National Preservation

Hi all, I am not sure if this is a subject that is only spoken in hushed tones, but ever since I heard about this loco, I have wondered what has happened to it and whether anyone has decided to take it on and to get it finished.

I read on Google that it was about halfway through the build process before Paul passed away. At the same time, it says it was up for sale,...

Issue 959
Published 12 August 2026

From this issue:
Trenitalia France signs deal for Hitachi Rail rolling stock for cross-channel service Brighton Belle moves to Derby for testing Manchester ROC power outage causes major disruption in North West Bluebell diesel gala weekend marks 40 years since launch of Network South East Railtours &am...

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Visiting loco: Cegin

Home steam locos:
Stanhope Marchlyn WOTO Orenstein 5662
Jennie Hunslet 1215*
Hudswell Clarke 1238* *=subject to boiler exams being completed without issue

Info from https://avlr.org.uk/event/september-ra...

Yesterday Saturday 8th August i went over to the East Lancashire Railway for there 'L&YR' running day
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Featuring Aspinall LYR Class 21 0-4-0ST 'Pug' 11243 on driver experience duties, Aspinall L&YR Class 27 0-6-0 523...