 head off to its Essex shed for Winter...
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM -
clinker liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
A Spa Valley Railway Update Broom Lane Bridge Back in October, we held a volunteer meeting to explain the critical need to replace the current Broom Lane Bridge to ensure we can continue operating our Railway safely in the future. There is...
Dec 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM -
clinker liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
December update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-dec25.html
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM -
clinker liked Hicks19862's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
The J21?
Dec 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM -
clinker liked dmr's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
Stainmore railway have posted there ner 0 6 0 tender engine could be ready for trials at end of 26 if all goes well
Dec 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM -
clinker liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build(s).
You are correct, there is a third tender. This tender, of which only the chassis now remains, was used latterly with concrete ballast in the tank, which suggests it was probably used as part of a snow plough consist. There is unfortunately no...
Dec 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM -
clinker liked northernsteam's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
That was a quick follow-up from the previous summary of the 2025 progress! Excellent news Ian. A Happy New Year is looking just around the corner for this project.
Dec 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM -
clinker liked Davo's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
K.V.W.R. DUB DEE 90733 Re entering traffic at some point in 2026 I've heard off certain members at the worth valley railway and discussed tonight on rail UK forums as well.
Dec 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM -
clinker liked misspentyouth62's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
That's great news - thanks for confirming
Dec 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM -
clinker liked brennan's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
30075 at Shillingstone is now in working order , ie passed the steam test and has trundled up and down a hundred feet or so of track.. As there's no public running at the site I assume it will go on hire elsewhere in 2026 to earn its keep.
Dec 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM -
clinker liked Alex G's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
Andrew Barclay 2074 Llantarnam Abbey should see its first stint in preservation working at Blaenavon in 2026. Andrew Barclay 2201 Victory is two or three months behind Llantarnam from completion at Williton, so should return in 2026 as well.
Dec 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM -
clinker liked ianh1's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Last week we took delivery of the Timken bearings for the coupled wheels. Here's the details Key Milestone Reached as Roller Bearings Arrive for Hengist Locomotive Six roller bearings required for the coupled wheels of the new-build BR Standard...
Dec 23, 2025
