Overhauls, restorations and running notes

Your guide to the galas, shows and special events

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

Steam nameplates: Manchester City (61671) £17,000, Princess Arthur of Connaught (46207) £10,000, Sir Murrough Wilson (60002) £9900, British Columbia (45559) £7500, Meg Merrilies (60115) £6500, County

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.

WH Davis is to build a new design of intermodal flat for Freightliner following an order for 150 new wagons. Due to be delivered from early 2027, the flats will be owned by Porterbrook and are expecte