Aureol to be sold – and main line beckons

07013 – Bury: A few steps forward were made in early August when the locomotive was lifted from its wheels. All wheelsets require tyre turning to restore their profiles, and the Class 07’s sole AEI RT

Running a rail timetable relies on the right number of locos, coaches, and staff being fit and in the right place. But on a network the size and complexity of British Rail, sometimes – in fact, often

THE NEWLY-FORMED Bury Chopper Group, based at the East Lancashire Railway, has bought 20069 from Harry Needle, securing the loco’s future after it had been earmarked for disposal. The loco was collect

RIGHT: On June 4, 1979, 03158 shunts at Ipswich Lower Yard, with the obligatory match wagon needed to make sure the track circuits were operated correctly. It is near the National Carriers depot and s

Results On October 3-5, Crewe Railwayana Auctions held its latest email/telephone auction. Steam nameplates: Brecon Castle (5023) £15,600, 602 Squadron with crest (34089) £12,500, Firth of Forth (7005

This time of the year is traditionally quiet because many of the summer-only promoters don’t have much to say as they are working behind the scenes to announce programmes, probably sometime in Februar