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It’s time to start planning for an already busy-looking 2026 on the classic scene

There’s something about looking ahead to spring that gets every caravanner itching to get on the road – when days stretch out, evenings brighten, and thoughts turn naturally to new adventures and new

One of three remaining unrestored Barry ‘Hall’ class engines, No. 5967 Bickmarsh Hall has seen significant progress since its move to Llangollen in June 2024. GARY ESSEX visits the owner, Nick Gilbert, to look at progress.

As 2025 draws to a conclusion, it’s time to look back at another varied year on Britain’s railways, and, as ever, there have been many developments, not all for the better, but plenty of good news as

Overhauls, restorations and running notes